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First Time Homebuyer Grants Available

Cheri Diehl — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:20:04 +0000

Are you an active duty, veteran, or retired military member? You might be eligible for up to $5,000 in down payment and closing costs! Grants can be applied to a mortgage from any financial institution. Check out the Dream Makers link.

And remember, Discovery Coast Real Estate can assist you with the home of your dreams. Be sure and visit our website often for new listings or sign up for emails when homes suiting your needs come available.

Thank you for serving!

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South Bay on Willapa Bay

Cheri Diehl — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:20:27 +0000

There’s nothing like a sunrise over Willapa Bay. This is an absolutely gorgeous property. Paved road leads you to lightly treed lots with home sites already cleared. 5 acre tracts on Willapa Bay and views you have to see to believe. Underground power and phone in. Wells installed. Secluded, gated, and waiting for your home. Enjoy eagles, blue herons and osprey, along with deer and other wildlife! Possible owner financing for qualified buyers. MLS #265939, 265958, 265967 and 265972. $250,000 each.

Discovery Coast Real Estate has some wonderful properties for sale! And if one of those isn’t what you’re looking for, we can show and sell any property listed for sale. We can even help with those FSBOs. For more information on any property for sale on the Long Beach Peninsula, whether on the beach, bay, lake or top of the hill, call us at 360-642-3325 or email Discovery Coast Real Estate.

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1501 & 1505 321st Pl, Ocean Park

Cheri Diehl — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:36:00 +0000

1501 321st Great lot in a great location! Septic, power & water already installed on this oversized, irregularly shaped lot just a short walk to the beach, golf, mini-mart, etc. Reasonably priced and ready to use for this summer and beyond. There’s even a travel trailer included at no value. SHOA fees include unmetered water service, use of trash compactor, security patrol and use of common areas.

Adjoining Lot at 1505 321st Pl has 130′ of frontage on quiet Bear Lake, just a short walk to the beach, golf, mini-mart, etc. This is a great price for a lot of this size. SHOA fees include unmetered water service, use of trash compactor, security patrol and use of common areas. ? ? ???

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Sell your house!

Cheri Diehl — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:25:56 +0000

Here we are in August already! Can’t complain about the weather, especially when you look at the extreme temperatures in much of the country. The beach is a wonderful place to be.

If you’re a seller, or want to be a seller, there’s still plenty of time to take advantage of the good weather, tourists and the low interest rates (as of today, at a record low for 2011. The 30-year fixed averaged 4.39 %. The 15-year fixed & 5-year ARM set new historical record lows with an average of 3.54% and 3.18% , respectively.)

But there are a lot of things you can do to make your house be the one at the top of a buyer’s list. Here’s a “top ten” list that might give you an edge over all those other listings!

Changes have been made to Discovery Coast Real Estate’s website! You can now search for WATERFRONT/WATERVIEW, HOMES UNDER $100K, and CONDOS with one quick click! And don’t forget you can search the NEWEST LISTINGS, EXCLUSIVE LISTINGS and by CITY.

Lots of fun stuff to do this month: Jake the Alligator Man’s Birthday, Jazz & Oysters, Blues & Seafood, Oregon Tuna Classic, Kite Festival… plus Summerfest, Farmer’s Market, Saturday Market at the Port of Ilwaco, Art Walk and more. Better check out Funbeach and schedule your vacation time!

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16102 Sandridge Rd, Long Beach

Cheri Diehl — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:41:02 +0000

$525,000

Over 9 Acres

Horse Friendly

#113721

Willapa Bay Lover? Equestrian? Look no further! Over 9 acres/534′ frontage, fenced for horses, across from the south end of Long Island. 1920s vintage home is waiting for your ideas to bring it to full potential. Lots of light, updated wiring and plumbing. Lots of storage plus attached 2 car garage. Barn has 2 stalls, lean-to, room to park a trailer. H/U for propane fplc in living room. Forced air elect heat plus bbe & wall heat. Woodstove in family room heats the whole main level! Appt only.

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Thinking it through

Cheri Diehl — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:10:02 +0000

You’re looking for a home. Maybe you’ve been looking for a long time, maybe you’ve just started. How do you finally make that decision? It’s scary, isn’t it?

How much can you spend on a home? So many buyers focus on the price of the home rather than what it will ultimately cost them per month. And it’s interesting to note that the low interest rates on mortgages is what really makes things so affordable right now.

Buyers who believe we haven’t “hit bottom” with prices could be in for an unpleasant surprise if they wait too long. If you’ve got your eye on a home and the list price is “X”, what will your monthly payment be? A couple months later the seller reduces the price and you’re ready to make your move. The interest rate has jumped just 1%. Your buying power just dropped by 10.75%.

That very reasonable and affordable monthly payment just went up, perhaps by enough that now your lender denies your loan!

So, while it’s important to watch prices, mortgage rates are an integral part of the purchasing process. Stay in touch with your Realtor and your lender. And remember, don’t be buying a new car right before you make an offer on the house of your dreams!

Questions? Email me!

Boxer Play Date!

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Summertime and the living is easy….

Cheri Diehl — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:14:56 +0000

The days are sunnier and warmer. And even when the sun isn’t shining, the rain has been warmer! Life is just so good at the beach.

Just for fun – how do you like these photos? Would you buy one of these listings? I just love it when I find one of these photo-bloopers. Have you got any to share?

Did you know – contrary to popular belief, you CAN finance a building on leased land! Start with a local lender. They know the area, the potential, the need. So, if you were agonizing over whether or not to buy the former Port Bistro building at the Port of Ilwaco, don’t despair! There may be financing available to the right buyer. And there is a need for you to open a restaurant at the Ilwaco Marina. If not a restaurant, what are your ideas? Check out Ilwaco!

Remember, Discovery Coast Real Estate can help with all your real estate needs. Commercial, residential, investment, recreation, we have it all!

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Where have I been and why haven’t I posted?

Cheri Diehl — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 17:20:50 +0000

Well, I just feel terrible for being so remiss. June is slipping away and summer starts in a few days (at least according to the calendar!).

I was fortunate to spend a week in Salem at Willamette University for the Association of NW Weavers’ Guilds conference. Workshops, lectures, vendors, fashion shows, and lots of fun. We had a great showing of our local guild members. Many of you know that I’m a weaver/spinner/knitter in my spare time. This week away fed my soul. If you’d like to know more about weaving and spinning locally, The Clatsop Weavers and Spinners Guild would love to talk to you. Just ask me!

And this past weekend, on June 12, I co-chaired and participated in the 3rd Annual Fore the Furrballs golf tournament benefiting the South Pacific County Humane Society. This wonderful no-kill shelter receives no public funds and relies on the generous support of caring people and businesses. And we were overwhelmed with the generosity this year! Thank you to everyone who donated, participated and volunteered. A special thank you to Peninsula Golf Course and managers Jim & Sondra Eaton.

What else? Oh, real estate! I hope everyone visits Discovery Coast Real Estate often because there are new listings every day! You can check the most recent listings and browse listings for the entire state. You don’t need to register but if you do, you can receive email updates, save your searches and just have lots of fun.

If you’re looking for a screaming deal, we just reduced the price on 13 lots in Surfside. Two groups of contiguous lots (6 in one group, 7 in the other) zoned Multi-Family & Commercial. Surfside is close to all the amenities of the big city, but a peaceful haven for residents. Build townhomes, condos, or single family residences. There is a potential for partial ocean views from some lots. The golf course is steps away and it’s a short, easy walk to the ocean. Developers – now’s the time!

So much to do coming up that I can’t hope to keep you posted. Please visit Funbeach for all the exciting news!

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Willapa Bay Opportunities!

Cheri Diehl — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:23:38 +0000

Thinking of building on the Bay? We have some great choices! Whether you’re looking for an upscale, gated development, or something a little more flexible, we can help. These are some of the exclusive Discovery Coast Real Estate listings. Click on the photo for more information.

5+ Acres

312th & Sandridge Rd

$250,000

South Bay

4 lots, 200′ frontage

$275,000

2 Acres

Willapa Sands

$99,000

Others properties are available, so be sure and contact us for info.

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New Mapping Service for Pacific County!

Cheri Diehl — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:59:14 +0000

Wow, what an improvement in the way things were.

Recently implemented, this was received from Pacific County Assessor, Bruce Walker:

“We have a new more user friendly (that wasn’t difficult to accomplish) online mapping service.

From this page, click on the “MapSifter Taxlots – 2011” link….

It’s more like Taxsifter…after clicking on a parcel a dialogue balloon will appear and when you click on the parcel number it will take you to Taxsifter.” He adds: “The initial setup was funded by a grant from the WA State Dept of Revenue annual revaluation grant program so didn’t cost us anything this year.”

Discovery Coast Real Estate loves it! Try it out and see how cool it is and then thank the Pacific County Assessor’s Office.

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