HomeFinders Weekend - Nov 11-13, 2011

Weekend

Realtor’s Corner

johnlscott.com/wenatcheeoffice Where were you born?

I was born and raised in Cashmere.

Karie Rolen

by North Central Washington Association of Realtors Board of Directors

What got you into Real Estate and what keeps you here?

John L. Scott Real Estate When I was buying my first home in my mid 20s it created some interest at that time but I had a job I enjoyed, was a 509-860-2700

single mom, and I just bought a home—not a good time to change careers. When I got married we sold my home and bought a new one, then had my second child, Mitchell.

Going back to work after six weeks of maternity leave—my job just wasn’t the same for me. I came home one day and said, “I quit my job,” and started making plans to start my own daycare, which I did for three years. My goal was to do that for two years and then figure out something else to do. During that time I began thinking, “What do I really want to do for my next career?” Real Estate came back to mind: A flexible schedule (with two kids that was important to me), plus I felt I could do a great job and make a good living at it. The first year (1993) I worked Real Estate ‘part-time’ and the reason I say that is I still was running my own daycare but had hired help. I opened at 7:30 am and my helper covered from 9:00-3:00 while I worked Real Estate. I would come back by 3:00 and close by 5:30 and then go show property if needed. I worked weekends too! I closed the daycare in 1994 and went ‘full time’ in my Real Estate career. I was honored with the first “Rookie of the Year” award in 1993.

Real Estate as a Longer Term Investment Our favorite blog, The KCM Blog, posted a graphic from MSNMoney.com on Returns on Investment (ROI) illustrating a comparison of returns on the DOW, S&P, NASDAQ and real estate since 2000. We feel it says quite a bit.

In the Wenatchee Valley the average selling price in 2000 was $156,000 and as of Oct 31st of 2011 the average selling price is $253,500. Now is a great time to buy as there is a wide variety of homes and prices and interest rates are low. Contact a Realtor® to find out more about your perfect fit.

About your family?

I have one daughter, Josslyn, who graduated from CWU and lives in Spokane. She is a Director/Producer for KHQ television. My son Mitchell graduated from the Colorado School of Trades as a Gunsmith and is working at High Mountain Hunting here in Wenatchee. We have two dogs: Bob who is a huge Yellow Lab, and Snickers who is a Laso apso, otherwise known as big and little.

What tip would you offer to a buyer or seller?

Don’t listen to all the negative media out there. Real Estate is local!! Study and learn your/our local market. Don’t let National statistics scare you. Do your own study and find a Realtor that can help you learn the market and make a good decision in your real estate investments. I always tell my first time home buyers, “Your first real estate investment is the most important one.” I love helping them do that.

Why is the Wenatchee Valley a great place to live?

That’s easy to answer. Minutes to the rivers, lakes and streams. Lots of biking and walking trails. Skiing out our backdoors whether is water or downhill. Mountains to snowmobile or cross country in. Hunting and fishing of all types. Great medical services. No crazy traffic problems. Only a couple hours drive if you need the city fix. Oh, and of course all the great people that live here, plus the four beautiful seasons we get to enjoy. I love living here!

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

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Sharon Moreland

670-0075

Bringing Buyers & Sellers Together Tracy Franklin Broker Associate

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Connect to tracyfranklinrealestate.com • 662-4772 • 1201 N. Wenatchee Ave.

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What electronic devices do you use daily?

Cell phone, Cell Phone, Cell Phone...Calls, e-mail and texts.

Office: (509) 888-3950

What do you do for fun and relaxation?

Lately I have been doing a lot of fishing. My boyfriend Mike, who was a fishing guide in Alaska for several years, has taught me the art of patience to fishing and the glory of catching the big ones!! My first time out I caught a 38” King Salmon (beginners luck he says) and a 48” my second year. That one was so big it was scary! It was almost as long as I am tall. Enjoying the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets on the Columbia River while fishing brings me a sense of peace and reminds me of all the great things living in the Wenatchee Valley has to offer.

gary@premierone.biz Cell 509-679-4132 garymullenrealestate.com

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~ Buying or selling...together we can unlock your dreams! ~ ~17 years marketing & ~ Buying or selling...together w ~ new construction experience heidi@premierone.biz

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Jason Ellard (509) 664-7058

Debbie S. Feist, LUTCF (509) 884-4800

342 N. Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee jasonellard@allstate.com

363 Eastmont Ave. East Wenatchee debbiefeist@allstate.com

Short Sale Specialist

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Bringing Buyers & Sellers Together Roger Downer Broker Associate

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

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Brad E. Huddle (509) 664-4000 235 N. Mission St. Wenatchee bradhuddle@allstate.com

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1132 Foothills Open Sun. 11:30-12:30                        Century 21 Exclusively Lee Hildebrand 669-7601

$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

$599,000 605 W. Rolling Hills Open Sun. 2-4                                         Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Laura Mounter 670-3303

$239,900 1494 Eastmont Ave. Open Sun. 12-1:30                                  Century 21 Exclusively Betsy Loomis 669-6464

$49,000

$83,000

1305 Horizon Pl. Open Sun. 1-2:30                                         Coldwell Banker LaVigne André Peters 387-0174

$97,500 1604 Clark Drive Open Sun. 1-3 Lovely 2+ Bed, 2 Bath Home in 55+ Senior Park. Covered Wrap-Around Deck, Professionally Landscaped. Enviable Custom Designed Shop in Heated Garage. Directions: West on Maple to Twin Peaks, Left on Clark Drive.

Coldwell Banker LaVigne Linda Bondo 860-2398 $119,900 220 Antles St. #106 Open Sun. 2-4                           Premier One Properties June Stanaway 699-1321

$152,500 1310 Castlerock #19 Open Sun. 12-2                                      Coldwell Banker LaVigne Laurie Carlson 393-9010 $175,000 1032 Washington St. Open Sun. 12-2                                     Premier One Properties Jeannie King 679-5150 $183,900 1321 Rosewood Open Sun. 12-2 Great neighborhood close to hospital, parks & schools. Outside easy care from vinyl siding to recent roof and new deck.

Remodeled kitchen. Lots of storage. Private backyard.

Directions: South Miller, left on Crawford, left on Rosewood.

Premier One Properties Steve Schwind 421-1150 $189,900 19 Harrison St. Open Sun. 12:30-2                                       Debra White Real Estate Group Tana Wood 509-433-0091 $199,900 1917 Pensione Place Open Sun. 11-1                            Century 21 Exclusively Brenda Burgett 669-3206 $199,900 619 Marian Ave. Open Sun. 1-3                                              Windermere Real Estate/NCW Sharon Ventrello 293-1870 $221,900

2071 S. Methow Open Sun. 1-3                                     Premier One Properties Rich Rimbach 670-5843

$249,900

1120 Wedgewood Open Sun. 1-3:30 Breathtaking 4 bed, 2 bath in quiet neighborhood. Fenced yard, RV parking, 3 patios (1 covered) and Garden Room for entertaining. Excellent condition. Directions: South on Miller, left on Red Apple, left on Wedgewood.

Century 21 Exclusively Doug Andrews 860-8840

$268,000

574 Saddlerock Loop Open Sun. 2-3:30                                    Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Cindy Smith 664-6278

$269,000 1320 Wedgewood Ave. Sun. 2-3:30 Easy, 1-Level Living! Fully updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath with living, dining, family and sun room. Views of Saddlerock from newer patio & deck. RV Parking! Close to hospital. Directions: From Miller, East on Crawford, left on Wedgewood.

Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Jody Campbell 630-0722 $274,900

1707 Windsor Court Open Sun. 12-2                                   Coldwell Banker LaVigne Ed Belmudes 503-780-0300

$345,555

2117 Sunrise Circle Open Sun. 1-3                                       Windermere Real Estate/NCW Jolly Seyster 670-2500

$390,000 2225 W. Honeysett Rd. Open Sun. 1-4 For Sale or Possible Lease, Option to Buy. Great Opportunity.

Move into a nicely upgraded 4 Bedroom+ study, newer view home. Close in, community park, Sunnyslope schools. Must see! Directions: Horselake Road, right on W. Honeysett Rd. Coldwell Banker LaVigne Suzanne Jahns 881-0063 $529,000

189 Red Fern Open Sun. 1-3 First time open! Spacious daylight ramber with full in-law apartment. 5 bed, 4.5 bath. Oversized triple garage. All on 1/2 acre.

Directions: Easy Street to E. Peters to Burch Mtn. Rd.. left onto Red Fern.

Century 21 Exclusively Lee Hildebrand 669-7601

$654,900

604 Meadows Drive Open Sun. 1-3 REDUCED PRICE! 2004 beautiful estate home on nearly one acre in town! 5 bedrooms/4.5 baths. 2 family rooms, fabulous kitchens and more! Near medical facilities, shopping and schools. Directions: West on 5th to Meadows Drive Century 21 Exclusively Annette Johnson 630-610?

Sunnyslope $359,000

182 Red Fern Road Open Sun. 12-1:30                                        Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Cindy Smith 664-6278

$249,900

East Wenatchee $110,500

455 N. Larch Open Sun. 2:15-3:15                                    Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Lela Castro 509-322-6060

$159,000

605 S. Lincoln Open Sun. 11:30-12:30 Priced To Sell! 2002 built ranch style home, 1008 sq. ft., 2+ bed, 1.5 bath, private driveway, quiet location, view. Directions: South on Kentucky, left on Lawler, left on Lincoln.

Century 21 Exclusively Harold Jones 669-1214

$179,900

951 1st S.E. Place Open Sun. 12-2 3 bed, 1.5 bath rambler with new updates. Nice backyard.

Directions: Grant Road, right on Gilmore, left on 1st SE. John L. Scott Wenatchee Sharon Shaw 670-5459

$189,900

4021 N.E. 40th Circle Open Sun. 2:30-4:30                                       Premier One Properties Steve Schwind 421-1150

$219,000

1494 Eastmont Ave. Open Sun. 12-1:30                                     Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Jody Campbell 630-0722

$229,900 1224 N Baker Open Sun. 12:45-1:45 STRIKING 2600 SQ. FT. 3 Bed, 2.50 Bath daylight ramber.

Soaring ceilings & walls of windows overlooking valley. 2 Fireplaces, updated kitchen, lovely master suite. Double attached + single detached garage on 1/3 acre! Between 12th & 13th.

Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co, Jan Widener 670-2444

$234,000 717 S. Lexington Open Sun. 2-3:30 Super price on this 2-story home. Over 2200 sq. ft., 3+ bed, 2 bath, private fenced back yard and almost 1000 sq. ft. garage. Directions: South on Kentucky, East on SE 6th, right on Lawler, left on Lexington.

Century 21 Exclusively Andrea Lutes 670-4553 $239,000

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

$239,900 1205 NE 9th Open Sun. 2:30-4                                            Premier One Properties Steve Bishop 679-7004 $239,900

1217 SE Jean St. Open Sun. 12:30-2                                      Premier One Properties Steve Bishop 679-7004

32 S. Mandolin Open Sun. 12-1:30 Rambler in Alder Ridge offers over 1800 sq. ft. with 3 bed, 2 bath and triple garage. Directions: East on Grant Road, Right on Mandolin.

Century 21 Exclusively Andrea Lutes 670-4553

$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 $279,500

42 Makenna Lane Open Sun. 1-2:30 Clean & Comfortable Newer Rambler. Desirable area, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2017 sq. ft., den, many kitchen up-grades, pristine landscaping, large patio, pergola, triple garage. Directions: Grant Road, right on Mandolin, right on Makenna.

Windermere Real Estate/NCW Jerry Paine 860-7696

$338,900 1636 Holly Lane Open Sun. 2-4 Perfect combination, glamour for me and shops for you! 2846 sq. ft. rambler, 3 bed + den, 30 x31 triple garage PLUS large shop. All bedrooms have walk-in closets. Reduced $20,000!

Directions: Eastmont to Briarwood, straight to Holly Century 21 Exclusively Betsy Loomis 669-6464 $353,000 1950 Diamond Court Open Sun. 1-3                              Century 21 Exclusively Bitsi George 670-8555 $359,000 1931 NW Cascade Open Sun. 12-2 1.37 Acres, 30x50 shop + home with garage. Great location for busy kids or future development. Seller says SELL this estate!

Directions: NW 19th to Cascade.

Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. NormaJean Jessup 670-8340 $409,900

2620 Cascade Open Sun. 11:30-1 7 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, almost 5,000 sq. ft. on over an acre, plenty of extras. Directions: Cascade Street between 26th & 28th. West side, long driveway.

Premier One Properties Carol Stueckle 664-7849

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$249,000

109 Chase Ave. Open Sun. 12-2                   John. L. Scott Wenatchee Karie Rolen 860-2700

$294,950 107 Cascade Place Open Sun. 12-2 4 bed rambler, private yard, hot tub! City limits, pristine cul-desac. Directions: Olive St., left on Cascade Place.

John L. Scott Wenatchee Tracy Franklin 670-1165

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$369,000........................ 59 ACRES Incredible Mountain Home! Open beamed log home, 3128 sq ft, soaring fireplace detached 4+ car garage, barn, 1120 sq ft caretaker’s cabin, miles of snowmobile trails on backside of Lake Bonaparte. MLS# 695846 Jamie Wallace 670-3305

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$272,500....................WENATCHEE Turn-key investment! Well maintained duplex. Each unit has 1400+ sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1 car garage. Pride of ownership in this property. Call for your private showing.

MLS# 696727 Julie Jessup 670-6647

$175,000......................CASHMERE Quiet country living. Well maintained manufactured home, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 20 private acres, expansive & impressive mountain & valley views, abundant wildlife, new triple garage/ shop, large deck & hot tub. MLS# 696770 Jerry Paine 860-7696

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Nestled on a hillside with country charm. 3 bedroom 1.75 bath updated rambler, wood floors, forced air & heat, full basement, possible U.S.D.A financing. MLS# 696230 Jamie Wallace 670-3305

Kick the Habit of paying RENT! This home has 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, fireplace, family room and wonderful landscaped yard. Oversized 2 car garage, great Eastside location! $197,500.

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1380 EASTMONT AVE #1204 - EAST WENATCHEE Warm, updated and roomy! The kitchen boasts of great decorator colors, stainless appliances and large, new granite eating bar! Cozy fireplace, patio, oversized garage and more. $219,900.

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