🍂 We’re Thankful for This Market: Why Today’s Housing Trends Are Full of Opportunity

As we head into the season of gratitude, it’s the perfect moment to step back and reflect on what we’re thankful for in today’s real estate market. Yes, the headlines can feel noisy. Interest rates fluctuate, inventory shifts, and buyers and sellers are adjusting to a new normal.

But here in the Umpqua Valley, we’re seeing a market filled with opportunity, balance, and momentum. And that’s something truly worth celebrating.

🏡 1. We’re Thankful for Steady Demand

Even with rate changes, real buyers are still actively looking in Douglas County.
Homes continue to go pending each week, which shows that motivated buyers are stepping forward when they see the right home and the right value.

This is great news for sellers—there is a strong pool of qualified buyers still ready to make a move.

📈 2. We’re Thankful That Prices Remain Strong

Home prices in our region have shown resilience throughout the year.
While we’re no longer in the frenzy of 2020–2022, today’s market is healthier and more sustainable.

✔️ Sellers are still capturing solid values
✔️ Buyers feel more confident with balanced pricing
✔️ Appraisals are aligning with contract prices

A healthy market benefits everyone.

🔧 3. We’re Thankful for Smart, Prepared Buyers

Today’s buyers are more intentional:
They’re reviewing listings carefully, getting pre-approved, watching pricing trends, and making strong offers on well-presented homes.

That’s good for sellers because:
✨ Homes in great condition stand out
✨ Strategic pricing gets rewarded
✨ Serious buyers are ready to compete for the right home

This level of preparedness leads to smoother transactions and better outcomes for both sides.

🪟 4. We’re Thankful for More Time and Less Frenzy

Gone are the days of 15-minute showings and 12-offer bidding wars.
Today’s pace allows:

🕊️ Buyers to make thoughtful decisions
🕊️ Sellers to prepare their home for market the right way
🕊️ Agents to negotiate strategically and win better terms

This more balanced environment leads to stronger, cleaner, and more confident deals.

🛠️ 5. We’re Thankful for Opportunities in Every Price Range

Across Douglas County—whether it’s Roseburg, Sutherlin, Glide, Green, Winston, or Myrtle Creek—every price bracket has its own opportunities:

• First-time buyers finally have some choice again

• Move-up buyers can time a sale and purchase more easily

• Investors are finding solid long-term rentals and value-add properties

• Sellers with well-maintained homes are getting excellent results

A market with options is a market worth being grateful for.

🤝 6. And Most of All… We’re Thankful for YOU

Your trust, your referrals, your calls, your questions—you are why we love what we do.
This community makes real estate meaningful. We’re honored to serve the Umpqua Valley and to help families move with confidence, clarity, and peace of mind.

Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your story—whether you’re selling, buying, planning for the future, or just keeping an eye on the market.

🍁 Thinking About Your Next Move?

If you’re wondering what your home is worth, whether you can buy and sell at the same time, or what your buying power looks like in today’s market—we're here to help.

The Mary Gilbert Group
Rooted in Roseburg.
Focused on your goals.
Thankful for this community.

📲 Thinking of selling in Sutherlin or the surrounding Umpqua Valley? Reach out to The Mary Gilbert Group today to learn how we can help you make the most of Oregon’s 5-Day Market. 📞 For personalized guidance, reach out to our team at 541-229-8114 or visit us at www.marygilbert.com. We’d be honored to guide you home.