Archive for May, 2012

SOLD: Country Living on Over 8 Acres, Short Sale Price!

Posted May 30, 2012 By Preferred Residential of Bend, Oregon
Two car detached garage with living quarters

Spacious, custom built, single level home. It has a large kitchen with a pantry and all the cabinet space you could need. The master bedroom suite features 2 walk-in closets, double sinks, and 6 ft jetted soaking tub. There are two additional rooms over the garage that would be perfect for a home office or studio. The [… Read More]

B of A Expands Short Sale Relocation Assistance Program

Posted May 29, 2012 By Preferred Residential of Bend, Oregon

In October of last year I wrote about a program Bank of America was testing in Florida that they hoped would encourage home owners to sell their homes in a short sale instead of waiting for the bank to foreclose.  There were 11,000 home owners who agreed to participate in the pilot program but less than 1,000 sales closed according to The Palm [… Read More]

ReStore in Bend

Posted May 23, 2012 By Preferred Residential of Bend, Oregon
ReStore on First Street in Bend

Do you need to replace a door, a light fixture or maybe just a burner on your stove?  If you don’t mind slightly used or new stuff left over from someone else’s project, go to ReStore in Bend first.  ReStore is Habitat for Humanity’s building supply thrift store and you just might be surprised by what you [… Read More]

Pronghorn Golf Club and Resort Under New Management

Posted May 22, 2012 By Preferred Residential of Bend, Oregon
Pronghorn homes for sale

To learn more about Pronghorn homes for sale please call Becky at (541) 610-8003.   (PRWEB) May 22, 2012 Auberge Resorts, owners and operators of celebrated boutique luxury resorts and clubs in North America, announced today that the company has assumed management of Pronghorn Golf Club & Resort in Bend, Ore. The award-winning luxury resort [… Read More]

2012 Pole, Pedal, Paddle

Posted May 21, 2012 By Preferred Residential of Bend, Oregon
Finish Line

Another sucessful Pole, Pedal, Paddle is in the books.  This year there were 2922 participants making up 882 entries as teams or individuals.  A quick glance through the results revealed contestants from Alaska, Idaho, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and even a few people from Atlanta, Georgia. The muti-sport race is six stages with a total course distance [… Read More]

First Annual Central Oregon Beer Week

Posted May 16, 2012 By Preferred Residential of Bend, Oregon
Celebrate Central Oregon Beer in Bend

Central Oregon’s craft beer brewers have been getting a lot of attention lately.  From The New York Times, American Craft Beer, USA Today, The Oregonian and The New York Times again.  What better way to celebrate the booming industry of craft brewing than to devote a whole week to it?  That is just what the thirteen [… Read More]

Why Sellers Should Not Be Present For Showings

Posted May 14, 2012 By Preferred Residential of Bend, Oregon
Bend Oregon real estate sales courtesy of Preferred Residential

Selling your house?  We know you want to be there for any showings so you can tell the potential buyers how awesome your house is and get instant feedback.  The problem is, more often than not, it is better (for you and the buyer) if you aren’t there. Sellers make buyers uncomfortable If the seller is present, the buyer [… Read More]

SOLD: NE Bend Single Family Home, Traditional Sale

Posted May 10, 2012 By Preferred Residential of Bend, Oregon
Unassuming front yard of this home Bend MLS #201203817

This well cared for home is move in ready.  There are vaulted ceilings in every room giving it an open, airy feel.  Hardwood floors are the perfect accent to the spacious kitchen.  If you enjoy entertaining you will love the large dining area and big deck out back.  With it’s open floor plan and oversized living room [… Read More]

Homes Sold in April 2012

Posted May 8, 2012 By Preferred Residential of Bend, Oregon
Homes sold in Bend Oregon April 2012

Spring is officially here.  The weather is steadily getting warmer, the parks and rec softball season is underway and all of our neighbors have their sprinkler systems turned on.  So it stands to reason that the Spring real estate sales season should be in full swing.  Right?  Well, if we are just going by the date and [… Read More]

SOLD: Westside Traditional Sale, One Owner Home

Posted May 4, 2012 By Preferred Residential of Bend, Oregon
Shaded and sheltered front porch Bend MLS #201203624

The West Side home you have been waiting for!  It has been well cared for by one owner since the day it was built.  There is an attached two car garage with alley entrance and plenty of street parking. The bedrooms are nice and large.  The open floor plan between the kitchen, dining area and spacious [… Read More]

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