Charlie's Bloghttp://activerain.com/blogs/charliearthurccim2008-07-12T18:57:43ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.Rim Rock Lake Triphttp://activerain.com/blogsview/590452/Rim-Rock-Lake-Trip2008-07-12T18:57:43ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.
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<p>I just wanted to share a beautiful picture from my trip to Rim Rock, Washington. Spent 3 days at the lake and enjoyed every minute of it. Couldn't help talking about real estate, but that is normal. This was taken from a paddle boat. The weather was fabulous, warm and calm. This is a gorgeous state we live in.</p> Lawn Mower Races Rose Hare from RE/MAX FIRST, INC. does her besthttp://activerain.com/blogsview/590348/Lawn-Mower-Races-Rose2008-07-12T17:16:41ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.
Rose Hare from RE/MAX FIRST, INC. was seen in Port Hadlock Washington driving a lawn mower!! The lawn mower was sponsored by Mountain Propane. She was doing quite well until the machine blew a belt. She was in second place. Port Hadlock Days 2008 was the scene of this monumental and fast paced race among "muscle" mowers.
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Port Townsend Real Estatehttp://activerain.com/blogsview/581919/Port-Townsend-Real-Estate2008-07-07T13:02:52ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.
<p>I'm heading out to Rimrock with the family for 2 days to enjoy some time on the lake and get away from the real estate market for a while. Things are still kind of slow. Prices are staying fairly flat, not dropping much. The pace of sales is very slow. The port townsend real estate market is as slow as it was in the late 90's. Just a slight correction going on. Port Townsend is still an incredible place to live and work. And this means that it is a great time to buy. More homes to choose from, etc. </p> The first Week of July is a great start in Jefferson County for Saleshttp://activerain.com/blogsview/579551/The-first-Week-of2008-07-05T14:29:53ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.
<p>To whom it may concern, So far in July through the 5th we have experienced more real estate closings than the same time period in July for 2007 and 2006! This is the best statistical news I've seen in the MLS in a long time. I thought I would share with everyone the trend. It isn't as bad as everyone thinks. At lease for the first week in July, 2008 here in Jefferson County Washington State.</p> Happy Fourth of July Everyonehttp://activerain.com/blogsview/578833/Happy-Fourth-of-July2008-07-04T17:25:33ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.
<p>Happy Fourth of July! 232 years of freedom. It doesn't feel like it has been that long. Although the country is facing some tough economic times, and probably more ahead, I know we will persevere. We will never, never, never give up. Many people are taking "staycations". Hanging out around friends and family. Many are learning to save, convserve, re-use and share. The silver lining of tough times is seeing how people help each other out. Families become closer...may we all enjoy our freedom today.</p> Weather in Port Townsend, Washingtonhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/577577/Weather-in-Port-Townsend2008-07-03T14:33:48ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.
<p>As the heat waves strike the rest of the country we are enjoying very mild and pleasant weather in Port Townsend, Washington. Real Estate is plentiful, interest rates are still low, prices are dropping. Great time to buy, AND better yet...the weather here is great if you want to get out of the heat. around 18 inches of precipitation a year. A couple of inches of snow in the winter. 90's are rare on a hot summer day. Water views abound, parks, walking trails, festivals, low crime rate...a great place to live.</p> Why aren't you buying real estate?http://activerain.com/blogsview/573162/Why-aren-t-you2008-06-30T18:17:37ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.
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<p>So far this year the DJIA ( Dow Jones Industrial Average) is down 14.44%!! I am curious to know why people aren't taking their money out of the stock market and putting it into real estate. The selection of property on the market is higher than it has been in years. Jefferson county washington state is experiencing a slow market, but prices haven't plummetted. The time on the market has increased considerably, but the price has only come down a little. But there are more homes to choose from. This is a great time to buy. Interest rates are still very good. </p>
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<p>Mountain Views, incredible gardens, 3 homes built in 2000. 714 P St. is 2566 square, plus a 528 sq.ft garage. 710 P street is 800 square feet, 748 P street is 600 sq.ft. PLUS there is room to build more homes. total of 5 parcels already divided. Willow is vacated and Q is vacated. Main house equipped with radiant floor heat, huge kitchen island, 4 bedrooms plus a bonus room, 3.5 bathrooms, too much to list. Only a few blocks from Fort Worden, public walking trails, farmer's market...</p>
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<p>Why don't they make a flyer box that tells me when it is empty? Maybe a small radio chip that sends a signal when the box is empty? The sellers would be astonished at how you show up immediately after the last flyer is taken. Or maybe there should be a phone number for the buyer to call that once they call it, a text message is sent to their phone with the property information?</p> GPS home finderhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/566391/GPS-home-finder2008-06-25T17:11:16ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.
<p>I thought I would share a technological idea with the world wide web.</p>
<p>With GPS enabled phones, they should set up a service, whereby the buyers input the property they want, and whenever they are near a listing that matches their criteria...their phone buzzes and gives them gps directions to that house, the agents number, etc. So a buyer just drives around a city they want to live and their phone guides them to the right house, and the right agent.</p>
<p>I would pay to put my listings in a service like that.</p> Buyer's Market in Port Townsend, Port Ludlow and Jefferson countyhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/566072/Buyer-s-Market-in2008-06-25T14:00:34ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.
<p>We are seeing 3-5 price reductions per day in Jefferson County, and 2-8 new listings per 24 hour period. While there were only 21 houses sold in the entire county during the whole month of May 2008 in the Northwest Multiple Listing service for Jefferson County, Washington. This is one of the most beautiful places on earth. 2 mountain ranges to look at, Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, Puget Sound, Admiralty Inlet, Straits of Juan de Fuca...beauty that is indescribable and must be seen to understand.</p> No More Negativityhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/564479/No-More-Negativity2008-06-24T12:58:42ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.
<p>I woke up this morning determined to be optimistic and positive. No more negativity. The sun is shining here in Port Townsend Washington. The temparature is around 60 degrees. The real estate prices are great for buyers. There are more choices than ever before. The olympic mountains are huge and beautiful to the west and the cascades sit magjestically along the eastern horizon. The water sparkles wonderfully and the sailboats race in the bay. What a wonderful place to live.</p>
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<p>While the rest of the country experiences a heat wave, Jefferson county, WA is enjoying pleasant temperatures in the 50's and 60's. The beautiful protective cloud cover keeps us cool and with the proper attitude to get work done. We are not distracted by the yellow orb in the sky. The citizens of jefferson county washington are content and comfortable with the weather. An occasional rain shower also boosts our mood, as we can actually see the grass growing under the nourishing drops from the sky. So if you are tired of hot and sunny weather, come visit Jefferson County, Washington. Especially Port Townsend. We will be waiting for you with rain coats and umbrellas. The sun screen collects dust.</p> Best Time to Buy Real Estate in Port Townsend and Jefferson Countyhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/538293/Best-Time-to-Buy2008-06-05T17:03:06ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.
<p>Lots and Lots of inventory and prices are good. Interest rates are still good. </p>
<p>10 years-the last five were overpriced and the next five will likely see reasonable appreciation as the major price corrections have occurred. Five years from now, the 30% correction evident today will have been recaptured, and we'll all be dealing with overpriced housing, again.) (quoted from Mike Parker [mparker@theblackwatercg.com]</p>
<p>Don't worry out there, it is a great time to buy. Port Townsend, Port Hadlock, Jefferson County, Port Ludlow. </p>
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I must say that January and February have turned out to be very, very good. Our office has closed 23 transactions which is 17.42% of the Jefferson County NWMLS activity. The market is picking up nicely. Average days on the market for the inventory that has sold is 193 days. Not great, but our office is already ahead of last years production during this same time period. We are very, very optimistic. This is an incredible time to buy. Seattle Turning Pointhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/403129/Seattle-Turning-Point2008-03-01T23:02:22ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.
One word describes the Turning Point Advanced Business Addition...AWESOME! Brian Buffini was on fire! His new ideas(really old ideas presented in a new way) about networking with business owners/vendors, etc. was thrilling. They offer a new product to help, the Business Directory. I signed up and started inputting my preferred vendors and businesses into it the next day. If you haven't been to the new turning point...GO, just hop on a plane and go. Everyone from my office that went is FIRED UP! New VFlyer of Victorian Mansionhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/403114/New-VFlyer-of-Victorian2008-03-01T22:46:03ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.
This is a new Vflyer of the Ann Starrett Mansion and Wisteria Cottage. All for only $1,350,000 check it all out at this link: <a href="http://charliearthurccim.vflyer.com/1/index.html">http://charliearthurccim.vflyer.com/1/index.html</a> There is a very cool movie of the house on a link or you can go to <a href="http://charliearthur.com">http://charliearthur.com</a> to see that. This is one of the best house deals in Port Townsend for the square footage as well as the historic aspect. This is one of the most photographed old homes in Port Townsend. Port Townsend Real Estate Homes & Landhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/403093/Port-Townsend-Real-Estate2008-03-01T22:17:03ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.
Port Townsend is located on the Olympic Peninsula, nestled in a rain shadow created by the Olympic Mountain range. This small Victorian Seaport sits upon its own little peninsula called the Quimper Peninsula. Needless to say, there is water on 3 sides. The real estate market here is beginning to heat up again. Port Ludlow to the south about 15 miles is a little slower, but there are DEALS galore down there. Awesome retirement communities. Victorian Marvelhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/401186/Victorian-Marvel2008-02-29T13:49:57ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.
Internationally renowned, most photographed, mansion would be a wonderful, extravagant and unique private home.Tower entrance with one-of-a-kind floating staircase to third floor frescoes. Amply lit sitting room, dining room seats 20, commercial kitchen and Fireplace Parlor. 11+BRs 11 bth rms. No showings unless pre-qualified with letter from lender and/or financial advisor. Turn key bed and breakfast business available for an additional 180,000 Asking $999,999 unfurnished, and $1,350,000 for the mansion with an extra cottage built in 1994. This Market is getting HOT!http://activerain.com/blogsview/401182/This-Market-is-getting2008-02-29T13:47:44ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.
The deals are happening! Don't believe the media. The interest rates are still LOW, LOW, LOW! Inventory is huge. If people aren't buying right now they are going to totally regret it. We are at a point in real estate history when the deals are hard to pass up. Low rates, large supply. Off the Fence, it is time to buy! Port townsend is a Victorian Seaport located on the Olympic Peninsula and sitting on another peninsula called the Quimper peninsula, in other words...water, water everywhere. If you haven't been to Port Townsend, you MUST visit. Views of the Cascades, Olympic mountains, stunning. RE/MAX FIRST, INC. Port Townsend Real Estatehttp://activerain.com/blogsview/400072/RE-MAX-FIRST-INC2008-02-28T18:18:10ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.
Port Townsend Real estate in Jefferson county. Visit <a href="http://www.porttownsendfirst.com">www.porttownsendfirst.com</a> home of RE/MAX FIRST, INC. Our 14 agents are here to serve all of your real estate needs. Commercial, Land Develpment, Residential, Multi-Family, Business Opportunities, Condominiums. We are located at the corner of Sims way(highway 20) and Howard street a couple of blocks inside the city limits. Established in 2002. Washington State Ferrieshttp://activerain.com/blogsview/399642/Washington-State-Ferries2008-02-28T13:49:10ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.
Port Townsend, Washington located in Jefferson county is experiencing a serious problem with the ferry system. We normally have 2 boats that hold upwards of 60+ cars. No we only have 1 ferry on loan(thank you to Pierce County) and this cute little ferry can only hold 50 cars. Our retailers and food establishments down town are experiencing a little turn-down in their economy right now. Anyone with pull at the state level should let the powers that be know, we need 2 ferrys that hold a decent amount of cars. I have hope that in a couple of years we will have 2 larger ferries plying the waters, plus a passenger ferry service to Seattle. Cross your fingers. Let's stop worrying about the market and look at the factshttp://activerain.com/blogsview/399242/Let-s-stop-worrying2008-02-28T09:47:28ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.
The first quarter of 2008 is looking very good so far. compared to this same perior in 2007. In Jefferson County we have already closed over 124 sides with a dollar volume of over $42,000,000 compared to this same period last year with only 100 sides, but over $52,000,000 in dollar volume. Looking at the pending transactions, by the end of this quarter we may actually do better than 2007. This is all good news! Port Townsend Jefferson County Sold datahttp://activerain.com/blogsview/396122/Port-Townsend-Jefferson-County2008-02-26T10:39:06ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.
Port townsend, Jefferson county, information derived from the northwest multiple listing service. In Jefferson county year to date(february 25th, 2008) There have been 55 listings sold with an average days on the market of 174 and average sales price of $330,000 and Median sales price of $270,000. Pretty normal market. Let's all get back to work. Buffini's turning point retreat day 1http://activerain.com/blogsview/396103/Buffini-s-turning-point2008-02-26T10:31:17ZRE/MAX FIRST, INC.
I attended brian buffini's Turning Point Advanced Business Addition in Seattle yesterday. I needed to deal with some contract issues on a deal today, so I'm missing day 2. BUT day 1 was AWESOME. Anyone who hasn't been to one of those events, must go. Their system is top notch and very, very affordable. It has helped my business in more ways than just income.