HomeFinders Weekend December 16-18, 2011 by The Wenatchee World

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Traci Dry Branch Manager MLO-89226 Mortgage Advisor Cell: 509-670-6767

Shawn Patterson MLO-390870 Mortgage Advisor Cell: 509-670-4520

Jason Austin MLO-83289 Mortgage Advisor Cell: 509-669-0821

Janie Shrader MLO-39052 Mortgage Advisor Cell: 509-670-4125

Stephanie Matthews MLO-111852 Mortgage Advisor Cell: 509-670-0547

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Kim Witherspoon MLO-264433 Mortgage Advisor Cell: 509-264-0674

Rick Graybill MLO-39050 Mortgage Advisor Cell: 509-470-1778

Kevin Nelson MLO-121548 Mortgage Advisor Cell: 509-860-7197

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1250 N. Wenatchee Ave., Suite G, Wenatchee, WA 98801 Visit us online at www.magloans.com Office 509-470-7800 Toll Free 1-877-264-5510 Fax 509-470-7801

What a year! From occupying Wall Street, to local elections, to Super Committees, all-in-all it has been an interesting year to say the least. From the real estate industry standpoint we’ve had some pleasant surprises, one example is our affordability index. Affordability index measures whether or not a typical family could qualify for a mortgage loan on a typical home. A typical home is defined as a medianpriced home and a typical family is defined as one earning median family income. According to the Chelan-Douglas Trends website: “In the third quarter of 2011, the Housing Affordability Index was 138.2 for Chelan-Douglas MSA. In other words, a typical household had 138.2% of the income required to make payments on a median price resale home. Since the first quarter of 2001, when the series began, the MSA’s Index has increased by 1.2%. However, since the third quarter of 2007, when MSA’s Index was at its lowest point, the Index has increased 60%. The median home price in the MSA in the third quarter of 2011 was $212,404. In the third quarter of 2011, median resale prices of homes in the State were higher, at $225,300. The median resale value of a home in the State has increased 28% since the first quarter of 2001, when the series began. The median resale price of homes peaked for the State during the second quarter of 2007. Since then, the median resale price has declined 28%.” www.chelandouglastrends.ewu.edu

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$120,000 220 Antles St. #106 Open Sun. 2-4

                          Premier One Properties June Stanaway 699-1321

$159,000 605 S. Lincoln Open Sun. 11:30-1

                                 Century 21 Exclusively Harold Jones 699-1214

$267,950 1818 Dorner Place Open Sun. 12-2           $229,900 32 S. Mandolin Open Sun. 1:30-3 2006 Rambler with 1800 sq. ft. 3 bed, 2 bath triple garage.        Newly painted interior, fenced yard. Directions: Grant Road John L. Scott Wenatchee Lisa Deaver 885-4202 East to Mandolin. $314,500 2110 Sage Grouse Open Sun. 12-1:30 Century 21 Exclusively Harold Jones 699-1214 Beautiful new home, 3 bedroom with den and great room con$254,900 1470 Copper Loop Open Sun. 12-3 cept, hand crafted cherry wood cabinetry, thick slab granite and all wood wrapped windows. Directions: Above Western                   Ave., off 5th and Jennings.         Century 21 Exclusively Betsy Loomis 669-6464           $635,000 1550 Skyline Drive Open Sun. 2-3 Windermere Real Estate/NCW Julie Jessup 670-6637           Members of the North Central Washington         Association of REALTORS® support local           community charities such as the Wenatchee Salvation Century 21 Exclusively Betsy Loomis 669-6464 Army, the Cashmere, Leavenworth and Chelan food banks through the REALTORS® annual “Care & Share” food drive.

Sunnyslope

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

$257,500 1449 Copper Loop Open Sun. 12-3

                                   Windermere Real Estate/NCW Julie Jessup 670-6637

For additional information on these Open Houses visit: www.ncwaropenhouses.com

$289,000....................WENATCHEE 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.

MILLION DOLLAR VIEW FOR FREE! Why Buy Used? When for the same money, you can buy NEW with everything under builder’s warranty? A very special 3 bedroom, 2 bath ~ one level home, fantastic kitchen open to dining room. 100% USDA/VA financing possible. Bright and sunny rooms. Easy to see. Call JUNE STANAWAY 699-1321.

701 NE 12TH-EAST WENATCHEE VERY TASTEFULLY UPDATED TRI-LEVEL HOME. Open concept kitchen, dining and living rooms. Wood fireplace. Stainless steel appliances including a double convection oven and custom built wine bar. Master bedroom with master bath and large walk-in closet. You’ll enjoy the family room on the lower level as well as a laundry room with 1/2 bath. $234,900. Contact Jeannie King @ 670-5150 for more information. MLS #696066

1235 GRANT ROAD – EAST WENATCHEE EXCEPTIONAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with land that has been verbally approved for three additional lots. Rent or live in the home while you develop the remaining land. Nice cozy living room with fireplace. $199,000. Please call JEFF BENSON @ 630-6859 for more information. MLS# 696528

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The Woodward House! .5 acre, seasonal waterfront, 4 bedrooms 1.5 baths, 3 car covered parking, 2 shop areas, convenient local. Historical flare that’s artistic and cozy! MLS# 696963 Jolly Seyster 670-2500

$257,500.......... EAST WENATCHEE 1957 sq ft Tri-level 2011 Tour Home. $15,000 in upgrades include hardwood floors, stainless appliances, porcelain tile counters, window coverings, landscaped, 6 year home warranty. MLS# 694728 Julie Jessup 670-6647

$254,900.......... EAST WENATCHEE Price Reduced! Move in Ready Rambler! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1887 sq ft, big corner lot fully landscaped, 6 year home warranty. A premier home in a premier community. MLS# 696344 Julie Jessup 670-6647

$249,500.......... EAST WENATCHEE Upscale, 1801 sq. ft. rambler in Summerhill! Still time to pick your colors! Large lot with room for RV parking. Call for full list of finish work. MLS# New Listing! Julie Jessup 670-6637

$244,900................LEAVENWORTH Want a home for the holidays in an amazing location? Icicle Riverfront cabin, rock fireplace, decks, covered storage. A place to create memories of a lifetime! MLS# 696777 Jamie Wallace 670-3305

$219,900 ..................WENATCHEE Classic Elegance for Holiday Entertaining! Large corner lot, pool, patio, wood floors, formal dining, 3 bedrooms plus 2 non conforming bedrooms in basement. Amazing Location! MLS# 696973 Jamie Wallace 670-3305

925 Fifth St., Wenatchee • 662-3491

$187,000....................WENATCHEE

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

Rambler with newly remodeled kitchen! 1755 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath, wood stove, fireplace, RV parking, 2 car garage, newer roof, vinyl windows, all appliances stay! MLS# 696967 Jacqueline Hurst 860-3963

Windermere Real Estate / NCW

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