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By Denise Lones, CSP, MIRM, CDEI - Real Estate Coaching & Branding
(The Lones Group, Inc.)
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Your Closing Statement - A Powerful Ending! Today I want to talk about the importance of having a strong final or closing statement that you can say to your clients. This is extremely important, especially in this highly competitive market. When you are on a listing appointment it is important to remember that you are often competing against other agents and you need to stand out.   Having a powerful closing statement allows you to do just that.  With all the competition out there for listings, sellers are being inundated with all kinds of marketing materials and ideas and thoughts for listing their home. Often, what is missing for the seller is a personal closing statement from the agent. A closing statement is what is said to a client as a way to assure them of your commitment to a g...
By Alexander- Slocum, Realty Team- Vancouver WA Real Estate
(Premiere Property Group, LLC - Vancouver Washington)
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Unit-Home-Sales slipped slightly; while New Listings, Pending Sales and Sales Prices Shot Up for Camas WA in March 2021 As we emerge from Winter this community's home sales market is starting out with a massive Price surge, as the increase in New Listings is being quickly absorbed by home buyers. Active Inventory that is visible at any one point in time is near its record low. Here are the key points for this month: The Short-Term Average Price Trend zoomed up about $38k and is 25.48% higher than last year ($141,053); with the 12-Month Moving Average now strongly positive at 14.52%   The Inventory level is still extremely low at 0.6 month's of supply for resale homes.      Approximately 40 Resale Homes closed in March 2021, compared to 43 Sold in 2020; which is 3 fewer (-6.97%) compare...
By Heather Stevenson, I put the "stat" in Real Estate!
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A tiny bit of relief last week as more listings hit the market on the residential side.The condo market looks bad in the graph (more sold than listed) but the inventory is up with 43 active compared to 34 active last week!Have a great week!Heather Stevenson BROKERCELL 360.441.7120
By Denise Lones, CSP, MIRM, CDEI - Real Estate Coaching & Branding
(The Lones Group, Inc.)
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Do YOU Have a Buyer? Of course you have a buyer! It seems about everyone has a buyer these days who is searching diligently for a property. Often these buyers have missed out at least a couple of times in a multiple offer situation, are disappointed, deflated, and the agent has provided a glimmer of hope that they might be able to secure a home by sending a letter to local homeowners. Before you do that, however, I highly suggest you have a plan, some rules around how that plan will be rolled out, and have a general buyer letter template ready to go that you can customize as your buyers' needs change. Has the Buyer Really Stepped Up to the Challenge? If the buyer hasn't been thoroughly vetted and approved, isn't being realistic about what financially it is going to take to buy a proper...
By Jill Watts, A Luxury Experience at Every Price Point!
(Realty Pro, Inc.)
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39917 SE GIBSON RDWashougal, Wa  98671  Dreaming of building a new home?   This perfect and peaceful expanse of majestic trees and flat pasture land has much to offer for you in SE Washougal. On this 6.9 acres...you will find that there are several possible places that your new home could be placed, perhaps in the front closer to Gibson road, in the middle amongst the lush green forest or up on top where there are views of the famous mountains of the Columbia River Gorge. The Columbia River Gorge is a very popular place to seek out hiking, fishing, camping, rock climbing, biking and more. (Washougal proudly has garnered the title of "Gateway to the Gorge.")  Description of the Acreage: When you first enter the property, there is an old road that travels from low level up a hill to the f...
By Alexander- Slocum, Realty Team- Vancouver WA Real Estate
(Premiere Property Group, LLC - Vancouver Washington)
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Unit-Home-Sales challenged by Low Inventory, causing Home-Sales-Prices to Rocket Higher for Battle Ground WA in March 2021 New Listings have been somewhat slow to arrive into the market, with Pending Sales rapidly absorbing those new listings. With demand for homes exceeding the availably supply, we are seeing a rocketing rise in the Closed Sales Prices. Here are the key points for this month: The 3-Month Moving Average Sales Price shot-up by about $29,000 and is now $543,019 which is 20.22% higher than last year; with the 12-Month Moving Average now at $490,700 or, 17.83% compared to last year.  The Inventory level for Resale Homes finished the month at the super-low 0.6 Months of Supply, which is way, way below where it should be this time of year in a healthy market.  Approximately ...
By Kevin Meyer, Eastside and Greater Seattle Homes & Real Estate
(Kevin Meyer Group - John L Scott Real Estate)
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Just Sold! Charming Condo in Maplewood Sale Price $340,000 Condominium Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 1,150 sqftYear Built: 2000MLS #: 1748004 Location 15150 140th Way SEUnit H101Renton, WA 98058 Description Rare spacious 3/2 condo on one level! Enjoy open floor plan. Patio off dining room for outdoor entertaining. 2 full bathrooms feature ADA bars. New Laminate hardwood flooring and carpet in 2019. Golf Course across the way and nearby riverside trails. Easy access to freeways and shopping/restaurants. Club House with pool and playground on site. Unit features detached private single car garage. HOA fee $540/mo covers water, sewer, garbage, landscaping, earthquake insurance, amenities.      View All Available Issaquah Area Properties View Available Homes By Surrounding N...
By Alexander- Slocum, Realty Team- Vancouver WA Real Estate
(Premiere Property Group, LLC - Vancouver Washington)
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Unit Sales Blast-Off with Sales Prices In-Tow for Vancouver WA Condos in March 2021. Unit sales are almost twice the level seen last year, partly because of a dip last year, while this year is in a super-strong bull-run. With a few luxury condo closings, Sale Prices hit a new high by taking a huge leap up. Here are the highlights for this month: The Short term Condo Sales Price (3-Month Moving Average) leapt up about $28k and is now at $369,643; which is up 25.46% compared to the prior March; and the 12-Month Moving Average is at 13.92% compared to the prior year;    73 Resale Condominiums were sold, which is up 27 units compared to March 2020, and 19 more than last month;  REO/Bank Owned Condominium sales remained at 1 units (1.37% of total); up from 0 (0% of total) in March 2020.  Sh...
By Heather Stevenson, I put the "stat" in Real Estate!
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The trend continues with more listings pending than listed last week, the median active list price for residential in Whatcom County is $537,000 and $382,000 for condos. This market is tough for buyers, they need to be quick to have a chance to win a bid. Heather Stevenson BROKERCELL 360.441.7120
By Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD, REALTORS® in Clark County, WA
(ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors)
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Waterfront Home Sales Report Whether it's a river, bay, creek or pond, waterfront homes have a built-in natural asset many buyers want. Views of water are mesmerizing and ever-changing. Plus, depending upon the location, there is often year-round recreation too. Homes on the water tend to have an excellent resale value, which makes them a good investment.  As the report below shows, sales were brisk during the first part of the year.  Plus, the overall inventory of homes on the market is currently at an all time low.  This bodes well for sellers, who can expect a very busy spring selling season. Buying or Selling Homes on WaterfrontClark County offers many opportunities for waterfront living. But the challenges of regulations, market demand, and a small inventory (especially during the ...
By Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD, REALTORS® in Clark County, WA
(ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors)
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Today is National Go Birding Day. A special thank you to Kathy Streib for the heads up. Maybe that's why we got a visit from Woody the Woodpecker. Well, that's what we called him, but we think it's actually a red-breasted sapsucker. Bernie got a quick little snippet of video too, which isn't always easy with your arms held over your head. Plus, these birds move quickly up and down and around tree trucks. It's almost like they are playing a game, "now you see me, now you don't."   As nature-loving REALTORS®, are both so appreciative that we can "Go Birding" at home. It's one of the many joys of living in ViewHomes of Clark County with Nature As Neighbors! If you too would like to experience this rewarding lifestyle, call us today, we know how to find the gems.  
By Alexander- Slocum, Realty Team- Vancouver WA Real Estate
(Premiere Property Group, LLC - Vancouver Washington)
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Prices for Home Sales Shoot-up to a New High; with Unit-Home-Sales at a Brisk Pace for Vancouver WA in March 2021. Home Sales in Vancouver WA have been going stronger and earlier this year compared to any time in the last 10 years. Active Inventory available at any one time is consumed so very quickly. Home Loan rates rose to slightly above 3%; which is still extremely low on a historical basis. Here are this month's highlights: 379 Resale Homes closed this month, which is 61 more ( 19.18%) compared to the same month last year; and 61 more than last month.   The 3-Month Moving Average Price Trend moved up approx $7k from last month, and is now at $446,817, with a year-over-year gain of 17.18% ; with the 12-Month Moving Average at 15.58%  Short Sale /Pre-Foreclosure property sales were ...
By Heather Stevenson, I put the "stat" in Real Estate!
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Click below to check out my new listing in Sudden Valley.4 bed/2.75 bath home on a huge double lot with flat driveway in a small cul-de-sac in Sudden Valley. Sellers added a 4th bed and 3/4 bath downstairs in 2019-20. New roof, new water heater (on demand), new washer/dryer, new dishwasher in the past 2 1/2 years-all appliances stay! The kitchen features a large pantry and a huge island that is perfect for celebrations. Open concept living room has vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace for extra comfort. The master suite has an en suite bath with double sinks and walk-in closet. Two separate private spacious decks for entertaining & observing nature all around you. Lots of community features with several parks, walking trails, pool, marina, dog park, tennis courts, golf, and more!Full Deta...
By Denise Lones, CSP, MIRM, CDEI - Real Estate Coaching & Branding
(The Lones Group, Inc.)
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Time to Switch Your Elevator Pitch Today I want to tackle something I hear a lot of people talking about: the elevator pitch. (Some people call it an elevator speech, elevator statement or elevator opening.) It's a term that bugs me because I don't like the word "pitch." It sounds sales-y, pushy, and just plain aggressive. I know that if you look up the definition of "elevator pitch," it is described as a persuasive explanation of what you do. The challenge I have is with the word "persuasive," because it comes across as a gimmicky type of communication. What do you say when introducing yourself and answering the question, "What do you do for a living?" There are plenty of ways you can offer information and insight without it sounding like a sales pitch. After all, that's usually what ...
By Geordie Romer, Serving Leavenworth, Lake Wenatchee, and Plain
(Windermere Real Estate / NCW)
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Bidding wars are more and more common in 2021 and the Wenatchee Valley is no different. The average single family home in the Wenatchee metro area is selling for 2% higher than the list price in the first part of the year. What about the condominium market? In our latest blog post we answer the question on everyone's mind: How much should I offer over asking price on a Wenatchee Condo? The answer may surprise you. Only about 1/3 of Wenatchee condos are selling above asking price and the average condo is selling for a slight discount.  
By Geordie Romer, Serving Leavenworth, Lake Wenatchee, and Plain
(Windermere Real Estate / NCW)
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Are you watching the housing market and wondering when there will be new Wenatchee condos for sale? Inventory is at an all time low and right now (mid April 2021) there are actually ZERO condominiums on the market in either Wenatchee or East Wenatchee. Are you worried that you might miss an opportunity to buy a condo when one becomes available? We can email you new condos for sale in Wenatchee as soon as they hit the market. Sign up here to get an email the first thing in the morning when new condos come on the market.  
By Heather Stevenson, I put the "stat" in Real Estate!
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Last week was bigger for new residential listings than last week (67) but we're still very much in a seller's market due to the lack of inventory especially since the solds and pended are up from last week as well.There were also more condos listed last week than the prior week but more pended and sold just like in the residential market.Have a great week!Heather Stevenson BROKERCELL 360.441.7120
By Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD, REALTORS® in Clark County, WA
(ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors)
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Earth Day - April 22, 2021 - Restore Our Earth If there was such thing as a winner in the last year's shutdowns, it had to be Mother Earth. Air and waterways became cleaner while many wild animals reemerged from deep cover. Lowered levels of manufacturing and fewer cars on the road allowed the earth to literally take a breather.  NASA satellite and ground-based observations reported significant reductions in global air pollution over this time period.  This glimpse into just one year of human activity shows how much our actions contribute to air and water pollution. So on April 22nd Earth Day, it's fitting the theme is "Restore Our Earth.”  As we move back into our daily routines, it makes sense to reflect on this past year and continue to promote conservation as a positive solution. In...
By Kevin Meyer, Eastside and Greater Seattle Homes & Real Estate
(Kevin Meyer Group - John L Scott Real Estate)
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Beautifully Updated Bothell Home OverviewMapsPhotosFeaturesMarket Stats *Pending* List Price $795,000 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms2.75 BathroomsInterior: 1,922 sqftLot: 8,712 sqftYear Built: 1985MLS #: 1758358 Location 17727 28th Avenue SEBothell, WA 98012 Description *Now Pending Well Over Ask Price in Bothell* This flawlessly updated split-level home offers the ultimate in outdoor living along with incredible comfort and style inside. Every space has been lavishly refreshed to be modern yet welcoming: warm, ebony hardwood floors, artful custom tilework, shiplap accents, sliding barn doors – just move in and relax with nothing to renovate. The main living space is open, airy and bright, with sky-high ceilings and excellent flow from living to dining to kitchen. Serve up...
By Jill Watts, A Luxury Experience at Every Price Point!
(Realty Pro, Inc.)
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37117 NE Washougal River Rd.Washougal, WA  98671  Mike and I are starting a brand new adventure! We are selling our waterfront Washougal river home-do you know anyone who would be interested in buying a waterfront home??   We are moving to Florida to SNOWBIRD for summers up here in the awesome Pacific NW! We are very excited for some SUNSHINE! We have a wonderful realtor on the "Space Coast" area and she has been amazing already. Her name is Jackie Bruenn .   I WILL STILL BE LICENSED and WORKING REAL ESTATE here in WA with my ROCKSTAR business partner Ed Goldhammer . I'll be still doing contracts, advertising, etc. as I always have done for our team. We will continue to CONFERENCE call when our buyers and sellers need information, we will still TEAM TEXT as we always have with our buyer...
By BethAnn Long, Realtor, CRS, e-PRO, Spokane Wa Real Estate
(RE/MAX Inland Empire)
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Hi ! It's BethAnn in Spokane with an update on the state of the local Spokane WA Real Estate market. This report reflects last months data, March of 2021.There is no word strong enough to describe the crisis low inventory. The number of homes for sale is less than 15% of what we need to meet the demand. 209 Homes on the market in March? We could sell 2000! There are many contributing factors to the extreme lack of homes on the market. One is that builders have not even begun to build enough new homes. This creates a bottle-neck for everyone from people living in low income rental apartments to every person with the dream of home ownership. More young adults have come to the age where they want to buy, more boomers want to downsize, the list is long. Add a pandemic, and here we are.My su...
By Kevin Meyer, Eastside and Greater Seattle Homes & Real Estate
(Kevin Meyer Group - John L Scott Real Estate)
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Just Sold! Stunning, Private Retreat with Puget Sound Views OverviewMapsFeaturesMarket Stats Sale Price $2,650,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms1.75 BathroomsInterior: 2,570 sqftLot: 1.92 acre(s)Year Built: 2011MLS #: 1740234 Location 5308 Gold Court SWSeattle, WA 98136 Description *SOLD* The Kevin Meyer Group represented the Happy Buyer's of this beautiful home, winning out in a multiple offer situation! Gated shy 2 ACRE parcel overlooking Puget Sound Sweeping 180 unobstructable views ( you control trees ) Private retreat estate setting in the heart of West Seattle above Beach Drive. first time on market in 75 years, 10 year old custom rambler, 1000+ sq ft of sweeping view decks, huge 1000+ sq ft "rock star "detached garage with studio office, shop. Walking trails on bot...
By Tate Ensign, Helping brokers keep more of what they earn.
(T.S. Ensign, CPA & Company, Inc.)
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We view the annual tax return as a summary of previously made efforts and decisions.  After you implement proactive tax planning strategies, instead of getting shocked with the balance due presented on your tax return, you have the opportunity to reflect on the changes you made to control how much tax you did not overpay by using the legal opportunities presented to you through planning.  Does this feat deserve celebrating?  Of course, it does, especially when we are all seeking opportunities for positivity coming out of a pandemic!I am sure you are well aware by now that the individual federal tax filing due date has been moved from the dreaded April 15th filing deadline until May 17, 2021 for your 2020 federal income tax return.  Don’t let this rain on your parade or go canceling the ...
By Heather Stevenson, I put the "stat" in Real Estate!
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Here's your latest listing report. We had 67 new listings compared to 87 that sold/pended in residential. As of 4/12 12:00 PM there were 195 active listings in Whatcom County.In the condo market, there were 11 new listings while 23 either sold or pended and as of 12:00 PM on 4/12 there are 35 active condo listings in Whatcom County.Heather Stevenson BROKERCELL 360.441.7120

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