Podcast Episode 35: Home Sales Hit a Two-Year Low: Is the Housing Market in Trouble?

from Creating Our Own Narrative: Suzanne and Sarah’s Real Estate Investing Podcast · host Suzanne + Sarah | Central Oregon Investor Network

Home sales have reportedly dropped to their lowest level in nearly two years—but does that mean the housing market is crashing? In this episode of The Real Deal Podcast, Sarah Willis and Suzanne Moore break down the latest national real estate headlines and compare them to what they're actually seeing on the ground in Bend and Central Oregon. While some markets, including parts of Texas and Seattle, are experiencing more significant declines, Central Oregon is telling a different story. Buyers are taking longer to make decisions, homes are spending more time on the market, and sellers may be more open to negotiation. That means there are opportunities for buyers who are ready to act strategically. Sarah and Suzanne share a recent example of helping a buyer negotiate close to $100,000 below asking on a $1.1 million property through a combination of price and credits—with no counteroffer. But here's the interesting part: while some properties are sitting, the right home can still attract multiple offers, cash buyers, and aggressive competition. Here is the article: https://www.redfin.com/news/pending-sales-decline-july-2026/ 🔗 Stay Connected & Explore More! 🔗 Want to know more about the PRIMO Private Money Academy? Learn more: https://www.centraloregoninvestornetwork.com/private-money-academy 📩 Sign up for our investor newsletter → https://www.centraloregoninvestornetwork.com/contact-us 🏡 Explore real estate opportunities → https://www.centraloregoninvestornetwork.com/ 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast →https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-our-own-narrative-suzanne-and-sarahs-real/id1792087367 📺 Watch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@suzanneandsarah/videos 📷 Follow us on Instagram: Sarah Willis → https://www.instagram.com/bestlifebend/ Suzanne Moore → https://www.instagram.com/suzannerosemoore/ 📆 Book a Free Consultation → https://calendly.com/suzannerosemoore/real-estate-intro

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Is the housing market really headed for a crash? In this episode of The Real Deal Podcast, Sarah Willis and Suzanne Moore break down a recent national headline reporting that home sales have dropped to their lowest level in nearly two years. But as they dig deeper into the data, they explore why one headline doesn’t tell the whole story. From declining sales in markets like Texas and Seattle to continued activity in places like San Francisco and West Palm Beach, Sarah and Suzanne discuss how local economies, job markets, new construction, migration patterns, and buyer behavior are creating very different real estate stories across the country. Closer to home, they share what they’re seeing in Bend and Central Oregon: a slower, more patient market where buyers have greater negotiating power, sellers may be more willing to offer concessions, and days on market are increasing. At the same time, desirable, turnkey properties can still attract intense competition and multiple offers. They also discuss why cash buyers continue to play a major role in Central Oregon, the opportunities available in today’s market, and why understanding your specific local market matters more than reacting to dramatic national headlines.