Monday, September 19, 2011

Two more PRICE REDUCTIONS!

3 bedroom, 1.75 bath home, heated shop, and one acre with irrigation just north of Tonasket - reduced to $100,000, and sellers will finance!  Photos and details here. 

Immaculate home on 60 acres - huge barn, large shop with heated work room, 2nd barn and many outbuildings - access to national forest - reduced to $379,000!  Photos and details here. 

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

September Real Estate Update for the Okanogan Valley

OKANOGAN VALLEY MARKET SNAPSHOT

Sales were down slightly in August, there were 10 residential sales in the Okanogan Valley, compared to 12 in July.  The average days on market was 201, and the average sales price was $137,190.  As of September 10, there were 311 active residential listings.  Search available homes here.  

Land sales were also down to 6 sales in August, compared to 17 in July.  Average acreage size sold was 15 acres with an average of 580 days on market.  

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


AUGUST RESIDENTIAL SALES
 CITY  BED  BATH  SQ. FT.
 LOT SIZE
 YEAR  DOM  ORIG. PRICE  SOLD PRICE
 Tonasket
 3  1.75  1,728  1983  4  $29,900  $29,900
 Okanogan
 3  1.00  1,104  0.21  1917  9  39,900  35,000
 Oroville  3
 1.00  1,000  0.18  1970  687  99,000  85,500
 Omak  3  1.00  1,430  1.00  1967  64  157,000  148,500
 Omak  3  1.50  2,616  1955  279  157,500  149,000
 Conconully  2  1.75  2,746  0.31  1951  147  192,500  160,000
 Oroville  3  1.50  4.92  1938  30  189,000  160,000
 Malott  3  2.00  10.02  1997  19  162,000  162,000
 Oroville  3  2.00  2,880  1.40  1926  414  239,900  217,000
 Tonasket  3  2.00  1,600  2.72  2008  359  225,000  225,000
 AVERAGES  1,888  201  149,170  137,190

FEATURED PROPERTIES

SERIOUSLY REDUCED - Now $299,900! Exceptional quality 2700 square foot home built in 2006, large shop, 40 acres, creekfront, guest cabins and very motivated sellers!  Details here!
REDUCED!   Log home, barn, 20 acres, two wells and great views!  Now $240,000 - details here .

FROM MY KITCHEN TO YOURS...

Lentil Barley Soup - It is feeling kind of "fallish" out there - time for soups!
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
2-4 tbsp. butter
6 cups water
1 quart tomatoes undrained
3/4 rinsed lentils
3/4 rinsed pearled barley
6 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. rosemary
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 pint canned beef or venison
salt and pepper to taste
 
Cook onion, celery and garlic in butter until tender.  Add water, tomatoes, lentils, barley, beef, and spices.  Bring to a boil and reduce heat.  Cover and simmer 45 minutes.  Add carrots and simmer 15 minutes more.  Top with cheese if desired. 

A FAVORITE QUOTE

Management is doing things right.  Leadership is doing the right things!  Peter F. Drucker


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,