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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 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 …
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 …
Leavenworth vacation homes – new tax rules for 2...
Owners of Leavenworth vacation homes or people considering buying a vacation home should be aware of some recent tax law changes that may effect you. Before I go too much further, I have to state this obvious disclaimer. I am not a lawyer, CPA, or tax professional. Please use the following information as a starting place for your discussion with a tax professional. …
Unlisted Homes in the Leavenworth Luxury Market
Searching for a home in any market can sometimes be a frustrating experience. In the Leavenworth real estate market it is even tougher because there are so few homes for sale. I have seen inventory as high as 150 homes, but this includes Leavenworth to Lake Wenatchee and Stevens Pass and price ranges from $150,000 to $3,000,000. Buyers looking for a cabin under $300,000 …
Riverpark Condo Auction Update
Leavenworth had its first auction for condos on Saturday December 13 for the Riverpark Homes located on Main Street. Simultaneous bidding occurred in Leavenworth and in Kenmore. Approximately 50-60 people were on hand in Leavenworth, though most were local agents, builders and looky loos. There were perhaps 10 buyers in Leavenworth. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyY0ACy6_hg[/youtube] 6 condos sold during the auction which means the building is now …
Leavenworth Condo Auction
As I have mentioned before, Leavenworth has an abundance of new condos and I think Leavenworth condo developers have made and continue to make a lot of mistakes. The most recent news in the Leavenworth condo market is the upcoming auction of the Riverpark Condos in downtown Leavenworth. These condos are being auctioned by James Murphy Auctioneers on December 13 and full details can …
Leavenworth Home Sales Question
Mark wrote in with a question about Homes Sales Data Hey, Geordie – Here’s a question I’ve been wondering for a while. This might also be something that many other of your customers wonder about, so might be a good blog article topic, unless this is a big can of worms (or just a plain silly question). Here’s the question: Why is home sales …
What you can buy in Leavenworth for $200,000?
So…What can you buy for under $200,000? Currently there are four homes on the market. One is a small cabin in the Ponderosa Estate neighborhood. The other three are all cabins on Lake Wenatchee. While these last three sound great, there is a catch. The cabins are on US Forest Service lease land. This means you do not own the land and you …
Leavenworth Condo Update – Spring 2008
Condominiums sales in Leavenworth continue to be the talk of the town. We have a number of new condo developments in all stages of construction or conception. So far this year, Leavenworth condo sales are doing much better than 2007 in terms of number of sales and in increase in sales price. In the first half of 2008, 10 condos have sold compared to …