Ben Pridgeon of John L. Scott Real Estate in North Bend has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert designation.

Pridgeon completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This training, along with market knowledge, helps him offer homeowners better alternatives to foreclosure.

According to fellow Realtors, Pridgeon is a proud, longtime resident of the Snoqualmie Valley. He can be reached at (425) 591-9172 or by e-mail at benpridgeon@johnlscott.com.