For most people (you number crunchers are excluded most likely), the initial idea of owning a piece of property in Chelan is rooted in past memories or the anticipation of those yet to be lived in the years ahead. Sometimes it's both. The opportunity to relive fun times and create new memories in our own homes.....in Lake Chelan One of the most fun things about beginning to think about a second home is day-dreaming about how you'll use [more...]
The quintessential Vacation or Home Away From Home opportunity in the Riviera (Div 1) Division of Chelan Hills. This compact 2 BR 1.75 BA (w/ extra "sleeping room" and loft space) packs a big punch with panoramic Lake Views. With 1149 sq. feet of living space, most of which has been updated, this is the perfect "manageable" get-away from the hustle and bustle of Seattle/Bellevue. Updated Kitchen with Maple Cabinets, solid surface [more...]
4 Reasons to Buy This Summer! Monday June 12th, 2017 First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index reports that home prices have appreciated by 7.1% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 4.9% over the next year. The [more...]
Own a slice of Heaven on Lake Entiat, just North of Wenatchee in Orondo WA. For your future and your present, this 170 feet of frontage on the Columbia River with sweeping downriver views is a special waterfront opportunity. The level 1.74 acre parcel has approximately .74 acres under water, and 1 acre above. Of that, approximately 1/2 is in grassy lawn...with irrigation system already in place. This small enclave of 8 properties [more...]
Affordable and private, this 1977 built single wide manufactured home on Navarre Coulee Rd, priced at just $139,995, offers the ability to own a cozy 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom home with all appliances and several storage options within a short 4 mile drive to public waterfront access at Lake Chelan State Park. Newer metal roof, interior paint and brand new carpet everywhere but Kitchen and Dining area. Nestled beneath [more...]
Where did the Lake Go? Winter in the Chelan Valley takes on a whole new look for waterfront properties. Beginning after Labor Day weekend, the Chelan County PUD begins to lower lake levels, leaving many properties, such as this Cabana "high and dry" for many months. Even in the early Spring months, the water levels remain low and won't begin to rise again until some time in May. It's not just Cabana Row that's affected. Take a [more...]
Despite several feet of snow on the ground here in Chelan, real estate sales plodded onward. Over the first two months of 2017, there were 20 Single Family Homes closed. Eighteen of those were single family residences and 2 were condos. View Chelan Valley Home Sales January and February 2017 in a full screen map While a fair number of properties were purchased as a Cash transaction, the majority of homes are financed. An important [more...]
Chelan Top 10 Home Sales 2016 I've enjoyed sharing "Top 10 Highest Priced Home Sales" lists for many years. Whether you're in the market to buy or sell or just enjoy looking at beautiful homes...here you go! These are the 10 highest priced single family homes listed and sold in Chelan and Manson in 2016.* Feel free to share you're favorite in the comments section! # 10 Highest Priced Home Sold in 2016 105 Dove Hollow Rd Chelan, [more...]
Chelan Home Sales January 2017 January in Chelan means snow, the hint of wood smoke from your neighbor's wood stove as you step outside and of course Winterfest! For a few lucky folks, Happy New Year brought extra meaning as they became home owners here! Happy New Year 2.0! Cheers! For others though, the dream is still elusive and that's ok! We're here to help keep you informed whether you're ready to buy today or in 10 years. It's [more...]
Chelan Real Estate Market Snapshot December 2016 Wrapping up the year, December saw 18 single family home closings in Chelan and Manson and one Condo closing. Or, another way to put that is 19 new home owners are lucky enough to now be able to say "I own real estate in Chelan!" Trust me, it's a pretty big deal when it comes true. Big, small...doesn't matter. But I digress.... Here are the details for market activity in both Chelan [more...]
