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Asbestos in your Leavenworth home?
The following is a GUEST POST by Paul James the National Awareness Coordinator for the Mesothelioma Cancer Center which can be found at http://www.asbestos.com When buying or selling a home, consumers frequently relay questions to their agents. Many old homes may need repairs or renovations, especially in locations that are susceptible to natural disasters. Many things may go unnoticed during the remodeling process, such as obsolete …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Buying Land in Leavenworth – Is now the time?
In a previous post I mentioned a few parts of the Leavenworth real estate market that I thought held the most promise for great deals. In the post I mentioned: Kahler Glen Condos New Construction Condos in Leavenworth Cabins in Ponderosa Estates Building Lots in Ponderosa Estates First Time Homes in Leavenworth David – contemplating a purchase of a lot in Leavenworth writes in: …
FHA Mortgages – Loans for Limited Repairs
This is a Guest Post provided by Kevin Rimes, of Taylor Mortgage in Wenatchee HUD has developed an FHA insured mortgage, called the “Streamline (K)” Limited Repair Program that permits homebuyers to finance up to an additional $35,000 into their mortgage to improve or upgrade their home before move-in. With this product, homebuyers can quickly and easily tap into cash to pay for property repairs …
Leavenworth – No Swine Flu in Our Market
The Leavenworth real estate market might be a little sluggish, but it’s not dying of swine flu. As Mark Twain once said, “The rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” BY AzRainman Home buyers (or would be home buyers) – Leavenworth is not Detroit, Las Vegas, or even Seattle. In the last few weeks I have written or received 6 offers to …
Leavenworth Real Estate – Great Deals
It’s no news that the real estate market is quieter now than it was in 2007 or 2008. Luckily (for home sellers) home prices have not really fallen in Leavenworth like they have in places like Seattle or worse, Detroit. A quiet market can be a great opportunity for a savvy real estate buyer, so with that in mind, here are my thoughts on …