Michael OCoyne Broker

02/26/2026

📊🏡 BREAKING: Mortgage rates just dropped below 6% for the first time in over 3 years. Here's what that means if you own a home — or want to — in Southern Oregon.

I just published my comprehensive 2026 Rogue Valley Market Report, and the data tells a story that's very different from the national headlines.

Here's the snapshot:
💰 30-year fixed mortgage rate: 5.98% (lowest since Sept 2022!)
🏠 Grants Pass average list price: $481,000
⚡ Medford homes are going pending in just 57 days
🏘️ Jacksonville remains the luxury leader at $715K median
📈 Eagle Point showing 9.7% appreciation year-over-year
🏗️ The MFR Airport expansion is changing the buyer profile
🌐 Fiber broadband coming to rural Josephine & Jackson County

Whether you're a seller wondering if now is the right time, a buyer who's been on the sidelines, or someone in California running the numbers on a move to the Rogue Valley — this report was written for you.

👉 Read the full 2026 Southern Oregon Real Estate Market Report here: https://michaelocoyne.remax.com/blog/103/Southern+Oregon+Real+Estate+2026%3A+The+Great+Reset+Is+Here

💡 Want to know what your home is worth in the 2026 market? Get a free valuation at southernoregonvalue.com

🤔 What questions do you have about the Rogue Valley market right now? Drop them below and I'll answer every one. 👇

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02/15/2026

Hey neighbors 👋

I've been getting the same question from buyers all month:

"Is it finally getting easier out there?"

Short answer: yes. And the data backs it up.

I just published a deep dive into what's happening across our Southern Oregon housing market right now, from Grants Pass to Medford to Ashland to Jacksonville, and the shift is real.

Here's the headline version:

📈 National inventory just hit its highest level since 2020
🏠 Oregon homes are selling at 98% of list price, not 108%
⏳ Medford days on market: 46 days (it was under 10 in 2022)
🤝 Inspections, contingencies, and negotiation are BACK

For buyers, this means breathing room. Time to think. Time to compare. Time to actually get an inspection before committing to the biggest purchase of your life.

For sellers, this means strategy matters more than ever. The right price, the right presentation, the right marketing. The homes that sit in this market are the ones still priced like it's 2022.

I broke it all down in my latest blog post 👇

🔗 https://michaelocoyne.remax.com/blog/97/The+2026+Inventory+Comeback%3A+Why+Rogue+Valley+Buyers+Finally+Have+Room+to+Breathe

Whether you're buying, selling, or just curious about what your home might be worth in today's market, I've got a free home valuation tool that gives you real numbers, not Zillow guesses:

🏡 https://southernoregonvalue.com/

And if you're exploring a move to the Rogue Valley, our buyer's and seller's guides have everything you need:

📖 https://livingsouthernoregon.com/

Drop a comment or send me a message if you have questions about your specific neighborhood. I love talking about this stuff. 🏔️

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02/12/2026

Most Southern Oregon homeowners check their equity once a year and then forget about it. 🏡

Here's the thing: nearly half of Oregon homes are now classified as "equity-rich." That's not a buzzword. It means you owe less than half of what your home is worth.

For those of us in Grants Pass, Medford, Ashland, Jacksonville, and across the Rogue Valley, that equity is one of the most powerful financial tools available right now. And most people aren't using it.

I put together a full breakdown of four smart ways to put your home equity to work in 2026 👇

🏠 Downsize or upsize into a home that fits your life NOW
🔧 Renovate the right way (the upgrades that matter here aren't the ones you'd think)
📈 Fund goals like helping your kids buy their first home or starting a business
🛡️ Protect yourself before financial hardship takes away your options

📊 Grants Pass typical home values: ~$405K
📊 Days on market: 38 (down from 56 last year)
📊 Oregon 2026 forecast: 2-4% appreciation

The spring selling window is approaching. Whether you're thinking about making a move or staying put, knowing your equity position changes the conversation.

🔗 Read the full blog here: https://michaelocoyne.remax.com/blog/96/The+Equity+Sitting+Inside+Your+Walls%3A+Four+Moves+Southern+Oregon+Homeowners+Should+Consider+in+2026

Curious what your home is worth right now? Get a free valuation at southernoregonvalue.com 💰

Michael O'Coyne | GUILD Certified Luxury Home Specialist
RE/MAX Integrity of Grants Pass | 541.291.5864
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02/05/2026

Spring is the best time to buy a home.
..is what everyone believes. 🤷

Here's what actually happens in Southern Oregon every spring:

🔥 multiple offers on one house
💸 over asking price
⏱️ "Sorry, they accepted another offer."

Meanwhile, RIGHT NOW:

✓ Lowest rates since 2023
✓ Homes sitting 60+ days
✓ Sellers ready to deal

The data says early buyers saved $30K last year.

Thirty. Thousand. Dollars. 💰

Just saying.

Full breakdown in comments 👇

Anyone house hunting in Medford, Ashland, or Grants Pass right now? What's your biggest concern? 🏡

02/01/2026

"We should have called you first."

That's what a Grants Pass couple told me after spending four months trying to sell their home themselves.

They didn't regret the paperwork.
They didn't regret the showings.
They regretted the price.

Most FSBO sellers in Southern Oregon make the same mistake: they price based on 2022 values in a 2026 market.

Rates doubled. Inventory tripled. Buyer behavior completely shifted.

But the listing price? Still stuck in the past.

Here's the thing: once you launch too high, it's hard to recover. Each price drop signals desperation. Buyers smell it. They wait for the next cut.

NAR's data shows 59% of FSBO sellers reduce their price at least once. Locally? I see it constantly.

The homes that sell fast and for top dollar in Southern Oregon right now? They're priced correctly from day one.

I just wrote about the #1 regret FSBO sellers have and how much money gets left on the table when pricing goes wrong.

Worth a read if you're thinking about selling (or know someone who is) 👇

https://michaelocoyne.remax.com/blog/88/The+%231+Regret+FSBO+Sellers+Have+in+Southern+Oregon

Southern Oregon sellers: what questions do you have about pricing strategy in today's market?

The #1 Regret FSBO Sellers Have in Southern OregonBy Michael O'Coyne | January 24, 2026 | RE/MAX Integrity Last month

01/26/2026

Grants Pass neighbors—

I just published the most comprehensive breakdown of our local housing market I've ever written.

After analyzing 1,045 home sales in Josephine County over the past year, here's what I found:

📊 Median sold price: $398,500
📊 Median days on market: 41
📊 Average price reduction before sale: $36,439

That last number matters. It's money left on the table by sellers who priced from gut feeling instead of data.

The good news? The sellers who got it right—who priced accurately from day one—sold in 30 days at 99% of asking.

If you're thinking about selling this year, I wrote this for you. No fluff. Just data, timing strategies, and the three investments that actually deliver ROI.
https://michaelocoyne.remax.com/blog/86/Selling+Your+Grants+Pass+Home%3A+The+2026+Precision+Playbook

Questions? Drop them below. Happy to help.

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01/22/2026

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01/14/2026

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01/06/2026

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12/29/2025

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