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If you're a first-time homebuyer, chances are you'll come across some terms you're not familiar with. And that can be overwhelming, especially while going through one of the biggest purchases of your life. 

The good news is you don't need to be an expert on real estate jargon. That's your Bend Premier Real Estate agent's job. But getting to know these basic terms will help you feel a lot more confident throughout the process.

Terms Every Homebuyer Should Know

Once you're familiar with this terminology, you'll have a better understanding of important details – from contracts to negotiations. So, when those big conversations happen, you'll feel informed, in control, and able to make the best decision for your unique situation. As Redfin puts it:

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What's in the March 2025 Bend Premier Newsletter?

• Bend Home Inventory Up With Closings Down
• Dutch Baby Pancake
• Outdoor Furniture Revival: How to Clean, Restore and Prep for Patio Season
• Alder Springs Hike in Central Oregon
• You Finally Have More Options for Your Move

Bend Home Inventory is Up With Closings Down

The data has been published and the early spring trends year over year for 2025 reflect Bend's single family home real estate market with prices still rising, inventory up considerably, pending sales up, days on market up, and overall closings down.

The increased inventory has provided more options for Bend home buyers and many sellers are willing to negotiate price and terms in order to get their property sold. Those sellers unwilling to do this are often finding their property sitting with little activity. The...

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According to Realtor.com, the best week to list your house this year was April 13–19. And since that week has come and gone, you might be wondering: did I miss my chance? Not at all – and here's why.

That's just one source's take, based on their own research. Other organizations run similar studies. And since different places use different methodologies for their research, sometimes the results vary too – and that's actually good news for you. According to Zillow, the best time to list your house is still ahead.

The latest research from Zillow says sellers who list their homes in late May tend to see higher sale prices based on home sales from last year. The study explains why:

"Search activity typically peaks before Memorial Day, as shoppers get serious about house hunting before their summer vacation and the new school year in the fall. By targeting late spring, sellers...

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Bend Home Prices Appear to be Leveling Off

Spring 2025 has begun with many economic and political changes within the country. The uncertainty of tariffs and the stock market may ultimately result in a pull back in home sales. However, the beginning of April has had strong real estate sales for Bend Premier Real Estate brokers. It could be with people not having confidence in the stock market, the proven reliability of real estate to consistently gain value over time coupled with more certainty in mortgage interest rates leveling or even dropping could result in a boom in Bend home sales. The next few months could be a roller coaster, or perhaps a more steady-as-she-goes market....

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