Great turnout for the meeting at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, WA. We had a business meeting, enjoyed our brown bag lunches and some show ‘n share. We also had a mini-yard sale of weaving/spinning/knitting goodies that members wanted to sell. After the meeting a few of us headed to Marty’s house to work on the guild booth for ANWG.
Archive for May, 2009
The Clatops Weavers & Spinners Group has a contingent of spinners who get together most every Thursday evening at the historic Shelburne Inn. We’re happy to have people watch or give spinning a “spin”! Drop by and say hi to us, try your hand at either a spinning wheel or drop spindle, or just watch in awe.
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Location, Location, Location |
Now that you know how much you can afford to spend, it’s time to get down to business. Review Part 2. I know, you’ve been looking at houses for weeks (maybe longer) dreaming of finding that perfect home. There are so many to chose from! Where do you start? The Long Beach Peninsula (loosely termed) has a variety of neighborhoods, homeowner associations, etc. Finding the right fit is important because this is a big step. Take into account where you work and play. Do you want to be on a bus line? Is being able to walk to town important? Want to run the dogs on the beach without driving there? Only you can answer these questions about location.
Along with deciding where, you also need to separate NEED vs WANT. Think of these points and decide whether they are WANTS or NEEDS:
- Number of Bedrooms
- Number of Baths (full, 3/4, half?)
- Square footage of home
- Family room
- Den/office
- Garage
- Yard size
- You get the idea – keep going….
Stay flexible and remember, don’t judge a book by it’s cover. Sometimes a home lacking in “curb appeal” is hiding all of the features you’re looking for. And when you get inside, don’t dismiss a home that might not have the color of carpet or other cosmetic features that are on your list. Keep an open mind and think of the possibilities!
When you get ready to view homes with your Realtor© print out a few of these WORKSHEETS courtesy of Freddie Mac and take them along. A digital camera is also helpful.
This is an exciting time so make it fun. A trusted Realtor© can make it less stressful and more productive! And when you’ve found the one that’s right for you, it’s time to make the offer.
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$54,500Septic, Power, Water2 RV Hook-upsSteps to the Beach! |
A new law goes into effect July 1, 2010 changing the status of real estate licensees in Washington State. We will no longer be “agents” and “brokers” but will be “Brokers”, “Managing Brokers” and “Designated Brokers”.
Education requirements will change to include a 60 hour fundamentals class and a 30 hours practices class to qualify for the broker exam. In addition, you need to be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent, You’ll have a complete fingerprint background check done through Washington State Patrol.
So, if you’ve been thinking about getting your Washington real estate license, you might want to do it before the changes. Currently, you need 60 hours of Real Estate Fundamentals before you can take the exam. Remember, we have all the information on our website as we are an accredited Satellite School for Rockwell. We still have a spot left for an agent (soon to be broker)…
Thanks to the Chinook Observer and Nancy Butterfield for the great article in the business section. We’re excited to be in our own office, working for buyers and sellers everyday! And thanks to all our great customers, clients, business associates and friends for making our dream come true!
