Archive for October, 2008

Real Estate at the Beach!

Everything!, Real Estate | Posted by Cheri Diehl

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!  Can you believe it’s the end of October?  And the weather has been more than kind to us.  Remember to set your clocks back an hour Saturday night.  Finally get to make up for that lost hour way back in the Spring.

Won’t you be glad when the election is over?  No more ads, negative or otherwise.  No matter who wins, it could be good news for real estate.  Election years are often hard on sellers.  Now, if we can just get that pesky stock market to cooperate!

Been an exciting week so far.  Tuesday night was the fantastic Friends of Chinook School fundraiser.  Since my friend, Nan, does such a great job blogging about it, I’m not going to try and duplicate it.  You will find a picture of me and Charlie if you visit her blog:  SEAVIEWWA. She also has the info you need about tonight’s progressive Halloween party at the Depot and Shelburne. I’ll be there for sure!

BEACH HAPPENINGS: Bullshot Crummond continues this weekend! I had the pleasure of front row center last week. Hard to describe, but I laughed a whole lot! Put on by our fabulous Peninsula Players, you won’t want to miss this one.

MUSIC in Ilwaco at Raven and Finch.

CLAMMING, WILD MUSHROOMS, OCIAN IN VIEW, CRIBBAGE – It’s going to be quite a month leading up to Thanksgiving. Come to the beach and enjoy. For more info on these and more activities, visit the great site of FUNBEACH.

NEW LISTING THIS WEEK!  Thanks Danny & Jodi!

Great lot in a great location. Cleared and level, power, cable, water and setpic in. Privacy trees around lot, shed, just 3 blocks from beach access. Picnic grounds are across the street. Adjoining lot also available. Listed at just $45,000.

Great lot in a great location. Cleared and level, power, cable, water and septic in. Privacy trees around lot, shed, just 3 blocks from beach access. Picnic grounds are across the street. Adjoining lot also available. Listed at just $45,000.

RENTALS?  We have them! And more are on the way.

Looking for a boat? Have a cabin or property at the beach you’d like to trade? Chris has a 1988 42′ tri-cabin Trawler, value is $100k. I have lots of photos if you’re interested!

October wasn’t the hottest month for real estate sales here at the beach.  Six residential and five vacant land sales for the entire month.  These links are where you can find listings and sales since my last post.  If you’re ever curious about any of them, let me know.  The map is the link to off-peninsula properties.  The links are good for 30 days.

Just a reminder that I have access to all properties in our area. Ocean front, bay front, view, little bitty lots, acreage, commercial, residential, you name it! See a sign? Call me for more info! I hope that this blog and the pages you’ll find on it are helpful to you. If so, let me know. Share with a friend.

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Long Beach Peninsula Real Estate

Everything!, New Listings, Real Estate | Posted by Cheri Diehl

Here I am, finally. There is a lot more to opening your own real estate office than one would think.  More than this one thought, anyway!  Business Name – check; Business cards – check; website – check; phones – check; what more could there possibly be?  It sounded so easy….  Anyway, our first ad ran in the Chinook Observer October 22 and we’ll be in the November Real Estate Guide.  Feel free to call us any time – the office number is 360-642-DEAL.  If we’re not in, please try our cell phones.  Mine is 360-244-2660.  Charlie is 360-244-2655.  We want to hear from you!

News about the real estate market:  CLICK HERE

Although you can check my site for new listings and newly sold properties, some people miss having it right here at your fingertips.  So, this is where you can find listings and sales since my last post.  The map is the link to off-peninsula properties. Normally there wouldn’t be this many, but it’s been awhile since I posted.  The links are good for 30 days.

Looking for fun at the beach?

Bullshot Crummond begins tonight!  Put on by our fabulous Peninsula Players, you won’t want to miss this one.

CLAMMING, WILD MUSHROOMS, OCIAN IN VIEW, CRIBBAGE – It’s going to be quite a month leading up to Thanksgiving.  Come to the beach and enjoy.

RENTALS?  We have them!  And more are on the way.  

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10/14/08 Real Estate Update

Everything! | Posted by Cheri Diehl

I think we’re ready to roll!  Please check out all the links and see how they work (and if they work!).  I’d love some feedback on how you like the new site.

We’re really excited about our new venture.  Please check our new listings!

510 Washington Ave N, Long Beach. $175,000. Click photo for more info.

510 Washington Ave N, Long Beach. $175,000. Click photo for more info.

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO!  $25,000 is all you need to own this lot in Sunset Sands.  Includes access to Loomis Lake Park and all the amenities.  Quiet cul-de-sac.  MLS #28172256

Here’s an interesting article about the current Real Estate Market.  I’m always asked about different marketing strategies, i.e. paper or internet.  It’s interesting to note that in July of this year the Los Angeles Times announced the cancellation of their printed real estate section.  Looks like on-line is the way to go and we’re doing our best to get there!

For all the upcoming events, this is the place to go:

Music at Raven and Finch in Ilwaco.
Also, mark your calendars!  Peninsula Players’ fall  is “Bullshot Crummond” and will be at the Mason’s Hall in Ilwaco, Oct. 24-26 and Oct. 31-Nov. 2.  Don’t miss it.

And here’s a word from Stephanie Fritts of the Pacific County Emergency Management Office regarding the tsunami warning test:
Pacific County to Test All Hazard Alert Broadcast Sirens October 15 and October 22, 2008

SOUTH BEND – Pacific County Emergency Management will be testing the All Hazard Alert Broadcast (AHAB) sirens on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at noon, and again on October 22, 2008 at noon.  The sirens will ring the Westminster Chimes for 90 seconds on October 15, and will sound the actual warning signal – a straight, non-warbling siren tone – for 90 seconds on October 22, 2008.  No verbal message will follow either test.  A preview of the warning system playing Westminster Chimes is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb3ICGMgnVo. In actual events, the sirens will sound the constant tone (no warble) for three continuous minutes, and may be followed by a verbal message.  The Pacific County Tsunami Plan calls for the sirens to be activated any time Pacific County is placed within the area of a tsunami warning.  A tsunami warning means that an earthquake in the Pacific Rim may have generated a tsunami wave that has the potential to reach the Pacific County coastline within a three hour window of time.

Residents are asked to listen for the test and to report their street address and results or concerns to the Pacific County Emergency Management Office at (360) 875-9340/(360) 642-9340 following each test.

WHAT’S MISSING?

This is where I would normally post the recent listings and sales.  You can now find that by clicking one of the links to the right of this post.  Would you rather see it here?  Let me know!  Send a reply, send an email, give me a call.  Remember, We’re looking out for you!

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10/6/08 Real Estate Update

Everything!, Real Estate | Posted by Cheri Diehl

Okay, we’re back to work! Here’s the first Real Estate Update from Discovery Coast Real Estate. We’re still busy setting up phones, web site, etc., but you can always reach me by email at diehl@willapabay.org or on my cell phone 360-244-2660. Charlie can be reached at charlie@willapabay.org or 360-244-2655. More info will follow. Thanks to all of you who sent your good wishes to us in our new venture! In need of a rental home? Click Here to view available properties!

LISTINGS SPOTLIGHT – Hopefully I will have some to advertise to you by the next installment of my blog! 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”!

PUT YOUR LISTING HERE!

Of course we’re looking for listings. Ask about our introductory offer to sellers!

BUYERS, LOOK HERE!

We can show and sell any property listed for sale in Washington State. But the Long beach Peninsula is where our expertise is. Let us help you! And ask about our introductory offer for buyers!

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!

Want to meet my cats? New photos as of October 4! 

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EXCITING NEWS!

Real Estate | Posted by Cheri Diehl

As of today, October 3, 2008, I am now the broker of my own agency! The office name is Discovery Coast Real Estate. While the technical aspects of setting up the office are running a little slower than I had hoped, I am licensed to do business. Currently working out of my home office, I am able to list, show, sell, rent, do whatever you need done real estate-wise. I will have a working office number and toll free number shortly. In the meantime, you can email me at cheri@cheridiehl.com or call my cell at 360-244-2660. When we’re set up in a permanent office, you’ll be invited to the party!

My #1 agent, Charlie, is also available at 360-244-2655. Email him at charlie@willapabay.org

Thanks to my fan club and well-wishers. I know we’ll do great! As the top listing agent for Dennis Oman Realty the past 13 years, I have the experience you need.

Call today if you need assistance with anything.

We’re looking out for you…..

Cheri Diehl
Owner/Broker
Discovery Coast Real Estate

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