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February 20, 2010

Sunriver Real Estate

Sunriver is a great place to live!

Nestled next to the Deschutes River on 3,300 acres of pristine high desert, lush meadows and beautiful pine forests, Sunriver, Oregon, is the premier Northwest destination for vacationers, golfers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.

The Cascade Mountains are to the west and the Newberry Volcanic National Monument to the east, Sunriver boasts an exciting array of world class amenities such as golf, tennis, swimming, horseback riding, kayaking, canoeing, white water rafting, fly fishing, biking, hiking, bird watching, spa and fitness centers, music and art festivals, and a variety of restaurants from fine dining to casual.

Sunriver is located in central Deschutes County, approximately 15 miles south of the Bend city limits. It lies in the Upper Deschutes River Basin at approximately 4,200 feet elevation, with the Deschutes River forming the western boundary of the 3,300 acre community. The Deschutes National Forest surrounds Sunriver on the north, east and west.

There are approximately 4,700 residences and lodging units in Sunriver and about 1,500 residents call Sunriver home on a full-time basis. About 50% of non-resident owners live in Oregon, 13% in Washington and 12% in California. The average age of resident homeowners is 66 years for men and 64 for women.

If you’re thinking about buying a home in Sunriver you should sign up for Jim’s free New Listing Notification Service or call or e-mail today. Jim Johnson is a Certified Residential Specialist and has been selling quality homes in Central Oregon since 1981.

Call 541-389-4511 or see his web site to search the MLS - Sunriver Real Estate. Jim is licensed by the State of Oregon as the Principal Broker for Bend Oregon Real Estate Expert. E-MAIL or go to Bank Foreclosure Information.

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October 30, 2009

Senate Agrees To Extend Tax Credit For Home Buyers

Filed under: Bend Oregon, Bend Real Estate, Financing, Real estate — Tags: Bend Oregon, Bend Real Estate, Buying a home, First time home buyer, Home loan, Real estate, Tax Credit, Zero Down — number @ 8:58 am

12:00 AM CDT on Thursday, October 29, 2009

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON – Senators agreed Wednesday to extend a popular tax credit for first-time home buyers and to offer a reduced credit to some repeat buyers.

The tax credit provides up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers but is set to expire at the end of November. The Commerce Department said Wednesday that new home sales fell 3.6 percent in September, and some industry representatives blamed uncertainty about the tax credit.

Senators agreed to extend the tax credit for first-time buyers while offering a reduced credit of up to $6,500 to repeat buyers who have owned their current homes for at least five years, said Regan Lachapelle, a spokeswoman for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.

The tax credits would be available to home buyers who sign sales agreements by the end of April. They would have until the end of June to close on their new homes, according to a summary of the legislation being circulated among lawmakers.

Senators were still negotiating the expansion of a separate tax credit that lets money-losing businesses get refunds for taxes paid in previous years, providing them an immediate source of cash.

Senators in both political parties were hoping to add both tax provisions to a bill that would give people running out of unemployment insurance benefits up to 20 more weeks of federal aid. The Senate could vote on the overall bill as early as today, but lawmakers were still haggling over several unrelated amendments Wednesday.

If the Senate passes the bill, it would go to the House, which passed a similar bill extending unemployment benefits last month. House leaders have also said they support extending the tax credit for home buyers.

The Associated Press

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October 14, 2009

Bend Oregon Real Estate Recovery May Be Slow

Filed under: Bend Oregon, Bend Oregon Homes for Sale, Bend Real Estate, Real estate — Tags: Bend Oregon, Bend Oregon Real Estate Recovery, Bend Real Estate — number @ 6:50 am

The recovery of the real estate market in Bend Oregon may be starting now. The number of bank foreclosures for sale is down to around 75 listing for sale in where as a few months ago the inventory was steady around 100 in the Central Oregon Multiple Listing Service.

We are now seeing multiple offers on homes that are priced right. I just wrote an offer on a bank owned home that had been on the market for 2 days. There was already one offer with at least another on the way. My client wrote her offer $23,000 over the list price which is still a great buy.

I look for our prices to bottom out this next spring. It’s my opinion that from now through next spring is the time to buy Bend Oregon real estate. Below is a wire service article on the economy.

NEW YORK (WKOW) — More than 80 percent of private economists surveyed believe the recession is over, according to a new survey released Monday by the National Association for Business Economics.

At the same time, however, those same economists agree recovery will take time amid worries over unemployment and the federal debt.

They estimate the U.S. economy will expand at a rate of nearly 3 percent in the second half of 2009 and through 2010.

Economists predict the housing market recovery will gain momentum next year and estimate housing prices will rise around 2 percent in 2010.

Call 541-389-4511 or see his web site to search the MLS - Bend Oregon Real Estate. Jim is licensed by the State of Oregon as the Principal Broker for Bend Oregon Real Estate Expert. E-MAIL

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August 13, 2009

Foreclosures Rising

Filed under: Bend Oregon Bank Foreclosures, Bend Oregon Real Estate Sales, Bend Real Estate, Real estate — Tags: Bank Foreclosed properties, Bend Oregon Bank Foreclosures, Foreclosures Rising, Recession Ending — number @ 8:12 pm

Foreclosure filings in July increased nearly 7 percent from June nation wide. That’s up 32 percent from the same time last year. Wednesday the Federal Reserve issued a statement saying that the recession is ending. It keeps looking like the bottom of the Bend Oregon real estate market. Bend Oregon Bank Foreclosures For Sale

Sales are picking up but there will be plenty of time to find a great home in Bend. The pipeline of bank foreclosures is full and we should have a good supply for the next year or so. I don’t look for prices to pick up until next year, probably in the spring.

Well priced homes are selling relatively fast. I just sold a home in Northwest Crossing that was on the market for 23 days when my client bought it. It was not a bank foreclosure but was well priced by an owner who understood the market and priced his property to sell.

If you’re thinking about buying a home in Bend you should sign up for Jim’s free New Listing Notification Service or call or e-mail today. Jim Johnson is a Certified Residential Specialist and has been selling quality homes in Bend Oregon since 1981. Call 541-389-4511 or see his web site to search the MLS - Bend Oregon Real Estate. Jim is licensed by the State of Oregon as the Principal Broker for Bend Oregon Real Estate Expert. E-MAIL

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August 1, 2009

Economic Decline Slowing

Filed under: Bend Oregon, Bend Real Estate, Real estate — Tags: Bend Oregon, Bend Oregon Economy, Real estate — number @ 6:04 am

The economy only shrank by 1% from April through June. This is less than most economist predicted. It shrank 6.4% in the first quarter of this year and was revised downward Friday from initial estimates.

Home mortgage interest rates are near all time lows. Home prices are very attractive and it looks like we are hitting the bottom of the Bend Oregon real estate market. Now is definitely the time to buy a home in Bend.

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November 17, 2008

Bend Oregon Real Estate for Sale

Filed under: Bend Oregon, Bend Oregon Real Estate, Real estate — Tags: Bend Oregon Real Estate, Bend Oregon Real Estate for Sale — number @ 7:44 pm

It’s a great time to start thinking about buying Bend Oregon real estate. There’s a big sale going on right now. There are short sales, bank owned properties for sale and owners with enough equity have lowered their prices by huge amounts. There are some great buys on the market!

There are luxury homes on the market today that would have sold for over a quarter of a millions dollars more a couple of years ago. Here’s a home on the golf course at Awbrey Glen that’s a great buy! Virtual Tour

Here’s a river front cottage with Cascade Mountain views in SW Bend. It is a once in a life time opportunity. You can use this little cottage as a vacation home or tear it down and build you dream home. Virtual Tour

Here’s a steal on Awbrey Butte. It’s a large home with mountain views! Virtual Tour. What ever type of home you are looking for there are some really good prices available right now. Between now and next summer is the time to buy. Mortgage money is readily available at good interest rates!

Jim Johnson has been selling quality homes in Bend Oregon since 1981. Call 541-389-4511 or see his web site Bend Oregon Real Estate Expert . For more information about Jim click here Expert Advice.

If you’re serious about buying Bend Oregon real estate you should sign up for Jim’s free New Listing Notification Service or call or e-mail Jim today. He is licensed by the State of Oregon as a Principal Broker for Bend Oregon Real Estate Expert.

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October 3, 2008

Bend Oregon Real Estate Trends

Filed under: Bend Oregon, Bend Oregon Real Estate, Real estate — Tags: Bend Oregon, Bend Oregon Real Estate Trends, Real estate — number @ 3:02 pm

Bend Oregon real estate prices keep trending downward. There are 1,571 homes currently listed for sale in Bend in the Central Oregon Multiple Listing Service. This does not include properties on more than one acre. Prices range from $115,000 to $6,000,000. Many of these homes are over priced for today’s market yet there are some really good buys mixed in.

There are some Bank Foreclosures mixed in and some short sales. These homes tend to sell fast even in today’s buyer’s market because they are priced right. If a home is priced right it will sell. However, Bank foreclosures can close quickly whereas Short Sales can take months to close. There are also serious sellers who have their homes priced to sell and most will negotiate.

President Bush just signed the 7 Billion dollar bail out and I’m hoping that will loosen things up a little. However, mortgage money is still available at a good rate. I personally feel that now is the time to start shopping. I think the market will bottom out next sprint or summer and the good buys will be fewer and far between at that time. Now is the time to buy!

Jim Johnson has been selling quality homes in Bend Oregon since 1981. Call 541-389-4511 or see his web site http://www.bendoregonrealestateexpert.com .

To sign up for our free “New Listing Notification” service go to :http://www.bendoregonrealestateexpert.com/bend-oregon-real-estate-new-listings-notification.html If you have a question about Bend Oregon real estate call or e-mail Jim who is licensed by the State of Oregon as a Principal Broker for Century 21 Gold Country Realty in Bend.

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August 5, 2008

Bend Oregon Mountain View Home for Sale

Filed under: Bend Oregon, Bend Oregon MLS, Bend Oregon Real Estate, Real estate — Jim Johnson @ 5:25 am

A beautiful Awbrey Butte home in Bend Oregon just came on the market. It has city and mountain views! It features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a triple car garage. It has a formal living & dining room, great room w/eating nook, den or 4th bedroom w/French doors, & arched doorways.

The kitchen has solid slab granite, large island w/gas cook top, hickory cabinets, stainless appliances & large pantry. Tile floors in kitchen, nook, hallways, formal dining & entry. Master suite has a jetted tub & privacy deck. Bonus room w/wet bar & mini refrigerator.

Jim Johnson has been selling quality homes in Bend Oregon since 1981. Call 541-389-4511 or see his web site http://www.bendoregonrealestateexpert.com . To see more information on Bend Oregon click on the link below http://bendoregonrealestateexpert.com/bendoregon.asp .If you would like to make a comment on this post or on the Bend Oregon real estate market click on “comments” below.

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August 4, 2008

Move to Bend Oregon for the Deschutes River

Filed under: Bend Oregon, Bend Oregon Real Estate, Bend Oregon Recreation, Bend Oregon River Front Property, Real estate — Tags: Bend Oregon, Bend Oregon Real Estate, Deschutes River, River front homes — Jim Johnson @ 6:17 am

The Deschutes River is one of the many reasons people are buying Bend Oregon real estate. The Deschutes begins in the Cascade Mountains, flows through Bend and into the Columbia River. It provides many recreational opportunities.

The Deschutes provides excellent fishing, white water rafting, flat water floating as well as irrigation water for Central Oregon. The picture above shows the popularity of floating the river in Bend near the Old Mill District.

There are also a few river front homes available on the river. Here’s a virtual tour of a cottage on the river in SW Bend. http://www.distinctivehometours.com/tour.asp?tour=Branham

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July 26, 2008

Bend Oregon River Front Home for Sale

Filed under: Bend Oregon Real Estate, Bend Oregon Real Estate Blog, Bend Oregon River Front Property, Real estate — Tags: Bend Oregon Homes, Bend Oregon Real Estate, Bend Oregon Real estate market, Bend Oregon river front properties — Jim Johnson @ 6:40 am

There’s a new listing of a river front cottage in Bend Oregon. It will hit the market officially next week. This cute cottage sits on the rim rock overlooking the Deschutes River in SW Bend. It’s on almost one acre and has a trail down to the river. It also has mountain views! Virtual tour link

If you’re serious about buying Bend Oregon real estate you should sign up for Jim’s free New Listing Notification Service or call or e-mail Jim today. Jim Johnson is a Certified Residential Specialist and has been selling quality homes in Bend Oregon since 1981. Call 541-389-4511 or see his web site to search the MLS - Bend Oregon Real Estate. Jim is licensed by the State of Oregon as the Principal Broker for Bend Oregon Real Estate Expert. E-MAIL

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