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December Real Estate Update
January 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
We’re loving this good news. Prices are up!
Here’s a sampling of real estate news from around the Puget Sound:
Seattle Times – Local supply of homes for sale hits another record low
Tacoma News Tribune - Pierce County real estate market ends 2012 on strong note
Kitsap Sun – Kitsap home prices slip in December Ice
Anna’s Bay Chorale – this weekend!
December 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Anna’s Bay Chorale’s annual performance of Handel’s beloved masterwork will be extra special in 2012. That’s because this year’s concerts in Shelton and Olympia arrive just two weeks after the Chorale made their New York City debut as the anchor choir in the annual holiday performance of “Messiah” at the Lincoln Center!
Over 70 Olympic Peninsula singers, ranging in age from 14 to 84 participated in a five-day residency at Avery Fisher Hall in preparation for their Big Apple debut. Now on their return, they’ll rejoin the South Shore Chamber Orchestra for performances in the Shelton High School Performing Arts Center on Friday, December 7th and Sunday, December 9th; as well as making their Thurston County debut with a performance at the beautiful Minnaert Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday evening, December 8th.
For tickets to the Saturday, Dec 8th Olympia performance, please visit the Washington Center ticketing outlet by clicking this link. For tickets for the Friday or Sunday performances, please click here.
Be a part of a growing South Sound holiday tradition and order your tickets today before they sell out!
Watch out for that… goat!
August 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Olympic National Forest trail closed by goats
HOODSPORT — Olympic National Forest officials are keeping a popular trail in Mason County closed because of aggressive mountain goats.
Rangers say hikers on the Mount Ellinor Trail near Hoodsport are to blame for feeding goats and letting them lick their hands or backpacks for salt.
The Peninsula Daily News reports up to 20 goats have been observed on the trail.
The trail has been off-limits since early July while rangers try to teach the animals not to approach people. Rangers are throwing rocks at the goats, shooting them with paintballs, sounding horns and spraying chemicals.
In October 2010 an aggressive goat fatally gored a Port Angeles man on a trail in Olympic National Park.
From the Seattle Times.com, by Associated Press
May Real Estate Update
June 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In Mason County, the average price of residential homes closed in May 2012 was $170,267 up from $154,896 in May 2011, a 9.9% increase. If you narrow this down to just the south shore area, average closed prices moved from $143,333 in May 2011 to $190,100 in May 2012, or 32.6% higher! Mason County total closed sales are up from 50 in May 2011 to 55 in May 2012 and average days on market dropped from 115 in May 2011 to 110 in May 2012. Pending sales are up from 68 in May 2011 to 88 in May 2012. All positive numbers!
The South Shore in the Olympian.
August 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The south shore was featured in the Olympian on Friday. It’s a delightful article that features many of our best kept secrets. Click on the link below to enjoy!
9 Reasons to Buy a House Now – by Forbes
June 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I stumbled upon this great article by Forbes this morning and couldn’t agree more! I’ve listed the nine reasons below or view the entire article by clicking here.
1. Lowest housing prices in years.
2. Interest rates at a 50-year low
3. Interest rates are expected to go up
4. Adjustable Rate Mortgages are at record lows
5. Low down payment mortgages are available
6. Easy to qualify, easy to borrow
7. Lenders offer no-fee mortgages
8. Home builders are eager to sell, offer incentives
9. Motivated home owners are desperate to sell
With a convergence of the factors above, all of which are favorable to the prospective home buyer, there may not be a better time to buy than right now. It’s a buyer’s market, but like everything else in life, the bargain deals won’t last!
New Union Tourism Association Website
May 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Wow! When is the last time you visited the Union Tourism website? They’ve completely revamped the website and it looks great! Learn about the history of Union, events in the area or plan your trip today.
Check it out here – http://www.visitunion.com/
Groupon Today: Hood Canal Seafood in Seabeck!
May 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Opened my email this morning to see that Hood Canal Seafood in Seabeck is one of the featured Groupons of the day! Hooray!
$9 for Oyster Picking (up to $18 value) or $44 for Four-Dozen Oysters Delivered ($93 value)!
Click here to purchase!
The Seattle Times – Special Golf Section
April 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In today’s Seattle Times newspaper, you’ll find a special section devoted to golf in the Northwest. Alderbrook Properties is featured on the back page! Our golf course is noted throughout and even received special recognition as part of the dream 18! Grab the paper today to see the entire section or follow this link below to read the dream 18 article!
