WENATCHEE REAL ESTATE BLOG

It is completely normal to be nervous and even second-guess your decision when you're moving. It's an emotional time and a major commitment. Keep these things in mind during the process and your stress level should be manageable: * Everyone gets nervous or tentative during a move. It's a big comm...

Apartment today, condo tomorrow Area condo conversions a sign of housing crunch By Christine Pratt World staff writer Posted May 19, 2008 "WENATCHEE - The region's influx of retiring baby boomers and a lack of affordable housing for first-time buyers have sparked local entrepreneurs to convert ol...

Slide in existing-home sales in state steepest in Central Puget Sound area By Elizabeth Rhodes Seattle Times business reporter "Washington's home sales are down, and the dip is more pronounced in the Central Puget Sound region, which has the lion's share of the state's housing transactions. Compa...

Possibly the first decision you make as a home buyer is whether you want a brand new home or an existing home. Here are some points to consider with each: New home - Customizable - you can choose floors, colors, various upgrades. - Usually more energy-efficient than older homes. - "Modern" floor ...

Housing group gets $250,000 from city By Christine Pratt World staff writer Posted May 14, 2008 "WENATCHEE - The city will contribute $250,000 Thursday to a grassroots organization formed last year to create affordable housing for low-income families. Wenatchee Mayor Dennis Johnson said that he'l...

When we begin looking for a home, we often forget issues outside the home that may impact our lifestyle. Here are some things to keep in mind: * Is there a playground, pool or park nearby? * Are there any fees involved? * How close is the home to a hospital, police or fire department? * How big i...

When you're thinking about making a move, consider: * How much money you want to spend. * What type of home you would like. * Where you would like to live. * When you want to move. * How much you qualify for and what financing works best. Getting pre-qualified by a lender is a good idea in the be...

Beef-and-Lamb Burger with Irish Porter Cheddar and Cornichon-Garlic Remoulade (4 Servings) 4 cornichons, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons parsley, coarsely chopped 2 garlic clove ½ cup mayo 1 ¼ tablespoon whole grain mustard ¾ pound ground beef (no leaner than 80%) ½ pound ground lamb 4 Kaiser buns...

Perhaps the most challenging part of buying a home is coming up with the down payment, unless you have built up equity in your current home. How much home you can afford depends on the amount of your down payment and how much you have been pre-approved to borrow. Funds for a down payment can come...

By Jaime Adame, World staff writerPosted May 05, 2008 "WENATCHEE - The crime rate has dipped to the lowest point this decade throughout Chelan and Douglas counties, according to 2007 data released today by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs .The data includes information abo...