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Great Article!

Cheri Diehl — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:15:04 +0000

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!

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Selling Houses with “Safety Fast”? MOWOG Murmurs

Cheri Diehl — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:06:39 +0000

I was flattered to get this article mailed to me from John Valentine of the MG Car Club North West Centre. Do YOU know what an MG is?

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What a beautiful day at the beach!

Cheri Diehl — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:24:00 +0000

It just doesn’t get any better than this. Sunshine, blue skies, light breeze… This is what we live for! Took advantage of it on Sunday to putter in the yard but the weather was just too great to ignore the fact that my MG was sitting quietly in the shop, battery on trickle charge, waiting for me. So, I hopped in and took off. Stopped in Long Beach for the Peninsula Art Association Art Show! What a fantastic display. I even made a purchase for my new office. The photographer is my friend, George Power. What a good eye.

So, after that I cruised up 103 to Ocean Park for a latte and my very favorite chocolate covered biscotti at Full Circle Cafe. Feeling very cheerful, I decided it was time to head home and mow the lawn. The car, being British, didn’t see it my way and I only made it about 4 blocks before it stopped and refused to stay running more than 30 seconds at a time.

Since Charlie was away for a vintage car race in California – Sears Point – I whipped out my trusty AAA card, spent 1-1/2 hours relaxing while I waited for the tow truck and still got home in time to mow the lawn!

But, enough about me. How about some clam dates?

Tentatively scheduled digs in April: UPDATE: CONFIRMED FOR THIS WEEKEND!

§ Friday, April 10 (7:45 a.m., -0.7 ft.) Twin Harbors

§ Saturday, April 11 (8:25 a.m., -0.7 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors

§ Sunday, April 12 (9:05 a.m., -0.5 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors

§ Saturday, April 25 (7:27 a.m., -1.3 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks

§ Sunday, April 26 (8:10 a.m., -1.6 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks

§ Monday, April 27 (8:55 a.m., -1.7 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks

Remember, you need to get new licenses in April.

Here’s an interesting site for those of you struggling with mortgages: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29185509//

And one more article about loan modifications: http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20090323_loanmod.htm

DON’T FORGET THIS SHORT SALE! Now’s the time to get a townhome at Coastal Ridge in Discovery Heights.

Hope everyone has an absolutely fantastic week.

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Real Estate Career?

Cheri Diehl — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:54:28 +0000

Ever consider a career in Real Estate? You just might have what it takes! The first step, of course, is to obtain your real estate license. Discovery Coast Real Estate is proud to be an accredited Rockwell Institute Satellite School. This means we offer one of the best internet-based classes available in Washington. Traditionally, these classes are offered at only a few select locations with mandatory time restrictions. Through Discovery Coast Real Estate, you can receive discounted rates for courses that can be taken on-line. That means you can log on from any computer which is internet enabled. Your clock hours will automatically be recorded online and you can take the course at your own pace in the convenience of your home or office, as long as you have Internet access.

In addition to license training, Discovery Coast Real Estate is looking for agents! Start your career right with a company that will train and support you every step of the way.

To view a description of the course, see the online demo or register to start your new career, click here:

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Already an agent? Take your clockhours through Discovery Coast Real Estate. Register at the link above.

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New and Interesting!

Cheri Diehl — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:57:24 +0000

It’s almost spring – just look outside and you can tell! Are you thinking of selling your home? There are a lot of things you can be doing right now so you’re ready to go. Read the article here and then re-read paragraph 4. Then you call me and we can discuss what it’s going to take for you to compete in this unique market at the beach.

Since I’m busy putting my site back together, lots of my cute cat photos have disappeared. But I couldn’t resist sneaking this one in. This is Julie asleep in the “condo”.

USING A REVERSE MORTGAGE FOR A HOME PURCHASE?!

Here’s a site with answers to a lot of questions. HUD It’s an interesting concept and I’d love to find someone out there who wants to be my “test case”. Any takers?

I have a few rental properties to tell you about:

1 bedroom, furnished or not, Ocean Park on the bus line. $500/month

2 bedroom, 1-3/4 bath condo in downtown Long Beach, $975/month, furnished. (also for sale at $219,000)

Restaurant, turn-key. Port of Ilwaco (The Port Bistro). $2500/month

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Cheri Diehl — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:25:02 +0000

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I’m truly blessed to be living at the beach, doing a job I love with my wonderful husband! We’re busy working on the new office and you’ll all be invited to the grand opening, early in 2009! Our new office is located at 1711 SW 18th St., Long Beach. We’re right on the corner of 18th & Pacific Highway in the building currently housing Haff-Shell Antiques. You might want to run down there and check out their 1/2 price sale. They need to get moved so we can get in! See the photos here.

WE CLOSED OUR FIRST SALE! Thank you Soni (our happy seller) and Jerry & Marilyn, the happy buyers! Marilyn says: “We also wanted to thank you for taking such good care of us as our real estate agent. Congratulations on starting your own business. We will highly recommend you. We hope to see you from time to time in Long Beach. We can hardly wait to start building a house!”

We’re looking forward to many more sales! Watch this space for info on several new listings for December!

We had a great visit to Phoenix (my first trip) and although the weather was wonderful, it’s good to be back home. We did get to visit with our grandson, Andy Rogers, who is a student at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ while we were crewing for a Porsche at the races!

There is so much going on in December that I don’t know where to start! Christmas at the Port of Ilwaco, Christmas Lights and music in Long Beach, the Boys and Girls Club Home Tour, PAA Studio Tour, and a Holiday Quilt Show are just a few of the festivities you won’t want to miss. Please visit Funbeach.com for up-to-date info!

Want to know what the market is like here at the beach? Read this article from the Chinook Observer. While times are still tough, optimism is high! READ THE ARTICLE HERE.

If you’re following the real estate market these links are where you can find listings and sales since my last post. These are new listings and sales in South Pacific County. The map is a link to areas like Wahkiakum County, Bay Center, etc. It saves you the trouble of searching on your own. 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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Where is the month going?

Cheri Diehl — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:09:02 +0000

You know what’s just around the corner, right? No, the one after Thanksgiving! The Christmas decorations are already going up and the stores are already urging us to start shopping.

Be sure and check back here regularly and follow the progress of our new office! I’m not giving away any details yet, but I will be posting as often as I can! Watch for info on a big sale in Long Beach….

DISCOVERY AWAITS ON THE LONG BEACH PENINSULA:

Tentative Clam Dates for DECEMBER

HOLIDAYS AT THE BEACH

If you’re thinking of going out to dinner instead of cooking, I have the restaurant schedule and will happily forward it to you.

MY FEATURED LISTINGS THIS WEEK:

Home on 19+ acres of pristine wetlands and woodlands. 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths in a convenient location less than 45 minutes from Longview and 40 minutes to Astoria. Go to sleep with the singing of frogs and coyote howls. Fish on the Grays & Columbia Rivers. This location is a wonderful compromise between rural lifestyle and urban employment. $225,000

Just a short stroll to the ocean over a dedicated pathway, you'll find an oversized lot just waiting for your custom home. Beachwoods is a place you'll like to call home, whether it's full time or getaway time. Attractive entry, paved streets, underground utilities, decorative lighting and plenty of trees and ocean sounds.$124,900

All the Tea and China, a flourishing Tea Room and gift shop in Ilwaco, has a loyal customer base and potential galore. Most everything you need to continue the business is included in the price, including most of Deanna's prized recipes, elegant place settings and a multitude of tea pots!

Now here’s a switch – more sales than new listings! If you’re following the real estate market these links are where you can find listings and sales since my last post. It saves you the trouble of searching on your own. The links are good for 30 days.

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