http://www.articlesnatch.com/profile/Jim-Johnson/178856 Jim Johnson is an author at ArticleSnatch.com Article Directory. Below are the most recent articles from Jim Johnson. For more of articles by Jim Johnson please use the link above. http://www.articlesnatch.com/profile/Jim-Johnson/178856 http://static.articlesnatch.com/i/logo.gif en-us http://www.articlesnatch.com/profile/Jim-Johnson/178856 PHP/5.0.26 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Bank-Foreclosures-in-Bend-Oregon-Selling-Like-Hot-Cakes/1011030 Buyers from France, Malaysia, Alaska, Hawaii, Texas, California, Washington, Oregon and all over the world are buying Bend Oregon real estate. A local real estate firm, Bend Oregon Real Estate Expert, is shattering their previous sales records with over 50% of their sales attributed to bank foreclosures. Company sales were up 220% on a year to year comparison. These sales occurred in most price ranges. The highest being a new 4,000 square foot home in one of Bend's most up-scale neighborhoods that sold for $690,000. The least expensive bank owned home was a 1,400 square foot home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths that sold for $125,000. "Bank foreclosures are selling like hotcakes in Bend Oregon" said Jim Johnson Principal Broker. The father and son team of Jim and Matt Johnson have relied on Internet marketing to find and inform buyers from all over the world about their specialty of representing buyers in obtaining bank owned homes in Bend. A buyer first signs up for the company's "New Listing Notification Service." They determine the criteria of the property they are looking for including, maximum price, square footage, bedrooms, baths, lot size etc. **End Summary** Topics: Bend Oregon Real Estate]]> Bank]]> foreclosures]]> Bend Oregon]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Jim Johnson is a Certified Residential Specialist and Principal Broker who has lived in Bend Oregon since 1981.He can be reached at 541-389-4511 or see his web site <a href="http://www.bendoregonrealestateexpert.com/">Bend Oregon Real Estate</a> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:30:53 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Bank-Foreclosures-in-Bend-Oregon-Selling-Like-Hot-Cakes/1011030 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Bend-Oregon-Real-Estate-Is-Hot/811616 Bend Oregon real estate is probably one of the best investments you can make in your lifetime. Bend is one of the most desirable places to live in the United States. Luxury Homes: Bend has its share of luxury homes. Awbrey Butte, Broken Top, Pronghorn, down town Bend and homes on residential acreage hold a large portion of Bend's luxury homes. To be considered a luxury home the home must have solid counter tops, commercial grade appliances, have a triple car garage or larger and have top quality finishes through out. The lot should also be at least a quarter acre or more with some seclusion or privacy. As Bend continues to grow, more and more luxury homes are being built. Bend is becoming known for its skiing, relatively mild weather (four seasons), fishing, golfing and many other activities. Bend will continue to grow and the demand for luxury homes will increase in the coming years. Compared to other parts of the country Bend has some real bargains on Luxury Homes. Horse Properties: Bend is also horse country. Since Bend is in the high desert horse properties here should have irrigation rights in order to have pasture. **End Summary** Topics: Bend Oregon Real Estate]]> Bend Oregon]]> Real Estate]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Jim has been selling quality homes in Bend Oregon since 1981. You can reach him at 541-389-4511 or see his web site http://www.bendoregonrealestateexpert.com/ to search the Bend Oregon MLS. Jim is a Certified Residential Specialist licensed by the State of Oregon as the Principal Broker for Bend Oregon Real Estate Expert. You can e-mail him at jimj@bendcable.com Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:33:18 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Bend-Oregon-Real-Estate-Is-Hot/811616