Archive for September, 2009

October is here!

Everything!, New Listings, Real Estate | Posted by Cheri Diehl
Peeking at us Believe it or not, October is here.  Only 63 days until the end of 2009!

Just a reminder about some great new listings that are exclusive to Discovery Coast Real Estate.  As you can see, we’ve been busy:

32209 K Pl., Surfside

Seaview Oceanfront

27858 Y Pl – Septic In

14 Lots!

Ready to Use Lot!

2 Lots – 241st & Gile
  • FYI:  The 2009 Washinton Legislature passed a law requiring the Building Code Council to adopt a rule requiring installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) monitors in homes.  This rule will be in effect and all new construction must conform by July 1, 2010.  It’s also possible that sellers will be required to install the monitors prior to a buyer taking occupancy.  It is also likely that landlords will be required to install carbon monoxide monitors not later than January 1, 2013.  Specific requirements will depend on the language of the rule.  When it’s all settled, I will let you know the outcome.  HOWEVER, this legislation emphasizes that our homes should be equipped with CO monitors.  Over 20,000 people are treated annually in emergency rooms, nationwide, for carbon monoxide poisoning and approximately 500 die.  In Washington, more than 1000 people suffered from poisoning and 8 died after the 2006 windstorm.  A Carbon Monoxide monitor can cost less than $50 and could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.  CO cannot be detected by human senses and can pass through garage and apartment walls.


Here’s what’s coming up at the beach this month:

Tapas and Tango

A Love Affair With Music

And there’s a lot more!  Check out Funbeach for everything Autumn


Tentative Clamming Dates:

Evening digs are tentatively planned at Twin Harbors (Oct. 16-19); Long Beach and Copalis (Oct. 16, 17 and 18); and Mocrocks and Kalaloch Beach (Oct. 17 and18). Digging at all beaches will be restricted to the hours between noon and midnight.

Tentative opening dates and evening low tides in October are:

§  Friday, Oct. 16 ( 5:50 p.m. -0.5 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

§  Saturday, Oct. 17 (6:38 p.m. -0.8 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks, Kalaloch

§  Sunday, Oct. 18 (7:23 p.m. -1.1ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks, Kalaloch

§  Monday, Oct. 19 (8:06 p.m. -1.1 ft.) Twin Harbors

Digs scheduled in November include:

§  Wednesday, Nov. 4 (7:33 p.m. -1.3 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors

§  Thursday, Nov. 5 (8:18 p.m. -1.2 ft.) Twin Harbors

§  Friday, Nov. 6 (9:07 p.m. -0.9 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors

§  Saturday, Nov. 7 (9:59 p.m. -0.5 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors

§  Saturday, Nov. 14 (4:34 p.m. -0.3 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks

§  Sunday, Nov. 15 (5:21 p.m. -0.7 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks

§  Monday, Nov. 16 (6:05 p.m. -0.9 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks, Kalaloch

§  Tuesday, Nov. 17 (6:47 p.m. -0.8 ft.) Twin Harbors

Digs scheduled December 2 through Jan. 3 include:

§  Wednesday, Dec. 2 (6:32 p.m. -1.2 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors

§  Thursday, Dec. 3 (7:18 p.m. -1.4 ft.) Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks

§  Friday, Dec. 4 (8:04 p.m. -1.3 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks, Kalaloch

§  Saturday, Dec. 5 (8:51 p.m. -0.9 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks, Kalaloch

§  Thursday, Dec. 31 (6:16 p.m. -1.1 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks, Kalaloch

§  Friday, Jan. 1 (7:01 p.m. -1.8 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks, Kalaloch

§  Saturday, Jan. 2 (7:45 p.m. -1.6 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks

§  Sunday, Jan. 3 (8:29 p.m. -1.2 ft.) Twin Harbor


That’s all the news for today.  I’d love to hear your comments and suggestions for future posts!


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32209 K Pl., Surfside

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

$140,000

2bedroom, 1-3/4 bath

Surfside

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$8,000 tax credit slipping away….

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

Just a few things I wanted to talk about this week.  Of course, the weather is absolutely gorgeous here at the beach and fishing is still going on.  Be sure to visit the PORT OF ILWACO while you’re at the beach.  Saturday Market is (surprise) on Saturday!   And Ilwaco is the place to be!  Here are some opportunities for you:

OCEAN VIEW LOT IN DISCOVERY HEIGHTS

WATERFRONT RESTAURANT FOR SALE OR LEASE

LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER’S ROAD BUILDING LOT

GORGEOUS 4 BEDROOM HOME

ALL THE TEA AND CHINA (BUSINESS ONLY)

COASTAL RIDGE OCEAN VIEW TOWNHOMES

Here’s a link to some new listings showing up in our MLS during the last week – remember, Discovery Coast Real Estate can show and sell any property listed for sale so give one of us a call!  (If you have trouble with the link, please let me know)

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If you’re planning on using your tax credit, you only have about 72 days!   If you’re thinking of doing an FHA loan, the Kilkenny-Valenta Lending Group can close your loan in 12 business days.  Some restrictions apply, but this is BIG!

Have you been looking for a vacation rental property in Long Beach?  Thanks to Gayle Borchard, the new city planner, we’re pretty up to date on where you can and can’t do it.  Gayle kindly spoke to a group of Realtors before our tour of new listings and provided us with this fact sheet.  You might find it helpful.  VACATION RENTAL FACT SHEET.

Can't we all just get along?

Can't we all just get along?



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Rod Run, Real Estate and more!

Cats In Our Lives, Everything!, New Listings, Porsche the Boxer, Real Estate | Posted by Cheri Diehl

25thRodRun2008bLots going on at the beach this weekend and the weather is perfect!  Tonight is the popular “slow drags”  Come cheer the Slow Drag Queens!





Ready, Respond, Recover – presented by the Pacific County Economic Development Council October 14, 2009.  This conference will provide Pacific and Wahkiakum County businesses with emergency plan development and critical information about securing business facilities, communicating with customers and access to financial resources.  Call 360-875-9330 or 360-642-9330 to register or visit their site.  EDC

REAL ESTATE!!

New listings to check out: 

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Don’t miss out on the fun of owning beach property!  There’s still a lot of great weather left.

Ever been to the Doggie Olympics? Like organizing things?  The future depends on a new chairperson.  If you’d be interested in helping out in this capacity, please let me know.  This is a fun event and we have great ideas for next year’s “games”.

Do you own property at the beach that you’d like to sell but haven’t been able to?  Ever want to own a fishing boat?  Have I got a deal for you!    The owner of the Mariner would like to trade this beauty for partial payment on a vacation home here at the beach.    Contact me for more info.

One last note about something you might want to attend:

There will be a dedication on Saturday, September 19, in Long Beach to 
celebrate the completion of the Discovery Trail which runs from south 
to the Port of Ilwaco. The event will begin at 9 AM at the Bolstad 
Beach Approach and will include a Chinook tribal blessing, ribbon 
cutting and a walk/run/bike along the trail.

That’s all for now, except for the requisite pet photo!

Porsche & Gabby

Porsche & Gabby

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In the news….

Everything! | Posted by Cheri Diehl

TAX ASSESSMENTS: Several people have contacted me regarding their recent re-evaluation for property assessment and not a one of them has been happy!  As I see it, one of the problems we have in Pacific County is a four year cycle of appraisals.  That will change in 2011 when the entire county will be revalued every year.

There are a lot of questions surrounding how things are done, where the money goes, etc.  If you’re curious about the sales lists for new values, you can access those through the Pacific County site.  Also, Assessor Bruce Walker will be at the county building on Sandridge Road Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 pm.  Bring your questions and your manners.

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HOT LISTING!


Budget Saver!

Budget Saver!

This solid, stick built home in Sunset Sands will fit your budget and is just right for that $8,000 tax credit!  3 bedrooms, fenced back yard, attached garage, carport, much more.  Call for an appointment soon.  Remember, the tax credit won’t last forever.  If you’re a first time homebuyer, don’t miss out.  This home would also be an excellent rental or vacation get-away.  MORE INFO






FISH ON!

FISH ON!



Area 1 in the ocean (Columbia River) will reopen for salmon starting Monday, Labor Day and stay open until September 30th.  All regulations will remain the same as they were when the area was closed.
That’s all the news for today.

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Labor Day is Here!

Everything!, Porsche the Boxer | Posted by Cheri Diehl

Hard to believe the kids are back to school, the Labor Day visitors are on their way and Rod Run is right around the corner!  Also coming up is the Art Walk finale in Ilwaco.  I wish these lasted all year!  They’re always so much fun.  Besure to visit Funbeach for info on all the festivals, happenings and parties here at the beach!

There have been a few new listings in the last week and for those of you who don’t regularly check the new listings on my site (RECENT LISTINGS) here they are.  RECENTLY LISTED

And there have been a few sales too.  JUST SOLD! You can also follow these on my site:  JUST SOLD

According to Realtor.org, the pace of existing -home sales grew in June, giving us 3 consecutive months of upturn.  Buyers are starting to take advantage of good prices, affordable interest rates and the $8,000 home buyer tax credit. You don’t want to miss out on this so give us a call and let us show you how affordable your own home can be.  Aren’t you tired of renting?  And before you start house-hunting, you  might want to take a look at our POPULAR POSTS to get some pointers on being pre-approved, etc.

San Diego!

San Diego!


We just returned from a few days in San Diego where, as usual, they had a heat wave start as soon as we arrived!  We did have a great time at Charlie’s Air Force reunion of men stationed in Chaumont, France in the 60′s.  In addition to touring, we spent a day on a catamaran, sailing the bay and out into the ocean.  Never saw the dolphins, but had a great lunch pool-side at a hotel.  Being back in the northwest with the cool weather, sunny skies and no traffic feels good!



Porsche & Sophie

Porsche & Sophie

Porsche and Wes

Porsche and Wes


While we were gone Porsche the pup got to spend the week with her mother and had an absolutelywonderful time.  She also got to meet her step-father in training (does that make sense?) Sir John of Wesley (Wes for short).

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