Real Estate
Central Oregon Housing: Navigating the 2026 Rate Spike
Rates near 6.5% have cooled Bend's bidding wars — but created the buyer leverage missing for years. Inside the 2026 Central Oregon market.
Aug 11, 20269 min read100
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Chris Starling
@chrisstarling
22+ Years of expertise
Branch Leader = Sr. Loan Officer
Movement Mortgage
Mortgage Loan Officer
209 NE Greenwood Ave, Suite 100Bend, OR 97701
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About Chris
I help Central Oregon buyers, homeowners, builders, and referral partners make smarter mortgage decisions in a changing market. With 22+ years of lending experience, I specialize in translating rates, housing data, loan options, and negotiation strategies into clear next steps. Whether you are buying in Bend, refinancing, building, moving up or trying to understand if now is the right time to act, my goal is to give you direct, practical guidance so you can make confident financial decisions.
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