HomeFinders Weekend August 24-26, 2012

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Homefinder’s WEEKEND

WEEK OF AUG. 25TH

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Realtor’s Corner

Staying on top André Peters, a licensed Realtor-broker with Coldwell Banker LaVigne in Wenatchee, attended the Coldwell Banker 2012 Western Washington Sales Rally at Meydenbauer Convention Center in Bellevue May 22.

A first-quarter survey of homebuyers and sellers done by HomeGain.com, a real estate services website, revealed that 76 percent of homeowners believe their home is worth more than the list price recommended by their real estate agent.

Homebuyers usually have a better grasp of current market value in the area where they’re looking to buy than do sellers who own and live there. Buyers look at a lot of new listings. They make offers, know what sells quickly and for how much, and what doesn’t and why. HomeGain reported that homebuyers still think sellers are overpricing their homes.

Your home is worth what a buyer will pay for it given current market conditions.

This may not be the same as your opinion of what your home will sell for, or what you hope it’s worth. Relying on emotion rather than logic when selecting a list price can lead to disappointing results.

New jobs, new faces Jody Campbell, Managing Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, formerly with Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. has recently joined Windermere Real Estate/NCW. She has been in Real Estate since 2006. Jody holds special interest in home life and assists everyone from first-time homebuyers to senior transitions.

The prime opportunity for selling a home is when it’s new on the market. This is when it is most marketable. Buyers wait for the new listings. Usually, listings receive the most showings and have the busiest open houses during the first couple of weeks they are on the market.

This is the opportunity to show your house off to advantage with a list price that attracts buyers’ attention. Listings that sell today are priced right for the market.

Buyers need to feel comfortable that they are getting a good deal.

Jody Campbell

Consult with your local Realtor and choose a price that will lead you to a succesful result.

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Wenatchee

Wenatchee

East Wenatchee

East Wenatchee

$159,000

815 Monroe St. Open Sun. 1-2:30                                 Windermere Real Estate/NCW Jamie Wallace 670-3305

$349,900

1916 Broadway Pl. Open Sun. 2:30-4 Beautiful, affordable Broadview home. Open living room, formal dining room, family room. Covered back patio. 3 car garage, mature landscaping, irrigation water. Assoc. pool membership.

Directions: Western to Maiden Lane, left on Broadway.

Century 21 Exclusively Pam Wright 860-4487

3413 NW Cascade Open Sun. 12:30-2 New construction, Rambler, great yard, 1,800 sq. ft., 3 bed, 2 bath, breakfast bar, eating nook, formal dining area, quality construction, garages taped and painted, irrigation water. Directions: Turn into private drive where open signs are.

Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Norma Jessup 670-8340

167 12th NE Open Sun. 1-2:30                                    Premier One Properties Carol Stueckle 664-7849

$177,000

$428,800

239 Chatham Hill Rd. Open Sun. 12-1:30 Unbelievable view of the Wenatchee River and town. Meticulous 3 bed, 2.5 bath daylight rambler on .41 of an acre. Formal living room, dining room +2 family rooms. Patio leads to the view deck.

2 car garage. Directions: Cordell St. to Chatham Hill.

Century 21 Exclusively DeAnn Compton 670-9966

$259,900 2178 Blackstone Court Open Sun. 12:30-2 New home, new development 3 plus bed, 2.5 bath, 2 story home. Custom cabinets, granite, tile. 4th bedroom could be used as bonus room. Price reduced. Directions: North on Baker, right on 21st, Left on Blackstone Ct. Century 21 Exclusively Gene Palmquist 393-9820

Cashmere

Sunnyslope

$269,900 2015 Valley View Open Sun. 1-3 Better than new, 3+ bedrooms, 2-1/4 baths, shop and spectacular view! Directions: N. Eastmont, left at Valley View.

John L. Scott Wenatchee Chris Brownson 679-0128

801 Gellatly St. Open Sun. 12-1:30                                Windermere Real Estate/NCW Jody Campbell 630-0722

$199,900 1335 S. Miller Open Sun. 2:30-4                        Century 21 Exclusively Bitsi George 509-670-8555 $229,900 1020 Monroe St. Open Sun. 12-2                           Coldwell Banker LaVigne Laurie Carlson 393-9010 $269,900

1310 Second St. Open Sun. 12-2                                     Century 21 Exclusively Pam Wright 509-860-4487 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.

$489,900

338 Sunnyslope Heights Open Sun. 11-1                                Century 21 Exclusively Annette Johnson 630-6107

$499,000 189 Red Fern Rd. Open Sun. 11:30-1:30 Amazing spaces in this daylight rambler. Almost 5,000 sq. ft. of living space plus exceptional amounts of storage. Full in-law apartment, Sunnyslope schools. Directions: Burch Mtn. Rd. to Red Fern.

Century 21 Exclusively Andrea Lutes 670-4553

East Wenatchee

$234,000

Starting at $309,950

Rivervue Open Sat. & Sun. 12-4 Model homes from 1965-2814 Sq. Ft. Impressive designs, ramblers, two story, daylights, complete with landscaping.

Starting at $309,950. Directions: RIVERVUE - Corner of SE 8th and Lyle.

Premier One Properties Heidi Favor 741-2548

$170,000

411 Norman Ave. Open Sun. 9-11 3 bed, 2 bath home on .34 acres. Landscaped, shop, RV parking.

Directions: Cottage Ave, right on N. Douglas, to Norman.

John L. Scott Wenatchee Sharon Shaw 670-5459

$188,000

306 Cottage Open Sun. 11-1 3 bed, 2 bath home with garage. Private backyard. Directions: East entrance into Cashmere to Cottage Ave, on left.

John L. Scott Wenatchee Adam Franklin 679-5056

$415,000

3848 Majeska Ln. Open Sun. 12-2 Country estate with acre + almost 3400 sq. ft. Lovely kitchen with granite and great decor. 5-6 bed, space for everybody. 3 car garage/shop. Between Monitor and Cashmere. Cashmere schools. Directions: Hwy 2, right on Red Apple, right on Majeska.

Premier One Properties Steve Bishop 679-7004

$310,000

1620 Hannah Way Open Sun. 2-3:30 Well cared for Rambler with 3 bedrooms, all with walk-in closets, 2 baths, formal living/dining areas and open kitchen.

3 car garage with shop area on .28 acres. Directions: Eastmont to Briarwood, 1st right on Hannah Way. Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Cindy Smith 664-6278

$189,900

$344,000

$292,000 701 Woodward Open Sun. 1:30-3 1/     w +    /    k !

C   !         w Century 21 Exclusively Annette Johnson 509-630-6107

$199,000 201 NW 22nd Street Open Sun. 11-1                                        Century 21 Exclusively Karen Boghokian 860-9052

$349,900

$298,000 2115 Fifth Street 1-3                            Century 21 Exclusively John Bonniwell 679-0767

$206,000 217 NW 39th St. Open Sun. 12-1:30                                     Windermere Real Estate/NCW Christie Kay 630-8289

415 S. James Open Sun. 12-2 Lease option available on this 3 bedroom super clean an updated home. Directions: SE 3rd, right on S. James.

Century 21 Exclusively Roberta Jackson 670-1773

$399,000

191 N Lyle Open Sun. 2-3:30 1 level home with 3 bed, 2 bath +2nd living quarters detached.

Front porch with mountain views, back deck overlooking manicured back yard. 2 car garage plus 1 car detached garage and garden shed. Directions: Up Grant Road, left on Lyle.

Century 21 Exclusively DeAnn Compton 670-9966

34 S. Mandolin Open Sun. 12-2  4        9          G           E  G R  K   M Premier One Properties Jeannie King 679-5150

$393,000 1011 S. Marna Open Sun. 1-2 8 acre cherry orchard and well maintained 4 bedroom home Directions: Rock Island Road between S. Lyle and S. Mary.

Century 21 Exclusively Scott Davenport 679-7390

Leavenworth $249,000

808 Pine St. Open Sun. 11-1 Fresh paint inside/outside! 4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths. Directions: Chumstick Hwy., left on Cedar, right on Fir, left on Pine.

John L. Scott Wenatchee Darlene Garton 881-1600 Members of the North Central Washington Association of REALTORS® give back to the community by donating their time to help the American Red Cross during their February Blood Drive.

$389,900 10765 Lone Pine Drive Open Sun. 1:30-3:30 Rambler with daylight basement on 1 acre with 2nd living area.

Great views! Directions: West on Hwy. 2, left on Lone Pine Dr. John L. Scott Wenatchee Darlene Garton 881-1600

Chelan/Manson $2,699,000 480 Hyacinth Open Sun. 12-3 Waterfront, 4218 sq. ft. home. 4 car garage and apartment.

Directions: Manson Hwy., left on Madeline to Hyacinth.

John L. Scott Wenatchee Tracy Franklin 670-1165

For additional information on these Open Houses visit: www.ncwaropenhouses.com 2 PM N. 12 U S N OPE

Turn south on Vassar St. from Springwater and go to the end.

945 VASSAR ST., WENATCHEE 11415 S. LAKE SHORE RD.- CHELAN JUST Pack you BAGS! GREAT Lake Chelan Condo come’s with almost everything you need. New carpet, tile floors and living room furniture. GATED area’s, heated pool, tennis court, launch, boat slip with shore power. GREAT part time or full time location. $369,500. Please call JUNE STANAWAY @ 699-1321 for more information. MLS#699139

LOCATION AND LOW PRICE Excellent 2 bedroom rambler. Forced air. Large kitchen, all appliances included. Large shop-garage.

Walking distance to Mall, and clinic.

$134,900

Washington Residential Brokers 509-663-3333

Chelan County area quarterly home sales 15 10 5

Dennis Slack JL Spotlight

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www.premierone.biz 925 Fifth St., Wenatchee • 662-3491

See Our Open Houses at www.century21exclusively.com $550,000 Slice of paradise on the Entiat River, over 10.3 acres of irrigated pastures, riverfront, waterfalls, deluxe horse barn, over 7 cars garages for toys. Master bedroom addition overlooks the pastures and river...heavenly

Betsy Loomis 509-669-6464 $1,990,000

This luxury log home is a true standout in the Northwest. Used for corporate retreats, weddings, and a Bed and Breakfast.

Top of the line materials. Many,ixtures and furniture crafted

by NW artisans. Turn Key

DeWayne and JoAnn Hess 509-421-4377 $349,000

Great vacation get away...cozy log cabin with upstairs loft, open main loor, back deck with mountain views. Barn and shop with concrete loor. Two parcels give room for expansion of current cabin or room for a second cabin. Plenty of space for horses too!

Lee Hildebrand 509-669-7601 $298,000

Priced Reduced. Desirable designer touches throughout this 3 bd / 2 bath one level Energy Star eficient home. Open loor plan. Wheelchair accessible.

John Bonniwell 509-679-0767 $269,900

Fabulously remodeled 4 bdrm, 2 bath home. Stainless kitchen with mosaic backsplash, reinished hardwood loors, new electrical service, furnace and heat pump, irrigation system, vinyl windows. Detached 2 car garage with shop.

Pam Wright 509-860-4487 $239,400

Spacious rambler,3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths. Generous living room with ireplace, extra large bonus room. Large shade trees, back covered patio and covered front porch. Backyard with garden area and tool shed. Adjacent lot included.

Karen Boghokian 509-860-9052

Each office independently owned. Equal housing opportunity.

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$624,900..................SUNNYSLOPE PRICELESS VIEW from this grand home made especially for living! Every room is an absolute delight! Gourmet kitchen, gas range & Brazilian cherry floors, 2 master suites, office, theater, music & exercise rooms. Tasteful elegance! MLS# 699130 Jody Campbell 630-0722

Chelan County area $199,000...................

WENATCHEE quarterly home sales Office: 509-662-2100 135 N. Mission Wenatchee

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303 S. MARY AVE.- EAST WENATCHEE Wonderful four bedroom home with new carpet, new paint, formal living and family room, large kitchen with Jen Air range. Very nice master with five piece master bath.

Home backs up to a beautiful greenbelt. $219,900. Please Contact JEFF BENSON @ 630-6859 for more information.

MLS# 697943

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PRIVATE 2.5 ACRES CLOSE-IN! Perfect for your custom home. Sage Hills nature trails out your back door, means no building behind you! Gently sloping lot, horses welcome, utilities at corner of lot. MLS# 699100 Jody Campbell 630-0722

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$194,900..........EAST WENATCHEE

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Gorgeous Cascade Mountain Views! 3 bedroom, 2 bath rambler, great curb appeal. Save thousands over new construction with completed landscaping. Upgraded light/bath fixtures & doors/trim. 1424 Sq ft, .25 acre MLS# 699154 Jacque Hurst 860-3963

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$188,900..........EAST WENATCHEE Contemporary 3 bedroom 1.75 bath single level home.

1,402 sq ft of spacious living. Gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings, breakfast bar, master suite, and BBQ patio, Close to golf course and Costco. MLS #699086 Jamie Wallace 670-3305

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All appliances stay! MLS #699144 s include home and condo sales) Jolly Seyster 670-2500

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CHELAN

Windermere Real Estate / NCW

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

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2011 $255,211 $250,000

2012 $275,467 $254,500

WATERFRONT Avg. sales price Median* price

$593,429 $632,000

$778,265 $533,000