WENATCHEE REAL ESTATE BLOG

Here's an article from the Wenatchee World commenting on the real estate market in Chelan and Douglas counties:Housing sales up locally, mostly down statewideBy The Associated PressPosted February 15, 2008SPOKANE - Chelan and Douglas counties bucked the statewide downturn in housing sales during ...

If you're thinking about moving, you have to make a decision: do you buy your new home first and then sell your old one? Or sell first and then buy?The biggest obstacle to selling first is that you may have to move twice - first into a rental, then again into the next home. Many buyers need to se...

When you decide to sell your home, having it in tip-top condition can make a huge difference in how quickly it sells and the amount of the offer you receive. Prospective buyers eagerly look at every new home as it comes on the market so taking care to ensure your home looks its best can help make...

Everyone seems to have too much clutter in their home, so having a neighborhood garage sale is a great way to get rid of it as well as to have some fun in the process. Neighborhood sales offer shoppers a great way to take in several sales in one convenient location. Here are some tips and suggest...

Research shows that for most of us, the equity in our homes is more than three times greater than the value of all our other investments combined. In spite of the cyclical volatility in the housing market, you can increase the long-term equity in your home through regular maintenance and well-pla...

It's hard for us to believe that just over one year ago we were teaching real estate agents how to be successful in their businesses and developing products to support their efforts. Now we're implementing the same business model, systems, processes and cutting edge technology in our own business...

Today's Wenatchee World reports exciting plans for a new resort and golf course on the Columbia, between Rock Island and Trinidad:"Resort plans, which have been approved by Douglas County commissioners, call for 497 single-family homes and 628 condominium and townhouse units, ranging from about $...

Recent news stories about so-called ‘subprime' loans illustrate that it's a good idea to shop carefully for a loan, especially one whose payment amount won't abruptly increase and jeopardize your ability to make monthly payments and possibly lead to foreclosure. If you're shopping for a loan, her...

As the price of energy continues to rise, so too does the importance of using it efficiently in your home. Increasing your home's energy efficiency doesn't cost a lot and the financial savings can add up quickly. Plus, when you decide to sell, the resulting lower utility costs give you a marketin...

Wenatchee's own ski mountain, Mission Ridge is The Davidson Team's Featured Local Business of the Week. If you haven't yet checked out this gem, you're missing out. It's rare combination of Wenatchee Valley sun, dry snow and 2,000 acres of wide open terrain make it a must ski/board.Visit the Miss...