HomeFinders Weekend - Dec 2-4, 2011

Weekend

Realtor’s Corner

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

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.

101 E. Woodin Ave Chelan, WA 509.682.7777

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.

6th time as monthly Top Sales Agent in 2011!

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

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

Contact Rhett Crow for all your Real Estate needs: 509.714.7118 | www.RhettCrow.com | Rhett@RhettCrow.com

NOVEMBER

www.coldwellbankerchelan.com

Top 2% Internationally of ALL BROKERS - Coldwell Banker 2010

by North Central Washington Association of Realtors Board of Directors

Why You Need an Expert – Part II From the KCM Blog: [Last week], we explained that having someone who truly knows the market was crucial if you were planning to buy or sell a home today. This expert should know what is happening in real estate, understand why it is happening and be able to simply and effectively explain each point to you and your family. Today, we want to discuss the consequences if you don’t have a true industry professional on your side.

When families enter into a contract to buy or sell a house, two things are true: 1. The buyer wants to own the home.

2. The seller wants to sell the home.

In order for both these things to take place, the transaction must be completed. That is not an easy task in the current market. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their Existing Homes Sales Report yesterday. In the report, NAR announced that one out of every three contracts to purchase a home in October never made it to a closing table. How does that ratio stack up against previous numbers? Here is a graph showing previous rates of cancellations:

Lorre Stimac Realtor cell: 509 670-7653 fax: 509 662-2164 lorrestimac@hotmail.com Cancellations have more than quadrupled in the last 14 months!

According to NAR, cancellations are caused by:

Bringing Buyers & Sellers Together Carol Kavanaugh

R E A L E S TAT E

Managing Broker

670-6762 Connect to johnlscott.com/wenatcheeofice • 662-4772 • 1201 N. Wenatchee Ave. This Office independently Owned & Operated

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

679-7004

Lela C

Sharon Moreland

670-0075

Short Sale Specialist

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

“… declined mortgage applications, failures in loan underwriting from appraised values coming in below the negotiated price, or other problems including home inspections and employment losses.”

Bottom Line No one can guarantee you won’t face challenges. However, the best agents and mortgage professionals know how to manage the expectations of all the parties involved thus dramatically increasing the chances your deal will close and you and your family will be able to move on with your lives. Hire that true professional!!

WHY USE A

REALTOR? Realtors...

Bringing Buyers & Sellers Together Darlene Garton

R E A L E S TAT E

Real Estate Specialist

881-1600 Connect to johnlscott.com/wenatcheeoffice • 662-4772 • 1201 N. Wenatchee Ave. This Office independently Owned & Operated

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$269,900 2108 Sage Grouse Open Sun. 1-3                               Century 21 Exclusively Al Schuster 670-1113

$129,900 609 Sunset

$274,900 1813 Cumbo Court Open Sun. 12:30-2 You could be in your new home for Christmas! Wonderful family home with huge yard for kids, 3 car garage for dad and beautiful kitchen for mom. Ready to sell! Directions: South on Western, right on Cumbo Court.

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

$194,000 775 Melbourne Court Open Sun. 1-3:30                                        Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Jeff Hallman 387-0735

Open Sun. 2-4 Owner would like to see you in this delightful 2 bed, 2 bath remodeled home with garage by Christmas! Directions: One block above Miller off Fifth.

Century 21 Exclusively Perrin Cornell 669-0354

$149,000 1260 Millerdale Open Sun. 1-3 3 bedroom, 1 bath in great neighborhood. Large fenced yard, storage shed, large covered patio, exceptionally clean.

Directions: South on Miller, right on Millerdale.

Century 21 Exclusively Pam Wright 860-4487 $149,000 515 Malaga Street Open Sun. 1-3 Home/Duplex, updated and in excellent condition. Use as a home or duplex. 2 full kitchens and separate entrances, 2 car garage, fenced yard. Directions: Ferry to Okanogan, right 1 block on Peachey, left on Malaga.

Century 21 Exclusively Doug Andrews 860-8840

$309,900 1201 Summer Hill Pl. Open Sun. 12-1:30                                     Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Cindy Smith 664-6278 $379,950

$159,000

2225 WEST Honeysett Rd. Open Sun 1-4 4 Bed+ 1st Floor Study/Mini-Master, NEWER. VIEW. Reduced $80K, Buy-Lease/Option, close-in, OPEN, stainless appliances, granite counters. Awsome Main Master UP, Sunnyslope schools. Directions: Horselake Rd., right on WEST Honeysett.

Coldwell-Banker LaVigne Suzanne Jahns 881-0063

$172,000 300 S. Elliot Ave. #1

$425,000 1926 Maiden Lane Open Sun. 12:30-2:30                                       Premier One Properties Kay Stevens 421-4915

1819 Heritage Drive Open Sun. 12-1:30                                   Premier One Properties Sharon Moreland 670-0075 Open Sun. 1-3                                    Century 21 Exclusively RJ Wallis 670-2007

$189,900

1308 Cascade Street Open Sun. 1-3 Spacious Rambler! 1680 sq. ft,, 2 bedrooms (room to easily create a 3rd), 2 bathrooms, formal dining room with built-ins, private back yard, big double carport. Directions: Mission, West on Crawford, right on Cascade.

Windermere Real Estate/NCW Tim Seyster 669-5786

$209,000

315 Michael Place Open Sun. 2-3:30                                   Premier One Properties Sharon Moreland 670-0075

$209,900

143 S. Franklin Open Sun. 12:30-2                                     Premier One Properties Steve Bishop 679-7004

Sunnyslope $298,500 625 Easy Street Open Sun. 12-2                                 RE/MAX Landmark Jon Port 669-5400

$213,000

1509 Eastmont Open Sun. 1-3                                      NCW Realty Patti Davis 670-4690

$239,000 32 S. Mandolin Open Sun. 1:30-3 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 $239,000 225 NE 19th Street #34 Open Sun. 12-2                                       Coldwell Banker LaVigne Barb Dodge 630-6539 $258,900 1479 Copper Loop Open Sun. 1-3                                      Windermere Real Estate/NCW Cliff Larson 679-0202 $263,500 1449 Copper Loop Open Sun. 1-3                                      Windermere Real Estate/NCW Cliff Larson 679-0202

$445,000 75 W. Mountain Brook Ln. Open Sun. 12:30-2:30

$353,900 1950 Diamond Court Open Sun. 1-3:30 Wonderful Stoneridge subdivision. Views of river and mountains. over 3500 sq. ft. End of cul-de-sac, triple garage and updates. A Must See! Directions: N. Baker to 21st, right to Devon, left on Stoneridge, right on Diamond Court.

Century 21 Exclusively Bitsi George 670-8555

East Wenatchee

$359,000 1931 NW Cascade Ave. Open Sun. 2:30-4 1.37 acres, 30 x 50 shop plus home and garage. Great location for busy kids or future development. Seller Says Sell!

Estate. Directions: NW 19th Street to Cascade.

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

                                      Premier One Properties Kelly Thompson 264-3185

$159,000

605 S. Lincoln Open Sun. 11:30-1 Home ownership with minimum upkeep. Small, easy to keep, with all the right rooms. View of the Valley, fenced back yard, private location, 2 car attached garage. Directions: South on Kentucky, East on Lawler, Left on Lincoln.

Century 21 Exclusively Harold Jones 699-1214

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OPEN HOUSES

Loan Officer cell 509-679-9966 NMLS/MLO#92059 1114 N. Mission St., Ste A Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-888-4001 • 1-877-832-3036 www.eaglehomemortgage.com

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2154 CITATION LOOP – WENATCHEE Universal American Mortgage Company LLC. dba Eagle Home Mortgage of Washington. NMLS #805025. CL#803540 This is not a commitment to lend. Not all applicants will qualify. All rights reserved.

Eagle Home Mortgage fc Fri. 10-21 2x2 class.

Tile entry welcomes you into a living room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace. Master suite is complete with double sink vanity, separate shower, soaking tub and walk-in closet. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room, large garage RV parking and irrigation water with sod, in-ground sprinklers and fence. Builder offers a 2-10 home warranty. $239,900. Contact LINDA HANSON @ 630-7338 for more information. MLS # 694421

2152 CITATION LOOP – WENATCHEE

$329,500................LEAVENWORTH Downtown Leavenworth! Enjoy the many recreational opportunities of this city side condo. 1,321 sq ft, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, open and light, elegant decorator touches, view from deck, convenient location, MLS# 696874 Jerry Paine 860-7696

$184,900.......... EAST WENATCHEE Zero Down Financing Available! Newer 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rambler. Clean home with very little yard maintenance. Ready for a buyer to make this house a home! MLS# 696893 Christie Kay 630-8289

$169,900....................WENATCHEE Looking for HGTV “Income Property” All the components and potential right here! Bank owned 2+ bedrooms, utilities, fireplace, and potential basement apartment with exterior basement entrance. MLS# 696406 Jamie Wallace 670-3305

$128,000........................... CHELAN Cabin Nestled in the hills! All Snowmobilers, Hunters, Recreationalist, and Isolationist check this out! 23 acres next to miles of Forest Service roads and trails. Bank Owned.

MLS# 696878 Jamie Wallace 670-3305

$42,500......................WENATCHEE 1991 Starcrest manufactured home in quiet 55+ Foothills Senior Park. 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Open living room, dining & kitchen with vaulted ceilings. Covered parking, small grassy yard for pets .MLS # 696812 Tim Seyster 669-5786

Windermere Real Estate / NCW

662-7184 • 1-800-841-0055 www.windermerewenatchee.com

Popular floor plan with additional shop area and unfinished family room downstairs waiting for your personal touch. Home is complete with a 2-10 builders home warranty and in-ground sprinklers, sod and fence. $232,900. Contact LINDA HANSON@ 630-7338 for more information. MLS # 694420

135 N. Mission Wenatchee, WA • 509-662-2100

1313 WASHINGTON ST. #13A – WENATCHEE Main floor living! No stairs! Two bedrooms, updated vinyl flooring and carpet. This condo is in immaculate condition, newer paint (great colors). Slider opens to patio for outdoor enjoyment! Pool, tennis courts, storage, one covered parking, one uncovered. Must see to appreciate! $82,900. Please contact HEIDI FAVOR @ 741-2548 for more information. MLS# 696159

For more information and pictures, go to www.WenatcheeForSale.com

Scott Davenport

Jed Davenport

679-7390

668-2335

Red Hawk Canyon

WATERVILLE

1686 STELLA AVE

613 PINE ST – LEAVENWORTH Beautiful 2-story home with numerous upgrades. Open kitchen/family room areas with propane fireplace.

Stainless steel appliances, upgraded cabinets, computer area, pendant lights. Large stamped concrete walkway and patio area. Alley access. Room for a garage if desired.

Life is easy with this carefree home and mountain village.

Gorgeous views! $314,900. Contact JEANNIE KING at 679-5150 for more information.

BLOCK 3

New 24 unit apartment.

For sale or trade.

COME INSIDE & YOU’LL BE SURPRISED.......This home has 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, fireplace, family room and wonderful landscaped yard. Oversized 2 car garage, great Eastside location! $197,500 Call JUNE STANAWAY 699-1321.

www.premierone.biz 925 Fifth St., Wenatchee • 662-3491

Only 3 Lots Remaining.

Starting at $77,900 Please call or email info@wenatcheeforsale.com for information on Phase 2 lots.

$49,900

Flat 1.9 acre lot in Waterville.

MLS#693859

325 N. KELLER – EAST WENATCHEE Charming 3 bedroom rambler with unfinished basement.

Hardwood flooring, wood stove, bright kitchen opens to entertainer’s deck and large backyard with tree house.

Huge potential in basement to double the finished square footage. Must see! $154,900. Contact HEIDI FAVOR @ 741-2548 for more information. MLS# 696819

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