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Moratorium on Vacation Rentals in Pacific County

Cheri Diehl — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:42:05 +0000

The Pacific County Commissioners have imposed a moratorium on new permits for vacation rental in the county (does NOT affect the City of Long Beach). You can read about it here: ORD 153E[1]. There will be a public hearing on December 14, 2010 in South Bend at the Annex in the Commissioners meeting room, at 10:00am.

I’m not voicing an opinion here, just letting you know that if you feel strongly one way or another, you need to attend this meeting. Discovery Coast Real Estate lists and sells properties that may be used for vacation rentals that are legally permitted or zoned for this use so don’t let the moratorium scare you off!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and remember to Shop Local this weekend!

Mortgage Rates are Rising…

Cheri Diehl — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 21:26:52 +0000

After about 8 weeks of unbelievable, historically low interest rates, things are starting to change. 30 year and 15 year fixed mortgages were up one-quarter of a percent. They are still down considerably from a year ago. So, buyers, if you were waiting for the rates to drop even more, don’t wait any longer! While I don’t know where it will go from here, I do know that homes are starting to sell. And as homes begin to sell, prices will begin to firm up and sellers will be a little less likely to lower their expectations. I have heard many potential buyers say that they don’t believe we’re at the “bottom” yet and they want to wait and get the most bang for their buck. Prices on property here at the beach (and there are many) are still more affordable than most places along the western coastline. Don’t be one of the 20/20 hindsight group saying “I should have bought last year….”

And, while you’re here shopping for the perfect beach property, clamming is happening this weekend (evening tides) and Discovery Coast Real Estate has plenty of tide books to hand out. And maybe you’ll want to check out the Cold Weather Survival forum at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center in Oregon.

Don’t feel like fighting the city crowds the weekend after Thanksgiving? Then come to the beach! In between looking at homes and/or land for sale, you can enjoy the Peninsula Art Association’s Studio Tour (Art is not fattening), or have some family fun during Holidays at the Beach. Remember this Saturday is “Small Business Saturday” – join the movement and shop local!

No matter what, please accept my best wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Eat at the Beach!

Cheri Diehl — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:06:10 +0000

Where to Eat for the Holidays!

Thanks to the staff and volunteers at Funbeach for compiling this list of restaurant schedules for your dining delight during the holidays.

If you’re planning to visit the beach, you might want to look at some great real estate offerings too! Check our exclusive listings and also search for properties everywhere on the peninsula. Discovery Coast Real Estate can represent you on any property listed for sale and can also help with “for sale by owner” properties. You might be cooking Thanksgiving dinner in your own beach house in 2010!