Author: Colleen Fischesser

Chelan Hills Home for Sale 108 Eldorado Place Chelan WA 98816

For Sale 108 Eldorado Place Chelan WA 98816 in Chelan Hills Welcome to Division Three of Chelan Hills, a community on the North Shore of the Lake which is comprised of several divisions and off-shoots of those divisions which share ownership of approximately 1500 sq. feet of waterfront; Willows Park, the Park at Chelan Shores. Two pools, one in division 2 and another in the Chelan Shores park are available for members and guests use during the [more...]

Real Estate Trends on Average in Lake Chelan Over the Last 5 Years

Trends, on average in Lake Chelan over the last 5 years Baby it's cold outside......     As we come to a close on the 2016 real estate market here in Chelan/Manson, it's interesting to note the pace with which the market has grown. 5 years ago, when the market bottomed on the West side, the average sales price here in Chelan was $339,627. "Fast forward 5 years and we find the average sales price has increased more [more...]

Congratulations to Chelan’s Cairdeas Winery

Congratulations to Chelan's Cairdeas Winery Recent winner at the 36th Annual Tri-Cities Wine Festival in Kennewick, WA, Cairdeas Winery is one of the most un-assuming, friendly and welcoming wineries you could visit in the Chelan Valley. And....they have great wines! Cairdeas, which is pronounced "Car-dis" is an ancient Gaelic word meaning friendship or alliance and the name is fitting! The owners are often pouring in the tasting [more...]

Top 10 Chelan Home Sales for 2015

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Every one loves a top 10 list, and if it's Real Estate related...well, I'm "all in"! Here are the top 10 Residential Single Family Home Sales for the Lake Chelan market area for 2015. Number 10:  2455 Summit Blvd, Manson 98831 Listed for $949,000, this home, boasting more than 4200 square feet, on 2.6 acres was an amazing testament to the beauty of it's timber frame construction. This home was offered for sale at $949,000 sold for $920,000 [more...]

A Winter Day in Our Chelan House

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What do you do on a Winter Day in Chelan? Since we bought our vacation home in Chelan Hills several years ago, my hubby and I find ourselves spending more and more time in town than we ever thought we would. Of course, because I also work in the Chelan market and am a real estate Broker, I have more freedom and flexibility to travel East than my husband. After years of vacationing, I started to think about the investment potential afforded by [more...]

6 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Vacation Home in Chelan

Lake Chelan Real Estate

    There are many reasons to buy a vacation home ranging from financial investment to fun family memories and every thing in between. But before pulling the trigger on a second home, here are a few questions to ask yourself: Why?  While the idea of having a vacation home to get away from day to day realities, how often will you really be able to take time away from work, kids activities, family responsibilities?  Will [more...]

Our Decision for a Home Away from Home

Almost 2 years ago my husband and I  decided to purchase a vacation home in Chelan, WA. I don't include him in the decision to buy because, well...when it comes to my husband he's the kind of guy who doesn't like change of any kind. But we both liked Chelan alot and I was  "into" the idea of having a get-away place of our own.    Not only had we been visiting Lake Chelan for years with friends and family; but I was intrigued by the [more...]

Tax Deductions for Vacation Homes

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Tax Deductions for Vacation Homes By: Donna Fuscaldo Published: August 12, 2016 Tax deductions for vacation homes vary greatly depending on how much you use the home and whether you rent it out. A vacation home offers a break from the daily grind, but it can also offer a break from taxes. The IRS allows most owners to lower taxable income by taking tax deductions for vacation homes. What's deductible depends on a number of factors, [more...]

Live Love Lake Chelan

Live Love Lake Chelan.... You love it here, so why not Live here? As the Chamber of Commerce writes,  there are 365 days of fun and 300 days of sun and 50.5 miles of possibilities 365 days of fun and 300 days of sun and 50.5 miles of possibilities! With 4 distinct Seasons and and annual events planned throughout the year, Chelan has long been a destination location. Appealing to both tourist and families with second/vacation homes in [more...]