Well cared for West Longview home on a level .48 acre lot. Pristine home boasting 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, master suite, spacious living room, dining room w/slider to deck, vinyl windows, heat pump alarm system, big covered deck, two outbuildings/storage sheds and RV Parking. Convenient location just outside West Longview city limits!
Cowlitz County real estate market report for June 2008.
Here are the numbers for the real estate market in Cowlitz County for the month of June. This report will give you an insight of how the Cowlitz County real estate market is doing. It will give an inside look at average and medium prices, average days on the market and what price range is more competitive and what price range is moving (selling) faster.
Cowlitz County real estate numbers for Single Family Residential homes for June 2009
Cowlitz County homes - Current Active Listings at the end of June 2009
Number - 634
Medium Price - $270,824
Average Price - $237,250
Average Days on Market - 181
Cowlitz County Homes - Under Contract (Pending) at the end of June 2009
Number - 70
Medium Price - $174,950
Average Price - $187,847
Average Days on Market - 113
Cowlitz County Homes - Sold on the month of June 2009
Number - 64
Medium Price - $158,750
Average Price - $175,000
Average Day on Market - 113
Most Competitive Price Range - $200,000 thru $249,999
C.V.G. - Mint Valley Neighborhood home for sale. 2350 38th Ave. Longview, WA 98632
Roomy in great condition well cared for home in the Mint Valley - C.V.G. neighborhoods. This home is conveniently located close to school, golf course, Wal-mart and many other services.
One level with over 2,000 sq ft of living space, 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, Lg. formal dinning room, living room, family room with 2 skylights (pole to open shades), and extra computer room/office. Custom oak cabinets and closet doors, central built-in vacuum system, wood stove in family room and forced air furnace with heat pump. Oversized three car garage with big RV Parking area, big deck with built-in hot tub and professionally landscaped. New roof installed in October.
Cowlitz County - Windermere's Community Service Day, 2009
Our job here at Windermere is not about selling real estate is about helping people, we do more than just sell houses, we are a dedicated group of individuals determined to make a difference in the lives of our clients and all those around us. Part of every commissions goes to the Windermere Foundation which help support many local none profit organization and gives out scholarships. Also, each year we choose couple less fortunate families to help out with Winter PUD bills, Christmas presents and we always trying to get involve in improving the quality of live in the communities and neighborhoods we served by helping to improve and maintain them.
Community Service Day is one of the projects among the many things we do to help and maintain the communities our clients called home. The Community Service Day is a yearly event that has been taking place since 1984, is a day during the year that all Windermere offices close their doors to let agents participate in many projects around local communities. We participate in painting, cleaning and repairing schools, playgrounds, parks, shelters, community buildings among others.
We understand the importance of giving back to the very own communities who make us who we are. So, this year mark your calendar for Friday June 19th, our office will be close all day but you may still see us around your neighborhood working along some of you. If you know some one who needs a helping hand or a community project that may need some help, feel free to contact Windermere or my self, we may be able to help.
Cowlitz Home Owners - What You Should Know About Short Sales
Short Sale - have you heard of this term before? I know here in Cowlitz County we don't have that big of a problem (yet) pertaining short sales but you may heard of it from the media since it seem that they make it a big deal daily event. I will pin point some of the most important information you need to know before you enter in to the selling or buying short sale venture.
What is a short sale? A short sale is a real estate transaction in which a lender or lenders are willing to take a loss and allows the home to be sold for less the amount a home owner owed on the mortgage. An example would be; if home owner have a loan on his home for $300,000 but in today's market buyers are only willing to pay $250,000 base on recently homes sales in the same neighborhood. In this case the home owner (seller) have to ask the lender if he is willing to take less than what is owned on the home, if the lender agrees than is a short sale.
Why would a lender agree to a short sale if they are losing money? Well, taking a loss on a short sale sometimes is way less expensive than foreclosing on a home. The foreclosing process can get pretty expensive with court cost and attorney fees as well as time consuming, some home owners can keep lenders from foreclosing on their homes for months. This is why some times lenders feel it is better to accept a short sale than foreclose on a property.
What is the process of a short sale? A short sale process can get pretty complicated and time consuming, especially if you have more than one lien holder (first mortgage, second mortgage) and if a mortgage insurance is involved in the matter, the sale have to be approve by all institutions. All services will review the home owner's financial situation to determine the ability or inability to repay the debt, they will also determine the value of property and weigh that against amount owed and compare what will make them more money a foreclosure or a short sale.
How will I know if I qualify for a short sale in here in Cowlitz County? Not every home owner qualifies for a short sale, you have to fall in to a lenders guide lines to be consider and every lender have their own formula or guide lines to use when considering a short sale. Qualifying for a short sale is like qualifying for a loan but in reverse, you have to provide the same kind of information to prove that you are unable to make your monthly payments.
This summer, with the help of the Federal Government, the Longview Goodwill is bringing some great opportunities to Cowlitz County young workers and local employers who qualify. Along with the below press release, some TV, Radio and News Paper campaigns will be running making interested candidates aware of this great opportunity. You only have till June 20th to contact the appropriate person to see if you qualify as a worker or as an employer.
Fed stimulus money to pay for young workers Goodwill's Vocations Unlimited searching for youth, employers
LONGVIEW - If you're a young adult, 14 to 24 years old, a Cowlitz County resident, and searching for a summer job then visit Goodwill's Vocations Unlimited Office.
Through the Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council, Goodwill is using federal stimulus money to pay employees it places in jobs up to $1,500 this summer. The application deadline is June 20.
For information, contact Paul Spears or Rosalind Mallett at 360.425.6929 or by email to pspears@tacomagoodwill.org or rmallett@tacomagoodwill.org. Information is also available at the Vocations Unlimited Office, 1030 15th Ave., in Longview.
"The goal of the Summer Youth Employment Program is to get young adults employed and helping the economy right away," said Spears, a Vocations manager. "This helps young adults get them involved in the work world or at least aware of other services we have available."
Employers are also sought who have part-time, temporary work to be done. Employers can be non-profit or public agencies. Some for-profit companies are included if they meet guidelines.
"We don't want it to appear that these jobs would prohibit someone else getting a job," Spears said. "The ideal situation would be a company needs extra staff for a specific task."
WHAT: Summer Youth Employment Program WHEN: Summer 2009 WHAT: For up to 100 young adults in Cowlitz County, 14 to 24 years of age TO APPLY: Contact Paul Spears or Rosalind Mallett, 360.425.6929 or pspears@tacomagoodwill.org, rmallett@tacomagoodwill.org by June 20
Cowlitz County real estate market report for single family only - April, 2009
Cowlitz County real estate market report for April 2009, compared to the previous few months there was more activity in April, more homes sold, one more pending and more active listings. Studies show that spring always have been the busiest time of the year for real estate and this year is not the exception.
This report will give you an insight of how the Cowlitz County real estate market is doing, number of active, pending and sold homes, average and medium prices, and average days on the market and what price range is more competitive and what price range is moving (selling) faster.
Cowlitz County Homes - Active, Pending and Sold Listings at the end of April, 2009
Active Listings - 604
Pending Listings - 99
Sold Homes - 57
Average List Price - $238,016
Average Selling Price - $182,706
Medium List Price - $206,950
Medium Selling Price - $173,250
Average Days on Market - 135
Most Competitive Price Range - $200,000 thru $249,999
Cowlitz County First Time Home Buyer Resources and Assisting Programs
Because of the mortgage crisis banks did tight up guide lines qualification to get loans and everyday, one way or another; we are reminded about how hard it is to get one. Well, this still true to some degree but we have been experiencing some positive changes lately and hopefully with newly signed "American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan" things get back to normal soon.
Despite everything that is going on out there it hasn't been a better times to buy a home in years than right now, especially for first time home buyers. According to experts, never before in history the right combination of things were available at the same time, lowest home prices in years, history low interest rates, high inventory of homes for sale including many foreclosures and short sales.
A variety of incentives and even 100% financing programs are available for first time home buyer but these opportunities are not for everybody only for those with steady income and good credit. Other opportunities like Owner Financing or Lease Option, just to name a couple, may work for those with a challenge credit but with good steady income. Contact me with any questions or to request a list of Owner Financing homes.
The following are some of the programs that I know of; there may be other one out there.
First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit - this is an incentive of $8,000 offer to first time home buyers if they buy before December 1, 2009.
Express Loan Program- This is 100% loan offered to first time buyers by the Washington Estate Housing Finance Commission.
USDA Home Loan Programs - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offer variety of 100% loans to low and moderate income home buyers.
Self-Helping Housing - a chance to help build your own home, a unique opportunity offered by CAP to families who qualify.
Habitat For Humanity - Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with people in need to build or renovate decent, affordable housing.
Once again the Kelso Lions Club is inviting kids to bring their baskets and join the annual Easter Egg Hunt. The event is taking place at the Coweeman Middle School field, this Saturday April 11th at 11:00 am. There will be a designated area for small (Pre-Schooler's) kids.
Last year, I took my two little ones and they had a lot of fun, it was perfect day to be outside enjoying the out doors. Let's hope for a nice weather again this year.
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Our job here at Windermere is not about selling real estate is about helping people, we do more than just sell houses, we are a dedicated group of individuals determined to make a difference in the lives of our clients and all those around us. Part of every commissions goes to the Windermere Foundation which help support many local none profit organization and gives out scholarships. Also, each year we choose couple less fortunate families to help out with Winter PUD bills, Christmas presents and we always trying to get involve in improving the quality of live in the communities and neighborhoods we served by helping to improve and maintain them.
Because of the mortgage crisis banks did tight up guide lines qualification to get loans and everyday, one way or another; we are reminded about how hard it is to get one. Well, this still true to some degree but we have been experiencing some positive changes lately and hopefully with newly signed "
Once again the Kelso Lions Club is inviting kids to bring their baskets and join the annual Easter Egg Hunt. The event is taking place at the Coweeman Middle School field, this Saturday April 11th at 11:00 am. There will be a designated area for small (Pre-Schooler's) kids.
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