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Where were you born and where did you grow up? I was born in Ashley, North Dakota. Home for the next ten years was Wishek, a small farm town in south central North Dakota. Then it was off to the big city of Bismarck for a couple years. I moved to Washington State and spent my Jr. high/high school years in Bothell and then a bit of post high school education at WSU whereupon I moved to Wenatchee in 1979.

What got you into Real Estate and what keeps you there? Thirty years ago I was looking for a way to make a living. Being new to Wenatchee and seeing what was out there in career fi elds, fruit industry etc., I was attracted to the Real Estate business because I liked the professional-ism and the opportunity to be of service to others. It is a career that has allowed me to help people in a very substantive way. And that’s what keeps me in it. I love helping to be a part of people’s transitions, out of one house and into another. I also like the fl exibility of managing my own schedule and an active lifestyle that it affords.

If you could be anywhere in the world for one week, where would that be? I really have no place else in the world I would rather be than here, every-thing I enjoy is right out my back door. I just really love this valley, to live in, to work in, to play in, you just can’t beat it.

So what is it that you enjoy when you are not working? I’m an outdoors guy and particularly enjoy trail running, mountain and road biking. In the winter my passion is Nordic skate skiing in particular.

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What is the most interesting property you have ever listed? Very early in my Real Estate career, I got the opportunity to sell a 772 acre property in the Okanogan called The Diamond Belle. It has a 20 acre lake and a lodge that was built in the early 1900s. That was very early in my career and I thought at the time that $1.2 million sales were the way to go. Real estate was for me!!!

What is your Forecast for 2012 in the Real Estate Market?2012 seems to be moving along nicely and I anticipate that will continue to do so. I believe the market will continue a positive path, not a barn burner necessarily but with some positive momentum. We’re about at the point where people just need, or want to do something after fi ve or six years of sitting tight.

What tip would you offer to a real estate seller right now? Easy, with the help of a Realtor, price your house correctly, spruce it up and make it show it’s value to your purchaser and you’ll have a sold sign out front in short order.

So, what is your beverage of choice? Easy again, IPA, the active person’s drink of choice.

What is it that makes you tick? I really love to help people. I am energized when I can be of service to my community, my neighbors and my clients. I have been a Rotarian for years and enjoy the opportunities this group has offered to help others. It is my place in which I can give back to a community that has given plenty to me. I really love seeing the positive results of helping others help themselves.

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$449,000 .........................ORONDO Columbia River frontage! Lawn down to beachfront, apx 2.06 acres, private dock, boat lift, river views. 3 bedrooms 2 baths, fresh interior paint, newer roof, newer siding, sun-room with floor to ceiling windows. MLS#698543Jolly Seyster 670-2500

$184,900 ...................WENATCHEE 4 bedroom 2 baths 1992 sq ft home. Hardwood and tile floors. Detached double car garage, plus RV parking with power hook up. Large fenced yard. Very nice with lots of character! MLS# 698409 Cindy Seyster 670-6466

$165,000 ...................WENATCHEE New listing in Heritage Haven! Gated senior living, indoor pool and clubhouse, convenient location. 3 bedroom2 bath 1404 sq ft, double car garage, easy care small yard.MLS# 698563 Cindy Seyster 670-6466

$110,000 ......................... MALAGA Large .84 Acre Lot! Golf course frontage and lake view. Gorgeous country setting at Three Lakes, featuring community pool and clubhouse, recreational fishing lake with community waterfront park.MLS #698483Tim Seyster 669-5786

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$42,900 1132 Foothills Lane Open Sun. 12:30-2:30Spacious 3 bed, 2 bath updated home in quiet 55+ park.Directions: West on Springwater to Foothills Mobile Home Park.John L. Scott Wenatchee Sue Long 670-0633

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$159,900 617 Yakima St. Open Sun. 1-2:301920�s Charm and Personality. 2 bedrooms+ 3rd nonconforming bedroom, 1.5 baths, private backyard, alley access, storage galore, easy yard, friendly neighborhood, sprinklers, up-dated appliances and more Directions: Orondo St. to Yakima St.Windermere Real Estate/NCW Christie Kay 630-8289

$168,900 1006 Poplar Open Sun. 12:30-2Sweat Equity AND you have a wonderful home on a 1/2 acre.3 beds, 1 bath, shop and older double garage/carport. Comecheck this out! Directions: West on Springwater, left on Poplar.Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Norma Jean Jessup 670-8340

$179,900 368 Whitebirch Pl. Open Sun. 2:15-4:15Updated rambler on tree-lined street in wonderful location.Gleaming hardwoods, tile kitchen and bath. Attached garage with storage. Professionally landscaped lot with paver patio in the wonderful rear yard. Directions: Castlerock to Whitebirch.Coldwell Banker LaVigne Laurie Carlson 393-9010

$192,900 1508 Rex Road Open Sun. 12-2Newer 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on a corner lot with RVparking, nice sized garage/shop. Directions: West on Crawford, right on Okanogan, left on Rex Road.Century 21 Exclusively Roberta Jackson 670-1773

$199,900 1499 Rex Road Open Sun. 3:30-5Built in 2003. 4 bedroom tri-level with new paint and carpet.Fenced backyard. Directions: Crawford to Trisha Way, left on Rex.Century 21 Exclusively RJ Wallis 670-2007

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$209,900 619 Marian Ave. Open Sun. 1-3If you saw it before, come see the difference!! Relax in your own pool and patio oasis then come inside to a secludedmaster suite plus 3 other bedrooms and 2.5 baths. A HomePath property. Directions: S. Miller, right on Cherry, right on Marian.Windermere Real Estate/NCW Sharon Ventrello 293-1870

$225,000 1613 Westwood Avenue Open Sun. 2-3:30 Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Cindy Smith 664-6278

$239,900 25 Furney Open Sun. 12-23164 Sq. Ft. rambler with many upgrades and full basement. Directions: Miller Street, West on Washington to Furney.John L. Scott Wenatchee Darlene Garton 881-1600

$260,000 212 Brandi Lane Open Sun. 1-33 bedroom, 2 bath rambler in excellent condition. Greatneighborhood. Directions: Washington to Brandi Lane.Century 21 Exclusively RJ Wallis 670-2007

$269,700 532 Yakima St. Open Sun. 12-3:30 Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Jeff Hallman 387-0735

$279,900 2124 Sutton Place Open Sun. 12-2mmaculate, like new rambler in great location on culdesac.3 bed with den that could be th. amily room off kitchen. op nishes in spacious home with fenced yard and parking. Directions: orth end of Western, past aiden ane.Coldwell Banker LaVigne Laurie Carlson 393-9010

$292,000 701 Woodward Open Sun. 1-31/2 acre homestead bordering �seasonal� waterfront. 3+bedrooms and huge garage/shop area, front and back porch! Come see for yourself! Directions: West on 5th past Western,right on Woodward.Century 21 Exclusively Annette Johnson 630-6107

$299,000 223 N Western Open Sun. 12-2Wonderful 4 bed, 3 bath mid-century home boasts adelightful mix of period design and modern conveniences. Nestled on beautiful 1.52 acre grounds adorned with towering shade trees and inviting in-ground pool - a must see!Coldwell Banker LaVigne Linda Bondo 860-2398

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$320,000 1829 Castlerock Open Sun. 11:30-1Newer �great room� designed rambler, 3 bed, den and almost 2200 sq. ft. �Party� kitchen with raised bar and stainlessappliances. RV parking and triple garage. Directions: Above Western Avenue.Century 21 Exclusively Betsy Loomis 669-6464

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$445,000 2017 Broadhurst Pl. Open Sun. 12-1:30 Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Cindy Smith 664-6278

Sunnyslope$350,000 116 Heather Ln. Open Sun. 1-2:30 Windermere Real Estate/NCW Iris Cole 679-1511

$389,500 4301 Anna Lane Open Sun. 2-4Horse heaven, irrigated pasture and barn on 2.55 acres in Eaglerock. Daylight 2- level home has fresh paint, carpet andstainless appliances. Views of the Columbia River! Directions: American Fruit Road to Lovell, right on Anna.Century 21 Exclusively Betsy Loomis 669-6464

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$169,900 3331 Sunset Hwy. Open Sun. 2-4P 07� 4 2 52 ! 2 k - O B S S H S S Windermere Real Estate/NCW Diana Hinkle 860-1685

$189,900 415 S. James Open Sun. 12-2 Century 21 Exclusively Roberta Jackson 670-1773

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$215,000 1420 Bel Air Drive Open Sun. 12:30-24 bedroom, 2.75 bath home centrally located. Many updates including paint, tiled shower, carpet, service panel, window coverings and deck. Fenced backyard and irrigation water!Directions: East on 9th, left on Jennifer, right on Bel Air Dr.Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Laura Mounter 670-3303

$269,900 2178 Blackstone Court Open Sun. 1-32012 4 bed, 2.5 bath home in newer development.Custom cabinets, granite counter tops and hardwoods adorn the custom kitchen. Master features 2 closets with built-ins.Directions: North on Baker, right on 21st, left on Blackstone Ct. Century 21 Exclusively Gene Palmquist 393-9820

$279,900 1822 Manhattan Dr. Open Sun. 12-2 Windermere Real Estate/NCW Mary Tabler 885-3902

$289,000 578 S. James Open Sun. 1-3Beautiful custom home by owner/builder. 4 bed, 3 full bath, 3 car garage, bonus room over garage, granite, stainless and so much more! Come take a look! Directions: SE 3rd to S. Iowa, turn left on Jupiter, right on James.Coldwell Banker LaVigne Kathy Beck 393-5931

$299,900 351 19th St NE #7 Open Sun. 1-3 Century 21 Exclusively Doug Andrews 860-8840

$399,900 420 NE 21st Street Open Sun. 2-3:30 Century 21 Exclusively Bitsi George 670-8555

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READY FOR THOSE HOT SUMMER DAYS IN THE POOL? This is the house for you. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with 1826 square feet, is upgraded with newer carpet and granite. The Gorgeous in-ground pool is surrounded by lush and beautiful landscaping. The large lot has room for RV parking and lots of privacy. All for $259,900. Call Erin Davidson, 293-2214.

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TO DESCRIBE THIS AMAZING HOME: Grand entry, office, granite, tile, hardwoods, marble, custom window treatments. Two fireplaces, custom deck with built in grill, low maintenance landscaping with sport court, and RV parking. Vinyl fence, newer heat pump, custom shed, 3-car garage. Call Jeff Benson, 630-6859.

2115 SAGE GROUSE RD., WENATCHEETOO MANY OPTIONS TO LIST!!! 3 bedroom rambler with 2 master suites, 3 bathrooms, 3 car garage with shop and green house, Kitchen with all granite counter tops and stainless appliances. MLS# 698316

$365,000Brandon Huber

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The KCM Blog

In our local market 79% of homebuyers in 2011 used some form of fi nancing to make their purchase. If you’re looking for a home to purchase how do you as a consumer differentiate between loan offi cers? Here are some suggestions from a post on the KCM Blog* on how to go about it.

Ask for referrals• – If you have a friend, co-worker, or family member who had a good lending experience, ask who they used. Talk to people who deal with multiple lenders (real estate agents, attorneys, accountants, etc.) and leverage their comparative experience into making good choices. Loan offi cers who earn referrals typically go beyond price/product/service.

Seek out a mortgage advisor • – Even today, with limited loan pro-grams, there are many factors to consider when choosing the right mort-gage. Your future income, the length of time you expect to be in the home, and your risk tolerance should be discussed before ruling out adjustable rate mortgages, for example.

Look for transparency • – Demand a lender who freely and competently discusses rates and likely rate movements. Don’t buy into the idea that rates are conjured up in a mysterious way. Rates are derived by activities in the bond market and your loan offi cer should be able to explain, in lay-man’s terms, the factors that affect rates and upcoming events and eco-nomic reports, as well as, the most likely impact they will have.

Accessibility of information• – Are you looking for printed materials and/or videos to guide you through the process? How about online work-shops or home buying seminars?

Seek out a resource• – You may need other professionals when buying a home (from insurance people, to home improvement people, to legal help). A good loan offi cer has a network of high quality referral partners to help you.

Contact your local Realtor® for recommendations on loan offi cers in your area. Happy home buying!

* KCM Blog posted January 19, 2012

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