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SECTION H INSIDE: RESALES – OPEN HOUSES – RENTALS AND MORE
Produced by the Advertising Department of
April 1, 2012
in conjunction with the Spokane Association of REALTORS®
PHASE 3 Now Available! The River Run Development is located just 2 1/2 miles west of downtown Spokane & is nestled on the banks of the Spokane River & offers:
FIVE MILE HEIGHTS OPEN HOUSE 1-4 Beautiful area adjoining Sky Prairie Park, 3 minutes to shopping and 15 to downtown. Mead schools, city utilities, protective covenants, must see to believe! N on Five Mile Rd, turn right on Alberta top of hill.
Open en W Weekends eekkend ds - Noon To 4pm • River frontage & secondary home sites available with views of the river & downtown. • Every home site has easy access to the natural hiking trails that run along the river. • Desirable schools; Hutton, Sacajawea, & Lewis & Clark. • Close proximity to Riverside State Park, Centennial Trail & 3 of the areas best golf courses. • Prices begin in the low $300’s & top out at over $1 million.
Jim Powers Managing Broker 509-321-1100 For virtual tours visit riverrunliving.com
Directions from downtown Spokane: Head west on 2nd Ave or Riverside Ave, turn right on Government Way & follow to the River Run entrance. Second entrance across/ south of SFCC campus.
Open House 1-3 2414 S. Katy Ct.
7501 N. Cochran Ct. $350,000
2017 W. Caden Ave. $399,000
5BR, 3BA, 3,000 fin sq ft. 4-car gar, part dalite bsmt, 1/3 acre lot, granite, tile galore!
55+ Adult concept w/2+BR + office, 2.5BA, 2,850 fin sq ft, 4-car tandem gar, fantastic SW views!
Your hosts, Vic Plese 217-7889 or 489-2323 and Gregg Patterson 468-2622
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A Secluded South Valley Neighborhood w/A Variety of Views!
Just Listed!
Panoramic views from this beautiful 2 story home w/quick access to downtown. 4 bd plus Master suite w/jetted tub, large composite deck, 4 walk-in closets. Westwood Hills PUD. MLS #201213374 (Garden springs exit. Take the 1st L onto Grandview Ave. Grandview Ave turns right & becomes 17th Ave. Turn R at S D St. Turn R at W 21st Ave. Take the 1st left onto S Scenic Blvd. Take the 1st R onto W 23rd Ave. Turn L at Katy Ct & go up hill. House on R)
$239,900 Marianne Guenther Bornhoft
REALTOR® 509-879-3779
Bornhoft@Windermere.com For more info, pictures and maps go to
www.SpokaneHouse.com
Aspen Creek
A must see neighborhood!
• The Cascade model features an award-winning kitchen, walk-in pantry, angled staircase, bowed windows, master bath built-ins, and a covered deck looking out to spectacular private views! • Private neighborhood with a wide variety of home plans for any style of living.
Available: “Cascade”- 11302 E. Sandstone Lane- $449,900 - Fall Festival Award-winning model “Rainier”- 11106 E. Mica Lane- $399,900- Daylight rancher w/open green spaces “Chelan”- 11303 E. Sandstone Lane - $339,900 - New 2-story w/4 car garage! Jim Bjorklund, #509-939-4607, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson, jimbjorklund7@gmail.com Directions: South on Dishman Mica from Sprague. Turn right on Bowdish and head south (stay left past train tracks). Turn left on Bates Dr. and drive south into Aspen Creek.
2829 S. Grand Blvd, Suite 101
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CONTACT US TODAY FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF CLASS SCHEDULES AND TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT! (509) 279-2320 EXT. 25 Laura Anne Wells-Svedberg WA/OR-MLO-330328 / ID-MLO-12775 / Guild Mortgage NMLS # 3274 / Branch NMLS # 341940 The material provided is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment and/or mortgage advice or a commitment to lend. Although the material is deemed to be accurate and reliable, there is no guarantee of its accuracy. Subject to change without notice, all loans are subject to underwriter approval. Terms and conditions apply. An Equal Housing Lender, Guild Mortgage Company, Spokane Valley Branch, 12209 E. Mission Ave., Suite 7, Spokane Valley, WA 99206, © Copyright 2011 Guild Mortgage Company. DISCLAIMER: The sponsorship by the Commission of a homebuyer education seminar does not endorse a person, businness practice, product or service other than those of the Commision.
2611 W. Jillian Originally priced at $248,783 Parkside at 5 Mile in Spokane
Now only $236,900* Save $11,883 DOLLARS *Contact Larry for all the details! Larry Lapidus
509.230-2331 larry@spokanehome.com
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Home improvement Barbara Ballinger
t’s not just the overall average size of the new American homes that are shrinking but it’s the stuff that goes in it, too. Everybody knows with more people looking to sell than to buy, sellers need to be up front about going the extra mile to make their home stand out. Anything untidy and poorly maintained sends up red flags that could derail sales. Minor Projects for Major Impact Sellers looking to make a bit of prelisting improvements should start with minor home flaws – they’ll involve less time and money, yet they can make a big difference in how well buyers perceive a home’s maintenance. Gladys Manion, a broker owner, says anything visible that’s dated or dirty – carpet, wallpaper, paint – should get refreshed. Jim Ettenson, R.E. agent, CTW Features
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recently had a condo where the rooms had to be repainted, but the job was completed for just $2,500. “It made a huge difference,” he says. Ettenson puts decluttering and depersonalizing at the top of his list. For example: Take personal photos off walls so buyers aren’t distracted and can see a room and its proportions, and follow the rule of no more than three things on any surface. Unattractive curb appeal also is high on Manion’s list of changes, with everything from painting a front door to weeding beds, pruning dead limbs and spreading fresh mulch. Major Improvements Take a Plan More extensive changes require more careful assessment, since not all expenses may be recouped. Among the biggest issues: Dated roofs are at the top of Manion’s list, especially when they’re near the end of their life, which may
include curling shingles. “In many areas, you can put on a new roof for $10,000,” says Manion, “and because it will come up in a building inspection it’s better to do it up front. Casual lookers also will notice the upgrade when driving by. Standing water is another big deal because it can become mold, be more
CTW expensive to correct and is a huge deterrent to a sale. First, found out why it’s coming in, and be prepared to spend upwards of $10,000. Cracks in the foundation are major but often can be easily fixed – sometimes for as little as $1,000 to $1,500.