Archive for September, 2008

9/28/08 Real Estate Update

Real Estate | Posted by Cheri Diehl

The stock market is a scary place right now.  How about some nice beach property rather than putting your money under the mattress?

In need of a rental home? A new one just came available.  Click Here to view available properties!
Dreaming of razor clams?  DIG IT!

Here’s what’s coming up at the Beach:

I welcome your comments to anything you read here, real estate or otherwise!

Looking for property? I can set up an automated search for you. Just let me know what you’re looking for and I’ll do my best to find it.

BEACH VACATION RENTALS HERE!

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9/19/08 Real Estate Update

Real Estate | Posted by Cheri Diehl

We all know the economic woes of the country and I don’t know where it will all end, but an upside for buyers is that the mortgage rates have come down considerably. As of today, a 15 year fixed is at 5.55%. Might be a good time to seriously look at a beach place!

In need of a rental home?  Click Here to view available properties!

Although the summer schedule of events has ended, there are a lot of visitors at the beach. We’ve had some great weather and there’s always something to do here.

LISTINGS SPOTLIGHT Available right now are mean high tide properties, western upland boundary properties (both homes and vacant land), condos, ocean view, lake view, lake front, camping lots, businesses, you name it. If you’re thinking of a move to the beach whether for vacation, investment, snow-bird, full-time or retirement living, we’re here to help you and remember, “we’re looking out for you”!

Watch for exciting news……

Here’s what’s coming up at the Beach:

  • Saturday Market at the Port of Ilwaco runs through September 27.
  • September 20 – Ilwaco – Baker Bay Kayak & Canoe Race
  • Pacific County Amateur Radio Club is once again offering a Ham Radio License Class. The two-day class will be offered September 20 & 27,  2008 in Ilwaco; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. each Sunday. The class includes the FCC License Exam.  If you’re interested in this class, or other licensing opportunities,
    please contact Frank Wolfe at nm7r@yahoo.com or 360-665-5292, or see  the Pacific County Amateur Club Website at www.qsl.net/w7rdr
  • Remember – free household hazardous waste disposal at Dept. of Community Development every Friday, May-Sept. Call 642-9382 for more info.

I welcome your comments to anything you read here, real estate or otherwise!

Looking for property? I can set up an automated search for you. Just let me know what you’re looking for and I’ll do my best to find it.

BEACH VACATION RENTALS HERE!

9/13/08 Real Estate Update

Real Estate | Posted by Cheri Diehl

The Beach is Ours. While the peninsula has a multitude of festivals and fun things to do, the hustle and bustle of the “tourist season” came to an end with the Rod Run to the End of the World. There were so many beautiful cars here it was hard to count them! Had a great time at the Slow Drags, although we were eliminated pretty quickly. Yes, it was my fault – I was driving.

Are you confused about the difference between the different oceanfront ownership lines? Many people are, and have been for quite some time.  This might help.  Click HERE

LISTINGS SPOTLIGHT Available right now are mean high tide properties, western upland boundary properties (both homes and vacant land), condos, ocean view, lake view, lake front, camping lots, businesses, you name it. If you’re thinking of a move to the beach whether for vacation, investment, snow-bird, full-time or retirement living, we’re here to help you and remember, “we’re looking out for you”!

Here’s what’s coming up at the Beach:

  • Saturday Market at the Port of Ilwaco runs through September 27.
  • Pacific County Amateur Radio Club is once again offering a Ham Radio License Class. The two-day class will be offered September 20 & 27, 2008 in Ilwaco; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. each Sunday. The class includes the FCC License Exam. If you’re interested in this class, or other licensing opportunities,
    please contact Frank Wolfe at nm7r@yahoo.com or 360-665-5292, or see the Pacific County Amateur Club Website at www.qsl.net/w7rdr
  • Remember – free household hazardous waste disposal at Dept. of Community Development every Friday, May-Sept. Call 642-9382 for more info.
  • FOR ALL THE INFO CHECK OUR VISITORS BUREAU

I welcome your comments to anything you read here, real estate or otherwise!

Looking for property? I can set up an automated search for you. Just let me know what you’re looking for and I’ll do my best to find it.

Have a house you want to rent full time?  I can help with that!

BEACH VACATION RENTALS HERE!

9/5/08 Real Estate Update

Real Estate | Posted by Cheri Diehl

September already!  I think I must have missed summer….

Had a great weekend.  The All British Field Meet took place at Portland International Raceway.  Over 650 British cars all in one spot!  My MG made part of the trip courtesy of a tow truck, but a new fuel filter seems to have taken care of the problem.  One of the joys of older cars is that you can actually work on them (or Charlie can).  While our car didn’t win any prizes, our friend Sandy took 2nd place with her Triumph Vitesse and another Long Beach car (a gorgeous 1953 Jaguar XK120) owned by the Grambos took first place in its class.

Also going on that weekend was the Columbia Classic Historic Auto Race.  We were “pit crew” for both a Lotus Elan and a Porsche IMSA Racer.  What a great weekend….

BIG INTEREST RATE DROP!! If you’ve been waiting, now’s the time.  Interest rates were at 5.875% this morning.  Plenty of places to chose from and a great rate means a place at the beach for you!

Just a reminder to those of you out looking at properties – please respect the rights of property owners.  Chances are, if there’s no “for sale” sign, the property isn’t for sale!  I know those long, lovely driveways are very tempting, but remember, someone lives at the end of that road.  And if the property is on the market, please be mindful of the hour of day and whether you’re turning around on someone’s drainfield!  I know none of my readers are guilty of such things!

Looking for property? I can set up an automated search for you. Just let me know what you’re looking for and I’ll do my best to find it.

BEACH VACATION RENTALS HERE!