First Time Homebuyers – New Online Guide
As many folks know, one of the important parts of the Federal government’s stimulus package is an $8000 tax credit for first time home buyers. Washington REALTORS (formerly the Washington Association of Realtors) has put together a new website just for first time homebuyers to help answer most of the common questions that homebuyers might have. WA Homeowners.com This is one of the included …
End of Summer Subscription Drive
It’s like the NPR pledge drive, except not really. I don’t want you to make a pledge, but you also don’t get a handy canvas shopping bag or a nice coffee mug. The goal of our subscription drive is to make sure you don’t miss a single article that we post here on IcicleCreekRealEstate.com – whether it’s monthly sales news, quarterly market updates, or …
Leavenworth Real Estate Deals
Let’s face it, everybody loves a great deal. Whether you are buying a new car, getting plane tickets to Europe, or buying a vacation home in Leavenworth, you want to get the most value for your money. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lT5nfSk4u2A[/youtube] In the past I have pointed out some parts of the Leavenworth real estate market that I think have some good deals. I also have written …
FHA loans v. USDA loans
The following is a GUEST post by submitted by Brandon Laughlin of www.mortgageloanplace.com. (We here at Icicle Creek Real Estate will add our thoughts separately in the comments section.) The federal government offers Americans an array of programs to help achieve the dream of homeownership. Federal Housing Administration loans remain among the most popular and widely accessible options. The FHA has helped insure more …
Record Number of Leavenworth Homes for Sale
Leavenworth has too many homes for sale. End of Story. Leavenworth Real Estate News Each year the number of homes on the market waxes and wanes throughout the seasons. In Leavenworth, like most areas in the United States, home sellers put their homes on the market throughout the spring and summer months. Because of the snow and wintry conditions, it’s common for some sellers …
Chiwawa River Pines – Effects of Rental Ban?
The Chiwawa River Pines neighborhood in Plain had a lengthy debate in 2008 about permitting vacation rentals in their neighborhood. At the time, I took the position that I thought that enforcing the existing (but unenforced) prohibition on short term (nightly / weekly) rentals would be bad for home values. My experience tells me that vacation home buyers (who drive the Leavenworth and Lake …
Kahler Glen Hosts Fire Dept Benefit August 1
The Kahler Glen Athletic Club located at the Kahler Glen Golf Course is hosting a benefit on August 1 from 5-8 pm with proceeds going to support the firefighters of Chelan County Fire District #9. There will be a live mariachi band, BBQ and both a live and silent auction. by Seattle Muncipal Archives The live auction features a membership to the Kahler Glen …
Leavenworth Real Estate – 2nd Quarter Market Rep...
The Leavenworth real estate market seems to be singing the same tune that we have heard for a while now. The number of sales is down dramatically, but prices remain stable, perhaps even trending up if you’re an optimist. Leavenworth Home Prices Here’s what is not showing up on that chart. (Which may or may not be predictive.) May Pending Sales are up 50% …
Leavenworth Plans for Downtown Improvements
Contribute your ideas to Leavenworth’s Downtown Master Plan! The City of Leavenworth is now entering into Phase 2 of design for the Downtown Master Plan. Phase 2 involves development of a sign strategy to eliminate redundant public signage and to make existing signage more effective. Phase 2 also involves the design of a variety of plazas and grand entries into the Downtown. The plazas …
Kahler Glen Condos : Oversupply = Time to Buy
Updated 4/23/2012 Condos at the Kahler Glen Golf Course near Lake Wenatchee have been a favorite with Leavenworth vacation home buyers for the past few years. Everyone seems to have a favorite reason: On the Kahler Glen Golf Course XC ski out the door in winter on groomed trails About 200 sqft bigger than other 2 bedroom condos Minutes to Lake Wenatchee Easy to …