moses lake: USDA Loans - 02/23/10 03:17 PM
We have all been hearing a lot about this Loan Program lately. It seems every offer I get nowadays requests a USDA loan and I thought it would be great if we all had a little more information about these types of loans, especially since they are allowable loans in Grant County and Moses Lake.
The USDA is a guaranteed loan program that can offer buyers 100% loans much like the 80/20 loans of the past. This is a government backed loan program that has no private mortgage insurance requirement and has more flexible qualifying guidelines that allow more people to … (6 comments)
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moses lake: New Years Events Moses Lake 2010 - 12/21/09 02:06 PM
New Years Eve Party 2010Larson Rec CenterOnly $10.00 for the whole eveningGrades 6-12 Time 9p.m.-1a.m.Sign up at Parks & Rec or the Larson Rec CenterParent Waiver Required509-764-6316Registration Deadline Dec 28th
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moses lake: First Time Home Buyers Rebound the Market - 12/07/09 01:06 PM
I was very surprised to see the statistics that the number of first-time home buyers rose to 47 percent of all home sales from 41 percent of transactions in last year's study, and was the highest on record dating back to 1981. Moving from the previous high of 44% set in 1991.With these first time home buyers they also ended up buying houses in the median price range of 156,000 down 10,000 from the year previous. Most of those first timers financed their home with FHA financing which seems to be the norm nowadays. With conventional financing requiring more down, the … (4 comments)
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moses lake: I'm Feeling Vindicated Today! - 11/18/09 10:17 PM
It truly is a good day in ones life when you are basically told by someone who is supposed to have more knowledge then you that hummm maybe you were RIGHT! That's right today is a day that I was right!
Write it down quick for all you non-believers in me being right, I have proof! And thats right the round of applause is expected......
Now let me explain....I have a buyer that really wants a house, so we wrote up that great fantastic house that is unlike any other house in town. By this I mean some of the … (16 comments)
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moses lake: ATV Corn Maze...may be first of it's kind. - 11/02/09 11:30 PM
ATV Corn Maze a fun way to spend your time...
This ATV corn maze an be found in a small town outside of Moses Lake which overlooks the Columbia River. This maze is situated on over 100 acres whereas normal corn mazes cover 1 to 2 acres.
Mike Brown and Chuck Yarbro had the amazing foresight to think beyond the normal corn maze and create something that the whole family can enjoy on their ATV's. For one unit (1 ATV) it will cost you $30.00 to go thru the 4 miles of trails on your ATV. If you don't have … (5 comments)
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moses lake: Ghosts & Goblins...Nope Just Princesses & Puppies - 11/01/09 09:22 AM
It seemed to be a very slow Halloween this year. I thought I would run out of candy earlier then I did. What with the economy and all I had candy on a budget!
Moses Lake Business Owners once again pulled off another downtown trick-or-treating event. A BIG thank-you goes out to them, we know it's been a slow year and then they had to buy all that candy! You are appreciated!
My princesses & puppy enjoyed going out to get candy that then is forgotten about after a week.
I have to say the funniest costume I saw was … (5 comments)
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moses lake: The Demise of Small Town USA.... - 10/29/09 11:21 PM
Wilson Creek WA
There once was a small town that was settled in 1870. This town housed those who decided to go West. In 1892 the great railroad was brought in and brought with it people and supplies.
This small town slowly grew and with it the people came and settled and built homes and businesses. This small town located just 30 minutes north of Moses Lake continued to flourish each year as the train brought in more and more settlers.
Soon the people that had been coming … (3 comments)
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moses lake: Moses Lake Steak House - 10/27/09 03:34 PM
Moses Lake Real Estate...Don't forget guys that we have a fantastic little steak house on the other side of the lake that provides great entertainment and meals! Let's keep them busy over the winter months. Here is their schedule for the next couple weeks
October 31st
Our Trick or Treat"Retreat"FeaturingDave Irish performing covers fromJazz to James TaylorIn addition to our regular menuwe are featuring our"Fall Fare Menu"mixed green salad w/pear and walnutsSausage and HarvestVegetable StewHomemade Bread Pudding$12.95(tax and gratuity not included)Live Music6:30-8:30pm
TuesdayNov. 3rd6:30pmJoin the Moses Pointe Steakhouse andWhite Heron Cellarsowner and vintnerCameron Friesas weCelebratethe Harvest
Four delicious coursesFour … (1 comments)
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moses lake: Now this is getting Ridiculous - 10/26/09 11:17 PM
Moses Lake Real Estate....Yep I said it, I've gone there, I'm shaking my head in frustration. The banks right now are so busy trying to cover their butts that they now have addendums and contracts to sign for EVERYTHING. Just recently I have
been inundated with paperwork from the banks that now I as the agent have to sign. Here sign this thing saying there are no other addendum other then what you sent to the bank already. Here sign this that says you know the client gets their earnest money back if the appraisal comes back low. Isn't this a … (6 comments)
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moses lake: Sunday Morning Thoughts - 10/25/09 10:33 AM
t's a quiet Sunday morning and here I sit and listen to gun shots in the distance (duck hunting) and the quiet breathing of the baby taking a nap. As much as I hate that first morning cry that wakes me up at 6:30 a.m. I have to be thankful to be able to see the sun rise over the neighbors house and the crisp cold feel of the frost bitten ground on my toes. With my warm cup of coffee in my hand I will be grateful for all that I have as the world around me falls apart.
Things … (8 comments)
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moses lake: Is Boeing Coming to Moses Lake? - 10/25/09 12:01 AM
As I've written before about the airport in Moses Lake, WA you should know about the amazing runway we have for out at the airport. For years now there have been rumblings every now and again about Boeing coming to Moses Lake most recently in the last month regarding Boeing and the new 787 program.
Of course the alternate proposal for that is also South Carolina. If we look at thelikelihood of Boeing moving that program here it would not be likely. Although we do have one of the longest runways and some of the cheapest electricity rates in Washington State … (1 comments)
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moses lake: Moses Lake Halloween Activities - 10/18/09 11:25 PM
Moses Lake Halloween Activities
LakeTown Landing's Annual Trick or Treat Event will be held on Saturday, October 31st from 5 to 7 pm on Third Avenue from Alder Street to Beech Street. This event is growing each year with participation from many merchants even spilling on to the side streets. MLBA will be sponsoring a movie in Sinkiuse Square...bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.
This is always a fantastic way for you to get the trick-or-treating all done at the same time. They usually close off the street so you don't have to worry … (4 comments)
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moses lake: Moses Lake Real Estate - 10/18/09 11:03 AM
Moses Lake Real Estate
Total Active Residential Listings of of 10-16-09............................346
Currently in Pending & Pending Inspection...................................84 with an average listing price of $193,807 @ 114 days on market
In the last 6 months 159 residential properties have sold with an average sale price of $190,894 @ 142 days on the market.
Month of September & October
We got 77 new listings since the beginning of September
We have 56 homes in Pending & Pending Inspection since the beginning of September
Of those 36 homes have sold since the beginning of September.
We have in the past 2 weeks seen a … (1 comments)
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moses lake: Tax Credit - 10/12/09 07:33 PM
In searching and trying to find what the topic "du jour" is today it has become glaringly obvious that it is the home buyer tax credit. There are a couple things that I think about the credit and believe me everything I write here is strictly opinion and nothing else.
I don't know if the tax credit is going to help us, is it a band-aid for a solution that is much bigger then we can wrap our heads around? With that said I am leaving it open for further evaluation. I have only had 2 clients that have used the credit … (2 comments)
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moses lake: Moses Lake Colder Weather - 10/11/09 11:38 PM
Well if you were around at all this weekend you felt the same weather I did. It was freezing, literally! In one of my divisions I had over 6 people whose irrigation pipes burst over the weekend. I just wanted to put a reminder out to everyone to make sure you winterize your irrigation systems and pools. Also make sure you wrap any metal water pipes that are open to the outside. If you don't you could have a problem like we had this weekend. For more information on winterizing your system click here
Make sure you're prepared for the cold! … (7 comments)
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moses lake: Buyers - 10/01/09 11:59 PM
I'm am so thrilled to have gotten a phone call from some first time home buyers today. I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am about this and not for the reasons that you're thinking. They are coming to look this weekend in hopes of moving right away. I have everything ready, my binder full of listings that fit thier criteria and my Buyers Agency Agreement. I am now determined to use these with all my buyers. I've been in this business long enough to see what happens without them and in our current real estate environment I … (3 comments)
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moses lake: Home Inspector Please? - 09/30/09 11:35 PM
Because of the recent changes to licensing for Home Inspectors we are running into a situation here in Grant County as I'm sure most counties are running into.
Our 2 (yes you read that right) our 2 inspectors who are actually still licensed and have all the training required to perform Home Inspections are currently 2 weeks out on Home Inspections.
This of course doesn't work with the 10 day time frame for inspections so I have recently changed my inspection notices to 14 days. I have some questions for Washington State fully licensed Home Inspectors.
Do you drive to other counties … (13 comments)
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moses lake: What Are Buyers Really Saying? - 09/25/09 10:31 PM
Have you ever wondered as your traveling around with your buyer what they really are asking you? This is a brief run-down of some of the things I've learned along the way "I want a 3 bedroom 2 bath with about 1800 sq ft for under $100,000"....what they are really saying "I would like something for nothing and i would also like it to be on an acre of land." "I would like to look at foreclosures I would be interested in a project."....what they are really saying "I have never been in a foreclosure home and I want to see … (3 comments)
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moses lake: Moses Lake Listing - 09/23/09 02:54 PM
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moses lake: Moses Lake Market Conditions - 09/23/09 12:43 PM
Interesting market that is is what this shows you is that: 1. There are more homes on the market now then there were 6 months ago.
2. The number of pending homes went up dramatically this last month, probably due to the homebuyer credit.
3. The number of closed are still low due to the very difficult financing environment. We may be able to get them into pending but that won't mean they can close!
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