Monday, August 29, 2011

SERIOUSLY REDUCED!




This hidden retreat is nestled in the woods along Turner Creek in Wauconda, just down the road from national forest. Perfect for entertaining with huge kitchen, hot tub room, 2 guest cabins, 2 RV hook ups, and campfire pit along the creek. Carefully designed with comfort, entertaining, & self-sufficiency in mind, this spacious home is over 2700 SF, with family room, living room, kitchen w/double ovens, lots of counter space, walk-in pantry and 2nd fridge. Huge 3 car shop, outbuildings, privacy, good access road, and plentiful wildlife are just a few reasons to see this one of a kind property! Spring fed well, plus 2nd well too! Be sure and check out the multimedia home tour! Just so much to see...  Now just $299,900!!

Tonasket, Okanogan County, Okanogan Valley,






Saturday, August 27, 2011

Happening Today in Tonasket...!



The Garlic Festival will be going on from 10-4 today at History Park in Tonasket - lots of great food, wine, entertainment and vendors!  And at 1:00, you can mosey on over to the rodeo grounds to check out the Ranch Rodeo!

Thursday, August 18, 2011

MORE PRICE REDUCTIONS!!

REDUCED AGAIN!
This hidden retreat is nestled in the woods along Turner Creek in Wauconda, just down the road from national forest. Perfect for entertaining with huge kitchen, hot tub room, 2 guest cabins, 2 RV hook ups, and campfire pit along the creek. Carefully designed with comfort, entertaining, & self-sufficiency in mind, this spacious home is over 2700 SF, with family room, living room, kitchen w/double ovens, lots of counter space, walk-in pantry and 2nd fridge. Huge 3 car shop, outbuildings, privacy, good access road, and plentiful wildlife are just a few reasons to see this one of a kind property! Spring fed well, plus 2nd well too! Be sure and check out the multimedia home tour! Just so much to see...  Sellers are MOTIVATED!  Reduced from $400,000 to $339,000!  Photos and details here.

PRICE REDUCED!  

Horse property with lots of possibilities! 1,596 SF, 2 bedroom log home on nearly 20 acres with fantastic views overlooking Aeneas Valley. National forest nearby for your riding and recreational pleasures! Nice 5-stall barn with tack shed is 1,296 SF. Property is lightly treed and includes two wells - one on each side of the road with potential to divide property in two. Perimeter of property is mostly fenced, with cross fencing too! RV dump. Add some finishing touches to suit your taste!  REDUCED to $240,000!  Photos and details here.

Tonakset, Okanogan County, Okanogan Valley,


Thursday, August 11, 2011

August Real Estate Update for the Okanogan Valley

OKANOGAN VALLEY MARKET SNAPSHOT

As in June, there were also 12 residential sales in the Okanogan Valley in July.  Average days on market was 129, and the average sales price was $152,492.  I received an e-mail last night from one of my lenders, and he says this:  "Today we locked someone in on a USDA purchase- 30 year fixed, no Origination Fee, 100% financing, no Mortgage Insurance, at 3.875% He also mentioned that was only $9 per month more than his client was paying for rent!  So, if you are thinking about buying, rates are LOW!  If you haven't gotten pre-approved yet, let me know and I can put you in touch with the right people to see how much house you are qualified to buy!  Search available homes here.

Land sales were up from June, to 17 sales in July.  

These are sales reported through the NWMLS for the Okanogan Valley, and do not reflect the entire county, or sales from private parties or offices who are not members of the NWMLS.  These statistics are deemed reliable, but are not guaranteed.


JULY RESIDENTIAL SALES 
CITY BED BATH SQ. FT. LOT SIZE YEAR DOM ORIGINAL PRICE SOLD PRICE
Riverside  2005  40  $46,000  $43,000
Riverside  3  1.0  1,025  .18  1972  18  72,270  83,000
Okanogan  3  1.0  1,586  .54  1940  44  99,900  99,900
Oroville  3  1.5  1,100  .34  1974  173  128,950  123,000
Okanogan  2  1.0  1,337  .15  1918  21  129,000  126,000
Tonasket  2  1.5  1,350  1.03  1972  14 130,000  130,000
Oroville  3  2.5  2,000  .50  1958  4 119,000  133,000
Riverside  2  1.0  1,892  20.00  1991  551 225,000  175,000
Omak  3  2.5  1,578  1.20  1995  75  244,900  220,000
Omak  3  2.5  2,360  1994  196  272,000  225,000
Omak  4  2.5  2,204 1.03  1979  124  259,900  225,000
Tonasket  3  2.0  1,684  1.79  2000  282  281,500  247,000
AVERAGES  1,647  129  167,368  152,492

FEATURED PROPERTIES

Lots to tell you about with listing activity this month...

PRICE REDUCED!

40 acres just 7 miles from Tonasket - Cascade views, trees, good water in area, and less than $1,000 per acre!  Reduced to $35,000 - seller is open to creative financing ideas - let's talk!  
*  Home, Shop, Barn and much more on end of the road 95+ acres in Aeneas Valley!  Reduced to $395,000.  
*  MOTIVATED SELLER!  Home, Shop, and Two Guest Cabins w/creek frontage and 40 acres - reduced to $349,000!


JUST LISTED!

* Two homes, HUGE barn, detached garages, four wells, 20 acres.... All for $260,000!  Details and virtual tour here.
* Beautiful log home, detached garage, 1.4 acres, easy commute to Tonasket or Omak $230,000!  Details and virtual tour here. 

* Passive solar home, 80 acres, sauna, many outbuildings and non-certified organic farmland just minutes from Tonasket - $420,000.  Details and virtual tour here.  


TIDBITS AND LINKS

* 'Tis the season, and smoke is in the air....  Click here for updates on area wildfires.
12th Annual Garlic Festival - FREE EVENT!  August 26-27 at History Park in Tonasket.  Great food, local vendors, artists, entertainment and wine tasting from local wineries!  
*  THIS WEEKEND - Omak Stampede!
Okanogan County Fair - September 8-11th!  

FROM MY KITCHEN TO YOURS...

Peanut Butter Ice Cream! One of my family's favorites...
 
3/4 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup sugar (I use xylitol...)
2 2/3 cup half and half
pinch salt
1/8 tsp. vanilla
 
Blend ingredients well, chill thoroughly, and freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.  

A FAVORITE QUOTE

Control your destiny, or someone else will.  Jack Welsh

Friday, August 5, 2011

REDUCED! End of the Road, 95 Acre Horse Ranch...

Perfect for horses! Absolutely beautiful setting for this 3 BR, 1.75 bath ranch style rambler at the end of a county maintained road on 95+ acres in Aeneas Valley! National forest is nearby for plenty of room to saddle up and ride. Fenced yard with mature landscaping, 3 ponds, (1 with koi), and a deck with hot tub. Barn (36 X 48) includes 3 stalls, loafing shed, auto waterers, and tack shed. Large 30 X 60 shop and additional loafing shed. Property is fenced and crossed fenced - includes outdoor riding arena.  REDUCED TO $395,000!  Details and more photos here.

Tonasket, Okanogan County, Okanogan Valley, horse ranch,

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Bulls and Barrels - 3rd Annual in Tonasket!

3rd Annual Bulls and Barrels at the Tonasket Rodeo Grounds
Friday, August 5th at 6:30 PM

*  Admission:
    $10 for adults
    $5 for children 11-17
    Free 10 and under
 
*  Beer Garden and concession stand opens at 5:30
 
*  Slack begins at 5:00

Hope to see you there!

Monday, August 1, 2011

REDUCED AGAIN! 40 Acres Near Tonasket!

40 Acres in Okanogan County - REDUCED AGAIN!  
Seller is open to creative financing ideas - LET'S TALK! 



Stunning views of the North Cascades and close to town. This property is a great candidate for off-grid year round living, or vacation place. Combination of timbered draws and open hillsides, with level areas for building. Only 7 miles from Tonasket. Good spring on neighboring parcel. The county tells me it IS divisible into two parcels simply by means of a large lot exempt segregation! $35,000  Contact me for more information!