MARKET UPDATE • BEND
Pictured Above: Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon
“Before you make up your mind about buying or selling in Bend, let’s make sure we’ve looked at all the facts. Here is a look at whats happening in the Bend Real Estate market right now, November 12th, 2025.”
The Waiting Game:
Everyone's asking the same question right now - should I wait or should I move? Bend's market is whispering contradictory messages: opportunity for some, caution for others. Local broker Justin Scott cuts through the noise to reveal what's really happening in Central Oregon and why your next move matters more than your timing.
Selling Your Home in This Market
FACTS FOR SELLERS ✅ You've still got a slight edge in Bend, but with 122 days on market and half your competition dropping prices, nail your pricing strategy from day one or risk joining the discount crowd in a sea of 711 listings.
BRUTALLY HONEST FOR SELLERS ‼️ You're entering a crowded arena where half your competition has already blinked and dropped prices. Unless you need to sell now, why compete in November and December’s buyer markets, when spring historically brings hungrier buyers and perhaps thinner inventory? Time is your friend here.
Buying a Home in This Market
FACTS FOR BUYERS ✅ Bend's buyer-friendly buffet: 711 homes to choose from, half already price-dropped, and sellers sitting for 122 days, strong negotiating, a $600k-$900k+ budget, and competition still lurks on well-priced homes.
BRUTALLY HONEST FOR BUYERS ‼️ 711 homes, 122 days on market, 52% already discounted ➡️ this market is begging you to wait. Let sellers sweat through winter while you watch prices drop and desperation rise. Your dream home will still be there in March, likely at a lower price.
JUSTIN + REALTOR® IN BEND
“The good news is that I'm ready to help. Let's talk if you, or someone you know, is planning to make a move this Winter or Spring. Chairlift conversations packed with powder laps are preferred.”
Why Your Next Move Matters More Than Your Timing
The truth most agents won't tell you: perfect timing is a myth we chase while opportunities slip away.
Whether you're buying or selling in Bend right now, the how will always outweigh the when.
Buyers who wait for rock-bottom deals or rates often miss the home they have their eye on. Sellers who wait for peak market conditions often end up competing with a dozen other spring listings in their neighborhood, all fighting for the same buyer pool.
Your next move matters because it's built on strategy, not speculation. It's about pricing right from day one, negotiating with confidence, understanding inspection issues before they derail deals, and knowing which properties will hold value in Central Oregon's market. It's about having someone in your corner who lives here, works hard, and knows the local housing market.
The market will do what it does.
Your move, STRATEGIC, INFORMED, and ALIGNED with your life, is what changes everything.
Ready to make your move?
Let's talk strategy, not timing.
Call or text me (541) 797-9939
Justin Scott
REALTOR® in Bend, Oregon
Varsity Real Estate
I still have a handful of discounted Mt. Bachelor lift tickets available for you. If you’d like one shoot me a text or give me a call ❄️ ⛷️
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Do you know someone who is thinking about buying or selling in Central Oregon?
I’d love an introduction. My business is built on referrals, friendships, and word of mouth. Thank you for telling them about me. As always, if you’d like to hit the mountain for some powder laps, or the indoor range for a practice session, give me a call and we’ll make it happen!
❤️
Justin Scott
(541) 797 - 9939
Justin@varsityoregon.com
Pictured Below: Left image: My right foot Airmax 90 raised I head back to the clubhouse after a productive range session. If you’re looking for a nice range session playlist, check out my friend Jain’s Range Sessions Spotify Playlist - click here or click the middle image below. Far right: Tetherow Owl located just off Kidd Corner.
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN • BEND
“I wanted to be in a quiet mountain town with a creative pulse.”
Change of Scenery:
Trading SEATTLE for CENTRAL OREGON, Industrial Designer Adam Kingman has settled into his new home studio, EXPANDING his CREATIVE PRACTICE within one of BEND’S most desirable RESORT COMMUNITIES, Tetherow.
How I met Adam.
Last year, a few short weeks after I activated my real estate license with Varsity Real Estate, I got a message from my friend Brian in Seattle. He let me know he had a friend interested in moving to Bend. His friend had looked at a few houses online, and rather than being assigned by one of the big-box data scrapers (Zillow, Redfin, etc.), Brian thought Adam would like to see houses with me, so he connected us via text message, and that’s how I met Adam. Through a friend.
How things went after our introduction:
On the Monday before Christmas, we looked at three houses, wrote an offer on the one Adam knew he wanted. With some strong negotiating and favorable terms, we were under contract by New Year’s Eve. With help from Tyler Blackwell at Movement Mortgage, we were able to close thirty days later, and my first deal was quietly tucked away into the smooth sailing file. The best part of the whole thing…Adam. I love creative, interesting people with a point of view. This is why my client and I became close friends… and also the golf. I love golf. So that helps. When I meet someone who’s creative, interesting, has a point of view, and shares my love for golf, odds are we’re gonna get along.
ADAM + INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
“I’ve always been fascinated by our relationship to objects and spaces.”
8 QUESTIONS: WITH MY FRIEND ADAM
001: What is one thing you absolutely love about your new home?
I can see the stars while I fall asleep.
002: What was the inspiration for your move to Bend?
Wanted to be in a quiet mountain town with a creative pulse.
003: What do you love about living in Tetherow?
Right on the edge of the woods, exposure to sunlight, proximity to skiing.
004: You are a talented industrial designer. For those who aren’t familiar with industrial design, what is industrial design?
The design of objects and how we interact with them.
005: Tell me about your path into industrial design?
I’ve always been fascinated by our relationship to objects and spaces.
006: Is there a project you’re most proud of?
The things I made on NBC’s Making It are very dear to me.
Click here to see the things Adam made on NBC’s Making It
Follow Adam’s Work: Adam Kingman’s Website • Instagram Profile • YouTube Channel
007: What is a book you’ve read that you highly recommend? Why?
Jeff Tweedy’s How to Write One Song. This was a good nudge to just take a step each day in the direction you want to go.
008: What is your golf handicap? Favorite course in Oregon?
I don’t even know yet!
Do you know someone who is thinking about buying or selling in Central Oregon?
I’d love an introduction. My business is built on referrals, friendships, and word of mouth. Thank you for telling them about me. As always, if you’d like to hit the range for a practice session with Adam and I, or get out for 18 holes, give me a call and we’ll make it happen!
❤️
Justin Scott
(541) 797 - 9939
Justin@varsityoregon.com
Pictured Below: Left image: My right foot Airmax 90 raised as Adam and I head back to the clubhouse after a productive range session. If you’re looking for a nice range session playlist, check out my friend Jain’s Range Sessions Spotify Playlist - click here or click the middle image below. Far right: Tetherow Owl located just off Kidd Corner. Owl photo credit to Adam Kingman. Nice shot Adam!