18575 SW Century Drive Bend, OR 97702

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/JL5X8T/18575-SW-Century-Drive-Bend-OR-201810824

Enjoy the views of the forest with peeks of the Deschutes River from this 3rd Floor Unit at 7th Mountain Resort. This two bedroom, two bath unit has 2 front doors. Rent one or both sides! New interior paint plus new Luxury Vinyl Plank waterproof flooring throughout entire unit. Spacious feeling and charming with vaulted wood ceilings with beams. Enjoy all the resort amenities including pools, hot tub, seasonal ice skating, tennis, horse back riding, trails, playground, mini-golf and more. Ideally located in Building 8, on top level, balcony is perched above the River Canyon with southwesterly views of the forest and beyond. Many possibilities; great for full time resident or investors. You can finish the updating now, or leave it for a project later. Short term rentals are allowed here. HOA covers all utilities, wi-fi, cable, exterior and grounds maintenance, resort amenities. Beautifully maintained grounds, parking lots just newly repaved.

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2

Square feet: 1,024

Price: $199,950

For more information about this property, please contact Kim Reyes at 541-728-0995 or kreyes@roguerealestate.com. You can also text 5336389 to 67299 (Message and Data Rates May Apply, see terms and privacy policy).

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MLS ID: 201810824

18575 SW Century Dr #1235B Bend, OR 97702

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/SSYSZK/18575-SW-Century-Dr-%231235B-Bend-OR-201809900

Wonderful top floor unit! Updated with granite counters, open floor plan, balcony overlooking Deschutes National Forest. Peaceful and quiet condo with all the amenities the 7th Mountain Resort has to offer! Swimming pools, hot tub, tennis, horse back riding, ice skating rink, river trail, hiking trails and more! Total of 8 weeks per year. The HOA covers all utilities, wi-fi, cable and taxes. Christmas week is yours with this B ownership in 2019.

Bedrooms: 1

Bathrooms: 1

Square feet: 718

Price: $13,000

For more information about this property, please contact Kim Reyes at 541-728-0995 or kreyes@roguerealestate.com. You can also text 5312282 to 67299 (Message and Data Rates May Apply, see terms and privacy policy).

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MLS ID: 201809900

821 NE Hudspeth Circle Prineville, OR 97754

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/SSVFH5/821-NE-Hudspeth-Circle-Prineville-OR-201807515

Dreamy single level in Ochoco Pointe. Great room design features vaulted ceilings, custom tinted windows & stone fireplace, quartz counters in island kitchen, romantic master suite has coffered ceiling with spacious master bath w/soaking tub, separate shower, quartz counters. Fenced backyard is an oasis for year-round outdoor living! Privacy galore. Several patios. Paver walks. Ideal neighborhood has community pool, park. Front yard maintained for you. Upgraded appliances, solar tubes, Central AC. True triple garage.You will love the privacy of the backyard and the sunsets with no other home to block the way! Beautiful patio area with an extra circular brick patio area offering different views! Wonderful area, close to walking paths and hiking!

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Square feet: 2,112

Price: $369,900

For more information about this property, please contact Kim Reyes at 541-728-0995 or kreyes@roguerealestate.com. You can also text 5162389 to 67299 (Message and Data Rates May Apply, see terms and privacy policy).

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MLS ID: 201807515

September 2014 First Friday Art Walk in Bend, Oregon

I wanted to go downtown tonight. It was a beautiful night, in the low 80s. I tried my secret parking spot but it was full, so I was forced to park about three blocks away. Everyone in town was thinking like me.

It was more about the people watching tonight than viewing the art or drinking the free booze...

 

one of many cute adorable couples on a happy date night...

 

 

she had to interrupt her conversation to stop and pet that dog. Bend Style lol

 

 

the royalty of these events. To be seated outdoors being served...

 

 

kiddo musicians acting like kids :p

 

 

all ages, sizes, shapes of people....

 

 

tree and trash can kept blocking my shot of this drumming family...

 

 

The historic Tower Theatre... wait we are going in there in a bit...

 

 

 

detour into a candy store....

 

 

Ooh what is this void energy reverse vortex of nothingness? Starbucks! ha.

 

 

dang talented kids...

 

 

ooh! Free Samples of Theatre! yes please!

 

 

 

alright alright I will take a seat...

 

 

I tried to put a Jedi Mind Trick on a husband who's wife was eyeing this poncho...

 

 

Buy Your Wife That Poncho I thought to him... lol if he bought it, they went back for it.

 

 

hat booth, complete with adorable little model trying them on...

 

 

inside the stores, it is also artsy...

 

 

I'll be coming back for these great client gifts...

 

 

this whole concept is a brilliant marketing scheme trapping us in these fabulous stores for 1 glass of wine....

 

 

 

little pig little pig let me in.. it ain't no burden to go inside them...

 

 

 

 

we love our logo. go forth at stamp it everywhere

 

 

back outside! more amazing musicians... pint sized

 

 

these people were GUSHING over him, introducing themselves, their friends.. it was glorious

 

 

Dumplings street vendor!

 

 

Competing Hot Dog Cart

 

 

still early.. getting more crowded....

 

 

Storefront Window Philosophy I agree with

 

 

Free Neck Shaves...

 

 

Aretha Like Pipes...

 

 

and I'm out.

 

my 3 blocks away parking spot.. not alone! we love our Art Walk!

 

2012 Art Walk Blog

 

Enjoy Bend, if you aren't yet, you must start! We are Blissed Out here #inBend

 

Short Sale Negotiating Skills

Short Sale Negotiating Skills

Short Sale Negotiating Skills

We just closed a short sale for $85,000 after 6 months of back and forth with the bank.

It was listed at $70,000 originally, in line with the “comps” or similar properties that recently sold. After much paperwork faxing and phone calling involving hold time, transfers, and disconneted calls, we got a counter offer. The 1^st wanted to NET $89,000 and the 2^nd lien holder wanted $6,000. Oh my.

A Short Sale means the homeowner owes more to the bank then they can sell the home for. For example, you owe $300,000 to say, Wells Fargo for your home. You can only sell your home for $150,000 due to the current market. IF you qualify (you must have a documentable hardship), you can try to do a short  sale. If approved, the bank, in this example Wells, will issue you an Approval Letter stating they will accept less than you owe, AND FORGIVE THE REST OF THE DEBT. 

Here in Oregon, if it is your primary residence they typically can’t pursue that anyway. We’re blessed to live in one of the “non-recourse” states. We also had cooperative sellers, who gave me every signature, initial, and document I requested in a timely manner. (after having their lawyer review it)

After having the buyer's offer declined, filing a formal value dispute on homepath with Fannie, and again being declined, I eventually talked the 1^st, who was backed by Fannie Mae, down a bit. The 2^nd wouldn’t budge.

Because the 1^st only allowed $3,000 toward the 2^nd. buyers agreed to pay the difference. The first wound up netting $76,864, the 2^nd got their $6,000. The sellers got to walk away clean from their mortgages, with full release of deficiency. (The mortgage holders cannot come after the sellers for the difference between what they received, and what they were owed) The buyer’s got a steal of a deal.

Oh, I almost forgot the part where Fannie Mae demanded a note from the sellers for $28,022.40. Ummm.. NO! I had to submit documentation that was not possible or reasonable.

Luckily the market kept rising, so by the time all was said & done, the buyer’s paid roughly $88,000 for a home currently listed for $129,000, $129,000, and $135,000. Same units. Same street. Same everything.

And that is how it’s done.

click here for more info on Non Recourse States

click here for Fannie Mae Escalation Information 

I always give the same advice to my short sale clients. Be patient. Be flexible. The buyer's are getting a home at yesterday's price. The sellers are getting free of a debt and avoiding foreclosure. Win/Win.

Everyone is Irish on St Patricks Day

Everyone is Irish on St Patricks Day

River Trail Loop - An Autumn Sunday in Bend

My favorite walk in town...

 

It begins so urban...

 

but quickly goes wild...

 

this time of year is awesome here!

 

So pretty and today it was warm too...

 

& it wasn't too crowded for a Sunday...

 

the Deschutes River is our River

 

moi~

 

shot upstream from the Bridge

 

shot downstream from the Bridge

 

the Bridge

 

coming back the other side was sunnier and hotter

 

but still cute.

 

A map

 

 

back to civilization

 

and last but not least, some  interesting art made from found objects

 

Another great weekend in Bend, Oregon.

 

Bend Hiking Trails

 

 

 

 

Kim Reyes

Broker

 

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Thanks for reading! Peace!