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Valuable Lessons
Most folks know that prior to my career as a real estate agent that I worked as a park ranger for the National Park Service. Some folks know that I used to race bicycles growing up and coached a youth cycling team for a while as well. But few of my clients know the strong influence that the Boy Scouts had on me growing up. …
Leavenworth Sold Homes May 2012
Leavenworth Sold Homes: In May, 7 homes and 2 condos sold in the Leavenworth area. 2684 Cedar Crest, Leavenworth List price: $199,900. Sold price: $200,000. Days on Market: 88 2 bedrooms | 1 bath | 1152 sqft | .77 acres A smallish cabin in the Chiwawa River Pines neighborhood. The home was built in 1970 and had the original interior. There were a …
Cashmere Sold Homes May 2012
In May, three homes sold in the Cashmere area. Cashmere Sold Homes: 212 Washington Street, Cashmere List price: $178,000. Sold price: $173,000. Days on Market:101 2 bedrooms | 1 bath | 1135 sqft | .17 Acres Super cute cottage built in 1914. The home has been updated with new kitchen and bath room but the old charm still remains. The home …
What’s it like living in Leavenworth Washington?
People ask all the time what it’s like living in Leavenworth Washington. One of the real pleasures about small town living is how safe it is with very little crime and a great sense of community. It’s really pretty common for people to leave their doors unlocked here in Leavenworth. More than once when meeting with a homeowner to put their house on the …
Cashmere Sold Homes April 2012
Here is our monthly Cashmere sold homes report. In April, four homes sold in the Cashmere Area. Cashmere Sold Homes 214 Elberta Ave, Cashmere List price: $171,500. Sold price: $165,000. Days on Market:92 2 bedrooms | 1 bath | 1740 sqft | .12 Acres Craftsman style home built in the 1930’s close to downtown. This home was a foreclosure and had not been …
Quiz Answers
A few weeks ago we posted a silly quiz. We tend to laugh at Seattle area agents who try and practice real estate in Leavenworth and so we made a funny quiz for them. Here are the answers: 1. Leavenworth has just one zipcode. 98826 runs from Leavenworth to Stevens Pass including Lake Wenatchee and Plain. Peshastin has their own zipcode though – 98847 …
1st Quarter Leavenworth Home Prices
The Leavenworth real estate market continued a trend in the first months of 2012 which we’ve seen for some time now. Prices continue to be a little lower and the number of home sales continues to climb. 1st Quarter Leavenworth Home Prices Median Leavenworth Home Price: 1st Quarter 2012: $273,000 down from $338,000 in 2011. (-19%) Average Leavenworth Home Price: 1st Quarter 2012: $326,000 down …
Quiz Your Leavenworth Real Estate Expert
A tear comes to our eye every time we hear that someone is buying a house in Leavenworth using a Seattle area real estate agent. Sure, as a licensed real estate broker I can help you buy a house in Seattle, Forks, Mount Vernon, Olympia or even Rockport. I’ve even lived in each of these places at one point in my life. But having lived …
Mystery Leavenworth Real Estate Listings
Admit it, when it comes to looking at online real estate, you are a bit of a geek. It’s ok, you’re not alone. Hardly. Ever notice that sometimes a house that was on the market a few months ago, comes back on the internet, only to disappear again the next day? Here’s the likely scenario, which usually happens in the spring. Every fall and …
Leavenworth Real Estate | Sold Homes March 2012
In March, 6 homes and 1 condo sold in the Leavenworth area. 11215 Eagle Creek, Leavenworth List price: $175,000. Sold price: $158,000. Days on Market: 493 2 bedrooms | 1 bath | 1834 sqft | 3.08 acres This sale was basically a land listing. The house, built in 1920, was a major fixer or tear down. …