November Real Estate Update for the Okanogan Valley

OKANOGAN VALLEY MARKET SNAPSHOT
The number of homes sold increased in October to 15, up from 9 in September.  The average sale price dropped slightly to $155,152, down from $158,048 in September.  As of 11/8/10, there were 256 active residential NWMLS listings in the Okanogan Valley.  Search active listings.  

Land sales increased slightly in October to 8, up from 5 in September, with an average days on market of 330, compared to 190 in September.

There was one "Farm & Ranch" sold in October for $1,080,000 after 523 days on market.  Original list price was $1,650,000 for the 4 bed, 2/5 bath home on 72+ acres.
These statistics do not include private sales, or those by offices who are not members of the NWMLS.  They are deemed reliable, but are not guaranteed.  

OCTOBER RESIDENTIAL SALES

CITY	BED	BATH	SQ. FT.	LOT SIZE	YEAR	$/SF	DOM	ORIG. PRICE	SOLD PRICE
Oroville	3	1.00	1,520	0.35	1923	41.78	92	$76,900	$63,500
Oroville	2	1.00	1,060	0.16	1958	74.53	98	$82,500	$79,000
Tonasket	3	1.50	1,036	3.66	1977	83.01	389	$98,000	$86,000
Oroville	3	1.00	780	0.56	1935	125.64	315	$134,950	$98,000
Tonasket	2	1.00	1,008	0.26	1924	107.14	31	$115,900	$108,000
Omak	2	1.00	1,014	0.26	1980	125.25	143	$132,900	$127,000
Tonasket	3	1.00	1,158		1969	113.26	258	$149,000	$131,150
Tonasket	5	2.00	1,848	2.50	1996	77.72	205	$149,950	$143,625
Tonasket	4	2.00	1,846	9.20	1998	86.67	25	$165,000	$160,000
Okanogan	3	2.00	1,470	0.40	1984	115.65	34	$179,900	$170,000
Tonasket	2	2.00	1,568	5.72	1995	113.84	29	$206,950	$178,500
Oroville	3	2.50	3,584	6.05	1947	55.80	6	$215,000	$200,000
Tonasket	3	1.75	1,127	5.40	2002	199.65	112	$249,500	$225,000
Omak	4	2.00	2,411	1.14	1994	109.91	410	$290,000	$265,000
Wauconda	4	1.75	2,016	12.10	1964	145.09	770	$292,500	$292,500
AVERAGES						105.00	194	$169,263	$155,152

FEATURED PROPERTIES

	LAKERONT HOME & ACREAGE - Price reduced to $190,000!  Details here.
	JUST REDUCED - 40 acres close to town w/outstanding Cascade views!  Details and more photos here!

 
TIDBITS AND LINKS
'Tis the season, and snow is in the forecast!  Be sure and check the Washington State Pass Report when traveling!

Are you interested in food storage and family preparedness?  Shelf Reliance is a tasty and affordable option that delivers food and other emergency essentials right to your doorstep!  For best pricing (not retail prices shown on website), contact me and place your order by November 30th!  Please add a note referencing Shelf Reliance in your inquiry.      

FROM MY KITCHEN TO YOURS....
Pumpkin Pie Pudding
This crock pot dessert is nice this time of year - served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

1 15 ounce can pumpkin

1 12 ounce can evaporated milk

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup biscuit mix

2 eggs

2 tbsp. melted butter

2 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

2 tsp. vanilla extract

 

In large bowl, blend all ingredients.  Transfer to a slow cooker coated with nonstick cooking spray.  Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until a thermometer reads 160 degrees. 

A FAVORITE QUOTE
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take away everything you have.  Thomas Jefferson

October Real Estate Update for the Okanogan Valley

OKANOGAN VALLEY MARKET SNAPSHOT
The number of homes sold decreased in September to 9, down from 12 in August.  The average sales price was $158,048, up from $148,167 in August.  As of 10/14/10, there are 279 active residential NWMLS listings in the Okanogan Valley.  Search active listings.

Land sales decreased in September to 5, down from 12 in August, with the average days on market 190, compared to 344 in August.  Currently 581 land listings through the NWMLS. 

These statistics do not include private sales, or those by offices who are not members of the NWMLS.  They are deemed reliable, but are not guaranteed. 

SEPTEMBER RESIDENTIAL SALES

CITY	BED	BATH	SQ. FT.	LOT SIZE	YEAR	$/SF	DOM	ORIG. PRICE	SOLD PRICE
Conconully	1	.75	660		1954	101.52	137	$79,900	$67,000
Okanogan	2	.75	894	.164	1923	104.51	97	$95,000	$93,429
Tonasket	1	.75	920	48.50	2000	103.26	30	$95,000	$95,000
Wauconda	0			60.00	1983		259	$149,900	$130,000
Malott	1	1.50	1032	1.12	1950	137.11	128	$174,900	$141,500
Omak	4	2.25			1993		46	$157,500	$152,500
Tonasket	3	1.75	1680	9.50	1985	111.90	175	$235,000	$188,000
Omak	3	2.50	2905	47.86	1995	94.66	475	$450,000	$275,000
Okanogan	3	2.00	1759	5.31	2005	159.18	311	$315,000	$280,000
AVERAGES			1407			116.02	184	$194,689	$$158,048

FEATURED PROPERTIES

	SOLD!  $160,000 Details here!
	JUST LISTED!  New roughed in cabin in Aeneas Valley built summer of 2010.  Over three acres and easy access - just $32,500, and seller will finance!  Details here!
	JUST LISTED!  Over 4 acres in Aeneas Valley with community creek access.  Great views, close to national forest and power at road.  Just $19,500 and seller will finance!  Details here.

TIDBITS AND LINKS

The Tonasket ASB is having a community concert and auction fundraiser October 23 at the high school starting at 7 pm.  Proceeds from this event will benefit the marching band!  The Tonasket Marching Band has auditioned and been accepted to lead the Disneyland Parade in March!!  For more details on items to be auctioned or local musicians performing, follow the Tonasket Music Boosters on Facebook.

For local news updates, visit KOMW, The Chronicle, or The Okanogan Valley Gazette.

FROM MY KITCHEN TO YOURS...

Generally, I like to bring you my "tried and true" recipes, but I found a new one I thought I would share.  I haven't tried it yet, though it is on the menu for my kids' upcoming Halloween party!

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

 

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

2 large eggs

1/4 cup spiced rum*

3 1/4 cups flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

 

Mix dough as usual, and chill for one hour.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4" thickness.  Using a 4" pumpkin cutter, cut out dough.  Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.  Cool and frost. 

 

ICING

 

1/4 cup cold water

3 tbsp. meringue powder

2 cups confectioner's sugar

Food coloring, optional 

*  May substitute 1 tbsp. vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp. rum extract for the spiced rum if you prefer.  

A FAVORITE QUOTE

If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place. 

September Real Estate Update for the Okanogan Valley

OKANOGAN VALLEY MARKET SNAPSHOT

Things looked better in August!  The number of homes sold increased to 12 in August, up from 8 in July.  The average sale price also increased to $148,167, up from $139,500 in July, and the number of days on market decreased to 190, from 273. As of 9/13/10, there are 309 active residential listings in the Okanogan Valley. Search active listings .

These statistics do not include private sales, or those by offices who are not members of the NWMLS.  They are deemed reliable, but are not guaranteed.  
AUGUST RESIDENTIAL SALES

CITY	BED	BATH	SQ. FT.	LOT SIZE	YEAR	$/SF	DOM	ORIG. PRICE	SOLD PRICE
Tonasket	2	1.75	1,350	4.27 ac	2002	40.74	293	$64,900	$55,000
Riverside	0	.75	240	1.21 ac	1996	270.83	20	$65,000	$65,000
Oroville	2	1.00	1,040	0.18 ac	1945	90.87	25	$97,500	$94,500
Tonasket	0	0	960	4.92 ac	2000	98.96	69	$110,000	$95,000
Tonasket	2	1.75	1,230	10.00 ac	1994	94.31	321	$135,000	$116,000
Omak	4	1.50	2,080	0.09 ac	1929	64.90	121	$139,000	$135,000
Omak	3	1.75	2,726	0.16 ac	1947	54.66	857	$187,000	$149,000
Okanogan	3	1.75	2,132	0.21 ac	1956	72.00	271	$150,000	$153,500
Omak	0	0	1,600	3.35 ac	2010	106.26	144	$195,000	$170,000
Okanogan	3	2.50	2,400	0.50 ac	2000	79.17	34	$192,500	$190,000
Omak	3	1.75	1,704	1.08 ac	1994	146.71	48	$264,900	$250,000
Oroville	4	2.75	3,692	0.69 ac	1997	82.61	78	$322,500	$305,000
AVERAGES			1,763			$100.17	190	$160,275	$148,167

Vacant land sales were up in August to 12, compared to 6 in July.  Average days on market down to 344 from 575 in July.  Price per acre varied widely from $671 for a 20 acre parcel to $13,333 for a 2 acre parcel w/power, water and irrigation.  As of 9/13 there were 602 active land listings in the Okanogan Valley through the Northwest Multiple.  Search active listings.

FEATURED PROPERTIES

	LAKEFRONT HOME AND ACREAGE just listed in Aeneas Valley and priced to move at $198,000.  Details and virtual tour here .
	Just listed in Pine Creek!  Great buy on 4 bedroom home and 9 acres for just $165,000.  Details and virtual tour here .
	PRICE REDUCED!!

TIDBITS AND LINKS
*  September Gardening Checklist
*  September Home Maintenance Checklist
*  Autumn Leaf Run in Okanogan October 9.

*  Okanogan Family Faire (formerly Barter Faire) is October 8-10.
*  Tonasket School District is back in session as of 9/1.  Fall sports calender here . 


FROM MY KITCHEN TO YOURS...
Apple Cake
Super good, super easy!

MIX

4 cups apples cut into 1 inch chunks

2 cups sugar

1/2 cup cooking oil

 

ADD

1 cup chopped nuts

2 eggs - beaten

2 tsp. vanilla

 

Mix together and add:  2 cups flour, 2 tsp. soda, 2 tsp. cinnamon, and 1 tsp. salt.  Bake in 9 X 13 pan at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.  

A FAVORITE QUOTE
Expect the best.  Prepare for the worst.  Capitalize on what comes.  Zig Ziglar

 
 

Great Starter Home!

Three bedroom, 1.75 bath home on 1 irrigated acre, conveniently located just north of Tonasket in the Okanogan Valley.  Two car detached garage, small outbuilding, and nicely landscaped!  Just $120,000 Details here

New Land Listings in Aeneas Valley

Looking for some acreage to build on?  We just listed two great pieces in Aeneas Valley with easy access!  Over three acres with 3 bedroom septic system already installed - power on property, just $28,000!  Details here.  Adjacent property also for sale listed at $26,000.  Good wells in the area!  Comparable property nearby listed at $35,000 - Don't miss out!!

Interest Rates are low, low, LOW!!

Interest rates are low, low, LOW right now!! Mid 3% range to low-mid 4% depending on credit rating and length and type of loan.  Loans available with low or no down - might be time to find a home and LOCK IN on a great rate!! Lots of great listings in the $120,000 - $180,000.
Check out my listings, or search other available homes! 

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