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WEEK OF OCT. 27TH

AgentsFeatured

Lorre Stimac Realtor

cell: 509 670-7653 fax: 509 662-2164lorrestimac@hotmail.com

Stephen

Bishop

679-7004

www.wenatcheepremierhomes.com

Sharon Moreland

670-0075

Office: 662-3491fax: 664-3897

R E A L E S TAT E

Bringing Buyers & Sellers Together

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

Rebecca HackworthReal Estate Specialist

421-2007

Bringing Your Dream Home175 E. Penny Rd. ~ Wenatchee, WA 98801

Laura Mounter

Cell: 509-670-3303 Offi ce: 509-665-9200Laura@LauraMounter.com • www.LauraMounter.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

662-4521

Coldwell Banker LaVigne1 S. Chelan St., Wenatchee • 888-8887

Realtor’s CornerHousing Numbers from NAR’s

Existing Home Sale Report

by THE KCM CREW

The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) September Existing Home Sales Reportrevealed that sales declined modestly, but inventory continued to tighten and the national median home price recorded its seventh back-to-back monthly increase from a year earlier.Total existing-home sales fell 1.7% but are 11% above the pace in September 2011.Other fi ndings revealed in the report:• Existing-home price: the national median was $183,900 in September, up 11.3 percent

from a year ago.• Distressed homes – foreclosures and short sales accounted for 24 percent of September

sales (13 percent were foreclosures and 11 percent were short sales), up from 22 percent in August and down from 30 percent in September 2011.

• Foreclosures sold for an average discount of 21 percent below market value in August.• Short sales were discounted 13 percent below market value in August.• Housing inventory at the end September fell 3.3 percent which represents a 5.9-month

supply at the current sales pace, down from a 6.0-month supply in August. Listed inventory is 20.0 percent below a year ago when there was an 8.1-month supply.

• Time on market: the median was 70 days in September, unchanged from August, but down 30.7% from 101 days in September 2011.

• First-time buyers accounted for 32 percent of purchasers in September, compared with 31 percent in August; they were 32 percent in September 2011.

• All-cash sales were at 28 percent of transactions in September, up from 27 percent in August; they were 30 percent in September 2011.

• Investors, who account for most cash sales, purchased 18 percent of homes in September, unchanged from August; they were 19 percent in September 2011.

Single Family Homes and Condominiums and Co-ops Existing Single-family home sales declined 1.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.21 million in September from 4.29 million in August, but are 10.8 percent higher than the 3.80 million-unit level in September 2011. The median existing single-family home price was $184,300 in September, up 11.4 percent from a year ago. Existing condominium and co-op sales were unchanged at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 540,000 in September, but are 12.5 percent above the 480,000-unit pace a year ago. The median existing condo price was $181,000 in September, which is 10.0 percent higher than September 2011.Regional NumbersNortheast: Existing-home sales fell 6.3 percent to an annual level of 590,000 in September but are 7.3 percent above September 2011. The median price in the Northeast was $238,700, up 4.1 percent from a year ago.Midwest: Existing-home sales slipped 0.9 percent in September to a pace of 1.10 million but are 19.6 percent higher than a year ago. The median price in the Midwest was $145,200, up 7.0 percent from September 2011.South: Existing-home sales increased 0.5 percent to an annual level of 1.93 million in September and are 14.2 percent above September 2011. The median price in the region was $163,600, up 13.1 percent from a year ago.West: Existing-home sales fell 3.4 percent to an annual pace of 1.13 million in September but are 0.9 percent above a year ago. With continuing inventory shortages in the region, the median price in the West was $246,300, which is 18.4 percent higher than September 2011.Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, commented: “Despite occasional month-to-month setbacks, we’re experiencing a genuine recovery. More people are attempting to buy homes than are able to qualify for mortgages, and recent price increases are not deterring buyer interest. Rather, inventory shortages are limiting sales, notably in parts of the West.”

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WEEKENDWEEK OF OCT. 27TH

Saturday Open HomesStarting @ $309,950 Rivervue Open Sat. 12-4Model homes from 1965-2814 Sq. Ft. Impressive designs,ramblers, two story, daylights, with landscaping. Starting at $309,950. Directions: East up Grant Rd., right on Kentucky,left on 4th St., right on Lyle. Corner of SE 8th and Lyle.Premier One Properties Erin Davidson 293-2214

Wenatchee

$128,000 808 Ringold Open Sun. 2-3:30 Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Lela Castro 509-322-6060

$189,000 1001 Princeton Open Sun. 1-2:30Classic home in a great neighborhood. 3 bedrooms, 2 car garage, lots of charm throughout. Newer roof and heat pump. Directions: West on Springwater from Miller, South on Princeton.Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Cheryl Duncan 669-1698

$224,900 1020 Monroe St. Open Sun. 12-1:30 Coldwell Banker LaVigne Laurie Carlson 393-9010

$225,000 616 Lambert St. Open Sat. 2-3:30Wonderful Tri-level! 5 bedrooms, 2 baths. Lots of storage,RV parking. Close to schools and hospital. Cozy and full of personality! Directions East on Cherry from Miller St., right on Lambert.Windermere Real Estate/NCW Ruth Macias 393-9988

$229,900 1704 Lexington Open Sun. 1:30-3New on market! 2600 sq. ft. 4 bed, 2.5 bath home. Corner lot on cul-de-sac off Orchard Street. Big kitchen with huge family room, formal living/dining rooms. Big 2 car garage! RV parking, irrigation. Directions: West on Orchard, North on Poplar.Coldwell Banker LaVigne Laurie Carlson 393-9010

$385,000 1666 Pitcher Canyon Open Sun. 1-3Unique 3+ bedroom home on 7.31 acres. 4+ car garage.Beautiful landscaping! Directions: Squilchuck Rd. to Pitcher Cyn.John L. Scott Wenatchee Harold Jones 699-1214

Wenatchee

$375,000 3310 Burch Mountain Rd. Open Sun. 1-3Amazing river and city views abound from every room of this 5 bedroom daylight rambler. Features include granite and tile kitchen with stainless appliances, 2 wood stoves, detached workshop/studio. Fully fenced 1.45 acres with 20+ cherry trees.Still Properties Pam Schamens 421-1362

$399,000 1926 Maiden Lane Open Sun. 2:30-4 Premier One Properties Steven Schwind 421-1150

Sunnyslope

$239,000 3111 Burch Mtn. Rd. Open Sun. 12-1:30Privacy, fully fenced .5 acre and gardens to enjoy your own peace. Master suite upstairs, full bathroom, family room, large kitchen with eating space, 2 bedrooms and full bath on main. Directions: Easy St., East on Peters, North on Burch Mtn. Rd.Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Lela Castro 509-322-6060

$499,000 189 Red Fern Open Sun. 12-2Great home in a new neighborhood! Enjoy the 5 bedrooms and 4 baths at the end of a cul-de-sac. Directions: Easy St., right onPeters, left on Burch to Red Fern. Century 21 Exclusively Roberta Jackson 670-1773

East Wenatchee

$163,900 166 S. Keller Open Sun. 1-2:30 Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Pamela Cooke 679-4625

$215,000 1052 Corum Circle Open Sun. 2:15-4Beautiful town home built by Bollinger Construction boastsgranite, slate and upscale cabinetry. 3 bed, 2.5 bath, family room. Walk to Golds Gym, ride your bike to loop trail, low maintenance. Directions: East on NE 11th, right on Corum Circle.Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Norma Jean Jessup 670-8340

East Wenatchee

$224,500 3511 Sunset Hwy. Open Sun. 12-2 Century 21 Exclusively Dan Hartke 860-9811

$232,900 1292 Wheatridge Dr. Open Sun. 12:30-2 Premier One Properties Steven Schwind 421-1150

$234,900 2191 Inglewood Dr. Open Sun. 1-3 Century 21 Exclusively Gene Palmquist 393-9820

$239,900 2535 N. Astor Avenue Open Sun. 12-2NEW ON MARKET! Spacious split level with view, 5 bedrooms and over 2,700 sq. ft. Convenient, quiet location. Great yard, big deck, attractive landscaping. Directions: Down 26th from Baker or East on Hadley from Sunset Hwy.Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Kandi Wilson 433-1225

$283,000 1931 NW Cascade Open Sun. 12:30-2 Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Norma Jean Jessup 670-8340

Starting @ $309,950 Rivervue Open Sun. 12-4Model homes from 1965-2814 Sq. Ft. Impressive designs,ramblers, two story, daylights, with landscaping. Starting at $309,950. Directions: East up Grant Rd., right on Kentucky,left on 4th St., right on Lyle. Corner of SE 8th and LylePremier One Properties Steve Bishop 679-7004

$314,900 2018 N. Baker Open Sun. 12-1:30 Coldwell Banker LaVigne Cynthia Huffer 679-5675

East Wenatchee

$319,900 2754 N. Breckenridge Open Sun. 12:30-2 Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Donna Pipkin 669-9890

$320,000 213 Cascade View Ct. Open Sun. 12-2 Century 21 Exclusively Shirley Hulligan 670-3464

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$379,500 2710 Sunset Hwy Open Sun. 1-3Large, charming 3+ bedroom home on 1.41 acres! Irrigated pastures, studio apartment. Directions: Sunset Hwy. and 27th.John L. Scott Wenatchee Chris Boghokian 630-2448

Cashmere

$269,750 5265 Patrick Lane Open Sun. 1-33 bedroom, 2 bath rambler! .50 acres with irrigation and views! Directions: Mission Creek Rd., across from Cider Mill.John L. Scott Wenatchee Adam Franklin 679-5056

$274,900 106-108 Quail Lane Open Sun. 1-3Quality new construction! Gated community in the heart of Cashmere. Directions: Pioneer to Chapel, left on Quail Lane.John L. Scott Wenatchee Chris Brownson 679-0128

$312,000 5285 Patrick Lane Open Sun. 1-3Views out every window! 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on .50 acres. Directions: Mission Creek Rd., across from Cider Mill.John L. Scott Wenatchee Tracy Franklin 670-1165

Leavenworth

$389,900 10765 Lone Pine Open Sun. 1-3First open! 3 bedroom, 2.75 bath home with 2 kitchens, on 1 acre. Directions: Hwy. 2 between mile marker 102 and 103.John L. Scott Wenatchee Karie Rolen 860-2700

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October 27 & 28, 2012

Windermere Real Estate / NCW

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

$379,000 ............. Leavenworth Unique property in Desirable Area! Property offers 2 dwellings: a 3 bedroom Double wide with deck, carport, and trussed snow roof. Plus Quonset hut. Appx. 600 sq ft, living room, kitchen, bedroom & bath. MLS# 699540 Momi Palmieri 433-2211

$214,000 ........East Wenatchee 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Rambler! Spacious kitchen, great separation of living space, large laundry room, extra large private lot located on dead-end street. Tons of potential! Great investment property! MLS# 699595 Jamie Wallace 670-3305

$206,510 ........East WenatcheeSplit level home a few steps from Rotary Park! Expansive fenced backyard, splendid location, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fresh interior paint, new carpet, new vinyl, two car garage. Fannie Mae HomePath property.MLS# 699583 Jamie Wallace 670-3305

$177,000 ........East Wenatchee Do you need space? Big irrigated yard, shade trees, garden and berries. 24X30 detached shop with space for RV parking. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, master suite with walk in closet, fireplace, fresh paint in & out.MLS# 699602 Kathy Emerick 421-5934

$86,900 .................. Wenatchee 2 bedroom 1 bath ground floor condo at Washington West. Large covered deck. Heated pool & sports court. Covered parking and storage shed. MLS #699584Tim Seyster 669-5786

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1380 EASTMONT AVE. #1204 - E. WENATCHEE

Beautifully welcoming home, with updated kitchen featuring all stainless appliance, granite eating bar and more! Oversize rooms and extra large garage. Includes 1,722 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. $207,900 Please Contact VIKKI GILDEN @ 670-5428 For more information. MLS# 698935

2737 SCHOOL STREET- WENATCHEE

Gardener’s Delight. 2600 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on 9/10’s acre. Green lawns, gardens, spacious kitchen, living and family rooms. Commanding view. Mother-in-law apt. $329,900 Please contact STEVE SCHWIND @ 421-1150 for more information. MLS# 699563

$234,900 PRICE REDUCTION Updated spacious home, updated kitchen--new countertops, new composite granite sink, newer appliances, hardwood loors. Heating and cooling units have been replaced as well a new ireplace. Large back yard with room for a shop or swimming pool. Extra large 2 car garage. Seller is a licensed Real Estate Broker.Gene Palmquist 509-393-9820

$189,000Building formally was home to the Dryden Tavern, currently not operating. All equipment, pool tables, tables, chairs, lighting and signage, go with sale. Additional room to expand, used for DJ, dance loor. Attached building, upper level of aprox. 1750 sq. Ft. on a Zero lot line parcel. Upper level is a shell, interior build to suit, was apt. Full bsmt. under both buildings, used for storage, dirt loor.Karen Boghokian 509-860-9052

$224,500Very large daylight rambler with two bedrooms and one bath upstairs and one bedroom and one bath down. Lots of storage and room for more bedrooms. Full kitchen up and kitchenette down. Yard is fenced and view is fantastic. Home has new roof and paint inside. New carpet being installed in the basement level.Perrin Cornell 509-669-0354

$320,000Large two story home on cul-de-sac lot with lots of room for everyone. Great home for holiday entertaining or summer BBQ’s & games in the huge back yard. All bedrooms upstairs. Main loor includes laundry room, 1/2 bath, large family & formal living rooms, huge dining room with brick ireplace and breakfast eating area. Large Master w/walk in closet & Jacuzzi tub.Shirley Hulligan 509-670-3464

$289,000 PRICE REDUCTION Townhouse style duplex in great location close to schools and shopping. Both units have 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, single car garages, washer/dryer, and heat pumps.Jed Davenport 509-668-2335

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