Cat Zwicker-Grant, P.C., your Central Oregon Real Estate Professional

I want a White Christmas, I love snow at Christmas....

"Give me strength oh Lord I pray, so I can shovel snow yet again today!"

I arrived early and shoveled my share,

there was no snow falling I was free from care...

But here it is only 11:00 am

and the snow is falling once again.

The forecasters are saying 3-4 inches today,

with more snow overnight... oooh flipping hooray.

This stuff just keeps falling and it's getting piled high!

I'm sitting in the office doing paperwork why?

I should be out tubing, or skiing I think.

At the very least a walk in the snow and a nice hot drink!

But the City will fine me if I let the walks go, so I just will sit here and wait to shovel more snow.

If you are in Redmond, and looking for a property to buy or just some small town fun... stop on by... the comic relief is worth it and then some!

I shouldn't have to say it, but I will... the subject matter (as corny as it is) and photos are the property of the author. Cat Zwicker-Grant. "Borrow them at your own peril."

For those of you who have been following my blog about the first "On Site" Auction in Redmond, Oregon.... here's the scoop!

After holding the home open for the two previous Saturday's from 12-4PM, Terri and I once again opened the home to prospective bidders at 2:30 on December 5th, the day of the auction.

Ads had been running in the local and regional papers as well as on line. Both Terri and I had contacted our client base and invited area agents to sign up and participate. By 4PM there were roughly 20 people at the house; by 4:30 there were 31 total with just about 20 actually bidders actually registered to participate in the process.

Willing bidders had to have proof of identity, a cashier's check for $2500 and the ability to show proof of funds and write a personal check for the balance of the earnest money (5%). The $2500 was redcuded from the original $5000 we had been instructed to ask for at first, but as we learned the rules of the game changed online almost daily. The winning bidder would then need to write a personal check for 5% of the accepted bid + a 5% buyer's premium. Therefore if the winning bid was $200,000 then the final sales price would be $210,000 and the bidders 5% would equal $10,500. Closing needs to occur within 30 days if this is a cash deal and 45 days for financing.

The auctioneers and staff arrived at 4:25PM, a tad late due to problems at the previous auction. After rushing to confirm on line registers and then register any last minute bidders they assigned bid numbers. At 4:40PM they reviewed the auction and bid process and held a "mock auction" to show how the process would move along. The Auctioneer again read a mile long disclaimer how houses are sold strictly as is, that there was no real estate representation on the part of the seller and that any agents involved were simply there to facilitate the access to the property, etrc.., and the hidden little gem that there was an "undisclosed reserve" for each home that the bank has authorized the auctioneer to reach for a successful offer. Therefore, even if at final bid the bank has a 15 day right to review the bid/offer and decline it if it is not within an acceptable margin of their reserve.

Off and running at 4:45PM and wham the first house sold (we hope) for a fraction of it's original value and only $95,000 over the opening bid price. The second home followed suit moving just as quickly and it had an accepted bid of $165,000 for a home initially on the market at $300,000. Both homes went in less than 15 minutes total! Now let's just get them to close by january 10th!

So if you're looking for help with purchasing forecolsed or auction homes in Central Oregon feel free to call!

Savvy Investors this is an unbelievable opportunity at Redmond's first On Site Auction!

4156 SW Salmon Pl., in the Majestic Ridge Addition of SW Redmond, Oregon.

This 2844 square foot Custom built Home is being offered for auction through REDC (Real Estate Disposition Company) and has an opening bid of $119,000! Projected Retail value of this home is over $369,000!

Also being offered for auction at the 4156 Salmon Location is 2505 NW 12th St, Redmond, OR 97756

Opening bid is $69,000 and approximate value is $300,000.

HOW IT WORKS:

• To bid you must be preregistered through their website at www.ushomeauction.com.

• You may use an Oregon licensed Realtor to represent you, but that Realtor will need to register you as their client at the same site; this must occur at least 48 hours prior to the actual auction!

• Bring a $5000 certified check/funds made out to yourself

• Be prepared to write a personal check for 5% of the accepted bid price as earnest money should your bid be accepted and

• Pay a 5% "buyer's premium over the accepted bid for the costs associated with the Auction.

JUST THE FACTS for 4156 Sw Salmon Plc.

• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Baths
• Open Great Room
• HUGE Bonus/Rec. Room
• Concrete Composite Counter Tops in Kitchen
• Walk-in Tile Shower in Master Suite
• Tandem Three Car Garage
• Covered patio
• Cascade Mountain Views

OPEN Saturday November 29th and from 2PM until the auction is over on December 5th!

So much detail you need to come and see it to believe it!

*This property is not listed or marketed through Desert Sky Real Estate LLC. We are gladly facilitating access to the property as a service to REDC and respective bidders. We are of course happy to assit with any questions about how to register for the auction or to assist with representing prospective bidders throughout the auction process.

UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL

January 15th, 2009 at 6pm!

For those of us in Sunny Central Oregon there is usually more to do outside than in, and once the skies get dark earlier our play time is limited. Here with something fun and classy to do...Club Carrera. In this second concert of their series they are offering jazz/blues guitars from local group "Smudge". Don't miss out on this great venue and if you love high end cars this is your chance to see them up close and personal.

A Club Carrera Concert Event November 13 6 pm · Please Join Us on Thursday, November 13 as we continue our Cars & Guitars concert series. Artists Smudge will perform light jazz amid the collector cars on the second story of the Club. $20 per person ($25 non-club member/guest) includes concert, dinner appetizers and two drink vouchers. Cash bar as well. Concert - Thursday, November 13, 6 pm @ Club Carrera RSVP to Michelle by November 11

...One Small Bite at a Time!

Got Bail....I need your help to keep me out of the SLAMMER!

UPDATE - I go to jail tomorrow....unless you want endless tweets and cyber pleas send bail now...PLEASE!

I am trying to Raise $1,600 for MDA

In our little community of 26,000 people this is a lot of cash to try to raise especially in these tight times. My goal is to get at least 320 Individual $5.00 contributions. Versus the larger $50-$85 MDA suggests. Please give up the Grande Latte or Chai for one day and help me out!

Now if you feel generous and want to give more than $5.00, please don't hold back! But together we can ensure that at least two of Jerry's kids can get to summer camp if I meet my goal!

So I'm being Shameless and I'm asking .....my AR friends, social network buddies, real estate peers and associates, as well as my personal friends and family members, "If you can help me out please do!" The MDA website link below offers secure online payment options so please help me help Jerry's kids this year! I need to have my contributions in by November 19th!