homefinders weekend sept. 21-23, 2012
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Real estate for sale in Wenatchee and surrounding areasTRANSCRIPT
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www.smarttutor.com An online elementary tutoring website for reading and math.
www.readingrockets.org Offers help on teaching young children to read and a parent’s guide
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www.kaboose.com An online site consisting of recipes, after school games and activities,
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Realtor’s Corner
Trulia reported this week that homeownership is 45% cheaper than renting in the United States. Jed Kolko, Trulia’s Chief Economist explained:
“Homeownership is cheaper than renting in all of the 100 largest metros, by a wide margin. Despite the recent price rebound, rents continue to rise faster than prices, and mortgage rates are near record lows. Homeownership makes the most fi nancial sense for people whose strong credit scores let them snag the lowest mortgage rate and who get the biggest benefi t from deducting mortgage interest and property taxes from their income taxes.”
This news did not come as a surprise to us as we have reported that today’s rental market defi nitely favors the landlord. To the right is a graph of how rental prices have increased recently and where they are projected to go over the next few years based on a report from Marcus & Millichap.
It cost more to rent than own right now. And you don’t get any of your rent back in the future. History shows us, in the long term, you can build equity in a home. Dr. Ken Johnson earlier this year explained in a blog post:
“It appears that homeownership creates extra wealth mainly through its ability to force owners to save rather than through property appreciation. Thus, homeownership
appears to be a self-imposed savings plan, which through time leads to greater wealth accumulation as compared to comparable renters. In short, buying a home makes Americans save.”
The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University released a study last year titled America’s Rental Housing: Meeting Challenges, Building on Opportunities. In the study, they actually quantifi ed the difference in family wealth between renters and homeowners:
“[R]enters have only a fraction of the net wealth of owners. Near the peak of the hous-ing bubble in 2007, the median net wealth of homeowners was $234,600—about 46 times the $5,100 median for renters. Even if homeowner wealth fell back to 1995 levels, it would still be 27.5 times the median for renters.”
What Does This All Mean? We believe David Shulman, senior economist with the UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate said it best:
“The American Dream of homeownership may be comatose, but it is not dead, and the wake-up call will come in the form of higher rents.”
The Finances of Renting vs. Buying by THE KCM CREW on September 14, 2012
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Monthly home sales in the Wenatchee areaYear to date totals
Jul. 2012 = 544
Jul. 2011 = 431
Average sales price YTD
Jul. 2012 = $242,847
Jul. 2011 = $246,832
Median* sales price YTD
Jul. 2012 = $207,750
Jul. 2011 = $213,000
* Median price denotes that half of the houses were priced greater than the median price, half were lower
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Dollar volume homes sold YTD
Source: Pacific Appraisal Associates
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(Figures include home and condo sales)
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Saturday Open Homes$298,000 2115 - 5th St. Open Sat. 1-3 Century 21 Exclusively John Bonniwell 679-0767
Wenatchee
$ 36,500 1132 Foothills Ln. Open Sun. 11:30-1 John L. Scott Wenatchee Sue Long 670-0633
$ 95,000 10 S. Cove #10 Open Sun. 12-1:30Washington West - New on the Market! Darling, affordable, 2 bed, 1 bath ground level condo. Covered deck with views.Covered parking and well maintained grounds. Directions: West on Washington, left on Cove.Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Nannette Saint 679-2741
$154,900 20 S. Delaware Ave. Open Sun. 12-1:30Spacious 2 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse condo with a tastefully updated kitchen featuring Corian counter tops and stainless appliances. Covered parking and private patio. Directions: Onthe corner of Washington St. and Delaware Avenue.Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Cindy Smith 664-6278
$168,000 403 Oregon Street Open Sun. 12:30-2Three bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse condo close to downtown. Two private courtyards, attached two car garage with storage. Directions: South on Orondo, turn right onto Oregon. Coldwell Banker LaVigne Carole Keane 630-6609
$169,900 801 Gellatly St. Open Sun. 12-1:30 Windermere Real Estate/NCW Jody Campbell 630-0722
$179,900 1115 Amherst Ave. Open Sun. 12:30-2:30 Premier One Properties Steven Schwind 421-1150
$189,900 1335 S. Miller St. Open Sun. 2-3:30 Century 21 Exclusively Bitsi George 670-8555
$224,900 1130 Pershing St. Open Sun. 1:15-3:30Charming 3 bed, 2 bath rambler home. Fresh paint, new carpetsand much more! Directions: Between Springwater and Maple.John L. Scott Wenatchee Sue Long 670-0633
$324,900 2116 Yarrow Rd. Open Sat. & Sun. 11-4 Century 21 Exclusively Betsy Loomis 669-6464
Wenatchee
$275,000 1025 Canal Blvd. Open Sun. 12-2New On Market! Lots of home at competitive price. 4 beddaylight rambler with 3,800 sq. ft. Private end of the roadlocation. Walk the canal from your front door. Directions: West on Millerdale, left on Gellatly, right on Lois, left on Vista.Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Kandi Wilson 433-1225
$348,500 2805 Squilchuck Rd. Open Sun. 2-3:30 Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Cindy Smith 664-6278
$389,900 2109 Yarrow Rd. Open Sat. & Sun. 11-4 Century 21 Exclusively Betsy Loomis 669-6464
$435,000 2105 Sunrise Circle Open Sun. 12-3Choose to live in Sunrise Circle! This wonderful 3700+ sq. ft. view home is situated in this delightful established neighborhood with its own private park and pool. 5 bed, 3.75 bath, ½ acre, 4 car garage. Directions: N. Western, right on Sunrise.Century 21 Exclusively Lee Hildebrand 669-7601
$439,911 2133 Sunrise Circle Open Sun. 1-3This landmark home is mid-century modern meets Frank Lloyd Wright! Too many unique features to list. 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2,906 sq. ft. rambler with community pool. Directions: N. Wenatchee Ave. to Maiden Lane, right on Western, right on Sunrise.Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Pam Cooke 679-4625
Sunnyslope$289,900 3647 Burchvale Road Open Sun. 3-5Enjoy a country life. 2103 sq. ft. living in a bright and airykitchen, adjoining living area. 3 beds with a very comfortable master and 5 point master bath. Great Views. Directions: Easy St., right on Peters, left on Burch Mtn. Rd., left on Burchvale.Premier One Properties Steven Schwind 421-1150
East Wenatchee
$134,900 528 Nahalee Dr. Open Sun. 1-3 Premier One Properties Sharon Moreland 670-0075
$185,000 1100 Parkroy Open Sun. 1-2:30Quality built rambler in coveted Grant School neighborhood. Family room, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, double garage andcovered patio. Directions: East on SE 4th, left on Iowa, right on Parkroy.Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Jason O�Daffer 206-240-3298
East Wenatchee
$189,000 201 NW 22nd Open Sun. 1-3Kitchen island, gorgeous lighting, elaborate master bath, French doors to outdoor decking, hot tub and pool! Oh�it�s a triple wide! Directions: Sunset Highway to 19th, turn towardsriver. Cascade to 22nd St. House on corner. Century 21 Exclusively Karen Boghokian 860-9052
$234,000 3413 NW Cascade Open Sun. 3-4:30Beautiful new rambler, with great kitchen boasts breakfast bar and abundance of cabinets. Private location, irrigation water, stamped sidewalks and patio. Directions: West off NW 35th, left on NW Cascade.Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Jason O�Daffer 206-240-3298
$258,000 1380 Eastmont Ave. #1408 Open Sun. 1-3I� a E I 3 2 great A MUT EE! E 1 EWindermere Real Estate/NCW Jolly Seyster 670-2500
$259,900 2178 Blackstone Ct. Open Sun. 12:30-2New home, new development. 3 plus bed, 2.5 bath, 2 storyhome. Custom cabinets, granite, tile. Fourth bedroom could beused as bonus room. Price reduced. Directions: N. Baker, right on 21st, left on Blackstone Ct. Century 21 Exclusively Gene Palmquist 393-9820
$283,000 1931 NW Cascade Open Sun. 2-3:30 Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. NormaJean Jessup 670-8340
$299,900 351 - 19th St. NE #7 Open Sun. 1-3 Century 21 Exclusively Doug Andrews 860-8840
Starting at $309,950 Rivervue Open Sat. & Sun. 12-4Model homes from 1965-2814 Sq. Ft. Impressive designs,ramblers, two story, daylights, complete with landscaping.Directions: East on Grant, right on Kentucky, left on 4th, righton Lyle.Premier One Properties Heidi Favor 741-2548
$339,900 34 S. Mandolin Open Sun. 12-23274 sq. ft. open concept daylight rambler with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. Master on main. Gourmet kitchen with slab granite counter tops, 3-car garage, RV parking, easy care landscaping. Directions: Up Grant Road past Kentucky, right on Mandolin.Premier One Properties Jeannie King 679-5150
$344,000 191 N. Lyle Open Sun. 11-12:30 1 level home with 3 bed, 2 bath + 2nd living quarters detached. Front porch mountain views, back deck overlooking manicured back yard. 2 car garage plus additional 1 car detached garage and garden shed. Directions: Up Grant Road, left on Lyle.Century 21 Exclusively DeAnn Compton 670-9966
East Wenatchee
$344,900 661 Briarwood Terrrace Open Sun. 12-4 Premier One Properties Jeff Benson 630-6859
$345,000 1507 Country Club Dr. Open Sun. 1-2:30 Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Jan Widener 670-2444
$419,000 2830 Blue Heron Lane Open Sun. 1-3 Century 21 Exclusively Annette Johnson 630-6107
$499,900 2702 Gracie Lane Open Sun. 1-3Million dollar view! Enjoy the Columbia River from your covered deck. Granite Gourmet kitchen with many upgrades, Game Room with Bar and Theater Room. Directions: Hwy WA-28E, right on S. Perry, left on Gracie Lane. Century 21 Exclusively DeAnn Compton 670-9966
$540,000 2719 Angel Lane Open Sun. 2:30-42 COMPLETE LIVING LEVELS! Main: 3 bed, 2.5 bath, kitchen, living, family, laundry, 3-car garage! Lower: private entry, 2 bed, bath, kitchen, living, family, laundry, 1.5 car garage! Directions: From Sunset, East on 27th, North on Angel.Windermere Real Estate/NCW Jody Campbell 630-0722
Cashmere
$195,000 314 Cottage Avenue Open Sun. 12-1:30 Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. NormaJean Jessup 670-8340
Leavenworth
$335,000 8975 Icicle Rd. #C Open Sun. 1-2:30 Coldwell-Banker Lavigne Sandra Mathena 421-8680
Entiat
3 bed, 2 bath home with over 1400 sq. ft. on 1/4 acre. Fireplace, central air/heat, hardi-plank siding, all with beautiful mountain views! Directions: From Hwy 97A, up Entiat River Road, right on Entiat Way, left on Hedding St, right into Saksa Hills.
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$369,900Quality built Craftsman home on .32 acre next to a golf course! Chef’s kitchen with gas range and walk-in-pantry. Spacious dining room, main loor den, living room with gas ireplace and built in bookcases. Master suite with extra room for ofice space, French doors to private deck, and master bathroom with jetted tub - a private oasis.Annette Johnson 509-630-6107
$385,000Secluded view lots included with this 5 bd/ 1.75 bath updated view home with in-ground pool and large shop. Close to schools & shopping, this property is being marketed as development property, and has several possibilities. Apartment complexes are popular in this area. Mark Owyen 509-670-0274
$44,900 to 89,900Three opportunities to own prime main street commercial lots on Rock Island Road. Mark Owyen 509-670-0274
$245,000 Updated spacious home, updated kitchen--new countertops, new composite granite sink, newer appliances, hardwood loors and a new ireplace. Large back yard and extra large 2 car garage.Gene Palmquist 509-393-9820
$244,900Beautifully updated rambler with 3 bdm, 2 bath and fantastic landscaping on almost one-third of an acre. Value added home improvements give this home warmth, character and functionality. One year home warranty included.Pam Wright 509-860-4487
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$309,900 ............. WENATCHEECountry home! Spacious, two levels, shy 3 acres, garage/shop, on dead end private road. Exceptional views of Wenatchee and Columbia River. Vaulted ceilings, expansive kitchen, and free standing fireplace. MLS# 699316 Jamie Wallace 670-3305
$275,000 ....EAST WENATCHEERare find in desirable Stoneridge neighborhood! 4 bedrooms, office, and gorgeous views! Great outdoor entertaining area with large patio and soothing waterfall. 2279 sq ft & 3 car garage! MLS# 699342 Jacque Hurst 860-3963
$253,500 ....EAST WENATCHEEMOVE IN ‘PERFECT’ Built in 2007 and all the details are finished in fencing, low maintenance landscaping, quality window coverings and updated appliances. Everything seems like new with 1,850 square feet, family & living rooms, tile & upgrades MLS# 699356 Kathy Emerick 421-5934
$125,000 ....EAST WENATCHEESUNRISE EAST - OVER 55. Over 1,300 square feet, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with covered, Sunsetter patio. Oversized garage is perfectly outfitted with storage and benches. Lots of parking, too! MLS# 699355 Kathy Emerick 421-5934
$115,000 ... EAST WENATCHEESUNRISE EAST - OVER 55 COMMUNITY. Affordable, but stylish 2 bedroom on the perimeter of neighborhood. Updated colors and high vaulted ceilings. Sunny southern patio & big attached garage. MLS# 699371 Kathy Emerick 509-421-5934
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1317 S.E. SENECA STREET – WENATCHEE
Spacious updated rambler with over 2000sf! Many original details including solid oak floors, built in dressers and hutch, and massive fireplace. Remodeled kitchen with granite counters, hickory cabinets and pantry, master suite addition, central heat/air with heat pump, new windows and exterior paint! Oversize 620sf garage! Ideal location with irrigation and fenced yard! $249,900. Please contact PAUL MARES @ 670-2119 For more information. MLS# 699273
1606 CLARK DR. – WENATCHEE
Stylishly updated and furnished turn-key home. New cabinets and counters in kitchen and laundry, stainless appliances and double sink. Master bath with new fixtures, toilet and vanity with slab granite. Newly installed oak laminate flooring and remodeled guest bath. Very private covered patio to take in the fantastic view! Fresh interior paint in 2010, exterior in 2007. New windows in 1996. $84,900. Please contact PAUL MARES @ 670-2119 For more information. MLS# 699119
425 W. ROLLING HILLS – WENATCHEE
30 DAYS TO SALE! Short sale with Cashmere Valley Bank, willing to work with us for 30 days. .93 acre lot features breathtaking river and Cascade mountain views. Don’t wait! $109,900. Please contact ERIN DAVIDSON @ 293-2214 For more information. MLS# 699297
420 SADDLEHORN LOOP – WENATCHEE
Beautiful four bedroom home with three bathrooms. Includes 1,988 Sq. ft. on 0.22 acres. New Construction with many wonderful amenities. $254,900. Please contact LINDA HANSON @ 630-7338 For more information. MLS# 699179
8795 ICICLE ROAD – LEAVENWORTH
Serenity is yours on the third fairway of the Leavenworth Golf Course. Summers will find you living on the deck enjoying barbeques with family and friends. The spacious Master Bedroom is luxuriously comfortable. The Master bath is ample as is the walk-in closet. Kitchen features quality wood cabinetry with plenty of storage room. Sitting inside or out you’ll take pleasure living here. $439,900. Please contact STEVE SCHWIND @ 421-1150 For more information. MLS# 698097
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