If you're debating whether or not you want to sell right now, it might be because you've got some unanswered questions, like if moving really makes sense in today's market. Maybe you're wondering if it's even a good idea to move right now. Or you're stressed because you think you won't find a house you like.
To put your mind at ease, here's how to tackle these two concerns head-on.
If you own a home already, you may have been holding off because you don't want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on your
The trend seen over the past four months changed in October when year over year Bend home prices rose rather than fell. Both average and median Bend single family home sales prices were up, perhaps a reflection of lower interest rates seen in September which enabled more home buyers to purchase higher priced homes or an unusual anomaly which was reflected with a large number of million dollar plus homes (over 35% of total home sales) closing. Typically in the fall,
For Bend buyers looking for their ideal luxury home, there was a significant increase in the number of homes for them to pick from in 3rd quarter 2024. When we look at Bend million dollar homes, the categories of homes for sale over $1,300,000 had anywhere from 45% to 89% more listings for buyers to consider. It appeared that more sellers were willing to list their property in 2024 than in 2023, perhaps tied in with lower
Did you know? Homeowners are often able to put more money down when they buy their next home. That's because, once they sell, they can use the equity they have in their current house toward their next down payment. And it's why as home equity reaches a new height, the median down payment has too.
According to the latest data from Redfin, the typical down payment for U.S. homebuyers is $67,500—that's nearly 15% more than last year, and the highest on record (see graph below):