Thom Gardner  

Bend, OR Real Estate Broker / Author

 

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Bend Brokers Realty
22055 Rickard Rd
Bend, OR 97702
ph: 541 389 7369 or 800 go4 bend
fax: 541 317 0513
alt: 541 480 7554

My Current Homes and Land Listings

  •   19706 SW Harvard Place
               3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1890 feet
                 $315,000
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    Contemp. Craftsman home in SW Bend, newer neighborhood. Entry welcomes you! Nearby den/ flex room could be formal dining or makes great office. Home features hardwood floors, greatroom plan, kitchen with granite counters warm, rich woods throughout. Stainless appliances and breakfast dining, floor-ceiling and rock fireplace. Spacious master, with large walk-in closet, soaking tub + shower. Fenced back yard, concrete patio & alley access to garage. Corner lot for minimal neighbor impact. Easy to view.


  •           20071 Mount Hope Ln.
           3 bed 2 bath, 1148 sq. feet
                 $220,600 (short sale)

    Single Family Home in central location, in a family neighborhood. Home currently has tenants. Great first time buyer home or rental for investor.  SHORT SALE- MUST BE APPROVED BY LENDER!  CALL FOR INFO!

  •    2548 Jennie Jo Ct., Bend
        3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1370 ft.
                  $229,900 
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    This home has been lovingly cared for, crafted and manicured into a miniature oasis by its detail oriented owner.  It features the Great Room concept, vaulted ceilings, incredibly lush and inviting front AND back yards, an oversized wooden entertainment deck, attractive wooden fencing, and mature trees on a large corner lot in a well maintained, centrally located neighborhood.  Extras throughout include: Security system, skylight in master bath, dog run, forced air with  A/C, cable in all rooms, thermostat controlled gas fireplace, 2 gates, ceiling fan, and a luxurious master sink featuring a waterfall faucet over a custom made vessel bowl.  A Real and Rare find for a small investment.


  • 2.45 ACRE LOT -         65260 78th st
    Trees, Level, Between Bend and Rdmnd
         NOW ONLY $157,900

    Beautiful treed lot high on Long Butte. Priced to sell with the lowest price in the neighborhood. Great area between Bend & Redmond with privacy & larger lots. Great for horses or other animals. Water at street. Power on property.  On a newly paved street, with gravel driveway in.  Peaceful and pretty.

     


  • TERRANGO GLEN- 62968 Mimosa Dr
          4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1812 sq. ft.
                        $269,000

    Stylish single level home in great NE Bend neighborhood, Terrango Glen. Home is only a couple of years old, but like new inside and out. Enjoy proximity to Empire for access to the parkway and an easier commute. Home is about midway between Mtn. View HS and The complex of Skyview Middle and Lava Ridge Elem. Also close to canal access roads used as exercise trails by many. With 4 bedrooms, one makes a great office. The living room is vaulted and has a gas fireplace.

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  •    61060 Billadeau Rd., Bend (East)
                 4.87 acres, and Irrigation
                       $449,000

    Spectacular Cascades view. Elevated building site. 18x25 hay barn, 1100 sf tack & stall barn, 1200 sf show. Pond on property for irrigation. New paved driveway. New vinyl 3-rail fencing. Great neighborhood, fine for horses, llamas, etc.  Manufactured home will be removed at buyer's request, or can be left- is liveable and currently has tenants.



  •  22063 Rickard Rd., Bend (East)
      10 acres with Cascade Views
                      $449,000

    Beautiful parcel, ready to build your dream home w/Cascade Mtn. Views. Area of fine homes, excellent country location and under 10 mins to Costco. Paved driveway. All utilities on site underground. Cascades views from beautiful building site. Area of nicer homes, and horse properties

  •     2431 NW Morningwood Way
            4 bed, 2.5 bath 3042 ft.
                      $665,000
    Enjoy living in one of Bend's finest west side neighborhoods, close to biking & hiking trails and Shevlin Park. A newer subdivision, Shevlin Ridge offers peace, quiet, trees, and beautiful neighboring homes. This 4 bedroom cedar sided home has perfect rock accents, and a mix of rich woods and stones inside. Living is single level, once inside, except for the family room which is up a few stairs. A cook's kitchen! A large separate master suite! A floor plan which is incredibly comfortable and livable.

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SHORT SALE PRIMER:

Are you confused about just what a short sale is?  Most home buyers don't know much about them, but I can tell you I have been on both sides of them, and want to stress that they can be an unbelievable value for a home buyer who is: 

1) Not impatient- they can take up to 3 months or so to close.  BUT, when it finally does, you will have one of the best deals in town.

2) Not overly neurotic-  Sometimes you may not hear back from the bank for a while . . . no matter how many times you ask.  Remember, not only is the seller negotiating with them, but the bank is also negotiating with its lenders, most of whom are overseas (think China and Dubai UAE).  So, they may not be able to get a quick okay.

 

3) Not afraid of snags- Many times inspections on short sales don't matter, because the bank won't fix any problems.  So you must be prepared to fix those things yourself.   Remember, they are losing oodles of money on the home, and aren't about to give up more.  They also will cut the Realtors fees, generally to 2%, even though they are much more work for the Realtor.

 IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU:  Give me a call!  I'd love to help you sort through the thoroughly fascinating and eye opening world of Short Sales!  It is a world I know and understand (well, at least as well as it can be understood . . .)

 

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Bend Brokers Realty
22055 Rickard Rd
Bend, OR 97702
ph: 541 389 7369 or 800 go4 bend
fax: 541 317 0513
alt: 541 480 7554