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Lake Wenatchee Ski Report
Ski season at Lake Wenatchee is not quite here yet. Here’s the latest from Rick Halstead, Park Manager at Lake Wenatchee State Park Hello everyone – We’ve taken a few calls from folks wondering what conditions are like here . . . and when might the skiing begin. Unfortunately we have no snow at this time, despite there being 30 – 40″ just 20 …
Home Inspections in Just 2 Minutes!
Ok, you can’t do a home inspection in 2 minutes. A home inspection generally takes 2-4 hours and we always recommend using a home inspector who is licensed by the State of Washington and a member of a national home inspection organization like ASHI or NACHI. Inspecting a Leavenworth home But here’s what Chip Roberson of Mission Home and Pest Inspection suggests during your …
Winter in Leavenworth
The snow has begun to fall in Leavenworth and this sign is a reminder what that means in town. Winter Sign in Leavenworth Snowplows need to be able to do their job to clear the streets so don’t forget to park off the street overnight. (For your benefit, I have done some “research” in this department, and yes, the Chelan County Sheriffs Department …
Leavenworth Property Rights Fundraiser
The Following is a Guest Post Allow me to introduce myself and steal a moment of your time. My name is Tabatha Hargis, I own a property over in the Lake Wenatchee area which we spend time at regularly with family and friends. We come into the Leavenworth Village often and love all the wonderful shops and eateries. In addition to enjoying our cabins …
Leavenworth Real Estate | Sold Homes October 2009
Eleven homes sold in the Leavenworth area in October and one condo. NNA Cedar Brea, Leavenworth List price: $119,900. Sold price: $105,000. Days on Market: 146 1 bedrooms | 1 bath | 720 sqft| .50 acres. Classic cabin on the south side of Lake Wenatchee across the street from the lake. 221 Evans Street, Leavenworth List price: $239,900. Sold price: $193,000. Days on Market: …
Leavenworth Condo Update – Fall 2009
The Leavenworth condominium market certainly has been the toughest sector of the Leavenworth market over the past few years. Overbuilding, lack of research by developers, and bad timing have lead to a massive oversupply, auctions, and lower prices. Currently there are a total of 54 condos on the market according to the local multiple listing service (MLS) . I count at least 13 condos …
Leavenworth Real Estate Update – Quarter 3 2009
Leavenworth Buyers and Sellers are in a Stalemate. Photo by Lilit In most markets, an oversupply of product (in this case homes) leads to a drop in prices which then leads to sales. The law of supply and demand. When supply exceeds demand, prices fall. Of course, loyal readers know that the Leavenworth real estate market is no “normal” market. For some time we …
Leavenworth Real Estate | Sold Homes September 2009
In September 4 homes and 3 condos sold in the Leavenworth area. 3536 Hansel Lane, Peshastin List price: $239,000. Sold price: $209,000. Days on Market: 134 3 bedrooms | 2 bath | 1456 sqft| .34 acres. This home is in the Valley Hi neighborhood off Blewett Pass Hwy 97. The home backs to the small neighborhood pond and was for sale by owner last summer. …
Ponderosa Estates to Ban Vacation Rentals?
The Chiwawa River Pines neighborhood‘s discussion about prohibiting vacation rentals has been a hot topic on this blog and a heated discussion at the association meeting has recently turned into a lawsuit. It seems that the Ponderosa Estates neighborhood aka the Ponderosa Community Club is considering doing the same. Bill Griffin, current President of the Ponderosa Community Club writes in the September issue of …
Discounts on Leavenworth Homes
As a Leavenworth real estate agent one of the most common questions I hear is “How much should we offer on this house?” The answer always depends on the motivation of the seller, time on market, and a dozen other factors. While we do expect to see some low offers in a buyer’s market due to the oversupply of homes , buyers often ask …