The journey towards homeownership in Chelan is different for everyone. And I am always grateful for the opportunity to help facilitate the process....from refining the wish list to finding the perfect "right" spot. I've been selling real estate for nearly 30 years (please don't do the math), and it never ceases to amaze me when I walk into a property with great buyers and it all clicks. When it becomes apparent this property is the [more...]
Are you beginning to think about buying a Condo or Townhome around Lake Chelan? If so, you're not alone. When I'm first approached by someone who's ready to take the next step toward investing in our rapidly growing real estate market, I have several questions for them. Some they've considered, while others may never have been considered. So here's a list of things to consider as you begin to process the possibility of ownership in a [more...]
Every Tuesday, during the Summer, Real Estate Brokers in the Chelan Valley go on Broker tour to view any newly listed properties, or those which may need a second look after a price drop or condition change. Admittedly, I get to see some truly amazing houses while showing clients property, but Broker tours offer me the opportunity to take my time going through the home and take in details. Sometimes those are....well, different. Other times they [more...]
Finding this family the right property here in Chelan wasn't easy, but after digging into the market a bit, we were able to find them a great fit that checked all of their boxes! Our buyers had some unique needs. The sale would be part of a 1031 exchange so we had a timeline within which to identify up to 3 properties for potential purchase. Because the buyers wanted a vacation rentable spot to enjoy during their allowable number of days [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 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...]
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...]
