HomeFinders Weekend - Nov 4-6, 2011

Weekend

Realtor’s Corner

www.garymullenrealestate.com How long have you worked in Real Estate and what do you like most about your work?

Gary Mullen Premier One Properties 509-679-4132 gary@premierone.biz

I started my real estate career in January of 2005. There are times when this job can be very challenging, but when you hand over the keys to a clients new home and see the joy in their faces, it makes it all worth it!

What do you like to do in your free time?

by North Central Washington Association of Realtors Board of Directors

Now is the Time...

For the last 4 or 5 years I have been participating in triathlons. I have been in races in Chelan, Palm Desert, Los Angeles and Dallas. I am also very active with hockey, I play in what my son calls “the old man’s league” and I also coach my sons travel team as well. I try to get some golf in there sometimes too.

According to a recent post from the KCM Blog, “if we want to make the right

What type of electronic equipment do you use daily?

In the past month four different iconic financial resources said the same thing:

I would be lost without my laptop and smart phone and my ipod is invaluable for my triathlon training.

Where were you born and where did you grow up?

I was born and raised right here in Wenatchee.

What do you enjoy most about living in the Wenatchee Valley?

financial decisions in our lives, we should depend on the same sources the

wealthy read.” To us, this concept makes perfect sense as we continually look

to the experts for suggestions or advice on how to make sound financial decisions.

Now is the time to purchase real estate.

Forbes Magazine The Next Mortgage Crisis

Wall Street Journal It’s Time to Buy That House

MarketWatch.com Now Might Be the Best Time Ever to Buy a Home

JP Morgan Market Insights Housing: A Time To Buy

I love that you can drive down the street and see and wave at people you know. This is such a friendly community. I also appreciate the four seasons we have and the beauty of this valley.

Husky, Cougar, or other?

Anyone who knows me is chuckling about this question. I am a HUSKY through and through, living in this valley I catch some slack for that but I still love my Huskies. Although, my grand dad did play football for Washington State in the 1916 Rose Bowl against Brown University.

Congratulations to RHETT CROW, for being COLDWELL BANKER LCP’s Top Sales Agent for the Month of October!

101 E. Woodin Ave Chelan, WA 509.682.7777

Rhett Crow, Managing Broker, sells real estate with a 100% commitment to his clients. Rhett is currently the Top Producing Broker in the entire Lake Chelan MLS. Rhett has earned the prestigious Coldwell Banker award as a member of the International President’s Circle, putting him in the Top 2% of sales brokers in the world. And is now in the Elite group of Coldwell Banker Previews Certiied Agents.

Happy Reading!

Rhett prides himself in being extremely knowledgeable of the Chelan inventory and market, with a great grasp on property values all over the area.

Top Sales Agent OCTOBER

If you are thinking of selling or buying in the Lake Chelan Valley....

www.coldwellbankerchelan.com

Contact Rhett Crow for all your Real Estate needs:

509.714.7118 | www.RhettCrow.com | Rhett@RhettCrow.com Top 2% Internationally of ALL BROKERS - Coldwell Banker 2010

WHY USE A

REALTOR?

Bringing Buyers & Sellers Together Roger Downer

R E A L E S TAT E

Broker Associate

679-0592 Connect to johnlscott.com/wenatcheeofice • 662-4772 • 1201 N. Wenatchee Ave. This Office independently Owned & Operated

Realtors...

✓ are experts on real estate—the largest financial investments you will make ✓ are pros at bringing buyers and sellers together ✓ have established leads and contacts ✓ handle sales calls and follow-up ✓ have the most current data to help price your home or determine your buying power ✓ make sure all of your real estate forms are completed accurately to refl ect your intentions ✓ have the most current data to help price your home or determine your buying power ✓ arrange advertising and host open houses ✓ sweat the details to reduce your stress ✓ protect the interests of their clients and treat all parties honestly ✓ abide by a strict Code of Ethics ✓ are experienced negotiators ✓ network with other realtors to help market your property ✓ are hired by 9 out of 10 buyers in the homebuying search ✓ suggest practical home staging tips ✓ are active members of the community ✓ use their money to market your home ✓ are trained to handle closing issues ✓ have strict educational requirements

Lorre Stimac Realtor cell: 509 670-7653 fax: 509 662-2164 lorrestimac@hotmail.com

Lela C

Short Sale Specialist

1-509-322-6060 Honesty, Integrity and Experience CLela@lauramounter.com

www.wenatcheepremierhomes.com Stephen Office: 662-3491 Bishop fax: 664-3897

679-7004

Sharon Moreland

670-0075

Bringing Buyers & Sellers Together Lisa Deaver

Broker Associate

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885-4202 Connect to johnlscott.com/wenatcheeofice • 662-4772 • 1201 N. Wenatchee Ave. This Office independently Owned & Operated

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$85,000

10 S Cove Ave. #23 Open Sun. 12-2 Washington West 2 bedroom upper unit. Desirable center building location, large covered deck, covered parking and storage, new heated pool, sports court and lovely grounds.

Directions: Washington to Schafer, follow signs to unit #23.

Windermere Real Estate/NCW Cindy Seyster 670-6466

$266,000

202 E. Edgemont Open Sun. 12-2 Phenomenal Views! Wenatchee Heights solid rambler with full basement offers incredible potential. 3 + bedroom, 1.75 bath, 1.14 acres. Directions: Up Squilchuck, left on Wenatchee Heights, left on Edgemont, just past Jim Smith Rd. Century 21 Exclusively Harold Jones 699-1214

$350,000

2259 Ashley Brooke Open Sun. 12-2                                      Windermere Real Estate/NCW Tim Seyster 669-5786

225 NE 19th Street #34 Open Sun. 12-2                                     Coldwell Banker LaVigne Barb Dodge 630-6539

$139,900

304 N. Franklin Open Sun. 12-1:30 Nice 2 story, 2 bath home with room for all your toys. Garden area, brick BBQ, double garage and RV parking. Directions: West on Fifth, left on Franklin.

Century 21 Exclusively Roberta Jackson 670-1773

$268,500 945 Idaho St. Open Sun. 2-4                 John L. Scott Wenatchee Darlene Garton 881-1600

$249,900 32 S. Mandolin Open Sun. 2:30-3:30 2006 Rambler with over 1800 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bath, triple garage. Newly painted interior, fenced yard. Directions: Grant Road East to Mandolin.

Century 21 Exclusively Harold Jones 699-1214

$165,000

8 Quail Run Blvd. Open Sun. 1-2:30                              Debra White Real Estate Group Tana Wood 433-0091

$269,900 2108 Sage Grouse Open Sun. 12-2                                Century 21 Exclusively Al Schuster 670-1113

$389,950 2225 West Honeysett Road Open Sun. 1-4                                   Coldwell Banker LaVigne Suzanne Jahns 881-0063

$169,900

$279,900

20 S. Delaware #1 Open Sun. 2:30-3:30 Delaware Place Condo with central location. 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse with updates. Appliances stay. Directions: Corner of Washington and Delaware Century 21 Exclusively RJ Wallace 670-2007

$199,900

1317 Welch Open Sun. 12-1:30                                 Windermere Real Estate/NCW Christie Kay 630-8289

$199,900

1714 Ninth Street Open Sun. 12-1:30                                           Century 21 Exclusively Perrin Cornell 669-0354

$225,000 706 Grandview Open Sun. 1-3 Spacious daylight rambler, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2700 sq. ft. with city and mountain views. 2 car garage, shed and tree house on large lot. Directions: South on Fuller to end, right 2 blocks, right on Grandview.

Century 21 Exclusively Pam Wright 860-4487 $245,900

2006 Skyline Drive Open Sun. 12-2 Rare Opportunity!! 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Daylight rambler next to the Wenatchee Racquet Club. Nice views from the large deck. Directions: South on Western Ave., left on Skyline Drive.

See sign on left.

The Johns Real Estate Corporation Dave Doerr 669-5087

$257,900

1116 Wedgewood Open Sun. 12:30-2:30                                       Premier One Properties Steve Bishop 679-7004

1813 Cumbo Court Open Sun. 12-1:30 Perfect location in Washington School District with playground sized yard. Beautiful kitchen for Mom, 3 car garage with shop for Dad, plus family room and formal living/dining. Directions: Off South Western turn right on Cumbo Court.

Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. NormaJean Jessup 670-8340

$309,900 1201 Summer Hill Place Open Sun. 1-2:30                                       Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Cindy Smith 664-6278 $314,500-$335,000 2110-2111 Sage Grouse Open Sun. 2-3:30

                                Century 21 Exclusively Betsy Loomis 669-6464

$328,500

4 Brandi Lane Open Sun. 12-1:30                                      Century 21 Exclusively Betsy Loomis 669-6464

$699,900

1886 Broadview Drive Open Sun. 12-2                                 Century 21 Exclusively RJ Wallace 670-2007

3 Lakes/Malaga $205,000 2876 Riviera Blvd. Open Sun. 12-2                                            Laura Mounter Real Estate Co. Rica Insley 630-6482 $235,000

2977 Malaga Alcoa Hwy. Open Sun. 1-3 4 Bed farmhouse on 2.26 acres. Large shop/garage. Enter to win a trip to Hawaii! Directions: Malaga/Alcoa Hwy. John L. Scott Wenatchee Leann McCamey 679-1726

East Wenatchee $218,900-$229,900 2452 NW Columbia #2&55 Open Sun. 1-3 Edgewater Cottage Community. 2 value-priced cottage plans! Gated community for all ages, clubhouse, pool, sport court, close to loop trail! Directions: Sunset Hwy to 19th, go West, turns into Cascade, left on Wilshire, right on Columbia.

Premier One Properties Rich Rimbach 670-5843

$339,000

$234,000 717 S. Lexington Open Sun. 12-2 Take a look, make an offer! Spacious 3+ bed home has great living areas, private backyard and super-sized garage. Well priced, motivated seller. Directions: South on Kentucky, SE 6th, right on Lawler, left on Lexington.

Century 21 Exclusively Lee Hildebrand 669-7601

$350,000

$234,900 2439 Plateau Dr. Open Sun. 12:30-2:30                                           Premier One Properties Sharon Moreland 670-0075

1309 First St. Open Sun. 1-4 Location, Location, Location. Remodeled. Kitchen masterfully designed, top of the line appliances, pool table stays. Large Family Home, 4 bed, 4 bath, large shop, green house, heated garage. Not a drive by! Directions: Miller to West on First.

Coldwell Banker LaVigne Tom LaVigne 860-9998 1671 Cross St. Open Sun. 12-1:30 Opportunities! 4 bed, 2.75 baths, 2 car garage, 1.35 acres, irrigation, zoned RH. Directions: Terminal to Cross.

John L. Scott Wenatchee Darlene Garton 881-1600

$239,000

$258,900 1479 Copper Loop Open Sun. 1-4                                     Windermere Real Estate/NCW Julie Jessup 670-6637 $263,500 1449 Copper Loop Open Sun. 1-4                                       Windermere Real Estate/NCW Julie Jessup 670-6637 $359,000

1931 NW Cascade Avenue Open Sun. 2-3:30 Estate Sale! One owner home on 1.37 acres. Great piece of land for kids to play, small orchard or future development.

Opportunities waiting and seller would like to see your offer.

Directions: From 19th NW, to NW Cascade.

Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. NormaJean Jessup 670-8340

$389,900 1875 Sand Canyon Court Open Sun. 2-4                                        Century 21 Exclusively Perrin Cornell 669-0354 $410,000

1520 Country Club Drive Open Sun. 12-1:30 Recently remodeled 3 bedroom, 2.75 bath daylight rambler.

Close to the Country Club Clubhouse and has great views of the course from both the deck and patio. Directions: North on Eastmont, West on 15th St. NE, North on Country Club Dr. Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Donna Pipkin 669-9890

$425,000 1994 Peach Haven Court Open Sun. 2-3                                      Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Donna Pipkin 669-9890 $429,800 466 Lower Daniels Drive Open Sun. 12-2 Massive views from this 4 bedroom, daylight rambler.

Awesome home! Directions: Left on Lower Daniels Drive.

John L. Scott Wenatchee Karie Rolen 860-2700

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$340,000....................WENATCHEE 613 BRIARWOOD- EAST WENATCHEE Large daylight rambler with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and two family rooms. Large shop area in basement could be additional bedrooms or multimedia room. Downstairs family room has a kitchenette and could be a Mother-in-law apartment with the addition of appliances. RV Parking. $365,000. Contact WAYNE LORANGER @ 669-3202 for more information.

MLS # 696416

NNA N. BAKER LOT #1- EAST WENATCHEE Gently sloping 1.3 acre parcel just off N. Baker across the street from Cascade School. Great home site with nice views. Well provides for irrigation water. Power, City water and sewer to lot. $110,000. Contact JEANNIE KING @ 679-5150 for more information. MLS # 696436

5 bedroom brick daylight rambler! Valley & river views, main floor master, 3.5 baths, see through fireplace, formal/informal dining, rec room with fireplace and wet bar, triple garage, deck, covered patio MLS# 696729 Russ Andrews 670-6150

$279,500......... EAST WENATCHEE Price Reduced! Five years young one level home. Excellent area, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2017 sq ft, den, many kitchen up-grades, pristine landscaping, large patio, pergola, triple garage, RV parking. MLS# 696403 Jerry Paine 860-7696

$259,900................... WENATCHEE PRICE REDUCED! Spacious well maintained rambler. 2100 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room, gas fireplace, kitchen island, eating nook, formal dining, office/den, large deck, fenced low maintenance yard. MLS#695702 Iris Cole 679-1511

$232,900......... EAST WENATCHEE Carefree lifestyle! Lock the doors and hit the road. 2005 townhouse has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, view, double garage, and fabulous finishes. No homeowner fees. Designed for low maintenance living. MLS# 696432 Kathy Emerick 421-5934

$167,000................... WENATCHEE RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY!

Refreshed home with new carpets, paint, dishwasher, and more! Charming fireplace, open kitchen, 2+ bedrooms, basement, fenced rear yard, garage. Homepath Mortgage and Renovation Financing available. MLS# 696732 Jamie Wallace 670-3305

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Office: 509-662-2100 135 N. Mission Wenatchee See Our Open Houses at www.century21exclusively.com NEW LISTINGS $266,000 Gorgeous setting with panoramic view from Columbia River to Mission Ridge. Wonderful well maintained older home offering room for improvements. Lovely oak loors through main loor, mostly uninished basement with high ceiling. Large lot boasts many fruit trees, barn and expansive lawn. Exceptional view property!

Lee Hildebrand (509) 669-7601

$394,500 A Rare ind this close to town and at an amazing price. 2.33 acres zoned horse property. Fully fenced and irrigated. Totally remodeled 1986 sq. ft. Home. New widows, Doors, Electrical, Plumbing, Kitchen, Ceramic Tiled and Hardwood loors. Master 3/4 bath. New Trex Deck. 2 Car garage with hobby room. Lots of RV parking. Even comes with a Guest Cottage!

Mark Owyen (509) 670-0274

$450,000 Over 600 ft of breathtaking Wenatchee River Frontage, Watch salmon spawn and migrate up river. Enjoy tranquility under towering Ponderosa Pines. Use the Paciic Yurt while you build on this beautiful 9+ acre low bank riverfront. Swim, raft, kayak, hike, ish, hunt or snowmobile from your property.

DeWayne & JoAnn Hess (509) 421-4378

PRICE REDUCTION $338,900 Perfect combination...glamour for me, garages & shops for you! Spacious living in this 2846 sq Ft rambler, 3 bedrooms + den, 30’x31’ triple garage PLUS large shop below home. Fabulously clean & move- in ready!

Betsy Loomis (509) 669-6464

$654,900 Spacious, beautiful home in excellent location with easy access to medical services, schools, employment and shopping. 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 2 family rooms, a theater room with all the equipment, surround sound, 3 electric ireplaces, a dream kitchen, hot tub, attached shop, and tons of parking all located on an acre of land on a private drive.

Howard Syria (509) 670-8881 Annette Johnson (509) 630-6107

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