HomeFinders Weekend Nov 18-20, 2011 by The Wenatchee World

Weekend

Realtor’s Corner Now, more is less.

by North Central Washington Association of Realtors Board of Directors

2012 Elections and Housing We were recently reading a press release issued by Move.com that seemed appropriate at the close of some of our local elections. The press release

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states: “2012 Presidential Elections: 69.6% of Americans Said Housing Will Inﬂuence Their Vote

Housing Survey Reveals Voter Perceptions, Supply vs. Demand, and the Millennial Mindset … Candidate positions on housing will be important considerations to nearly seven of 10 Americans (69.6%) in the 2012 presidential and

congressional elections, according to a new national survey on housing

released today by online real estate leader Move, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOVE). This is especially true for Millennials(1) (70.7%), the next generation of

homebuyers and the segment expected to play as important a role in the

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2012 elections as they did in 2008.

The Move, Inc., survey underscores the depth of national concern over

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the housing situation and the importance housing will play in next year’s national elections. According to the survey, four out of ﬁve (81.7%) Americans consider housing to be a critical piece of our national

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economic recovery. …” Admittedly, we agree with the sentiment that housing issues are critical to forging a path toward economic recovery. But more importantly - do you?

To read the full press release please visit:

news.move.com/index.php?s=11609&item=81808

Lorre Stimac Realtor

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

679-7004

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cell: 509 670-7653 fax: 509 662-2164

Sharon Moreland

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670-0075

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1114 N. Mission St., Ste A Wenatchee, WA 98801

509-888-4001 1-877-832-3036 Fax: 509-662-5325 www.eaglehomemortgage.com

Loan Officer

cell 509-679-9966

NMLS/MLO#92059

Eagle Home Mortgage is pleased to announce the addition of Karen Norlin to our team

Offering: • FHA • USDA • VA

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$105,000

617 Palouse Open Sun. 12-1:30                                   Windermere Real Estate/NCW Cindy Syester 670-6466

1813 Cumbo Court Open Sun. 12-2 You could be in your new home for Christmas! Wonderful family home with huge yard for kids, 3 car garage for Dad, Beautiful kitchen for Mom - Ready To Sell! Directions: South on Western, right on Cumbo Court. Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. NormaJean Jessup 670-8340

$169,000

1006 Poplar Ave. Open Sun. 2:30-4 Home Inspection Completed. Three bedrooms, perfect for 203K Renovation Loan. .50 acre with fruit trees and a great shop. Selling As Is! Directions: West on Springwater, left on Poplar. Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. NormaJean Jessup 670-8340

$299,999

$179,900

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

1045 Kittitas St. Open Sun. 12:15-1:15 Three bedroom plus den, 1.75 bath home. Hard woods, tile shower, detached shop and fenced yard. Directions: From Russell, South on Kittitas St. Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Shaunna Larson 860-5040

$179,900

367 Whitebirch Open Sun. 2-3                                      Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co, Jan Widener 670-2444 REALTOR® — is a registered collective membership mark which may be used only by real estate professionals who are members of the National, State and Local Association of REALTORS® and subscribe to its strict Code of Ethics.

$187,000

2122 Citation Loop Open Sun. 1-3                                      Premier One Properties Rich Rimbach 670-5843

$199,900 1317 Welch Open Sun. 12-1:30                                 Windermere Real Estate/NCW Christie Kay 630-8289 $199,900 1714 Ninth Street Open Sun. 12-2                                      Century 21 Exclusively Pam Wright 860-4487 $219,000

508 Castlewood Place Open Sun. 1-3 1996 rambler with 1858 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms. RV parking, nice sized lot on cul-de-sac. Directions: South on Miller, West on Castlerock, South on Castlewood. Century 21 Exclusively Annette Johnson 630-6106

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                                                    

$266,000

202 East Edgemont Open Sun. 12:30-2:30 Gorgeous panoramic view from Mission Ridge to Columbia River. Wonderful older home on 1.14 acres, with 2900+ sq. ft, 3 bed, 1.75 bath and plenty of room for expansion. Directions: Squilchuck to Wenatchee Heights, left on Edgemont. Century 21 Exclusively Lee Hildebrand 669-7601

$274,900

931 Bryan St. Open Sun. 12-1:30                                             Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Joni Pepperl 669-2121

$314,900

1226 Lois Place Open Sun. 1-3                                           Premier One Properties Heidi Favor 741-2548

$199,500

99 Ambrosia Lane Open Sun. 12-2 4 bedroom, 2 story on 1/3 acre with beautiful Mountain Views. Great room, vaulted ceilings open to dining, kitchen with maple cabinets, center island. Directions: W. Malaga Road (2nd entrance) left on Dixie Lane, right on Ambrosia Lane. RE/MAX Landmark Jon Port 669-5400

East Wenatchee $159,000

605 S. Lincoln Open Sun. 2:30-3:30                               Century 21 Exclusively Harold Jones 699-1214

$164,900 798 Melbourne Court Open Sun. 3-4:30 Quiet Charm, Great Value & Easy Living! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, like new home with low maintenance yard & RV parking. Garden area or dog run. Perfect for retired or 1st time buyers. Directions: NW corner of 8th St. and Melbourne Court. Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Jody Campbell 630-0722 $173,000

634 Lincoln Place Open Sun. 2-3 Easy Care and Easy Living! 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings, over-sized garage, tall over-sized RV carport. Great home for an active lifestyle! Directions: From Rock Island Rd. take left on Kentucky, right on Lawler and Left on Lincoln. Windermere Real Estate/NCW Christie Kay 630-8289

$368,000 6420 Forest Ridge Dr. Open Sun. 1-3 Nicely updated 3 bed, 2 bath rambler with great room. Lopi gas stove, warm, inviting kitchen, spacious master suite, access to deck, 1/2 acre private/wooded lot, triple garage. Directions: Up Squilchuck, left on Forest Ridge Dr. NCW Realty Patti Davis 670-4690

$189,900-$194,900 1051 N. Baker Open Sun. 11-12

$390,000 2225 W. Honeysett Rd. Open Sun. 1-4 Possible Lease-Option to Buy. Great Opportunity. Newer view immaculate home, very open, super neighborhood, 4 Beds + Study. Close In, Community Park, Sunnyslope Schools. Must see! Directions: Horselake Road, right on WEST Honeysett. Coldwell-Banker LaVigne Suzanne Jahns 881-0063

$199,900 1201 N. Denis Ct. Open Sun. 12:30-2:30                    John L. Scott Wenatchee Sue Long 670-0633

$465,000 1735 Vista Linda Terrace Open Sun. 1:30-3                                Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Shaunna Larson 860-5040

Sunnyslope $189,000

1535 Lower Monitor Rd. Open Sun. 1-3 Large manufactured home, fresh paint inside & out on .43 acres. Directions: West on Easy St., left on Lower Monitor Rd. John L. Scott Wenatchee Roger Downer 679-0592

$298,500

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

Great prices on these Stylish Luxury Montebello Condos. Bank owned & priced to sell! Special interest rates - call for details. Directions: SE corner of Baker and 11th Street. Laura Mounter Real Estate Rachel Bromiley Goetz 860-7830

$218,000

2354 Combine St. Open Sun. 11-12                               Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Shaunna Larson 860-5040

$218,900-$229,900 2452 NW Columbia Open Sun. 1-3

EDGEWATER COTTAGE COMMUNITY..2 value-priced cottages! Gated community for all ages with clubhouse, pool, sport court, close to loop trail! Directions: Sunset Hwy to 19th West, turns into Cascade, left on Wilshire, right on Columbia. Premier One Properties Steve Schwind 421-1150

$219,900 921 Manzanal Open Sun. 1-3 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car/RV, theatre room, must see! Win a trip to Hawaii! Directions: 11th above Eastmont, follow signs. John L. Scott Wenatchee Leann McCamey 679-1726

3 Lakes/Malaga

$239,000 225 NE 19th St. #34 Open Sun. 12-2 Unparalleled use of granite, tile, wall textures, lighting & high-end kitchen cabinetry. Unique ground-level entry. Wraparound deck, stunning views. MAKE AN OFFER. Directions: Sunset Hwy. to 19th, East on 19th past Baker, on the left. Coldwell Banker LaVigne Barb Dodge 630-6539

73 Ambrosia Lane Open Sun. 12-2 Vaulted ceilings and huge backyard with mountain views! Spacious kitchen with maple cabinets, center island, beautiful appliances. 1/3 acre with irrigation water. Directions: Right on W. Malaga Road, Left on Dixie Lane, Right on Ambrosia Lane. RE/MAX Landmark Jon Port 669-5400

$239,000 825 N. Jennifer Lane Open Sun. 11-12:30 Desired neighborhood! 2,800+ sq. ft. with large kitchen, casual & formal dining, living & family rooms and man cave work shop in basement. 3+ bedrooms, 3 baths. Directions: East on 8th St., left on Jennifer Lane. Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Jody Campbell 630-0722

$194,900

East Wenatchee $245,000 343 N. Newark Ave.

Open Sun. 1-3                                          Premier One Properties Kelly Boyle 860-2040

$249,900 32 S. Mandolin Open Sun. 12-2 2006 rambler with over 1800 sq. ft., 3 bed, 2 bath, triple garage. Newly painted interior, fenced yard. Directions: Grant Road, East to Mandolin. Century 21 Exclusively Harold Jones 699-1214 $258,900 1479 Copper Loop Open Sun. 12-3                                      Windermere Real Estate/NCW Julie Jessup 670-6637 $263,500 1449 Copper Loop Open Sun. 12-3                                      Windermere Real Estate/NCW Julie Jessup 670-6637 $279,900

1929 Eastmont Ave. Open Sun. 11-1                                      Windermere Real Estate/NCW Vera Salas 670-8596

$299,900 1524 Hannah Way Open Sun. 1-2:30                                    Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Jody Campbell 630-0722 $359,000 410 Stoneridge Drive Open Sun. 12 2                                 Windermere Real Estate/NCW Cindy Seyster 670-6466 $450,000

910 Briarwood Drive Open Sun. 1-2:30                                        Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Lela Castro 509-322-6060

Cashmere $279,900

314 Fircrest Open Sun. 1-3 Amazing views, city limits! 4 bed, 2 car garage, pool, .77 acres! Directions: Olive St., left on Chase, follow signs. John L. Scott Wenatchee Tracy Franklin 670-1165

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$289,000 912 Pioneer Avenue Open Sun. 3-5 Formal entry with tile leading to formal dining, kitchen & family room. Formal living, library area, 1/2 bath. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths upstairs. Rec room in lower level. 2-car garage & private backyard. Directions: Pioneer past High School. Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Lela Castro 509-322-6060

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143 S. FRANKLIN – WENATCHEE Incredibly cute cottage. Lots of yesteryear ambiancefront porch, built in bookshelves, arched & crowned ceilings, hardwood floors, lots of storage spaces, lovely backyard with deck, hot-tub and pond. Fireplace for cozy evenings.$209,900. Please call STEVE BISHOP @ 679-7004 for more information. MLS# 696698.

160 TARN PLACE – WENATCHEE Wonderful custom home. View from almost every window of city & river up to Mission Ridge. Kitchen made for discerning cooks and master suite with 5 point features. Lots of deck surfaced with tex for easy care. Great family room and gathering spaces. Large insulated garage areas. Lots of custom features in this master builders home. $579,900. Please contact STEVE BISHOP @ 679-7004 for more information. MLS# 692719.

1011 N. BAKER – EAST WENATCHEE Very desirable 4-plex located on a private drive. Included is a common external secured entrance with intercom to all apartments. Units are very open and spacious. Each unit has 1 carport w/storage area and 1 uncovered parking space. The building and property have been well maintained with no deferred maintenance. Excellent rental history. $375,000. Please contact JEANNIE KING @ 679-5150 for more information. MLS# 696788.

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