Q3 Luxury Reports - 2026

Sept. 25, 2026

Central Oregon Luxury Market Report | September 25, 2026

Central Oregon Luxury Market Report for September 25, 2026
Momentum is shifting at this time of year, with a shrinking home inventory and winter weather looming. The sharp increase in mortgage interest rates hasn’t yet shown up as a strong headwind in the weekly data, and it seems more apparent in the broader market than in luxury …
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Sept. 18, 2026

Central Oregon Luxury Market Report | September 18, 2026

Central Oregon Luxury Market Report for September 18, 2026
This week, the Federal Reserve raised the overnight rate by 25 basis points, with expectations of another hike at the next meeting. It is tedious to read all the housing proponents pointing out that the overnight rate isn’t directly correlated with mortgage rates, and while that is true, …
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Sept. 11, 2026

Central Oregon Luxury Market Report | September 11, 2026

Central Oregon Luxury Market Report for September 11, 2026
As mortgage rates continue to climb, the peak of the summer season is winding down. Current economic conditions have not affected all price tranches covered in this report equally, so I will provide year-over-year comparisons to show how today’s market compares. Broadly speaking, the high-water mark was in 2022, …
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Sept. 4, 2026

Central Oregon Luxury Market Report | September 4, 2025

Central Oregon Luxury Market Report for September 4, 2026
It’s hard to believe it is the Labor Day weekend, which marks the unofficial end of summer in Central Oregon and the beginning of the last busy period for the real estate market before the holiday season. Activity in the luxury market is down slightly this week as …
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Aug. 28, 2026

Central Oregon Luxury Market Report | August 28, 2026

Central Oregon Luxury Market Report for August 28, 2026
Mortgage rates inched higher today, with the national average for a 30-year fixed-rate Jumbo loan at 6.90%. All but one segment of the Luxury market saw modest inventory declines, and activity was steady but somewhat underwhelming. However, activity was notable at higher price points, showing that buyers are …
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Aug. 21, 2026

Central Oregon Luxury Market Report | August 21, 2026

Central Oregon Luxury Market Report for August 21, 2026
Some atypical trends are emerging in segments of the Central Oregon Luxury market this week, mainly an increase in inventory between $1 million and $1,999,999. While this may be a short-term anomaly, and activity is down, I'll keep an eye on it. Mortgage rates are up a couple …
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Aug. 14, 2026

Central Oregon Luxury Market Report | August 14, 2026

Central Oregon Luxury Market Report for August 14, 2026
Inventory in Central Oregon naturally declines seasonally, with the tipping point typically occurring in August. The steady reduction in supply appeared to begin this year, but this week several segments of the luxury market saw slight increases. Small ups and downs before the decline towards winter are not …
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Aug. 6, 2026

Central Oregon Luxury Market Report | August 6, 2026

Central Oregon Luxury Market Report for August 6, 2026
On this special Thursday edition of the Central Oregon Luxury Market Report, all segments of the luxury market had a decrease in inventory. Peak supply is in the rearview mirror, and inventory will continue the steady decline to winter. Sellers are, in many cases, adjusting prices, and buyers …
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July 31, 2026

Central Oregon Luxury Market Report | July 31, 2026

Central Oregon Luxury Market Report for July 31, 2026
On this last day of July 2026, the economic data is mixed, while housing activity in Central Oregon is stable. In the most recent Federal Reserve Open Market Committee meeting, 9 of the 3 Fed Officers voted to keep rates where they have been since January. However, after …
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July 24, 2026

Central Oregon Luxury Market Report | July 24, 2026

Central Oregon Luxury Market Report for July 24, 2026
Unfortunately, we are back in the middle of fire season, with another large fire burning just north of Sisters. By all accounts, the firefighters are making progress, but this has become an unwelcome annual event. In the financial news, bond yields are rising, and the national average for …
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