Is It Still Affordable to Buy in Central Oregon in 2026?

With a median home price of $688K in Bend, a lot of people are wondering if buying here is even possible anymore. In this episode, Jamie and her co-host get real about what it actually costs to buy in Central Oregon right now, how much income you need to qualify, and the creative strategies buyers are using to make it work, from seller credits to gift funds to looking beyond Bend. Plus, they share their own personal home buying journeys and make the case for why, even in today's market, now might still be the right time to buy.