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ATTENTION HOMESELLERS!Is your home being listed and promotedby a local Realtor in the region’s most

widely distributed Real Estate Magazine?

The HomeFinder’s Guide distributes10,000 copies all over NCW AND an additional

10,000 copies in the Wenatchee World.

Sell your home faster using a Realtor in theregion’s premier Real Estate Magazine:

HomeFinder’s Guide.

Realtors...✓ are experts on real estate—the largest � nancial investments

you will make

✓ are pros at bringing buyers and sellers together

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WHY USE A

REALTOR?

Realtor’sCorner

by North Central WashingtonAssociation of Realtors Board of Directors

Why You Need an Expert – Part IIFrom the KCM Blog:

[Last week], we explained that having someone who truly knows the mar-

ket was crucial if you were planning to buy or sell a home today. This expert

should know what is happening in real estate, understand why it is happen-

ing and be able to simply and effectively explain each point to you and your

family. Today, we want to discuss the consequences if you don’t have a true

industry professional on your side.

When families enter into a contract to buy or sell a house, two things are true:

1. The buyer wants to own the home.

2. The seller wants to sell the home.

In order for both these things to take place, the transaction must be complet-

ed. That is not an easy task in the current market. The National Association

of Realtors (NAR) released their Existing Homes Sales Report yesterday. In the

report, NAR announced that one out of every three contracts to purchase

a home in October never made it to a closing table. How does that ratio

stack up against previous numbers? Here is a graph showing previous rates of

cancellations:

Cancellations have more than quadrupled in the last 14 months!

According to NAR, cancellations are caused by:

“… declined mortgage applications, failures in loan underwriting from ap-

praised values coming in below the negotiated price, or other problems includ-

ing home inspections and employment losses.”

Bottom Line

No one can guarantee you won’t face challenges. However, the best agents

and mortgage professionals know how to manage the expectations of all the

parties involved thus dramatically increasing the chances your deal will close

and you and your family will be able to move on with your lives. Hire that true

professional!!Stephen

Bishop

679-7004

www.wenatcheepremierhomes.com

Sharon Moreland

670-0075

Office: 662-3491fax: 664-3897

Lorre Stimac Realtor

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R E A L E S TAT E

Bringing Buyers & Sellers Together

Carol KavanaughManaging Broker

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Contact Rhett Crow for all your Real Estate needs:

Rhett Crow, Managing Broker, sells real estate with a 100% commitment to his clients. Rhett is currently the Top Producing Broker in the entire Lake Chelan MLS.

Rhett has earned the prestigious Coldwell Banker award as a member of the International President’s Circle, putting him in the Top 2% of sales brokers in the world. And is now in the Elite group of Coldwell Banker Previews Certiied Agents.

Rhett prides himself in being extremely knowledgeable of the Chelan inventory and market, with a great grasp on property values all over the area.

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2152 CITATION LOOP – WENATCHEE

Popular floor plan with additional shop area and unfinished family room downstairs waiting for your personal touch. Home is complete with a 2-10 builders home warranty and in-ground sprinklers, sod and fence. $232,900. Contact LINDA HANSON@ 630-7338 for more information. MLS # 694420

1313 WASHINGTON ST. #13A – WENATCHEE

Main floor living! No stairs! Two bedrooms, updated vinyl flooring and carpet. This condo is in immaculate condition, newer paint (great colors). Slider opens to patio for outdoor enjoyment! Pool, tennis courts, storage, one covered parking, one uncovered. Must see to appreciate! $82,900. Please contact HEIDI FAVOR @ 741-2548 for more information. MLS# 696159

613 PINE ST – LEAVENWORTH

Beautiful 2-story home with numerous upgrades. Open kitchen/family room areas with propane fireplace. Stainless steel appliances, upgraded cabinets, computer area, pendant lights. Large stamped concrete walkway and patio area. Alley access. Room for a garage if desired. Life is easy with this carefree home and mountain village. Gorgeous views! $314,900. Contact JEANNIE KING at 679-5150 for more information.

325 N. KELLER – EAST WENATCHEE

Charming 3 bedroom rambler with unfinished basement. Hardwood flooring, wood stove, bright kitchen opens to entertainer’s deck and large backyard with tree house. Huge potential in basement to double the finished square footage. Must see! $154,900. Contact HEIDI FAVOR @ 741-2548 for more information. MLS# 696819

COME INSIDE & YOU’LL BE SURPRISED.......This home has 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, fireplace, family room and wonderful landscaped yard. Oversized 2 car garage, great Eastside location! $197,500 Call JUNE STANAWAY 699-1321.

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$329,500 ................LEAVENWORTHDowntown Leavenworth! Enjoy the many recreational opportunities of this city side condo. 1,321 sq ft, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, open and light, elegant decorator touches, view from deck, convenient location, MLS# 696874 Jerry Paine 860-7696

$184,900 .......... EAST WENATCHEEZero Down Financing Available! Newer 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rambler. Clean home with very little yard maintenance. Ready for a buyer to make this house a home! MLS# 696893 Christie Kay 630-8289

$169,900 ....................WENATCHEELooking for HGTV “Income Property” All the components and potential right here! Bank owned 2+ bedrooms, utilities, fireplace, and potential basement apartment with exterior basement entrance. MLS# 696406 Jamie Wallace 670-3305

$128,000 ........................... CHELAN Cabin Nestled in the hills! All Snowmobilers, Hunters, Recreationalist, and Isolationist check this out! 23 acres next to miles of Forest Service roads and trails. Bank Owned. MLS# 696878 Jamie Wallace 670-3305

$42,500 ......................WENATCHEE1991 Starcrest manufactured home in quiet 55+ Foothills Senior Park. 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Open living room, dining & kitchen with vaulted ceilings. Covered parking, small grassy yard for pets .MLS # 696812 Tim Seyster 669-5786