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Why aren’t homes in Cashmere Selling? (It’...
Allyson got this bit of fan mail today… “So what is up with the blog? I notice that the frequency of postings has decreased–I rely on it to keep up to date on the greater Leavenworth real estate market–I am starting to get the shakes–when will we get a new post?” This is for you Holly…. I have been a little surprised that there …
The Psychology of Numbers
Much of real estate revolves around negotiating between sellers and buyers. This is something I count as one of my skills and I am really happy to provide it to my clients in the Leavenworth real estate market. Much of negotiating revolves around what I call the “pychology of numbers.” We all know that a house listed at $199,950 is a $200,000 house. It …
Fortune Magazine “Real Estate Survival guideR...
My new issue of Fortune came in the mail today. I’ve been a fan of the mag the last year or so. I don’t really have the energy to pour through the Economist like I used to, nor do I feel like I need to start each day with the WSJ or NYT. I tried Money, but was often dismayed by their lack of …
Office Exclusive Listings
As many of you know, we are generally in a “sellers” market in the Leavenworth area. There are very few homes on the market and little for a buyer to choose from. Real estate is very competitive here in our little valley and agents and real estate companies are trying new tactics to protect their business. One such tactic being used is “Office Exclusive” …
The Stats are In- My Clients Make Money!!
I have just ran some annual stats for 2005. The average buyer I represented in 2005 bought a house listed at $316,425 but I helped them buy it for $301,862. In a sellers market where mulitple offers are common, I SAVED THEM $14,563 on average. My sellers were well represented too. On average my listings sold for merely $381 less than asking price. My …
Should you list this Fall?
Homeowners often tell me they are thinking of listing their house in the Spring. Why wait? Right now there are lots of frustrated buyers who tried to find something this summer, but couldn’t. There’s not many options for buyers, so sellers can get top dollar for their property. There will be lots of competition come Spring. Don’t wait for the crowds, call me to …
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.
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 …
2004 Growth in Local Real Estate
No real surprises here. The Leavenworth and Cashmere real estate markets continued to see great growth in 2004. The average price of a 2 bedroom home in Leavenworth went from $196,000 in 2003 to $210,000 in 2004. 3 bedroom homes went from $260,000 to $295,000. These are gains of 7% and 13.5%. The average home price went from $219,000 to $254,000, a nearly 12% …