Bend Oregon Real Estate Podcast

Should You Buy a Home in the Summer of 2026? | 4 Key Variables Every Buyer Should Know

• Rob Eggers • Season 3 • Episode 2

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Should You Buy a Home in the Summer of 2026?

With mortgage rates remaining elevated and the real estate market continuing to shift, many buyers are asking the same question: Is now the right time to buy, or should I wait?

In this episode of the Bend Oregon Real Estate Podcast, Rob Eggers and Katrina Swisher break down the four key variables every buyer should consider before making a decision:

🏡 Current Home Pricing
📈 Inventory Levels
💰 Interest Rates
📊 Overall Market Conditions

Using current market data and over 48 years of combined real estate experience, Rob and Katrina explain how each of these factors is influencing today's market in Bend and throughout Central Oregon.

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, relocating to the area, or simply wondering what the rest of 2026 may hold, this episode will help you make a more informed real estate decision.

If you have questions about buying or selling a home in Bend or Central Oregon, we'd love to hear from you.

Topics Covered:

  • Is now a good time to buy?
  • Are home prices rising or stabilizing?
  • How much inventory is available?
  • Are buyers gaining negotiating power?
  • Thanks for listening to the Bend Oregon Real Estate Podcast!

Rob Eggers
Principal Broker | Duke Warner Realty Powered by ERA
1033 NW Newport Ave
Bend, OR 97703

541-815-9780
Rob@bendhomeguide.com
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