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Multiple Offers
This is a hot market and I am finding myself representing clients in multiple offer situations more and more. I can think of 7 instances recently where this occured. Only once has my client not received the property they were hoping for. As a buyer, you should be prepared to act quickly and decisively. Get pre-approved from your lender before you start looking. If …
Upper Valley Networking Group
Are you looking to build your business through referrals? I am. I’m working with a number of other professionals in Leavenworth and Cashmere (Plain too!) to start a group associated with Business Networking Intl. http://www.bni.com We’re looking for new members and meet Wednesday mornings at 7 am. To learn more or to visit our meetings call me at 679-8958.
Land Needed
I have new clients ask me every day for land to buy in the Leavenworth and Cashmere area. Do you have a parcel you have been holding on to? Are you thinking about selling? There’s not much available and I have lots and lots of buyers. Give me a call today.
Ideas for Real Estate Column?
I might have the opportunity to write a column for a local newsletter. Any ideas of topics that folks think would be interesting to read about? It would be a quarterly in a rural area. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
It’s Spring!
You might guess this is the annual “Spring Is Here, Time to List Your House” message – it’s not. No, I just thought I should chronicle the crazy weather we’ve been having lately. Steven’s Pass closed early after a horrible ski season and the weather has been unreasonably warm. Highs have been in the 70s for some time. Luckily we’re getting a bit of …
New Report on Vacation Homes
The National Association of Realtors just published a report that says over 1/3 of recent home sales were of vacation properties (13%) or investment properties (24%). The median price of a vacation home nationwide is at $190,000 while the median price of investment properties is $148,000. These trends are expected to continue as more investors put their money in real estate instead of the …
National Records in Condo Sales
According to data recently released by the National Association of Realtors, condominiums sold at a record pace in 2004. A total of 970,000 condos sold last year at a median price of $193,600. The volume was up 8% while median price was up 17%. (Single family homes rose 8.3%) Median price for condos in the West was $246,100, up 14.5%. I can’t say these …
Stevens Pass Is Re-opening!
This sure has been a strange winter. We were all a little upset when Steven’s Pass ski area was taking so long to open this winter, but it got worse when they got 6″+ of rain one January weekend. They have been closed ever since. The effect on the Leavenworth has been sad. Many of the seasonal employees who work at the resort have …
Trends in Real Estate
People always ask me about the current trends in real estate. One of the biggest trends is the increasing popularity of ramblers. These single story homes are also known as ranch style houses or even “ranchers.” Single story Leavenworth homes are becoming more and more popular every year. Why are Leavenworth ramblers so popular? Simple demographics. Our population is getting older every year and …
An agent in your neighborhood?
Don’t live in Leavenworth or Cashmere, but thinking of buying or selling a home? I am licensed to sell real estate anywhere in Washington State. However, it is a bad idea for me to list your home in Seattle, Spokane or Olympia. Some brokers might choose to work this way, but I think that is poor customer service and a very inefficient use of …