chelan: Planned Devopment Proposal for the Three Fingers
- 09/20/10 09:19 AM
The City of Chelan on July 14, 2010 received a Planned Development District application. A determination of complete application was issued on August 20, 2010. Proposal: The project is a master planned resort that will include up to 45 cottage style one and two story units approximately 8.2 acres. The site will be served by SR 97A and new private roads within the development. Location: The project proposal is located along SR 97A east of Water Street; the area commonly referred to as the “Three Fingers” and upland parcels south of SR97A in Chelan, WA. Applicant: GBI Holding Company – Bill … (0 comments)
chelan: Highest Price Lake Chelan Home Sales by year, including 2010 so far!
- 09/20/10 09:15 AM
As you can imagine, most "highest priced" homes in the Lake Chelan area are waterfront homes. So far, in 2010, the highest price home sale was $2,050,000 for a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath approximately 6000 square foot home at 142 Spader Bay Road in the City of Chelan. This is pretty close to last year's high sale, if you don't count the big property sale, of $1.95 million. The 2009 highest price sale was a $3.5 million property with a couple of older homes on it, which are likely to be remodeled or removed, making it sort of a waterfront land … (0 comments)
chelan: Lake Chelan Home sales plummet in July
- 08/24/10 12:38 PM
By dollar volume, Lake Chelan home sales in July were only 49% of one year ago. By number of homes closed, the drop was 40%. Check out all of the July results and historical numbers back through 2005 at the Lake Chelan Real Estate Home Sales Summary. No waterfront homes closed in July of this year. July is historically one of the months of peak sales for Lake Chelan real estate. The Puget Sound region saw a sharp home sales decrease in June after the expiration of the Home Buyer Tax Credit. Typically, there is a strong correlation between what happens … (1 comments)
chelan: Realist Value tool available at Lake Chelan!
- 08/24/10 12:36 PM
The Realist value tool is now available at Lake Chelan. Only NWMLS members have access to it. The Northwest MLS (NWMLS) recently added a tool to their members' arsenals in the Realist ValueMap Tool. This tool provides a map and valuation estimation of a home by address, and the estimated value of surrounding homes! So, I was playing with the tool this morning. Since there was a new short-sale on the MLS in Chelan Hills that looks interesting, I put in that address to see what it came up with. MLS number 996840 is at 308 Butte Road in Chelan Hills. … (0 comments)
chelan: Chelan Party Boat, the Twisted Pearl, sails into the Sunset?
- 08/24/10 12:28 PM
The Twisted Pearl has been a rather infamous Lake Chelan party boat the last several years. It has generated complaints from residents and visitors alike for anchoring out near Wapato Point and having big parties. But, it looks like its days on Lake Chelan, at least as the Twisted Pearl, may be numbered.
Here it is, moored off Madeline and Hyacinth roads in Manson with “for sale” painted all over it. It is a marketing job almost as classy as the rest of the operation was. Finally, last fall, the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries and the Chelan … (0 comments)
chelan: Make your Lake Chelan home speak to buyers with its photos!
- 08/24/10 12:12 PM
Photographs are the language of real estate marketing. Words just don't express the feel of a home like good photography can. On the other hand, poor photos can convey a message that is detrimental to marketing a home. An out of the area realtor has a fun site called Truly Awful Listing Photos. You can see bad composition, poor subject choice, photos that just should not have been put in the listing, awful lighting and more. We can joke about this and enjoy this site, but keep it in mind when you are looking at someone to list your home. Look … (0 comments)
chelan: Virtual Staging isn't about deception
- 08/24/10 12:02 PM
Using undisclosed digital enhancement of listing photos to hide flaws in a home is pure deception. Yet, I’m a fan of virtual staging. Virtual staging involves using digital techniques to show a room with furniture and window coverings that doesn’t have those things. It is to show the possibilities of a room. It is not using photo enhancement technology to hid defects in a room. I’ve written about virtual staging before. It can be a great aid in marketing a home. Used eithically, it can show how furniture can be fit in a room and show the potential for a home … (0 comments)
chelan: Want a media room in your Lake Chelan home?
- 08/24/10 11:56 AM
We’re finally getting around to completing our media and game room. Since we started working on our home in 2004, technology has taken some big steps. Frankly, getting this part of the home complete just wasn’t our priority. These days, video is higher definition and is delivered over the internet. Since I’m not current on all of this stuff, we’re turning to the folks in Chelan who make it their business to stay current. I’m going to the place I refer my clients! Ray Dobbs at RayCom Radio Shack in Chelan offers the latest Audio, Video and Computer gear. They will … (0 comments)
chelan: Fee-In-Lieu mitigation for Docks a hot topic at Lake Chelan
- 08/24/10 11:50 AM
For the last several years, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has been requiring mitigation for dock construction that normally consists of dumping old apple tree root balls in the lake. The sailing association has been working with other land owners to point out the dangers to swimmers and boaters of this practice. Further, research with renowned biologists suggests that this mitigation actually favors predator fish, not what they are supposed to be protecting. And, docks appear to be helpful to fish. One of the proposals to solve this issue is a Fee-In-Lieu program where property owners can pay into … (0 comments)
chelan: Got Broadband: Options in the Lake Chelan Valley
- 05/26/10 06:49 AM
Sure, there is fiber, DSL, satellite, cable and even cellular broadband service available in the Lake Chelan Valley. Even so, I had a question over the internet this weekend from a person who wanted to live in the area in a spot that wasn't served by fiber, DSL or cable. Cellular and satellite were too slow for what they needed. They wanted to know if there were any other options. There is another option! Rabbit Meadows Technology offers a wi-fi style of broadband that is available in many areas around Lake Chelan. It is offered in many places without fiber, cable … (1 comments)
chelan: Remember the real estate market in 2006 and 2007? Lake Chelan's real estate market is very close to those days
- 05/26/10 06:47 AM
That's right. Everyone thought it was booming in 2006 and 2007. So far this year, sales are very much like those years. The Lake Chelan Residential Real Estate Sales Summary is out through April and it has historical information back to 2005. Check it out. The nice thing about the current market is that there is actually inventory available for interested buyers. That's a big difference from the "boom" years. The market is also much more balanced between buyers and sellers. Look at the numbers for April: April 2010 had 13 residential sales compared to 5 in 2009. The average sale … (2 comments)
chelan: The gun club at Lake Chelan
- 05/26/10 06:45 AM
Yes, there is truly a variety of things to do at Lake Chelan. For those interested in the shooting sports, there is a gun club at Lake Chelan north of the airport on Washington Creek Road called the North Cascades Sportsman's Club. It is equipped with a complete rifle, pistol and black powder range with shooting berms to 400 yards and nine covered shooting stations. There is an archery range with multiple shooting positions. The club operates three traps and one skeet field. All are generously lighted for night shooting. Costs to join the club are very reasonable, at the cost … (0 comments)
chelan: Bargains for Developers, but will they bite?
- 05/26/10 06:42 AM
A good measure of the strength of the real estate market is when people become comfortable investing in it again. I don't mean investing in forclosed homes on hopes of flipping them on an upswing, but investing in new projects that bring new homes and properties onto the market. When that market stabilizes, the real estate market will have recovered. There are enticing properties out there for investors. I wrote about Saska Hills where an investor can have finished, fully serviced city lots for around $42 thousand per lot. That is pricing that wasn't heard of a few years ago and … (0 comments)
chelan: Two Lake Chelan Waterfront Home sales worth remembering!
- 05/26/10 06:41 AM
Over the last few days there have been two noteworthy Lake Chelan waterfront home sales. These sales are noteworthy because they represent some of the great deals that are happening on Lake Chelan waterfront. The first home is a 2300 s.f. plus home with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathroomw. It has a beautiful waterfront with a dock, lawn and bulkhead. The lot is mostly level and makes the lake super accessible. It is located near Minneapolis Beach on South Lakeshore Road. This home is in nice condition. The new owners purchased this gem for only $935,000! It was originally priced at … (0 comments)
chelan: Finding a good contractor at Lake Chelan
- 05/26/10 06:38 AM
I have clients who ask me how they can find a good contractor in the Lake Chelan area. There are resources for those of you who wish to do your research. The North Central Home Builders Association is a good place to start. They even have a consumer resources page that assists folks in finding builders, re modelers and financing for their projects. Another good thing to do is to talk to people! In the current market, many builders have time available in their schedules. That has not always been the case. Some contractors haven’t been able to keep their crews … (0 comments)
chelan: City of Chelan to study going Sustainable!
- 01/22/10 09:30 AM
The City of Chelan is hosting its first Sustainability Steering Committee meeting on January 27, 2010 at 4pm at City Hall. Sustainability is generally defined as meeting the needs of this generation without compromising the needs of future generations. The Sustainability Element and Action Plan will guide the City in fostering sustainability and a sustainable community. The City's Comprehensive Plan is a legal document that the City Council has adopted to guide the future physical development of the community. It is used by the Council, the City's Planning Commission, private firms, individuals, and City staff when making decisions about land use … (0 comments)
chelan: Here are the Waterfront Lake Chelan homes that sold in 2009!
- 01/22/10 09:27 AM
Here is a report on homes that sold, on Lake Chelan only, with waterfront for 2009. This report doesn't include Columbia River waterfront homes, homes in the area on other lakes nor condominium marina slips. Here are the homes that sold in 2009 that are on Lake Chelan. I removed things like sales of marina slips and Columbia River waterfront homes and homes that sold on other area lakes. These are only Lake Chelan waterfront sales for 2009: For a bit more detail and (more) … (0 comments)
chelan: Making Hay in Real Estate during winter clouds at Lake Chelan!
- 01/22/10 09:23 AM
While the real estate market at Lake Chelan is getting warmer, there are still outside influences that can impact us. Actually, with so much of our market driven by outside buyers, we are beholden to what is happening in the world around us when it comes to Lake Chelan Real Estate. If you have business to get done in real estate, buying or selling your Lake Chelan home or property, I think now is a good time to get it done. If you check the history of this blog you will see that is not a statement I make lightly. Also, when … (0 comments)
chelan: Chelan Douglas Trends
- 01/22/10 09:22 AM
There is a relatively new web site available from Eastern Washington University called Chelan Douglas Trends. This site provides information on trends in people & Population, Culture & Leisure, Economic Vitality, Education, Environment, Health, Housing, Public Safety and Transportation in Chelan and Douglas Counties. The information is easily sorted, graphically presented and additional help or data is just a mouse click away. Check out your perceptions of the area against the data and see what you think. … (0 comments)
116 E. JohnsonChelan, WA A multi-tenant retail facility of about 1780 square feet on a .10 acre lot.Sales Price: $267,000Original Price: $359,000Days on Market: 370
229 E. Woodin AvenueChelan, WA Restaurant space formally called the Bonfire Grill. This was a bank owned sale of the property on .19 acres in Chelan's Historic Downtown district.Sales Price: $355,000Original Price: $399,000Days on Market: 66 As far as 2009 commercial sales at Lake Chelan that are on the MLS, … (0 comments)
The City of Chelan on July 14, 2010 received a Planned Development District application. A determination of complete application was issued on August 20, 2010. Proposal: The project is a master planned resort that will include up to 45 cottage style one and two story units approximately 8.2 acres. The site will be served by SR 97A and new private roads within the development. Location: The project proposal is located along SR 97A east of Water Street; the area commonly referred to as the “Three Fingers” and upland parcels south of SR97A in Chelan, WA. Applicant: GBI Holding Company – Bill … (0 comments)
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