Spokane WA Real Estate Blog - Archives January, 2012

Channels
Consumer
Professional
States
USA
- AL
- AK
- AZ
- AR
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DE
- DC
- FL
- GA
- HI
- ID
- IL
- IN
- IA
- KS
- KY
- LA
- ME
- MD
- MA
- MI
- MN
- MS
- MO
- MT
- NE
- NV
- NH
- NJ
- NM
- NY
- NC
- ND
- OH
- OK
- OR
- PA
- RI
- SC
- SD
- TN
- TX
- VI
- UT
- VT
- VA
- WA
- WV
- WI
- WY
Canada
- AB
- BC
- MB
- NB
- NL
- NT
- NS
- NU
- ON
- PE
- QC
- SK
- YN

Home : Blogs : BethAnn Long, Realtor, e-PRO Spokane Wa Real Estate : Spokane WA Real Estate Blog : Archives January, 2012

"I found you on ACTIVE RAIN -whatever that is." - 01/19/12 12:19 AM

I got a voice mail today from someone who is relocating to my area. He said "I found you on Active Rain, whatever that is."
I have a confession to make. In 2011 I slacked off here on AR. But I re- evaluated how much I have gotten out of this great forum the past few years and made a decision awhile back to stay in closer touch, blog more regularly and what a great confirmation this was!
I love reading through people's blogs and hearing about how things are going for my friends here as we trudge the road of … (40 comments)

2011 Spokane Real Estate Statistics Year End - 01/13/12 10:05 PM

2011 Spokane Real Estate Statistics Year End
2011 was an unusual year for many Spokane area Realtor's. Being in the trenches, I see a variety of attitudes and outcomes.
There was a total of 8701 homes listed for sale (represents Residential homes in Spokane under 1 acre) and a total of 4020 closed respectively.
The average sales price was 167,665 (down from 183,483 in 2010)and the median price was 154,900 (down from 167,665 in 2010 end).
This reflects a 5.1% decrease in value for median homes..
Interest rates were at a historical low average at 4.42%. This had less effect on … (0 comments)

BEWARE of Craig's list SCAM and spread the word! - 01/01/12 05:23 PM

BEWARE of Craig's list SCAM and spread the word!
This is old news to most of us. But it has been happening in greater frequency so I think we should help get the word out to the public.
Scam Artists are copying photo's of homes for sale on the Internet. They are posting them at a good price for RENT on Craigs list and other sites. They even e-mail potential renter's "proof of ownership". They also make up false e-mail addresses in the name of the actual owner (which can usually be researched quite readily). The scam artists then asks the … (6 comments)

Related Links:

New members in January, 2012

BethAnn Long, Realtor, e-PRO Spokane Wa Real Estate

Spokane, WA

More about me…

Coldwell Banker Tomlinson

Address: www.BethAnnHomes.com (website), 4102 S. Regal, Spokane , WA, 99223

Office Phone: (509) 362-4607

Cell Phone: (509) 362-4607

Email Me

< -->BethAnn Long

Listings

Links

Archives

Find WA real estate agents and Spokane real estate on ActiveRain.

Disclaimer: ActiveRain Corp. does not necessarily endorse the real estate agents, loan officers and brokers listed on this site. These real estate profiles, blogs and blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. ActiveRain Corp. takes no responsibility for the content in these profiles, that are written by the members of this community.