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2025 Leavenworth Home Prices
Digging into monthly or quarterly real estate stats is always an educational exercise. The word on the street or our “vibes” may suggest one thing, but sometimes the numbers tell another story. The stock market and the world economy have been rife with uncertainty and fears of inflation or a recession rarely give homebuyers confidence. It would be safe to expect to see those …
Is the fall of 2024 the best time to buy a cabin in Le...
Is Leavenworth a buyer’s market for cabins in 2024? Buyers watching Zillow and the MLS are seeing increased inventory and price reductions are common, so it’s interesting to ask if Leavenworth is now a buyer’s market. The Leavenworth real estate market is made of a few different sectors and price ranges, so we will specifically look at whether it’s a buyer’s or seller’s market …
Leavenworth home prices Summer 2024
The national and international news may be full of shocking surprises almost daily, but there were no real surprises for the Leavenworth real estate market this summer. How many homes sold in Leavenworth this Summer? The number of home sales was similar to Spring of 2024 and has slightly increased compared to the summer of 2023. A total of 39 single family homes sold …
Leavenworth Home Prices – Spring 2024
Spring is the busy real estate season and what happens during April, May and June can tell us lots about the real estate market and where Leavenworth home prices might be headed. 2024 has been a little bit of a strange year. Real estate agents have been joking that one of two things will happen when you list a house in this market. “Either …
Leavenworth Home Prices – First Quarter 2024
Creating exciting headlines for real estate sales data is a much easier job than sharing meaningful analysis. It would be easy to get excited about record sales prices for homes in Leavenworth and proclaim that the market is as hot as ever or that the slowdown of 2023 is behind us now. The average home price for Leavenworth in the first quarter of 2024 …
Leavenworth Real Estate Update – Winter 2023
Real estate headlines grab your attention the most when they announce surreal changes in neighborhood home prices. In recent years, we have almost become numb to headlines shouting about 10 or even 20 percent price increases for Leavenworth homes. Doomsayers and bargain hunters tend to rejoice when the headlines read the opposite. Large declines in real estate prices also make for tantalizing clickbait. A …
Leavenworth WA real estate – Should you be inves...
2024 Update: When this article was originally written in 2007, vacation rentals were unregulated in unincorporated Chelan County. Chelan County now has a highly regulated vacation rental / nightly-weekly rental industry. The Chelan County rules apply in Plain, Lake Wenatchee and unincorportated areas of Leavenworth while the City of Leavenworth has its own zoning rules for vacation rentals in the city limits and the …
Leavenworth Real Estate Prices Spring 2023
The real estate market in Leavenworth in 2023 is a hard one for many people to wrap their head around. The number of listings is generally low and supply is outstripping demand, but demand is moderate, not robust. Some parts of the market are quiet with sellers reducing their list prices, while other sellers are experiencing bidding wars and record prices. In the spring …
Can I apply for a short term rental permit in Leavenwo...
Can I apply for a short term rental permit in Leavenworth? Chelan County requires permits for those homeowners looking to rent their home as a vacation rental (STR) for periods shorter than 30 days. The permit costs $500 and needs to be renewed annually. When does Chelan County accept new Short Term Rental permit applications? Permit applications for Chelan County short term rentals are …
7 Brilliant Reasons Why Leavenworth is the Ultimate Re...
Retiring in Leavenworth, Washington is the perfect opportunity for those seeking a scenic location to spend their golden years. With its picturesque mountains, outdoor recreation opportunities, and unique Bavarian architecture, Leavenworth is a popular destination for retirees. 1. The Weather in Leavenworth One of the most significant benefits of retiring in Leavenworth is the area’s weather. The region features four distinct seasons, with warm …