Inventory Trends What Rising Supply Means for Central …
Housing inventory across Central Oregon is trending upward for the second consecutive year. More choices for…
Mortgage Rates in 2026 Where We Are and …
Mortgage rates in 2026 are settling into the 5.75-6.75% range. Here is what is driving them,…
What Treasury Yields Mean for Central Oregon Home …
The 10-year Treasury yield is the single best predictor of where mortgage rates are headed. Here…
Central Oregon Housing Market Spring 2026 Update
Inventory is climbing, mortgage rates are hovering near 6.3%, and buyer activity is picking up across…
What Bend's New Growth Plan Means for Housing …
A recent Bend Bulletin editorial put it bluntly: Bend must change its housing policies or the…
Caldera Ranch Update What to Know About Bend's …
Caldera Ranch's UGB amendment application is under staff review. Here is where the 716-unit development stands…
Construction Costs in Central Oregon Why $300 Per …
Development costs in Central Oregon have doubled since 2019 to roughly $300 per square foot. Here…
Homelessness in Central Oregon The 2025 Point-in-Time Count …
Central Oregon counted 2,108 people experiencing homelessness in January 2025, up 17% from the prior year.…
Deschutes County's New Wildfire Building Codes and What …
Deschutes County and Sisters have adopted wildfire-resistant building codes for new construction, effective April 2026. Here…
Bend's 20-Year Growth Plan 34,000 New Homes and …
State law requires Bend to plan for 34,000 new housing units over the next two decades,…
Habitat for Humanity and Pahlisch Partner on Affordable …
Pahlisch Commercial and Habitat for Humanity completed 12 solar-powered affordable townhomes in SE Bend, demonstrating what…
Caldera Ranch Selected for Bend's UGB Expansion 716 …
Bend City Council has selected Caldera Ranch in southeast Bend for the one-time UGB expansion. The…