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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 …
Leavenworth Real Estate | Sold Homes July 2009
In July, 7 homes sold in the Leavenworth area. No condos sold this month. 812 Cedar Street, Leavenworth List price: $229,000. Sold price: $203,000. Days on Market: 206 2 bedrooms | 1 bath | 720 sqft| .04 acres. Small home with a garage on a small lot. This home last sold Aug 2008 for $190,000. 21720 Palamino Road, Leavenworth List price: $230,000. Sold price: $209,000. Days …
Leavenworth Real Estate – 2nd Quarter Market Rep...
The Leavenworth real estate market seems to be singing the same tune that we have heard for a while now. The number of sales is down dramatically, but prices remain stable, perhaps even trending up if you’re an optimist. Leavenworth Home Prices Here’s what is not showing up on that chart. (Which may or may not be predictive.) May Pending Sales are up 50% …
Leavenworth Real Estate – First Quarter 2009 : M...
Looks like you get your choice of headlines for the latest in Leavenworth real estate news: Leavenworth Home Sales Drop 60%! Leavenworth Home Prices Plateau! Leavenworth Home Prices Up 7%! Leavenworth Real Estate Investments Trounce Wall Street! Is your glass half full? Photo by Jesie Hart It appears as though the trends we have been seeing for the last …
Leavenworth Real Estate Update | Sold Homes March 2009
Leavenworth had five single family homes and one condo close in March of 2009. 15860 Cedar Brae Road, Lake Wenatchee List price: $449,950. Sold price: $420,000. Days on Market: 76 1 bedrooms | 1 bath | 1500 sqft| .52 acres. Cute cabin on the south shore of Lake Wenatchee. Great water front. Winter access is park at Cedar Brae and walk down to the …
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 …
I’m not a Short Sale Specialist or an REO Expert
Short sales, REO ( Bank owned properties ) and foreclosures seem to be the in vogue niches for real estate agents all over the country these days. It is a sad commentary on the state of real estate and our economy. I understand that there is money to be made in foreclosures. Both by agents and investors. Heck, I even bought my own house …