carol williams: Wenatchee Property Management - 01/21/09 05:03 PM
Willinger Real Estate has dramatically expanded our Wenatchee Property Management Services, and getting rave reviews. Our priorities are good communication, being responsive to tenant needs, controlling costs AND maximizing returns to property owners. One owner told us we are increasing his cash flow by $2,000 - $3,000 per month. He owns … (4 comments)
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carol williams: Wenatchee, WA: Willinger Real Estate - 08/16/08 08:21 AM
WhooHoo... after much ado Shelley Granger and I are very happy to announce the opening of our new Wenatchee real estate office. Thursday, August 14th was our first official day. As is apparent from the logo at left, the name of our new company is Willinger Real Estate, a result of combining our last … (2 comments)
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carol williams: The Highest Compliment - 05/07/08 09:46 PM
What do you consider the greatest compliment you can receive in your business? To me, the greatest compliment is when people refer their children to me. It is always a great compliment and tremendous responsibility when people trust me with their most important purchase. But, it is an even greater compliment … (14 comments)
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carol williams: Wenatchee Riverfront Development - 04/28/08 04:26 PM
Ken Blodgett, a major figure in the evolution of the Wenatchee riverfront development planning has put 4.7 acres up for sale for 3.5 million dollars. This is property that was slated for condos.Blodgett's listing agent, Ron Stephenson of Premier One Properties, was quoted as saying: "The reason he decided to do it is because … (7 comments)
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carol williams: What Does Median Money Buy In YOUR Market? - 03/31/08 08:34 PM
I was looking at the latest housing statistics for our Wenatchee real estate market the other day and got to wondering what "median money" bought in other markets across the country. Our median price as of this month is $248,500 (up from $224,000 last year at this time)Here is a link … (0 comments)
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carol williams: Safety in Numbers - 03/30/08 05:30 PM
In the interest of increased personal safety, my business partner and I have started doing all Open Houses and first showings together.
We are also considering having all clients give us their drivers license to be photo copied. We will leave them at the office as a form of ID of the people we have … (1 comments)
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carol williams: How Much Is A View Worth? - 03/23/08 02:00 PM
Last week I had a listing appointment. When I arrived, the owner said he wanted me to establish a realistic price to SELL it and not set an inflated price to get the listing. He said "you're going to get the listing anyway". He's been a builder in the area for a … (5 comments)
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carol williams: Larry Cragun Honors Carol Williams Blog - 03/05/08 02:54 PM
I was honored to have my blog article "Not All Home Inspections Are Created Equal" nominated by Larry Cragun, over at Real Estate Undressed , as one of the 7 best consumer blog articles for the month of February. It's always good to know someone actually reads this stuff I write! … (0 comments)
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carol williams: And The Oscar Goes To... - 02/27/08 12:34 AM
Well, it's not exactly an OSCAR, but it's a pretty big deal. Wenatchee has been placed #1 on the Office of Federal Housing Oversight's Housing Price Index for the fourth consecutive quarter. In spite of a national downturn, Wenatchee remains stong!More commentary and a link to the complete article can be found … (7 comments)
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carol williams: Wenatchee: Home Sales Up - 02/15/08 08:08 PM
I have continued to tout a healthy level of sales activity for Wenatchee real estate, in spite of significant negative publicity nationwide. An article in today's Wenatchee World newspaper confirms my impression.Defying a state and national trend, homes sales in the last quarter of 2007 were up in the Wenatchee area and … (2 comments)
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carol williams: Wenatchee, WA: 2007 Brief Market Summary - 02/03/08 12:07 AM
2007 was a very good year for real estate in the Wenatchee area. In spite of a national downturn, our home sales remained active... with some slowing in sales activity creating a much needed pricing stabilization. The slowdown was actually a welcome reprieve from the frenzy of the last couple years. … (2 comments)
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carol williams: I Won A Pricing Contest - 01/27/08 08:13 AM
I was informed last week that I won a pricing contest.Late last summer my business partner and I were out on our weekly (new listings) tour when we came across an old farmhouse in East Wenatchee built in 1909. It was kind of a cool old house with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and … (6 comments)
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carol williams: Broadview Homes In Wenatchee, Washington - 01/16/08 10:13 PM
Broadview is a very popular neighborhood in Wenatchee (Chelan County), with very little turnover. As with Briarwood, there are only 3 homes for sale in Broadview at this time. On market times for current listings are considerably longer than in 2007:2080 Broadcrest $479,900 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms 2962 square feet2067 Broadcrest $565,000 5 bedrooms, 3.5 … (5 comments)
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carol williams: East Wenatchee's Briarwood: Market Report 2007 - 01/16/08 09:33 PM
I last reported on the homes for sale and sold activity in the Briarwood subdivision in East Wenatchee in early August of last year. Briarwood is one of the most popular neighborhoods in East Wenatchee and homes sell fairly quickly there. Last year homes sold within 30 - 150 days from the listing date. … (0 comments)
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carol williams: Wenatchee's Affordable Housing Option - 12/17/07 11:33 PM
On my Wenatchee condo blog I discuss the idea of condos being the new "affordable housing" option. As prices on single family homes have skyrocketed in the Wenatchee Valley over the last few years, there has been a public outcry for affordable housing.In response to this, many developers and investors have … (9 comments)
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carol williams: Wenatchee: Parkside Condos - 12/11/07 12:31 AM
My business partner, Shelley, and I have taken over the listings at Parkside Condos in Wenatchee. The owner/agent has moved back to the wet side (oops... I mean west side) of the Cascades and has entrusted us with marketing these new construction condos. Prices start at $199,950 and go up to $209,950. And, … (2 comments)
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carol williams: Wenatchee, WA: #1 In The Nation... AGAIN ! - 12/11/07 12:07 AM
Wenatchee real estate is in the spotlight once more, as the latest price index report from OFHEO has named Wenatchee #1 in the nation for appreciation AGAIN. If you click on that link, then click on the red "House Price Index" tab to get to the most current report. Wenatchee has … (5 comments)
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carol williams: Wenatchee: PUD Approves 17 Year Power Contract With ALCOA - 12/04/07 11:46 PM
Today was an important day for the Wenatchee Valley economy. The PUD commissioner's approval of a new 17 year power contract with the local ALCOA production facility assures the continuation of aluminum production here for a long time. In addition to maintaining the 390 existing jobs, it should also generate about … (2 comments)
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carol williams: Wenatchee, WA: Columbia River Waterfront Home & Acreage (NOW SOLD) - 11/27/07 10:32 PM
Finding a really beautiful parcel of no bank waterfront on the Columbia River near Wenatchee is not easy. Finding one that hasn't been priced by an extortionist is nye on impossible. BUT, I have an inside track on just such a property. Beautiful and value priced!If you know anyone who is … (5 comments)
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carol williams: Wenatchee, Washington: How Is the Real Estate Market? - 11/23/07 03:42 PM
Happy Day-After-Thanksgivng. Here is one of the lucky turkeys who survived!On my other Wenatchee real estate blog, I have posted current inventory numbers and a market activity summary for: Single family homes Manufactured homes CondosWe are seeing a heavy percentage of activity in the manufactured & mobile home category, acceptable activity … (0 comments)
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