This morning, the national average for a 30-year fixed-rate conventional mortgage is 6.38%, down several basis points from last week. Activity this week is in line with recent averages and showing demand commensurate with the season. Spring is early this year, with warm, dry weather in the forecast …

Inventory throughout Central Oregon is up year-to-date, but the gap over 2025 is narrowing. This morning, the national average for a 30-year fixed-rate conventional mortgage is 6.45%, down several basis points from recent highs, but still 45 basis points above the lows reached a few weeks ago. There …

While mortgage rates have bumped up to a national average of 6.48% for a 30-year fixed-rate conventional loan, inventory and activity are also increasing, with marketing time decreasing. New listings benefit from evaluating the last several months of activity and are typically priced right and attractive. Buyers who …

The Central Oregon housing market remains steady, but only incrementally more so than last year. While mortgage rates are undoubtedly lower, the national average for a fixed-rate 30-year conventional mortgage today is 6.31%, up 30 basis points from recent lows. The 6% threshold appears stubborn so far in …

This morning, the national average for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.19%, up slightly from a low of 5.99% on February 24. On January 21, 2025, the rate was 7.05%. While the trend is lower and undoubtedly helping buyers, the 6% threshold has been stubborn. With …

Strong pending-sale activity this week throughout Central Oregon coincides with rising supply and lower mortgage interest rates. With more homes available, buyers have an easier time finding what they want, and lower interest rates soften monthly payments. Mild spring weather also makes touring properties easier. However, sales year-to-date in …

After the latest storm dumped some much-needed snow in the mountains, the forecast for the next ten days shows highs in the 50s and sunshine. In addition to the expected nice weather, the national average for a 30-year fixed-rate conventional mortgage is 5.99%, matching the lows of a …

Several factors have combined recently, indicating that 2026 will be the biggest year in Central Oregon housing since interest rates spiked in the second half of 2023. First, the national average for a 30-year fixed-rate conventional mortgage is 6.05% this morning, approaching the three-year low, and continuing the …

The spring build-up of listings has begun, and it coincides with mortgage rates steadily declining. The national average for a 30-year fixed-rate conventional mortgage this morning is 6.11%, down 112 basis points from one year ago. Increasing inventory levels are good news for the housing market, but supply …

Weekly Central Oregon market update with MLS-backed data for Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties — inventory is rising, and roughly half of active listings show price reductions. Read the full snapshot for county-level stats, pending/closed activity, and practical takeaways for buyers and sellers.

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