Category Archives: General Interest

Google’s Mobile Places and Lake Chelan Real Estate

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Lake Chelan's Number One (1) Real Estate Agent

Android Phone users will have a dedicated “Places” icon on their mobile phones that will be able to find nearby places and will include local reviews of those places.  While there have been concern over aggregation of data before, Google … Continue reading →

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Manson Community Council Meeting Tonight

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Lake Chelan's Number One (1) Real Estate Agent

Tuesday the 27th of July at 6:00 p.m. the Manson Community Council is holding a regular meeting. PR: wait… I: wait… L: wait… LD: wait… I: wait… wait… Rank: wait… Traffic: wait… Price: wait… I: wait… L: wait… C: wait…

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“Sidelined” home sellers another source of potential housing inventory

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Lake Chelan's Number One (1) Real Estate Agent

“Sidelined” home sellers, those who are waiting for the market to improve, are another source of potential housing inventory.  Many of these potential home sellers have been waiting 3 years to sell their homes.  Some of them can no longer … Continue reading →

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Optimistic headlines say New Homes Sales are Up!

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Lake Chelan's Number One (1) Real Estate Agent

And, new home sales are up, from last month’s record breaking drop and the lowest level ever recorded.  What other direction did they have to go? Yes, new home sales jumped 23.6% in June according to the National Association of … Continue reading →

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After Fixing Finance, Feds to focus on Housing

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Lake Chelan's Number One (1) Real Estate Agent

Responding to the collapse in home prices and the glut of foreclosures, the Obama administration is preparing an overhaul of government that could diverge from the emphasis on home ownership that has been the previous focus of government policy. Almost … Continue reading →

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Meridian Group meltdown possible Madhoff of Seattle?

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Lake Chelan's Number One (1) Real Estate Agent

Investor lawsuits, motions for restraining orders and forced Chapter 11 bankruptcy are all part of the drama and allegations surrounding the Meridian Group, and its owner Darren Berg in Seattle. The Meridian Group had secured over $145 million from investors … Continue reading →

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Tuscan Village Finally Gets a new Development Agreement

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Lake Chelan's Number One (1) Real Estate Agent

For several years now, the Tuscan Village (near Tsillan Cellars) has been working on an agreement with Chelan County and the City of Chelan so they could proceed with their development.  GoLakeChelan.com has a great article with interviews on it: … Continue reading →

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Department of Revenue offering Property Tax Deferral this fall

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Lake Chelan's Number One (1) Real Estate Agent

Homeowners on limited incomes can apply to defer paying their second half property taxes due Oct. 31. The application deadline is Sept. 1. First-half taxes that were due April 30 must have been paid. Applicants must have an annual household … Continue reading →

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City of Chelan Comprehensive Plan Workshop Tonight

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Lake Chelan's Number One (1) Real Estate Agent

At tonight’s City Council meeting there is a Comprehensive Plan Workshop on the 2010 amendments. The meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 135 E. Johnson.

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Wine Tour Video from DrinkNectar.com

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Lake Chelan's Number One (1) Real Estate Agent

This is a current, and really good, wine video shot this May at Lake Chelan. Wineries that were visited include Hard Row to Hoe, Tildio, 4 Lakes, Benson Vineyards, Lake Chelan Winery, Vin du Lac, Wine Girl Wines, Tsillan Cellars, … Continue reading →

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