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Renting? Rather Not?

Your rent isn’t going down, have you considered buying a home? Today’s home buyers

express concern over a sputtering economy and soft home prices. The question

begs - when is it a good time to buy a house?

Today is a great time to buy! Consider that home prices are signifi cantly down! Interest

rates are as low as they’ve ever been. Owning a home provides peace of mind as well as an “automatatic savings account”.

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by North Central WashingtonAssociation of Realtors Board of Directors

According to the National Association of Realtors® 13,780 homes sold nationwide yesterday. Furthermore, 13,780 homes will sell nationwide today, tomorrow and even the day after that. This is the average number of homes that sell each and every day in this country according to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) latest Existing Home Sales Report. Locally, our contribution to this trend has been on the rise since the fi rst of the year. That said, our market may not be what it was in 2006, but it is far from stagnant.

For more information on NAR’s trend report please visitwww.realtor.org1 – The data is from the NCWAR MLS and includes all residential sales and pending information from member Realtors®.Note: Pendings are an indication of offers that have yet to close.

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If you could blink your eyes and be any-where in the world, where would that be? Anywhere my family and friends are is where I want to be! It’s all about people...whatever your job, butespecially true in Real Estate!

Where were you born and where did you grow up?Deaconess Hospital, Wenatchee; raised on 10 acres close toPangborn Airport.

What do you enjoy about living in the Wenatchee Valley?Great people, weather and recreationalopportunities.

How long have you worked in Real Estate?7.5 years, but have rentals of my own and owned numerous homes.

What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working?Tennis, golf & bike riding as well as Grandkids & raising a big vegetablegarden….oh & lattes…Caffe Mela!

What is the most interesting property you have ever listed?1.75 million dollar riverfront property along the Columbia River at Orondo,gorgeous!

What is the most gratifying/challenging thing about being a Realtor?Helping people with all their Real Estate needs, buying or selling!

Tana WoodDebra White

Real Estate Group509-433-0091

Windermere Real Estate / NCW

662-7184 • 1-800-841-0055www.windermerewenatchee.com

$230,000 .................. WENATCHEEYOUR MONEYMAKER! You want a project in a neighbor-hood that can support your improvements? Sunnyslope School District, view of both rivers. 6 bedroom, 4 bath, daylight rambler. Worth the effort! MLS# 696522 Kathy Emerick, 421-5934

$216,900 .........EAST WENATCHEEColumbia River view home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2286 sq ft. Spacious kitchen, living room fireplace & new carpet. Beautiful landscaping, irrigation water & fenced yard, covered deck. MLS # 694219 Cindy Seyster 670-6466

$200,000 .........EAST WENATCHEE3 bedroom, 2 bath rambler with upgrades! Xeriscape landscaped front yard, 1300 sq ft, 2 bedrooms opposite end of home from master, vaulted ceiling, quiet street, u-shaped kitchen with eating bar. MLS# 696566 Jacqueline Hurst 860-3963

$169,900 .................... CASHMEREAffordable Cashmere home you can call all your own! Home has Stucco exterior, built in 2001, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 1000+ sq ft. Partially fenced yard, RV parking. MLS# 696546 Vera Salas 670-8596

$139,900 ......................CLE ELUMA great start! Newer high efficiency gas furnace, double pane windows, updated panel/wiring, refurbished baths. 2 RV hookups. 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property, Renovation Mortgage Financing available. MLS# 696570 Jamie Wallace 670-3305

$117,500 .................. WENATCHEE3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, 1177 sq ft. Old fashioned covered porch. Wood floors, main floor master bedroom with private bathroom. Best buy in its price range! MLS # 696534 Cindy Seyster 670-6466

$87,900 .................... WATERVILLEComfortable, clean, great floor plan! New paint in & out, 1178 sq ft, large lot. Sliders to BBQ patio. Formal dining built-ins, sunny kitchen, insulated sun porch. Basement area could be extra bedrooms. MLS# 696550 Jamie Wallace 670-3305

$86,000 .................... WENATCHEEBeautiful home in Twin Peaks Manor. 3 bedroom, 2 bath meticulously kept. A wonderful 500 sq ft deck to enjoy and nice landscaping that is super low maintenance. Come enjoy the good life. MLS# 696545 Sharon Ventrello 293-1870

$79,900 .................... WENATCHEEInvestors Special! Upper & lower rental units, currently rented. Large lot with extra off street parking. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property, Renovation Mortgage Financing available. MLS# 696239 Jamie Wallace 670-3305

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89 SPRINGHILL DRIVE-EAST WENATCHEE

PRICE REDUCED!!! Beautifully appointed home offering an open floor plan, 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. Separation of bedrooms offers privacy. Master suite is complete with soaking tub, separate shower and walk-in closet. The covered patio is great for summer barbeques. $324,500. Contact LINDA HANSON @ 630-7338 for more information. MLS # 694779

2154 CITATION LOOP-WENATCHEE

Just completed home offering many custom features! Tile entry welcomes you into a living room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace. Master suite is complete with double sink vanity, separate shower, soaking tub and walk-in closet. Home details include 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, den. family room, large garage RV parking and irrigation water with sod, in-ground sprinklers and fence. Builder offers a 2-10 home warranty. $239,900. Contact LINDA HANSON @ 630-7338 for more information. MLS # 694421

2152 CITATION LOOP-WENATCHEE

Popular floor plan with additional shop area and unfinished family room downstairs waiting for your personal touch. Home is complete with a 2-10 builders home warranty and in-ground sprinklers, sod and fence. $232,900. Contact LINDA HANSON @ 630-7338 for more information. MLS # 694420

207 RIVER VALLEY LN-LEAVENWORTH

Build your dream home on this flat acreage with some pine trees. Property is nestled in a lovely area surounded by beautiful homes and borders 200 feet on the Wenatchee River. Contact LINDA HANSON@ 630-7338 for more information. MLS # 695718

1395 MOUNTAIN VISTA DR-WENATCHEE

One of the last lots in Sunnyslope’s prime Westridge Subdivision! Horses are allowed on this lot. Spectacular views of the Monitor valley, Wenatchee River and Cascades.$124,900. Contact JEANNIE KING @ 679-5150 for more information. MLS #694115

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NEW LISTINGS

$279,900 Nice large home with new carpet and paint. 4+ bedrooms 2.5 baths. Formal living room plus kitchen that is open to the family room. DeAnn Compton (509) 670-9966

$348,500 Secret gardens, nooks & crannies, French doors, oak & ir looring, glass & brass ittings, patios, ponds & enchanting landscapes. All new kitchen & ixtures through out the home. Sellers have lovingly restored & enhanced this romantic, historic home. Betsy Loomis (509) 669-6464

$399,900 Beautiful rambler offers gracious living. Architectural U-Shaped loor plan with patio access from the Master Bedroom, Kitchen & Living Room. Gorgeous kitchen with granite counter tops open to family room with propane ireplace. Master suite with dbl-head shower, huge soaking tub, double vanity. Heated tile looring!Lee Hildebrand (509) 669-7601

$144,500 Breathtaking 10.03 acres with amazing views of Wenatchee, Columbia River and the majestic Cascades. Minutes to Saint Laurent Winery. Year around road access to property. Domestic water, power & phone to property. Watch a family of Big Horned Sheep, Bald Eagles, and deer visit this beautiful wildlife-illed property. Mark Owyen (509) 670-0274

PRICE REDUCTION

$129,900 Remodeled rambler close to college, downtown, clinic and grocery. Hardwood loors in kitchen, dining area and entry. All new kitchen appliances. large living family room with lots of light. Bath is bright and updated. All dressed up and ready to go! Lots of room for garden and pets Perrin Cornell (509) 669-0354

$68,900 Wonderful .17 acre View lot with views of the Columbia River, East Wenatchee and mtns. Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Water, Pud, Phone, and irrigation to lot. Close to everything!!Bitsi George (509) 670-8555

History shows that home ownership is a sound move. Real estate values, althoughcyclical trend upward over time. Today we’re in a trough, that will change. A growing population insures demand will return and when it does increasing home prices willfollow. Interest rates are at historical lows. Today you can borrow money for as little as 4.25

percent, which results in a house payment lower than your rent. The monthly payment on a $150,000 loan at 4.25% is $737.00. At 5.25% it jumps to $828.00! Don’t miss out on these great rates!

Settle in to your new home and know that you’re truly settled. There’ll be no landlord dictating when you leave or telling you what color to paint the walls. Put yourself in the driver’s seat of home ownership.

A portion of your house payment is money saved. Add to that the appreciation that will again return and your “savings account” compounds through the magic of appreciation.

Buying a home provides comfort, security and peace of mind. Jump in, you’ll thankyourself.

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Wenatchee

$52,900 1132 Foothills Lane Open Sun. 2-3 Century 21 Exclusively Harold Jones 699-1214

$75,000 1005 Jessica Lane Open Sun. 12-2N ? 31 x 31 & 14x0 31 J (j V )Windermere Real Estate/NCW Cindy Seyster 670-6466

$89,000 1011 Lindy Open Sun. 12-2 Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Rica Insley 630-6482

$99,900 407 Oregon Street #211 Open Sun. 3-5Tucked in a special location, easy access to downtown, library,courthouse, theatres. 2 bedroom condo with spacious privatepatio. Serene, established neighborhood. Directions: Orondo St. to Oregon, West for 1 1/2 blocks, right in to building.Coldwell Banker LaVigne Barb Dodge 630-6539

$119,900 220 Antles St. #106 Open Sun. 12-2 Premier One Properties June Stanaway 699-1321

$138,500 1103 Jefferson St. Open Sun. 12-1:30Cottage rambler with blue shutters. 2 bedrooms, living room, dining room, family room. Single garage + carport. Excellentlocation, big corner lot. A must see! Directions: Washington,right on Wilson to JeffersonWindermere Real Estate/NCW Jolly Seyster 670-2500

$152,000 1310 Castlerock #19 Open Sun. 11:45-1:45Absolutely immaculate condo in the Heatherwood. Great price with new furnace, heat pump, hot water tank. 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car fully attached garage. Complex with pool and privatecourtyard.Coldwell Banker LaVigne Laurie Carlson 393-9010

$157,900 724 Schons Pl. Open Sun. 12:30-2Perfect Package! Great 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath rambler has new carpet, fresh paint in & out. New vanity in master bath. Nice BBQ deck. Detached shop/workroom. A Fannie Mae property. Directions: Crawford, North on Methow, left on Schons Pl.Windermere Real Estate/NCW Jamie Wallace 670-3305

$159,500 1100 Vista Pl. Unit X Open Sun. 1-3VIEWS! New hardwoods! Granite, contemporary colors, open plan, stainless, 3 bed, 1.75 bath home, garage. PRIVATE back-yard, quiet, close to hospital, schools. Directions: South on Miller, right on Red Apple Rd., right on Vista, left at stop sign, left into condo complexDebra White Real Estate Group Tana Wood 433-009

$163,700 235 Linda Lane Open 1:00-3:00I - � E B L LColdwell Banker LaVigne Debbie Chase 630-0325

$183,900 1321 Rosewood Open Sun. 12-1:30 Premier One Properties Sharon Moreland 670-0075

$184,900 801 Gellatly Open Sun. 2-3:30Just Reduced! Living and family room located opposite ends of home for great separation. Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, near schools and hospital. Directions: From Castlerock, South on Gellatly.Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Jody Campbell 630-0722

$189,900 1339 Washington St. Open Sun. 2:15-3:30 Windermere Real Estate/NCW Jamie Wallace 670-3305

Wenatchee

$225,000 1001 Jessica Lane Open Sun. 12-2Four + bedrooms, 3 baths, 2041 sq. ft. Vaulted ceilings, warm trendy colors. Mature landscaping, private hot tub. Doublegarage currently home business, easily converted back.Directions: Millerdale to Jessica Lane (just past Vista Pl.)Windermere Real Estate/NCW Cindy Seyster 670-6466

$239,900 1100 Cedar St. Open Sun. 2-3:30 Windermere Real Estate/NCW Jolly Seyster 670-2500

$268,000 574 Saddlerock Loop Open Sun. 12:30-2What a surprise! Newer daylight rambler, 4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths, 2,940 sq. ft. in mint condition. Family fun in the game & theatre rooms. Price just been reduced. Directions: West on Crawford, South on Methow, right on Saddelrock Loop.Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Donna Pipkin 669-9890

$273,900 2029 Linville Dr. Open Sun. 1-2:30 Windermere Real Estate/NCW Iris Cole 679-1511

$289,900 1001 Jessica Lane Open Sun. 12-2 Windermere Real Estate/NCW Cindy Seyster 670-6466

$289,900 322 Canyon Place Open Sun. 12-2 Windermere Real Estate/NCW Tim Seyster 669-5786

$328,500 4 Brandi Lane Open Sun. 12-1:30 Century 21 Exclusively Betsy Loomis 669-6464

$339,900 16 Summercreek Pl. Open Sun. 2-3:30 Premier One Properties Sharon Moreland 670-0075

$348,500 200 N. Miller Open Sun. 2-3:30 Century 21 Exclusively Betsy Loomis 669-6464

$389,000 2225 West Honeysett Rd Open Sat.1-3/Sun. 1-4 Coldwell Banker LaVigne Suzanne Jahns 881-0063

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community charities such as the Wenatchee Salvation Army, the Cashmere, Leavenworth and Chelan food banks through the REALTORS® annual “Care & Share” food drive.

$394,900 2007 Woodridge Open Sun. 1-3 Century 21 Exclusively Annette Johnson 630-6107

$599,000 2071 Broadcrest Court Open Sun. 2-4Elegant rambler with every upgrade! 3+ bedrooms, 4 baths, media room! Incredible master suite. Broadview neighborhoodwith pool! Gorgeous yard.Coldwell Banker LaVigne Laurie Carlson 393-9010

East Wenatchee

$147,000 507 N. Minor Open Sun. 2-3:30Being sold as short sale, priced accordingly. Great 3 bed, 1.5 bath home, covered patio, perfect for the 203k RehabProgram, don�t miss this one! Directions: Off Grant Road to Lyle, right on NE 5th, left on Minor.Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. NormaJean Jessup 670-8340

$154,900 570 Morning View Open Sun. 12-2Just reduced! 2002 4 bed, 2 bath home on .27 with 1620 Sq. Ft.. Directions: East on NE 5th to Morning View.John L. Scott Wenatchee Sharon Shaw 670-5459

$167,000 605 S. Lincoln Pl. Open Sun. 12-1:30 Century 21 Exclusively Harold Jones 699-1214

$189,900~$194,900 1051 N. Baker Open Sun. 12-1 Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Rachel Bromiley-Goetz 860-7830

$194,000 775 Melbourne Court Open Sun. 1-3:30 Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Cindy Smith 664-6278

$194,500 515 Lacey Place NE Open Sun. 12-1:30New on Market! Four bedroom, 2 bath home with family,dining & living rooms. Nice neighborhood, well maintained home and RV parking. Directions: North on Kentucky, right onLacey Place.Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Jody Campbell 630-0722

$219,900 1380 Eastmont #1204 Open Sun. 1-3 Premier One Properties Vikki Gilden 670-5428

$229,900 1224 N. Baker Open Sun. 1-2:30 Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Jan Widener 670-2444

$229,900 1606 N. Anne St. Open Sun. 1-2:30 Premier One Properties Steve Bishop 679-7004

$234,000 717 S. Lexington Open Sun. 11:30-1 Century 21 Exclusively Lee Hildebrand 669-7601

$239,000 225 NE 19th Street # 34 Open Sun. 12-2Remodeled Condo. Stunning views, wrap-around deck. Open Floor Plan. Ground-level entry, Tennis Courts, Pool, Clubhouse, Walkways. Directions: Sunset Hwy, East on 19th, cross Baker Street , turn left in to Canyon Creek Condos.Coldwell Banker LaVigne Barb Dodge 630-6539

$245,000 343 N. Newark Ave. Open Sun. 1-2:30 Premier One Properties Kelly Boyle 860-2040

$269,900 1449 Copper Loop Open Sun. 12-4 Windermere Real Estate/NCW Julie Jessup 670-6637

East Wenatchee

$279,900 1929 Eastmont Ave. Open Sun. 11-1 Windermere Real Estate/NCW Vera Salas 670-8596

$287,000 825 N. James Open Sun. 12-1:30 Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. NormaJean Jessup 670-8340

$299,900 473 NE 5th St. Open Sun. 12:30-2 Premier One Properties Gary Mullen 679-4132

$299,900 578 S. James Open Sun. 1-32008, 4 bed, 3 full bath custom home. 2434 sq. ft., living,family, PLUS bonus room. 3 car attached garage, lots of up- A $300000! OT �-� ! Directions: SE 3rd to S. Iowa, left on Jupiter, right on James.Coldwell Banker LaVigne Kathy Beck 393-5931

$324,900 722 NE 19th St. Open Sun. 1-4 Century 21 Exclusively Pam Wright 860-4487

$349,000 713 19th St. Open Sun. 1-4Two story with 5 bedrooms, 2 masters. Hardwoods, tile and granite throughout. Quiet location, 3 car garage, 3400 sq. ft. Directions: Eastmont to 19th (across Sand Canyon) E on 19thCentury 21 Exclusively Perrin Cornell 669-0354

$353,900 1950 Diamond Court Open Sun. 1-2:30 Incredible Views of River & Mountains. Over 3500 sq. ft. in this daylight rambler with triple garage at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac Directions: North on Baker, right on 21st, right on Devon, left on Stoneridge, right on Diamond Ct.Century 21 Exclusively Bitsi George 670-8555

$374,900 211 NW 34th Open Sun. 2:30-4 Premier One Properties Gary Mullen 679-4132

$450,000 910 Briarwood Drive Open Sun. 1-3Unblocked VIEWS of Columbia & Wenatchee Rivers. 5 bed, 3 full bath, sports court. Kitchen opens to family/dining rooms. Rec/family room lower level. Large corner lot. Directions: North on Eastmont, East on Briarwood Dr., North on Briarwood Dr.Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Lela Castro 509-322-6060

Palisades

$170,000 1130 Palisades Rd. Open Sun. 1-4Level Acreage, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, nice double wide and huge 36�x36� shop. Very private with scenic views. Come by today Directions: Hwy 28 to Palisades Rd. then north 11 milesRE/MAX Landmark Brad Sourbeer 264.9610

Cashmere

$239,900 113 Meadowsweet Place Open Sun. 11:30-1Just like new! 3 bed, 2 car garage, private yard! Must See!Directions: Left on Mission Creek, right on Meadowsweet.John L. Scott Wenatchee Darlene Garton 881-1600

$279,000~$294,000 106,107,108 Quail Lane Open Sun. 1:30-3New quality construction, gated community in the heart of Cashmere. Directions: Pioneer to Chapel, left Quail Lane.John L. Scott Wenatchee Darlene Garton 881-1600

$299,950 107 Cascade Place Open Sun. 12-24 bed rambler, private yard, hot tub! City limits, pristine cul-de-sac! Directions: Olive St., left on Cascade Place.John L. Scott Wenatchee Tracy Franklin 670-1165

For additional information on these Open Houses visit:www.ncwaropenhouses.com

HOME OWNERSHIP mattersHomeownership is an investment in your future.

✓ Homeownership offers immediate bene� ts and long-term value. It helps build wealth over the long term, strengthens communities, and has been shown to reduce crime, improve education and increasecommunity involvement.

✓ Homeownership matters to individual families, communities and thenation’s economy.

✓ Realtors® are trusted resources for real estate information and can help home buyers navigate the increasingly complex home buying

process.

✓ Buyers need to know how much house they can afford. Realtors® are a valuable source of information about the costs associated with buying

and owning a home.

1354 PATSUE PLACE, WENATCHEE REDUCED $229,950 TO $370,000

VIEW – GOURMET KITCHEN – POOLAll this and 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a 4 car garage.Professional updates throughout. Quiet and private.

$370,000Dennis Slack

509-669-4500Washington Brokers

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Dennis Slack JL Spotlight

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1649 Lexington Place, Wenatchee

$239,900Erin Davidson509-293-2214

Premier One Properties

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Not a drive by! Quiet Cul-De-Sac in wonderful neighborhood. Meticulously maintained rambler with large private backyard. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with nice upgrades and effi cient fl oor plan.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY FROM 12:30 - 2

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Bishop

679-7004

www.wenatcheepremierhomes.com

Sharon Moreland

670-0075

Office: 662-3491fax: 664-3897

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✓ Realtors® bring value to home buyers. Realtors® understand their local markets and can negotiate on the buyer’s behalf.an help buyers through this process.