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The Following is a Guest Post Allow me to introduce myself and steal a moment of your time. My name is Tabatha Hargis, I own a property over in the Lake Wenatchee area which we spend time at regularly with family and friends. We come into the Leavenworth Village often and love all the wonderful shops and eateries. In addition to enjoying our cabins personally, we also rent them out on the weekends when we are not using them. This allows us to afford a second home and ultimately be able to continue enjoying this beautiful area. We are one of several families who ... Read Full Story

The Following is a Guest Post Allow me to introduce myself and steal a moment of your time. My name is Tabatha Hargis, I own a property over in the Lake Wenatchee area which we spend time at regularly with family and friends. We come into the Leavenworth Village often and love all the wonderful shops and eateries. In addition to enjoying our cabins personally, we also rent them out on the weekends when we are not using them. This allows us to afford a second home and ultimately be able to continue enjoying this beautiful area. We are one of several families who ... Read Full Story

It’s no news that the real estate market is quieter now than it was in 2007 or 2008. Luckily (for home sellers) home prices have not really fallen in Leavenworth like they have in places like Seattle or worse, Detroit. A quiet market can be a great opportunity for a savvy real estate buyer, so with that in mind, here are my thoughts on some great bargains that can be had. Kahler Glen Condos Condos at Kahler Glen have always been popular. They are large for two bedroom units ( 1266 sqft) , located on the golf course, and can be easily added to ... Read Full Story

This May there were three single family homes that sold in Leavenworth and one condominium. 16074 River Road, Leavenworth List price: $519,000. Sold price: $365,000. Days on Market: 800 3 bedrooms | 2 bath | 2464 sqft| 2 acres. This home had extensive time on market and a significant difference between list price and sales price. The house’s location on the lot made it less private than some buyers prefer. 15966 Chumstick Highway, Leavenworth List price: $460,000. Sold price: $425,000. Days on Market: 140 3 bedrooms | 2 bath | 2700 sqft| 3.08 acres. Large home 8 miles up the Chumstick, this home had ... Read Full Story

The Leavenworth condominium market certainly has been the toughest sector of the Leavenworth market over the past few years. Overbuilding, lack of research by developers , and bad timing have lead to a massive oversupply, auctions , and lower prices. Currently there are a total of 54 condos on the market according to the local multiple listing service (MLS) . I count at least 13 condos that are currently for sale but not on this list. The average list price is $322,000 compared to 2008’s average sales price of $306,000. 10 condos have sold in 2009 so far at an average price of $263,000. ... Read Full Story