Duke Warner Trend Report for August 2019
With Back-to-School activities and the slight shift in weather, it’s starting to look a lot like Fall in our part of the state. In Central Oregon, the active listings remained steady during the month of August. Both Bend and Redmond markets continue to provide great options for potential home buyers. Our market trend report offers valuable insight into last month’s activity and is also a great resource for any upcoming trends we hope to see during the remainder of the month and into October.
September 1st Inventory and August Activity
With 545 active listings as of September 1st, the Bend market has a bounty of wonderful homes for those looking to invest. Both Bend and Redmond’s current listings have one-of-a-kind homes that won’t last long this season. Redmond’s active listings, as of September 1st, showed 211 homes overall. The numbers stayed consistent and encouraging all summer long. As we dive into Fall, we are seeing the combined active listings for Central Oregon at 756.
August was a busy month for the Redmond market, showing 104 homes sold, 128 new homes on the market and 109 homes pending. The bulk of active homes on the market in Redmond were in the $325,100 -$425,000 price range, showing 70. The $225,000 – $325,000 had 47 active listings and the $525,000 & up price range showed 38 active listings.
For Bend, the numbers in August continued to illustrate a thriving and steady market. There were 11 active listings in the $225,000-$325,000 range, 115 in the $325,100-$425,000 range, 120 in the $425,100-$525,000 range and 68 in the $525,100-$625,000 price range. As you can see from our Market Trend Report, there were quite a few homes available in the higher price ranges as well, showing 100 active homes in the $925,100 & up price range.
In this kind of steadfast market, buyers look for competitive pricing as they consider properties. If you are selling your home and trying to price your property, we encourage you to consult with your trusted Duke Warner Broker for seasoned, expert advice. Our brokers will share their experience, knowledge and excitement while they work for you. Duke brokers know how to price properties according to the market trends and current housing competition. At Duke Warner Realty, we can help you plan, sort out the details and get you started on your home buying or selling journey.
Sold and Pending Listings
Bend had 280 pending homes in July, and 245 in August. These numbers remain consistent and tell us buyers and sellers alike are on the move. For sold listings, there were 243 in July and 252 in August. In Redmond, we saw 100 sold listings in July, and 104 in August. As expected, we continue to see great numbers in the Central Oregon real estate market!
Looking Ahead
As many of us know and appreciate, Central Oregon is a special place to live. Both Bend and Redmond markets are active and full of options for buyers in all price ranges. As you consider your housing needs, start to plan and look ahead, whether you want to buy or sell a home, keep us in mind for your real estate ventures. Our professional brokers can offer great insights as you navigate your next home experience. Give us a call today and let us help you get started! We can be reached at 541.382.8262 or send us an email at info@dukewarner.com.