What the heck are we doing here?

With over 5 years of real estate experience this is what I know: everybody has an abiding interest in how their largest single investment - their house - is doing. Is it going up in value? Down? Is this a good time to sell? Buy? Hang tough? Refinance? Remodel? And what did my neighbor's house sell for really? Really?!
Yep. That much. Really.
But like any market, the housing market is fluid. It changes all the time. What is true today may not be true next week. What you want to know about may be different next month from right now.
In other words, it's perfect for a blog. Think of this as a snapshot of a small part of the Spokane real estate market. And I'm the guy holding the camera. If I think it's interesting and I think you might think it's interesting, I'll blog about it.
Want to know what's been going on lately? Come by and take a look at some of my snapshots. Even share a few comments of your own.
Because the other thing I've learned is that when it comes to real estate and home ownership, we are all in this together.
Doug

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Move in Ready

When you are buying a house, does it matter who owned it before you?
Darn tootin' it does. If you have cat allergies, you don't want a house owned by a cat lover, and if you're not handy at fixing things you don't want to live in any house I've lived in.
If you could describe the perfect owner to buy a house from, what would it be?
If I could pick from a whole list of adjectives and descriptions, I think "works in construction," great with tools", and "meticulous" come pretty close to perfect.
Which, coincidentally, is how the owner of this great little South Hill rancher describes. Which may be the reason this house is so amazing. In fact, and I'm not just saying this, "meticulous" is the word that comes to mind when you see it.It has been completely redone with a remodeled kitchen, remodeled bath, a large master fashioned out of two smaller bedrooms, two bedrooms and a family room in the completely finished basement, a two car garage with opener and a fenced back yard for Bowser. And it will have a new roof by closing. Did I mention the hardwood floors in the living room and dining room?
And, get this, all the appliances stay, including the main floor washer and dryer. The washer and dryer! All the buyer of this house has to do is bring clothes, dishes and some food and they are done.
This house used to have the basement partitioned off as a separate rental unit, and it could be returned to that function, but it would be a shame to undo all the work and love that has gone into this little beauty.
If you know of someone who is looking for a south hill charmer, this is the one. A steal at $175,000. I'll be open on Sunday from 1 to 4. if it hasn't sold sooner. If you are an agent, it's got a lockbox, call first and show. To see it online, go to http://www.tourfactory.com/415735
















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