http://www.ncwrealestateblog.com The Best Real Estate Blog of North Central Washington Fri, 16 May 2008 17:29:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Very rarely do I get the pleasure to help a client with a property who actually knows some of the history of their property.  Even more rare is that the history is actually a compelling story.  I've never had discussions and research of the history of a property lead to ... http://www.ncwrealestateblog.com/2008/05/16/a-property-with-history/ After discussing the issue at numerous meetings since February, a majority of Chelan County PUD commissioners voted Monday to allow more permits for private docks over PUD-owned land on Lake Chelan and the Rocky Reach reservoir. Commissioners Norm Gutzwiler and Werner Janssen voted against the proposal. Janssen stated that he did ... http://www.ncwrealestateblog.com/2008/05/12/pud-to-continue-dock-permitting/ With permission from the NWMLS comes the following: KIRKLAND, Wash. (May 5, 2008) – Pending sales during April reached their highest level in eight months, according to the latest figures from Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which covers 19 counties in western and central Washington. Brokers reported 6,208 pending sales (offers made and ... http://www.ncwrealestateblog.com/2008/05/06/nwmls-reports-highest-volume-of-pending-sales-in-eight-months/ What math?  Do your own analysis of the affordable housing information.  For instance, 20 years ago was the proportion of the population that couldn't afford the "median" house in Wenatchee the same as it is right now?  Of course not, so don't make that a fixed number for the next ... http://www.ncwrealestateblog.com/2008/05/01/on-affordable-housing-careful-of-that-kool-aid-do-the-math/ From the PUD today: Following more discussion on the policy allowing permits for private docks over PUD-owned land on Lake Chelan and the Rocky Reach Reservoir, commissioners asked staff to present a final proposal for a decision on May 12.  The policies discussed Monday are available here and are worth a look. Commissioners ... http://www.ncwrealestateblog.com/2008/04/29/pud-to-hear-dock-permit-proposal-may-12/ A reader sent in this question: In the Sunday Seattle Times there is an article about a new law starting June 12, requiring professional condo Reserve Analysis.  You can check out the article here. This statute was news to me, and I assume most condo associations have no idea about this new requirement.  ... http://www.ncwrealestateblog.com/2008/04/28/reader-question-about-the-new-state-law-requiring-condo-associations-to-report-money-set-aside-for-long-term-maintenance/ Open House Meeting #1 June 3, 2008 5-7 p.m. (3:30 setup) at the Confluence Technology Center 285 Technology Center Way, Wenatchee.  The meeting is to Introduce the public to the update process for the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan, describe current conditions, and solicit input on issue and potential improvements. There ... http://www.ncwrealestateblog.com/2008/04/28/chelan-county-transportation-plan-the-public-is-invited/ Yesterday the members's meeting was held for the Chiwawa Community Association.  It was a well attended meeting with over 65 voting members.  I estimate about 100 people were in attendance. Topics included voting on an amendment to the protective covenants, an update on the water system, a presentation from the Leavenworth ... http://www.ncwrealestateblog.com/2008/04/27/yesterdays-chiwawa-community-association-meeting/ I attended the Affordable Housing Symposium hosted by the City of Wenatchee yesterday afternoon.  As I suspected, the "Independent" recommendations were anything but. I was actually pretty favorably impressed with the consultant, David Rosen, of DPR Associates.  They took census data from 2000 and Office of Financial Management data from as recently ... http://www.ncwrealestateblog.com/2008/04/25/how-many-affordable-homes-do-you-want-to-pay-for/ That's right, I don't want to hear any complaints about traffic in two or three years if you don't at least get involved in the County Comprehensive Plan - Transporation Element and County Wide Transportation Plan Update that is ongoing starting about now.  A public meeting is scheduled for May 28th, ... http://www.ncwrealestateblog.com/2008/04/22/i-dont-want-to-hear-any-complaints-about-traffic/