Taking the Plunge~ The Team "Behind the Scenes" of Buying a home in Belfair WA~ - 01/30/09 08:27 PM


We have just finished your home inspection (Taking the Plunge -Home Inspection) and negotiated with the seller a few minor but workable repair issues. We're moving forward! The home is now officially pending! 
You have all the right "gear" along with the right team members to TAKE THE PLUNGE into home ownership!
You took the plunge into home ownership and we are swimming along rather nicely....
Behind the scenes your Team is working away diligently on all the little details that are needed to move towards the closing of your purchase.
When realtors refer to a purchase and sale being "signed … (4 comments)

"All a bunch of Hooey!!!" Says Frank - 01/27/09 04:13 PM
"I have an observation. Nothing ground breaking but it still may help someone out."
That was the first sentence of a blog posted by Frank Kenny, The President of the local North Mason Chamber of Commerce  that I think is worthy of being shared with others in regards to  social media networking. I think I have to tell you that this was a blog from his personal side and not as the President of North Mason Chamber of Commerce as part of his disclosure or something-  which made it even better to think that he on a personal note would CARE that some do … (10 comments)

$50,000 PRICE REDUCTION~Home for SALE in LakeLand Village~Allyn, WA - 01/27/09 02:46 PM
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Home for Sale~LakeLand Village Rambler Allyn WA- Price Just Reduced! - 01/27/09 02:23 PM
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Mason County Washington Sales Market Report Dec. 2008 - 01/26/09 02:12 PM
I am a stat freak, I admit it.
I use the stats on a daily basis and have them in my head all the time so that when ANYONE asks me about the Belfair WA real estate market and more specific home sales, (as well as the other surrounding areas, such as Allyn, Grapeview, Shelton and LakeLand Village), I am prepared to answer them with knowledge and current information.
I love showing home buyers that there are some great opportuntiies out there and that now is the time to get off the fence and do it.  Who knows when things will change?
I love sharing and … (0 comments)

Welcome To Valerie's Belfair WA Real Estate Blog - 01/25/09 08:34 PM
Welcome to my new Belfair WA Real Estate Blog! I am very excited to get going here with local Belfair WA real estate information.
From everything to tips on selling your home in Mason County WA and surrounding areas to buying a home in Belfair WA and Mason County surrounding areas. Along with just general real estate tips, local Allyn, Belfair and Mason County happenings, market statistics and much more!
This is a chance for you to interact with me as well in a relaxed environment. Go ahead - ask me your questions!  I am anxious to help! 
In this first blog, I'd … (0 comments)

Taking the Plunge!~~ We're ready to do a Home Inspection! - 01/22/09 11:48 PM


Following along with our discussions of "Taking the Plunge" into Home ownership, we have found the home you want to purchase. 
You have met with a lender for pre-approval. You and I have established a comfortable, professional, trustworthy, loyal working relationship and we have shared what we expect from each other. We have discussed the priorities of wants and needs in your new home. We have reviewed the steps of purchasing a home and what to expect. You have done your homework reviewing the information I have provided you on the various neighborhood and areas that you have shown an interest in. We have … (4 comments)

"Taking the Plunge!" ~~WE WROTE AN OFFER!! - 01/21/09 03:51 PM


We're back from our house hunting and our spirits are high as we await the sellers response on our recently submitted offer to purchase their home.
We've been discussing the buying process and how "taking the plunge" into home ownership should not be scary or stressful.  To catch up take a look at the previous blog "Wish-List-for-Taking-the-Plunge-into-Home-Ownership-Part-V."
We are confident because we have worked hard with your lender to assure us of what you can afford and what is comfortable for your budget, and myself to educate you and show you homes that will potentially fit your needs and criteria as … (0 comments)

Have you Seen this Man and Woman? - 01/19/09 01:11 PM




Have you seen this man and woman? 
Well we don't actually have a picture of them to show you because somewhere along the roads of LakeLand Village Allyn, WA  we dropped the pictures last Thursday and now they are lost. 
I figured the internet is very powerful and what better way to get the word out and expand the search!
So -If YOU HAVE SEEN THIS MAN AND WOMAN - give me a call (360-710-5622), drop me a line, or stop on by!  We are anxious to have them back and just know the community spirit that thrives in LakeLand Village will have many searching as … (3 comments)

Hood Canal & Puget Sound Waterfront Home Sale Wrap up for 2008~Belfair WA: Are you thinking about summer time fun on the water? - 01/18/09 08:10 PM


Waterfront home sales along the South Shore, North Shore as well Southern Puget Sound shores of Grapeview and Allyn, stayed fairly consistent with the rest of the Belfair, WA real estate market for the year 2008.
We generally see the waterfront market have a market of its own. What I mean by that is that it will usually lean towards a normal market or a sellers market but 2008 was not like that.  Sellers saw the woes of a high amount of competition which is unusual in our area for waterfront homes for sale.
Buyers had many, many great choices and prices but … (2 comments)

Hood Canal & Puget Sound Waterfront Homes~Belfair WA:There is something out there for everyone! - 01/18/09 07:12 PM


It's time to take a peak at Homes for Sale on the Hood Canal as we move closer to the thought of summertime fun!  
This particular blog is strictly saltwater waterfront homes for sale on the Hood Canal in Belfair and Union and the Puget Sound in Allyn and Grapeview. (This does not include For Sale By Owner properties).
Starting the 2009 year, waterfront homes on the Hood Canal in Belfair and Puget Sound in Allyn and Grapeview, the number of homes for sale has decreased although it is still a considerable amount on the market with no sales yet … (0 comments)

Where's the Bottom of the Belfair WA Real Estate Market? Let's Go Bottom Fishing! - 01/18/09 03:36 PM

I am going to introduce my buyers who are out looking or contemplating looking for homes or property for sale in the Belfair WA area, to try a new angle - LET'S GO BOTTOM FISHING!
I have been asked many, many times over the past hours, days, weeks, months - "WHERE and WHEN WILL WE SEE THE BOTTOM OF THE BELFAIR WA REAL ESTATE MARKET? WHEN WILL IT HAPPEN?"
My first thought was to myself- well let me grab my magic crystal ball and see what it says because no one comes out running with a huge flag, megaphone, parade and the media … (0 comments)

Real Estate review of 2008 in the LakeLand Village Real Estate Market~Allyn~WA~ - 01/12/09 01:48 PM




Wow! Can you believe we are already in the throes of 2009?!!! Exciting!
There are still people out there buying and selling and everyday  people ask me what is going on in the real estate market in Belfair and Allyn?
I love reviewing the stats for the different areas and sharing that information with each and everyone who asks! Today we are going to look specifically at the real estate market in Lakeland Village in Allyn, WA for 2008.
 ACTIVE HOMES FOR SALE IN LAKELAND VILLAGE: (these are what a seller is up against for competition and what is … (4 comments)

Wish List for Taking the "Plunge" into Home Ownership ~Part V ~ - 01/11/09 03:15 PM
 
 Let's make a wish list for your new dream home. I want you to prioritize the list. Make three columns for your list to prioritize (and/or number them in an order of priority).
 I also have a pre-made form I can email to you if you would like to use my template.
 Start with a neighborhood or location. Break it down in priorities or groups that fit the criteria below:
1) Things you MUST have and cannot do without such as:close to towns amenities (stores, shopping, work etc) and then in the home - Big House? Little house? or one level … (0 comments)

A December outlook ~ The LakeLand Village ~Allyn WA~ December 2008 Real Estate Market - 01/09/09 07:08 PM



It's hard to believe another whole year has gone by!  But yes, here we are January of 2009.  And you know what they say? 
 2 0 0 9 will be just F I N E!!!  


I usually post the months housing statistics for LakeLand Village in Allyn, WA the beginning of each next month and well, this month was a trying month for everyone in the area, as we were housebound for a while due to the snow! 
 
So let's get to it! Here is what happened in LakeLand Village for the month of December.


Overall … (4 comments)

"Terms" to know when taking the plunge! Part IV - Mason County WA Real Estate - 01/09/09 12:14 PM



Past blogs, we have been discussing taking the "plunge"into the real estate world of purchasing a home or property.  We are building a "team" of professionals to achieve this goal.  You have spoken with a lender and you have found a professional, knowledgeable lender local to the area you are searching for a home in and are ready to move to the next step.
It's important you are familiar with some of the "key" terms that you are going to come across.
What is the difference between pre-qualified and pre-approved with a lender?
Pre-qualification is a "probability" of being … (3 comments)

Building the Team to Home Ownership~Taking the Plunge - Part III ~Mason County WA Real Estate~ - 01/07/09 03:35 PM

We've already talked about two of the steps in getting organized to take the "plunge" into becoming a homeowner.  If you haven't read or seen the first two parts here are the links for them.
Taking the Plunge can be scary and Overwhelming and Taking the Plunge- Part II~ Buying a Home~ Mason County WA Real Estate.
There are  alot of great opportunities for home buyers in the Allyn, Belfair, Hood Canal & Puget Sound WA real estate area. A Buyers market is the time for buyers to buy!
We are now building our team to achieve the goal of home … (0 comments)

Taking the plunge -Part II -Buying A home~Mason County WA Real Estate~ - 01/05/09 02:54 PM
So we have gone over the first steps of getting organized to "plunge" into the real estate market and the dream of home ownership. You might want to go back and read the previous blog "Taking the plunge can be scary and overwhelming" to catch up to this part. There are many great prices on homes for sale in the Allyn, Belfair, Hood Canal & Mason County WA area! 
You have contacted me to start the process and we have discussed the benefits of speaking with a lender as our first step. If you have already done this - KUDOS!  I told … (3 comments)

Taking the plunge can be scary and overwhelming! - 01/04/09 06:32 PM
So you've decided to take the plunge this year into the world of home ownership! Excellent! There are some great homes out there well worth the price that is being asked and there are some very atttractive interest rates as well!  It is a great time to take advantage of the Buyers market in Allyn, Belfair, Grapeview, Hood Canal WA and our surrounding areas to help achieve your real estate goals!


Many people do not know where to start, are scared, do not have the knowledge and end up flustered and overwhelmed with all of the homes, legailities, details and information out there. Let … (8 comments)

 
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