ryanrealtybend Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell If you’re looking to sell this spring, you still have time to make updates that help your home stand out – without taking on a full renovation. If you’re not sure where to start, let’s talk through what makes sense for your house. A quick conversation can help you prioritize the updates that’ll pack the biggest punch. What’s one upgrade you’ve been thinking about – and wondering if it’s worth it? #HomeRepairs #HomeSellingTips #BendOregon #CentralOregon #InBend #BendLife #VisitBend #BendRealEstate #BendHomes #CentralOregonRealEstate #BendORProperties #RyanRealty

ryanrealtybend Thinking about making a few updates before you sell this spring? Here’s the thing you have to remember: not all projects are created equal. The upgrades you see here tend to deliver some of the strongest returns on your upfront investment because they impact curb appeal and first impressions right away. And in today’s market, that matters more than it did a few years ago. This isn’t about doing everything. It’s about doing the right things for your house and your market. If you want help deciding which updates make sense for your home (and which ones you can skip), let’s talk. #HomeRepairs #HomeSellingTips #BendOregon #CentralOregon #InBend #BendLife #VisitBend #BendRealEstate #BendHomes #CentralOregonRealEstate #BendORProperties #RyanRealty

ryanrealtybend Buyers Will Have More Options in 2026 Forecasts show the number of homes for sale is expected to go up another 9-10% this year. To make sure you always know about the latest listings in our area, let’s connect. #HomesForSale #HousingMarketForecast #BendOregon #CentralOregon #InBend #BendLife #VisitBend #BendRealEstate #BendHomes #CentralOregonRealEstate #BendORProperties #RyanRealty

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ryanrealtybend Want to know the #1 thing homeowners regret after selling without an agent? It’s that they didn’t know how to price their house for today’s market. And it shows. 59% of sellers who list their house on their own miss the mark on pricing and end up having to drop their price at least once. And the truth is, most buyers don’t see price cuts as a second chance. They see them as a red flag something’s seriously wrong with the house. That's why, in the end, the homeowner may actually walk away with less than if they’d just used an agent. So, skip the headache and the hassle. And hire a pro. DM me if you want to know what your house could sell for. #HouseForSale #HomeSellingTips #BendOregon #CentralOregon #InBend #BendLife #VisitBend #BendRealEstate #BendHomes #CentralOregonRealEstate #BendORProperties #RyanRealty

ryanrealtybend It can feel like big investors are buying up all the homes right now. But the data tells a different story. Large institutional investors – the ones owning 100+ homes – made up just 1.2% of home purchases in late 2025. That means 99 out of 100 homes were bought by everyday buyers and small, local investors. Not big corporations. In a few areas, investor activity is more noticeable. But nationally, big investors are a much smaller part of the market than most people think. If you’re wondering how this plays out right here in our local market, let’s talk. A little context can make a big difference when you’re deciding your next move. #InstitutionalInvestors #HousingMarket #BendOregon #CentralOregon #InBend #BendLife #VisitBend #BendRealEstate #BendHomes #CentralOregonRealEstate #BendORProperties #RyanRealty

ryanrealtybend The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Would-Be Buyers Back Your credit score is important. But that doesn’t mean it has to be perfect. If credit has been the reason you’ve been waiting to buy a home, it might be time to take another look at your options. If you want help understanding where you stand and what your next step could be, connect with a local lender. You don’t need to have everything figured out to start the conversation. #CreditScore #FirstTimeHomebuyer #BendOregon #CentralOregon #InBend #BendLife #VisitBend #BendRealEstate #BendHomes #CentralOregonRealEstate #BendORProperties #RyanRealty

ryanrealtybend Why Pre-Approval Should Be Your First Step – Not an Afterthought Pre-approval doesn’t box you in. It opens doors. In today’s market, buyers who win aren’t the ones who wait. They’re the ones who plan. So, if you’re even thinking about buying in the next few months, get ahead of the game by connecting with your agent and a trusted lender. They’ll help you understand what how the process works and walk you through every step along the way, so when the right home pops up, you’re ready. #MortgagePreApproval #HomebuyingTips #BendOregon #CentralOregon #InBend #BendLife #VisitBend #BendRealEstate #BendHomes #CentralOregonRealEstate #BendORProperties #RyanRealty

ryanrealtybend Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026 Affordability won't change suddenly overnight. But, with several key trends working together, it should slowly and steadily improve in the months ahead. That’s exactly why, in 2026, you should see a market with more balance, more predictability, and more breathing room than you’ve had in years. Want more information about the opportunities unlocking in our local market? Let’s chat. #HousingMarketForecast #BendOregon #CentralOregon #InBend #BendLife #VisitBend #BendRealEstate #BendHomes #CentralOregonRealEstate #BendORProperties #RyanRealty

ryanrealtybend Selling your house as-is may sound like a good idea – until you look at what’s happening in the market. On the surface, it feels easy. No repairs. No projects. No extra effort. But here’s the reality. Right now, most sellers are making at least some repairs before they list. Why? Because inventory is up, buyers have choices again, and condition matters. Homes that feel move-in ready get more attention and stronger offers. Homes that don’t? They sit longer and sell for less. Now, that doesn’t mean selling as-is is wrong. It just means it comes with trade-offs. Before you choose the easy route, let’s look at all your options. I’ll show you what buyers are responding to right now in our market – and help you decide what makes the most sense for your situation. #SellingAsIs #HomeSellingTips #BendOregon #CentralOregon #InBend #BendLife #VisitBend #BendRealEstate #BendHomes #CentralOregonRealEstate #BendORProperties #RyanRealty

ryanrealtybend A lot of people are wondering what 2026 actually has in store for the housing market. And most of the questions come down to the same things: mortgage rates, home prices, and whether affordability is finally improving. I’ve been tracking the latest forecasts and data closely, and there are some important shifts taking shape this year. What they mean depends on where you live and what your plans are. If you want a clear read on what this looks like in our local market, send me a DM. And if you’ve got a specific question, drop it in the comments. I’m happy to break it down. #HousingMarket #RealEstateTrends #BendOregon #CentralOregon #InBend #BendLife #VisitBend #BendRealEstate #BendHomes #CentralOregonRealEstate #BendORProperties #RyanRealty

ryanrealtybend The US housing market has been stuck in low gear for four years now. Since 2022, existing home sales have averaged roughly 4.3 million annually. To put that in perspective, that is the lowest sustained volume we have seen since the mid 1990s, excluding the Great Recession crash and the brief 2020 COVID lockdowns. For context, the normal long term average from 1989 to 2019 was about 5.3 million sales per year. We are missing a million moves a year. Normally, when volume collapses this hard, prices drop. Instead, home prices have climbed roughly 6% nationally over that same period. This unusual dynamic where falling sales pairs with rising prices happens when supply is frozen and demand is choked simultaneously. Sellers are not listing, and buyers cannot afford to jump in. The result is not a bubble or a bust but a stalemate. As we look at 2026, we need to ignore the headlines and look at the mechanics. There are three core drivers that will determine if this market finally moves: mortgage rates, the labor market, and the gap between wages and prices. 1. Mortgage Rates and the Rate Lock Effect This is the supply constraint. Millions of homeowners secured mortgage rates between 2% and 3% during 2020 and 2021. Today, with rates hovering around 6.2%, trading a 3% rate for a 6% rate means doubling your interest payment for the same loan amount. This financial penalty keeps inventory historically low because discretionary sellers are simply staying put. The market cannot return to normal volume until this rate lock effect cracks, either through rates dropping into the 5% range or life events forcing people to move regardless of the cost. Want to read the full breakdown? Click the link in our bio and select Blog to finish the post.