Monthly Archives: March 2010

Health Care Passing could cost you in the value of your home

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Al

Health care has become law.  As people and companies are finding out exactly what that means, it is becoming clear that it won’t mean more jobs, unless you work for the IRS or government.  If that turns out to be … Continue reading →

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Cash, and time running out, for USDA no money down loans!

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Al

You may not have even realized that the United States Department of Agriculture has no money down loans available in rural areas, like ours, for low and middle income buyers. That could be just as well since it is being … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Mortgage Rates Rising Quickly!

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Al

As the Fed tries to pull out of funding the mortgage market, bond rates are free-falling and mortgage rates are pushing up quickly!  You can see a mortgage rate chart here.

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Don’t wait for Bank of America to call to cut your principal…

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Al

It’s all over the news today that Bank of America has announced a new program that will reduce the principal on certain mortgages.  But before you start trying to sort through their automated phone system, keep in mind: The loan … Continue reading →

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Workshops for Public Access Plan for Lake Chelan Shorelines!

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Al

There are 2 Public Access Planning Workshops scheduled in April as part of the Chelan County Regional Shoreline Master Program update process.  This could be meaty stuff for shoreline land use! The goals of the workshops include: 1) How the … Continue reading →

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Have you heard of Rennovation Financing through the FHA?

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Al

The 203(k) program through the FHA allows the costs of needed repairs and improvements to be included in the FHA federally insured loan amount instead of having the buyer come up with cash or a separate loan to do the … Continue reading →

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St. Pat’s Top Dog Parade on Saturday!

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Al

Don’t forget about one of Chelan’s most fun spring events on Saturday, the Top Dog Parade!  This is small town fun at its best where everybody, and their dogs, get together and walk though downtown Chelan.  Well, some folks line … Continue reading →

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Metal Recycling Day Scheduled, Another sure sign it’s Spring!

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Al

The Metal Recycling Days in Chelan are scheduled for March 27th and April 3rd!  They run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Rowe’s wrecking yard. Refrigeration units, batteries and automobiles are accepted.  Refrigeration units have a $20 charge. Tires … Continue reading →

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Wenatchee Real Estate Sales Still Lagging last year!

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Al

The Pacific Appraisals Snapshot report is out for February.  Sales in Wenatchee are still lagging last year, with dollar volume of homes/condos 22% below last year and transaction volume down by 8%.  There have been more homes listed in Wenatchee … Continue reading →

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Chelan public hearing to renew the shoreline moratorium for six months

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Al

The City of Chelan sent out public notice of a public hearing to extend the shoreline moratorium another 6 months.  It would be extended from April 9, 2010 to October 9, 2010. The public hearing is scheduled for April 8th, … Continue reading →

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