July 6, 2009

I drove to Portland to take possession of Charlie’s “Porsche”.  The cutest boxer pup you could imagine, but this Porsche seems to have a water leak!

Porsche meets a few of the household cats. They weren’t sure what she was. Knew she wasn’t a cat so no competition there, but not a dog either so they weren’t scared of her. Gabbie, Julie & Frank seemed the most unconcerned about the whole affair and were even interested in playing. Of course, her food was a real show stopper!

Thursday, June 9 was the wonderful Art Walk at the Port of Ilwaco.  Porsche walked on her leash almost all the way from home to the Port.  After that, her feet hardly touched the ground because everyone wanted to cuddle her!  By the time we ended the evening at Raven & Finch, she was plumb tuckered out.

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We managed to get another grandson graduated.  Chris Rogers graduated from Stevenson High School with High Honors on June 6!  Way to go, Chris.  Chris has been accepted to Linfield College and received a number of scholarships.

Charlie’s back in the office today just 3 days after shoulder surgery!  Can’t keep a good  man down.

ROAD WORK UPDATE:

BIG PRICE REDUCTION! Now just $149,000 for this 3 bedroom, 1-3/4 bath home walking distance to everything in town.  Master bedroom has slider out to large back deck.  Full fenced.  Oversized, detached garage. 510 Washington Ave N., Long Beach

No better price on a gorgeous home with two views for the price of one!  Ocean view to the west, Willapa Hills to the east.  3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, custom built home has too many amenities to put in this small space, but just a few are Hickory floors & cabinets, tumbled marble floors, slab granite countertops with incredible inlays…. Now available at just $549,000.  35510 J Pl., Surfside

	NEW! Great Seaview location. Cute little beach cabin on oversized lot. Plenty of room for garage. Woodstove to keep you cozy. Owner will consider lease-purchase or carry a 2nd. 3014 K Pl., Seaview
	NEW! Great view lot in desirable Surfside estates. Build on upper half and the lower half protects your view. Build to 16′ on J Pl, 20′ on lower I Pl. Septic in, water and power in street. Buy now while prices are down! Bring your imagination and build your dream! $89,900 – 34308 I Pl., Surfside

NEW LISTINGS is a post from: discoverycoastrealestate.com

Well, the “season” really starts this weekend!  So many fun things to do, see, enjoy at the beach.

Here’s a start:

Ilwaco, WA-Saturday Market at the Port of Ilwaco kicks off the 2009 season one week early on April 25 to celebrate the Tall Ships in Port, the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain.

Market vendors will highlight modern day equivalents of the items traded between the Chinook Tribe and American and European fur traders during the late 1700s and 1800s-beads, blue cloth and smoked salmon. Crow Creek Designs specializes in exquisite hand turned wooden beads and pendant jewelry. Multi-colored glass beads are featured in the attractive jewelry designs of Treasures by Val’s. Fashionable blue cloth T-shirts and denim shirts imprinted or embroidered with sea inspired designs are created by Blue Crab Graphics and Coastal Creations. Smoked salmon is the key ingredient to the savory chowder offered by Dan and Tina Delay of Smoked Salmon Chowder. For the rakish at heart, treasure chests and wooden pirates swords can be discovered at Grandma’s & Grandpa’s Crafts.

Shop for handmade arts, crafts and plants. Picnic on delicious seafood, American and ethnic fare, kettle corn, hot donuts and more. Stroll along the marina and watch the people, boats and dogs parade by. Saturday Market at the Port is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. between April 25 and September 26, 2009. For Saturday highlights and more information, see www.portofilwaco.org/saturdaymarket.html or call (360) 783-1143.

CLAMMING THIS WEEKEND!  MORE INFO HERE

Don’t forget – next weekend is the 59th Loyalty Day Celebration.  You can check the SCHEDULE here.

ON TO REAL ESTATE MATTERS:

USDA Rural Home Loan Program released their increased income limits!  This is great, great news opening up this amazing program to more potential buyers. 100% Financing – Zero down payment!  No Mortgage Insurance!  No Cash reserves required.  Borrowers DO NOT have to first time buyers (but if they are, remember that first time homebuyer credit!). Seller concession allowed up to 6%. No Loan LimitsMinimum. Credit Score 620 (exceptions eligible).

Be sure and check our exclusive listings and have fun playing with the interactive map!

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