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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 …
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 …
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 …
End of Summer Subscription Drive
It’s like the NPR pledge drive, except not really. I don’t want you to make a pledge, but you also don’t get a handy canvas shopping bag or a nice coffee mug. The goal of our subscription drive is to make sure you don’t miss a single article that we post here on IcicleCreekRealEstate.com – whether it’s monthly sales news, quarterly market updates, or …
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 …
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 …