HomeFinders Weekend - February 17-19, 2012 by The Wenatchee World

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Realtor’s Corner by North Central Washington Association of Realtors Board of Directors

12 Questions Buyers Should Ask the Home Inspector Realtor Magazine Online Toolkit, 2011 1.

Are you a member in good standing of a professional inspector organization, such as the American Society of Home Inspectors?

2. Are you licensed? (Required only in some states) 3. What systems—plumbing, heating, electrical—will the inspection include? 4. How long will the inspection take? 5. How much will the inspection cost? 6. Can we accompany you on the inspection? 7.

Do you have references?

8. Do you carry errors and omissions insurance? 9. What is your specialty and what sort of continuing education have you completed? Note: If the inspector is a plumber by training and has no expertise in home construction, the inspection might not be comprehensive. TIP: If you have particular concerns about one area of the home, e.g. the foundation, you may want to consider hiring a second inspector who specializes in that component. 10. Do you provide a written report at no extra charge? 11. Does the report include estimates of repair costs? 12. Does your company also do repairs when you find problems? If the answer is yes, it may indicate a conflict of interest. TIP: If the sellers decide to offer a lower price rather than make repairs, it may be beneficial to obtain at least two written estimates for the work involved to ensure that the price is dropped in a way to reflect real expenses.

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$97,500 1604 Clark Drive Open Sun. 12-1:30 Beautifully updated 2+ Bedroom, 2 Bath Home in Favorite 55+ Senior Park, Covered Wrap-Around Deck, Professionally Landscaped Enviable Custom Designed Shop in Heated Garage Coldwell Banker LaVigne Linda Bondo 860-2398

$279,000 332 Canyon Creek Dr. Open Sun. 12-1:30 The perfect Rambler inside & out! Well kept & well designed, this is the home! Built in 2005, almost 2,000 sq. ft., 3 bed, 2 bath, beautiful patio and fenced backyard. Directions: West on Fifth St., left on Canyon Creek Drive. Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Cindy Smith 664-6278

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

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$399,900 2109 Yarrow Open Sun. 12-1:30                              Century 21 Exclusively Betsy Loomis 669-6464

607 S. Franklin Ave. Open Sun. 1-2:30 Nicely renovated. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, new interior and exterior paint, new carpet and vinyl. Completely new kitchen and newly tiled bath. Central located and close to schools. Coldwell Banker Lavigne Sandra Mathena 421-8680 201 S. Elliott #19 Open Sun. 1-2:30                                     Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Jan Widener 670-2444

$201,500

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398 Saddlehorn Open Sun. 12:30-2:30                                      Premier One Properties Rich Rimbach 670-5843

$298,500 625 Easy Street Open Sat & Sun. 12-4 4 Bedrooms, 2-1/2 Bathrooms, Private Master Suite with Covered Porch, 3 Car Garage. Directions: Head Northwest on N. Wenatchee Ave. past Maiden Lane, right onto School St., ﬁrst left onto Easy St. RE/MAX Landmark Jon Port 669-5400

$229,950 2152 Citation Loop Open Sun. 12:30-2:30 City lights, valley view. 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2192 sq. ft. Open living space, big family room, 2 car garage and shop/work room, make this a GREAT home at a good price. Directions: Squilchuck to right on Saddlehorn. left on Citation. Premier One Properties Steve Schwind 421-1150

$325,000 182 Red Fern Rd. Open Sun. 2-3:30                                         Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Cindy Smith 664-6278

$247,900 2140 W. Honeysett Open Sun. 1-2:30                                      Windermere Real Estate/NCW Jerry Paine 860-7696 $248,000

25 Furney Open Sun. 1-3 Beautifully remodeled 4 bed, 2.5 bath rambler, full basement. Directions: Miller, West on Washington, right on Furney. John L Scott Wenatchee Darlene Garton 881-1600

$249,000

2216 No. 2 Canyon Rd. Open Sun. 2:30-4 Appraised for $275,000. Great location. Swimming pool, VIEW of Wenatchee, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3 car garage, large lot. Extra storage in lower level. Directions: South on Western to No. 2 Canyon. Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Lela Castro 509-322-6060

East Wenatchee $157,900

781 Garden Court Open Sun. 2-3:30 Great Value! Walk to schools! Like new inside and out, 3 bed, 2 bath rambler with RV parking, fenced back yard, deck, large storage shed. Perfect for 1st time homebuyers. Directions: From Eastmont, East on 5th NE, West on Garden St. Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Jody Campbell 630-0722

$184,900 3971 Vista Del Rey Open Sun. 2:30-4 New price! 3 bedrooms, 2 car garage, hot tub in private backyard. Directions: Blue Rock Dr., follow signs. John L. Scott Wenatchee Anne Conway 885-0845 $234,900 826 NE Manzanal Open Sun. 12:30-2 Gorgeous 2,275 sq. ft., 4 bed, 3 bath Home. Completely updated. Two Living Areas. Lovely Yard. Nice Location. Won t last long. Directions: Eastmont to 11th, up the hill, go right on Guerin, left on Manzanal. Premier One Properties Steve Bishop 679-7004

466 Lower Daniels Dr. Open Sun. 12-2 Inviting daylight rambler with unbelievable views from both levels. Directions: Eastmont to Lower Daniels. John L. Scott Wenatchee Anne Conway 885-0845 Buying or Selling Property? Look for the “R” symbol, it’s the mark of a Real Professional.

Fancher Heights $189,900 2417 Harvester Loop Open Sun. 12-1:30 Tri-level home with lots of living space. 3 bed, 2.5 baths, family room, 2 car garage + fenced back yard. Kitchen appliances included. Directions: Badger Mountain Road, right on Canyon Hills, left on Harvester Loop. Century 21 Exclusively DeAnn Compton 670-9966 $196,100

2326 Silo Drive Open Sun. 12-1:30 One-level home, 3 bed, 2 bath with some kitchen updates. Established neighborhood, fenced back yard. Directions: Badger Mountain Road, right on Canyon Hills, right on Silo. Century 21 Exclusively Rebecca Hackworth 421-2007

$274,900

2478 Plateau Drive Open Sun. 12-2 Great 4 bed, 3 bath newer home with view. Large park-like back yard with new in-ground pool, pergolas and 2 storage sheds. Directions: Eastmont to Plateau Drive. Century 21 Exclusively Roberta Jackson 670-1773

$474,000 2327 Fancher Heights Blvd. Open Sun. 12-1:30 Just Reduced! Fabulous layout, award-winning river and valley views! Five bedrooms, 3 baths, living, family, theater, billiard rooms, plus gourmet kitchen. Directions: Eastmont to Badger Mountain Road, left on Fancher Heights Blvd. Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Jody Campbell 630-0722

Cashmere $289,000 912 Pioneer Avenue Open Sun. 12-2 Tile entry through family room and kitchen. New appliances, counter tops. Step down living room, library. 1/2 bath and large laundry. 4 bed, 2 baths up. 2 car garage, irrigation. Directions: 1st exit to Cashmere, follow to Pioneer. Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Lela Castro 509-322-6060

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$229,900...................WENATCHEE Immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath home! Large living room, vaulted ceiling, master bedroom with walk-in closet, RV parking, irrigation, covered deck, over-sized garage. USDA Zero Down Eligible! MLS# 696947 Jacqueline Hurst 860-3963

$185,000......................... MALAGA Beautiful 1863 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home! Vaulted ceilings, huge kitchen, and gorgeous master bedroom. Large 1/2 acre lot with a 30 x 40 shop. MLS# 697321 Jerry Paine 860-7696

$159,900.............. LEAVENWORTH Adorable Cottage home in the heart of Leavenworth. Beautifully updated inside, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, den, and bonus room. A Fannie Mae Property. Purchase this property for little down! MLS# 697275 Jamie Wallace 670-3305

$154,900......... EAST WENATCHEE Adorable 4 bedroom home! New main floor interior and exterior paint, flooring and appliances. Fireplace, wood floors, partially finished basement. Purchase for little down! A Fannie Mae HomePath Property. MLS# 697118 Jamie Wallace 670-3305

$107,500......... EAST WENATCHEE Well cared for home! Nice and big back yard with mature plantings and trees, irrigation water too. Two bedrooms, 1 bath, single carport. Eastside location near schools and ball field. MLS# 697311 Vera Salas 670-8596

$39,900.....................WENATCHEE New price! Very nice 2 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home in Foothills Senior Park. Double carport, fenced yard, quiet well maintained park. MLS # 696812 Call Jolly Ann Seyster 670-2500

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670-3628

664-5016

664-5013

630-7437

NMLSR 702703

664-5014

664-5015

NMLSR 408637

NMLSR 420483

NMLSR 404712

NMSLR 403979

664-5012 NMLSR 418619

NMLSR 404509

1014 5th Street, Suite 101, Wenatchee, WA 98801 664-5010

Sandy is located at: 222 E. Woodin Avenue, Chelan, WA 98816

HOME OWNERSHIP matters 100719 - 01/12

Homeownership is an investment in your future.

✓ Homeownership offers immediate benefi ts and long-term value. It helps build wealth over the long term, strengthens communities, and has been shown to reduce crime, improve education and increase community involvement. ✓ Homeownership matters to individual families, communities and the nation’s economy. ✓ Realtors® are trusted resources for real estate information and can help home buyers navigate the increasingly complex home buying process.

✓ Buyers need to know how much house they can afford. Realtors® are a valuable source of information about the costs associated with buying and owning a home. ✓ Realtors® bring value to home buyers. Realtors® understand their local markets and can negotiate on the buyer’s behalf.an help buyers through this process.

Random Acts of Kindness Week February 13th - 19th Here are a few suggestions to help you stretch the RAK out all month long!

Open the door for another person Call a friend you have not talked to in a while Write something nice about your waitperson on the back of the bill Drive safely and courteously Clean up litter on a stretch of road in your neighborhood Collect goods for a food bank or shelter Pay for the coffee drink of the person behind you in line Say something nice to everyone you meet today

Resource: www.actsofkindness.org

“Se Habla Español” First American Title - Wenatchee

First American Title - Chelan

16 South Mission Street, Wenatchee WA 98801 Phone: 509-663-8555

217 East Woodin Ave Unit 1-A, Chelan WA 98816 Phone: 509-682-5623

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