Is the housing crisis coming to an end? With the banks starting to loosen credit standards and interest rate at historic lows, it looks like sales may start picking up. Now would be a great time to buy. Read more details in the article below.
Banks Loosen Credit Standards
Posted by Anne Eckmann on February 14, 2012
http://methowvalleybluesky.rscene.com/2012/02/14/banks-loosen-credit-standards/
- Blue Sky 2011 expansion
Blue Sky has expanded!! We are pleased to announce the addition of Linda Schmal and Heather Marrone to our group of experienced agents. We are excited about the possibilties the collaboration of our energy can create!
Posted by Anne Eckmann on January 5, 2012
http://methowvalleybluesky.rscene.com/2012/01/05/241/
Fuzzy Math of Home Values
Below please find a link to a very good article regarding the online home value estimator programs. As numerous consumers are utilizing the various home estimator websites I thought you may be interested in the technology behind the calculations which this article explains. Relying on these programs for
refinancing or purchasing may be risky at best.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/the-fuzzy-math-of-home-values-.html
In our market we have found the website reports to be very confusing as the majority of our homes are custom construction which is difficult to value even in the most active markets. In our current market where “truly” comparable sales are few and far between, providing market valuations for buyers and sellers can be challenging. As agents, we rely on the old fashion method of manually selecting comparable properties and correlating the market approach with the cost approach to estimate a value.
Shouldyou want an estimate of value for one of the homes you are considering
purchasing, be sure to ask me as I would be pleased to assist. I
would hate for you to become disappointed after using one of the websites that offer home value estimates for our location
Posted by Anne Eckmann on December 6, 2011
http://methowvalleybluesky.rscene.com/2011/12/06/fuzzy-math-of-home-values/
Ski Your Dream! 5 acres on Goat Creek Road, Mazama. $265,000
Incredible and inspiring day in the sunny Methow Valley. The Nordic Trails are open and ski conditions are excellent. I recently listed this 5 acres on Goat Creek Road in Mazama. It is one of my favorite locations in the Valley. These expansive fields host MVSTA’s quiet meandering year round trails that connect with the Methow River and its luscious riverbanks and Goat Creek with its towering majestic pines. They are also the summer home of the most colorful Western Mountain bluebirds. Invest in your mountain lifestyle and aspirations. It doesn’t get much better than this. Check out our website for more info at www.MethowBlueSky.com and come ski and see this incredible property for yourself.
Posted by Anne Eckmann on November 30, 2011
http://methowvalleybluesky.rscene.com/2011/11/30/228/
North Cascades Highway closes November 15
NEW UPDATE: The North Cascades Highway’s winter closure gates swing closed at 8 p.m. tonight, November 15th, in advance of forecast heavy snow storms over the next several days. Road conditions, avalanche danger and weather forecasts for Thanksgiving week will be reassessed on Monday to determine if SR 20 can be reopened. The National Weather Service is predicting up to 22 inches of snow by Thursday morning with more fronts bringing more snow through the weekend.
The question is, will they plow a few more times before permanently closing it for the season? I place my bet on no.
Posted by Anne Eckmann on November 16, 2011
http://methowvalleybluesky.rscene.com/2011/11/16/north-cascades-highway-closes-november-15/
Volume of 4th Quarter sales improved from 2010
The activity in real estate during the Summer was very slow but it appears that the fourth quarter is off to a good start. Check out the link below for information on pending offers and sales. The Fall has brought back some buyers to our market and the agents are busy showing and writing offers, it is a welcome change. We are all looking forward to the year ending on a good note for the real estate industry.
http://www.matrix.nwmls.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=3616J4Q2&p=DE-10374733-893
Posted by Anne Eckmann on November 10, 2011
http://methowvalleybluesky.rscene.com/2011/11/10/volume-of-4th-quarter-sales-improved-from-2010/
Two Housing Markets?
This article describes two housing markets. One for most people and another for the rich. It seems million dollar homes are selling like hotcakes but for most people, “In the housing market inhabited by most Americans, prices have fallen 30 percent or more since the peak in 2007. That’s a steeper decline than during the Depression.” That just sounds terrible.
We have not seen much activity in high-end homes in the Methow Valley. Only 2 homes have sold over $500k for crying out loud and nothing over $1M. Where are these buyers?! Tell them to call me, I will send them a map on how to get to the valley and some listings of the most beautiful, high-end, bargain priced homes in the state of WA.
Truly, no matter what your price range now is the time to buy.
Posted by Sherry Malotte on September 29, 2011
http://methowvalleybluesky.rscene.com/2011/09/29/two-housing-markets/
Weather is awesome in the Methow Valley
We are going to be into the 80′s again by the end of the week and upper 80′s on the weekend. Check the NOAA site. A great time to look at real estate in the Methow Valley! A fabulous time for Buyers. Prices are down and interest rates are low.
Posted by Sherry Malotte on September 20, 2011
http://methowvalleybluesky.rscene.com/2011/09/20/weather-is-awesome-in-the-methow-valley/
Good news for NW housing
Our strong NW economy is pulling through! Check out the Wall St Journal article on predictions for Seattle and Tacoma. This is consistent with trends here in the Methow Valley also. We are seeing a lot more people looking for homes and land here in the valley. From second home investment options, retirement homes to a place to hang your hat for the best recreational opportunities available anywhere. Now is the time for Buyers! Prices are the lowest they have been in 6 years, interest rates are low and inventory is high so there are lots of choices.
Posted by Sherry Malotte on August 11, 2011
http://methowvalleybluesky.rscene.com/2011/08/11/good-news-for-nw-housing/
Incredible footage of Methow Valley honeybees
Incredible footage of a swarm of honeybees. Local photographer captures their beauty and mystery.
http://weymullerphotography.wordpress.com/2011/06/24/hive-minded/
Posted by Anne Eckmann on June 24, 2011
http://methowvalleybluesky.rscene.com/2011/06/24/incredible-footage-of-methow-valley-honeybees/
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