HomeFinders Weekend March 16-18, 2012

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Homefinder’s WEEKEND VikkiGildenRealEstate.com www.lisaday.com What got you into real estate and why do you stay there?

I arrived in Wenatchee in 1982. I was married at the time, living in Tennessee, and my husband received a promotion and corporate move to Wenatchee, with Alcoa. The company referred us to a real estate firm - Mullen Korfiatis. The owner, Pete Korfiatis, a real estate legend in Herring & Associates, Inc. Wenatchee, thought I had talent and asked me to get my license and work with his firm. The rest is history. I have built a successful career (509) 884-4326 and have helped hundreds of people through the hurdles of buying/ selling real estate. After being licensed for almost 30 years, I am now working with the grandchildren of people I once helped purchase their first home. This is satisfaction!

Lisa Day

IRISH EYES ARE SMILIN’ Yours Will Too!

What did you do before that?

I worked my way through school working at the Health Sciences Library at SUNY - the State University of New York at Buffalo - which is where I was raised. When I moved to Tennessee (which is a story in itself!)

I worked for a private, start-up company and established both their home health care agency and a private duty nursing division.

We offer fast and friendly complete title insurance and escrow real estate closings.

What is the most interesting property you have ever listed or sold?

All Title & escrow procedures are done in-house.

We do not outsource.

For years I called it ‘The Lizard House”. A beautiful, Craftsman style home in the Historic District of Wenatchee. The owner raised lizards, which, needless to say, made it a difficult sell. But I did!!!

Serving NCW since 1890 Local family owned and operated.

What digital tools do you utilize in your day to day business?

Simple - the Internet & my Droid phone. It’s funny, more and more people text & email rather than call directly. Thus, I just keep lowering my monthly minutes!

What is an interesting place you have visited?

Oh, there are many places. I have been very fortunate and travel often, and far - over twenty-five countries to date. One of my favorite trips was to Switzerland where I spent a week harvesting grapes in a vineyard overlooking Lake Geneva.

Wenatchee Branch 411 N. Chelan St.

509-663-1125

What is your forecast for our region’s real estate prices and sales in 2012?

I have a very positive and realistic outlook. In the past three years, our local real estate market has sold approximately 60 houses a MONTH - every month. Yet, we do not hear this statistic shared in the media. I feel it is important for people to know that locally, our banks have money to loan with very little down - including 100% loans, interest rates are at an all time low, and housing values have adjusted and leveled out. Overall, our real estate market is strong and will continue to be a viable resource. During my career, I have seen the Wenatchee real estate market grow - and then level out. I have not seen it crash like other communities in America. Wenatchee has something that many other markets do not have - economic diversity. If you look at examples like Las Vegas, Phoenix, Colorado, Florida...they are all areas that speculated ONLY in real estate and construction. In Wenatchee we have diversity within our community - agriculture, medical, technology, and manufacturing. All areas are growing. Consider this: When big box stores/retailers come to a community, they do so because they have done their research and know the geographic area can support their product. In the past few years, while the USA was in decline, Wenatchee had the privilege of seeing growth in business with the arrival of Olive Garden, National Tire, Sonic, Jack in the Box and Walgreen’s. WalMart designed a superstore, and the Douglas County Port has a new manufacturing business tenant. Ours is a solid, growing economy.

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 for 2010 & 2011, 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, which specialize in listing and selling luxury real estate.

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

101 E. Woodin Ave Chelan, WA 509.682.7777

How would you describe the value of living in the Wenatchee Valley?

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

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1 S. Chelan St., Wenatchee •

Sue Long

509-682-4050

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

There have been a few times that I have considered leaving Wenatchee, but in my travels, when looking for somewhere else to call home, I realize that Wenatchee has it all! We have the lowest power rates in the country, four seasons, great airport, thriving economy, community college + extension classes, a fiber hub, and no state income tax. But, the bottom line for me is the people. We have an amazing valley filled with people who have a strong sense of community.

Which living person do you most admire and why?

Admiration.........respect. I respect so many people...the journalists who bring us information from around the world, single parents raising their children without support, law enforcement officers risking their lives for all of us, teachers reaching out to our children. It is an endless stream of admiration.

Chelan Branch 314 A E. Woodin

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

670-0075

Coldwell Banker LaVigne 1 S.1 Chelan St., Wenatchee • 509-888-8887 S. Chelan St., Wenatchee • 888-8887

Kathy Beck • 393-5931 • ColdwellBankerLaVigne.com People are “Our Business” ”

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Sharon Moreland

My Real Estate business is going to the dogs! (and cats too) I donate a portion of my commissions to the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society.

Julie Lester Broker Associate

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Jerry Paine

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If you’re in the market for a home loan in the Wenatchee area, connect with Brette Sangster and Cori Bautista. They can help you with any type of loan package, including purchase, refinance, first time home buyers, FHA/VA, custom construction, Guaranteed Rural Housing, manufactured home loans, reverse mortgages, and more. And no one is more connected to the Valley we call home. So call or stop by and pay Brette and Cori a visit. Your home team would love to help.

Brette Sangster, VP and Cori Bautista, CME Residential Loan Officers 501 N. Mission St. Wenatchee, WA 98801 Brette (509) 886-8282 Cori (509) 886-8285

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$73,900 1305 Horizon Place Open Sun. 12-1:30                                      Coldwell Banker LaVigne André Peters 509-387-0174

$289,900 1410 Kirby Lane Open Sun. 1-2:30                                   Century 21 Exclusively Nikki Birmingham 679-9246

$299,000 2995 Eagleview Dr. Open Sun. 1-3 5 acres, barn, 3 car garage and a lovely, 2539 Sq. Ft. manufactured home. Directions: 1 mile past W. Malaga Rd. John L. Scott Wenatchee Jackie Gabaldo 860-4456

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

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$334,900 16 Summercreek Place

                                          

Open Sun. 12:30-2                                        Premier One Properties Steve Bishop 679-7004

$160,000

$350,000 409 Dogwood Lane Open Sun. 12-1:30 Fresh new carpet in this ideal rambler! Open kitchen overlooks great room. Three bedrooms, lovely yard and big garage.

Directions: Castlerock to Dogwood.

Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Joni Pepperl 669-2121

5 Island View Open 12:30-2:30 SAT. All new 2 bedroom home! Back door to trail, park! Directions: West on Ninth, right on Piere, left on Island View.

John L. Scott Wenatchee Tracy Franklin 670-1165

$167,000

327 Sunset Open Sun. 2-4                                Coldwell Banker LaVigne Tom LaVigne 860-9998

$174,500 1535 Castlerock #20 Open 12:30-2:30 SAT.                John L. Scott Wenatchee Sue Long 670-0633 $199,500 403 Oregon St. Open Sun. 12-1:30 Location! One of very few! 3 bedroom townhouse condo with 2 car garage! Directions: Orondo to Oregon; West.

John L. Scott Wenatchee Carol Kavanaugh 670-6762 $269,900 705 Gehr St.

Open Sun. 12:30-2:30 Newer 1800 Sq. Ft. rambler, 9 ceilings, move-in ready! Handicap access. Directions: Crawford to Fuller, South on Gehr.

John L. Scott Wenatchee Sue Long 670-0633

$374,950 2225 West Honeysett Rd. Open Sun. 1-4 Almost New, Stunning, 5 Bed, 3.5 baths. Over 2600 sq. ft., High Bank Wenatchee River, Close-In...SUNNYSLOPE SCHOOLS, new carpets/paint, Potential Lease/Option. Directions: From Wenatchee Ave, West on Horselake, right on W. Honeysett Rd. Coldwell Banker LaVigne Suzanne Jahns 881-0063

$379,000

106 N. Delaware Open 10-12 SAT. Home on ½ acre, 6 bedrooms, 3 levels, 3 kitchens, 3 baths, several entrances. Directions: Corner of First & N. Delaware.

John L. Scott Wenatchee Sharon Shaw 670-5459 Members of the North Central Washington Association of REALTORS® support local community charities such as the Wenatchee Salvation Army, the Cashmere, Leavenworth and Chelan food banks through the REALTORS® annual “Care & Share” food drive.

$439,000

$282,900 2873 #1 Canyon Road Open Sun. 11-1 Country setting 3 bed, 2 bath rambler with double car garage plus carport, acreage and huge shop. Directions: Up 5th across Western. Watch for signs Century 21 Exclusively Brenda Burgett 509-669-3206

1510 Anton Open Sun. 1-3 Big, beautiful and bright Bollinger Construction 2-story! Kitchen with eating bar, miles of rich cabinetry, stainless appliances.

Great views and triple garage! Directions: Millerdale to Appleland, right on Anton then right on Anton Place Century 21 Exclusively Betsy Loomis 669-6464

$289,900 1402 Kirby Lane Open Sun. 1-2:30                                    Century 21 Exclusively Nikki Birmingham 679-9246

$540,000

$289,900 1406 Kirby Lane Open Sun. 1-2:30 Roberts Construction signature rambler. Triple car garage, open kitchen, gorgeous masonry work, artwork alcoves throughout, luxury outdoor living area, Travertine tile/granite. Directions: West on Maple St. past Western Ave., right on Kirby Lane.

Century 21 Exclusively Nikki Birmingham 679-9246

3025 Eastview Lane Open Sun. 2-3:30 Imagine a pool, huge yard, entertaining deck for the summer!

2003 built, 4 bed, 3.5 bath, .93 irrigated acres + detached garage/shop with studio above! Directions: Sleepy Hollow Rd. to Sleepy Hollow Heights to Scenic View then to Eastview Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Cindy Smith 664-6278

$598,000

1 Chiefs Road Open 12-2 SAT. Custom view home with privacy on 11 acres, yet only 5 minutes from town! Perfect for family and entertaining. Directions: West on Fifth St., right on Chiefs.

Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Stan Hartmann 741-0892

East Wenatchee $134,900

3077 Sunset Hwy. Open Sun. 2-3:30                                Coldwell Banker LaVigne André Peters 509-387-0174

$179,900

506 Nahalee Open Sun. 12-2 Premier Retirement Park! This wonderful triple-wide with 3 bed, 2 baths. Also has a great private patio area. Directions: East on NE 5th.

Century 21 Exclusively Roberta Jackson 670-1773

$184,000 1903 SE 3rd Open Sun. 12-1:30                                     Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. NormaJean Jessup 670-8340 $184,900

3971 Vista del Rey Open 10-12 SAT. Turn-key with views! 3 bedrooms, 2 car garage, hot tub in private backyard. Directions: to Blue Rock Dr., follow signs.

John L. Scott Wenatchee Tracy Franklin 670-1165

$199,900 3946 Blueridge Open Sun. 2-4 Gorgeous, newer rambler with a beautiful view of the mountains, river. 3 bed, 2 bath, double car garage. Fully fenced backyard with automatic sprinklers. Directions: Hwy 97 to Bluerock, right on NE Blueridge Dr. Premier One Properties Wilber Zaldivar (509)630-6805 $214,900 701 N. Lyle

Open Sun. 12-2 Wonderful views from this immaculate, newer 3 bed, 2 bath home. Open kitchen, dining room open onto backyard patio perfect for BBQ s. Great 2 car garage! Directions: East Wenatchee, up 5th Street, left on Lyle.

Coldwell Banker LaVigne Ed Belmudo 503-780-0300

$215,000 1922 Sunset Hwy. Open Sun. 1-3 Great home on .80 acres with a large shop! Directions: From bridge, go north on Sunset Hwy., on left after 19th.

John L. Scott Wenatchee Julie Lester 264-5423 $234,000 313 S Mary Open Sun. 1-3                           Century 21 Exclusively Dawn Wiser 509-387-1827

$245,000 729 Vista View Pl. Open Sun. 1-3                                   Still Properties Pam Schamens 421-1362 $249,500

1441 Copper Loop Open Sun. 12-3 1801 Sq. Ft. rambler on large lot with room for RV parking.

Kitchen with breakfast nook, porcelain tile counter-tops and great room. Covered patio, 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Directions: SE 4th Street to Kansas.

Windermere Real Estate/NCW Julie Jessup 670-6637

$254,900 131 Manhattan Square Open Sun 1-3 Great Location! 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, large lot, formal and informal living, 3 car garage, possible RV parking. A Fannie Mae Homepath Property. Purchase for little down. Directions: Grant Rd, left on Lyle into Manhattan Square, immediate right Windermere Real Estate/NCW Mary Gunderson 885-3902 $299,000 351 19th St. NE #7 Open Sun. 1-3                                         Century 21 Exclusively Doug Andrews 860-8840 $345,000 1989 Peach Haven Ct. Open Sun. 12-2 New 3 bed, 2.5 bath with wonderful city views. Large master suite, inviting kitchen and great covered patio. Directions: North on Eastmont. left on Kings Place, right on Peach Haven.

Century 21 Exclusively Rebecca Hackworth 421-2007 $389,900 707 Briarwood Terrace Open Sun. 1-3                                       Windermere Real Estate/NCW Jamie Wallace 670-3305 $405,000

846 Briarwood Dr. Open Sun. 1-3 Custom built 5 bedroom beauty with a 3-car garage and a million dollar view! Directions: North on Eastmont Ave, right into Briarwood, left on Briarwood Dr. Windermere Real Estate/NCW Becky Long 741-0287

$473,000 542 NE 23rd Open Sun. 12-2                              Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Stan Hartmann 741-0892

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$244,900............... HORSE RANCH Home & 20 acres in Ellensburg has great potential.

Good out buildings, stables & large rambling home.

New carpet & vinyl, move in ready. Fannie Mae property, HomePath Mortgage & Homepath Renovation Financing.

MLS# 697519 Jamie Wallace 670-3305

$169,900......... EAST WENATCHEE New Home! 2007, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, attached 2 car garage, .52 acre, tile entry, all kitchen appliances, solid oak cabinets, soaking tub and separate dual shower in master bath. Home comes with Warranty! MLS# 697528 Diana Hinkle 860-1685

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$140,000.....................CASHMERE Refurbished Cottage! New flooring and fresh paint. New kitchen cabinets, counters and more. Great starter or investment property in this desired community. Homepath Mortgage/Renovation Financing. MLS# 697526 Jamie Wallace 670-3305

$109,900...................WATERVILLE Beautiful woodwork, lots of craftsman trim detail, beamed ceilings, built ins, large windows, fireplace, fresh paint & carpet, bedrooms/utility on main level, unfinished basement. Mud room, attached shop area. MLS# 697476 Jamie Wallace 670-3305

$75,900.....................WATERVILLE Comfortable & clean with great floor plan. Bright sunny kitchen, insulated sun porch could make additional bedroom & mostly finished basement. Dining area with built ins. New paint. MLS# 697464 Jamie Wallace 670-3305

$74,900.................... WENATCHEE Great Opportunity! 1978 manufactured home, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, .17 acre, new carpet & vinyl, nice size closets, and formal dining room. Home is on a corner lot with mostly fenced in yard. MLS# 697564 Diana Hinkle 509-860-1685

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