Wenatchee, WA

Buying a home is a lengthy and sometimes stressful process, not to mention a significant financial commitment for most people. And even as the ink dries on the last document, you face the additional hassles of packing and moving into your new home.

Here are some ideas to help you manage your move and keep stress levels in check:

* Understand that it’s normal to feel nervous or even tentative during a move.

* Use me as a resource when you have questions about your new neighborhood, including schools, restaurants, shopping, banking and more.

* Keep plenty of cash available for emergencies and unexpected expenses during the move.

* Have fun! Bring in your friends to help with packing and preparations and order plenty of pizza to reward their efforts.

* Arrange for some down time to relax, recharge and NOT think about the move for awhile.

* Have your phone service and utilities disconnected at your old house and working in your new home the same day you move in.

If we can help you with your move or answer any questions for you, please contact us any time. Also, please visit our website for additional real estate resources and information at www.WenatcheeHouses.com. Warm regards, The Davidson Team "Start Packing Today!"

Here is a link to the residential sales numbers for the Wenatchee area through July. July 2008 sales showed a decrease of 26% from July of 2007. While YTD Average Sale numbers are still 2% above 2007, the median sale price has declines 3% to 4% depending on if you look at Wenatchee or the entire market area.

You can get all the whole posting right here:

July Sales Figures for the Wenatchee Market

Its almost 1 pm here in the beautiful town of Wenatchee, WA., and we are all so very greatful for finally getting the summer heat that we so enjoy and wait for. Our last snow storm was in April, yes APRIL!!! This of course reeked havoc, with our area farmers. Many orchardists lost their cherry crops, such a heart-break, I have several Ag clients from my past life as a banker, that each year I worry about, sweat over, and say prayers for as I read the forecast, and listen to the Farm Bureau Reports.....sure enough, one of my longtime farmers was devastated. sigh Such a hard life as a farmer, but so satisfying at times.

I realized it had been over an entire year since I had visited, and posted any of my thoughts, I actually do have thoughts on occasion, but haven't shared them. Most recent drama in family circle, included middle daughter and her family lost their home and all belongings in a house fire about 6 weeks ago. Flames and horrific sound of fire "whirring" through the walls woke her up, she jabbed Dan, ran down hallway, and jerked her 8 yr. old son awake, ran to baby's room, actually physically kicked out the window, and crawled out, followed by son, baby handed by Dan, and then he exitted. Scary fact was Fire Chief said about 5 more minutes it would have been truly tragic. Good news is everyone is safe!! Oh, did you know stainless steel refrigerators can melt?

Things are starting to move a bit more in the RE market here; alot of borrowers are either too scared to take that jump into homeownership, or step-up to the next level. we currently have impressive inventory of homes in all price ranges, and things are picking up, kinda' has a domino affect; am keeping my waiting clients informed of rate changes, as well as lending guideline changes that have affected all of us in the lending arena. It's back to basic 3 C's of credit, which it should have been all along remember I am a long time banker at heart. All the shifting, and credit issued will eventually be addressed, and our RE market will come back as strong as ever. Actually, we here in Washington State have been protected from the majority of crisis' experienced by other areas, again, due to our beautiful area. Well, gotta go, I'm hungry.

Take care.

Today through Sunday comprises the BIGGEST week-end of the year in Wenatchee, Washington. It is the final week-end of the Annual Washington State Apple Blossom Festival. There are lots of events going on, the grandest of them all being the Grand Parade starting tomorrow morning at 11:00 a/m at the Apple Bowl.

If you are new to town (and don't know how popular this event is), let me warn you to bring your chairs at LEAST 2 hours before the parade starts! Be prepared to park a ways from the parade route.

The parade is LONG, with 120 entries this year. Some of these are not single entries but a group, like the Classical Glass Corvette Club, the Wenatchee Valley Antique Auto Club, and the Wenatchee Valley Street Rods.

The Grand Marshals this year are two (locally grown) world class athletes... Laura Valaas is a member of the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team and Tyler Farrar is a cyclist on the Slipstream/Chipotle Pro Team. In 1994, as 4th graders at John Newbery Elementary School, Valaas and Farrar were on the same Junior Ridge to River Relay Team. Anyway, plan on 3 hours or more for the parade.

If you want to get a sneak peak at all the floats, go to the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at Triangle park. After breakfast you can wander around the park and check out all the cool floats while they are getting set-up and being judged.


Here is a complete line-up of activities for the week-end (as taken from today's online edition of the Wenatchee World newspaper):

Today's events:

Arts & Crafts Fair: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Memorial Park

Food Fair: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Memorial Park

Carnival: 5 p.m., Riverfront Park

Michael Carlos Band: 6 p.m., Memorial Park

Classy Chassis Parade: 6:30 p.m., Eastmont County Park

"Jesus Christ Superstar": 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center of Wenatchee

Fathappy: 8 p.m., Memorial Park

Appleland Promenaders Square Dance: 8 to 11 p.m., Vale Elementary School, Cashmere

Saturday's events

Downtown Kiwanis 47th Annual Pancake Breakfast: 6:30 to 10:30 a.m., Triangle Park

Apple Blossom Run: 8 a.m. registration, 9:50 a.m. start time, Triangle Park

Apple Blossom Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wenatchee Library

Apple Blossom 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Walla Walla Point Park

Radio Control Airplane Fly-In: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Red Apple Flyers R/C, East Wenatchee

Classy Chassis Car Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastmont County Park

Appleland Promenaders Square Dance: 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Vale Elementary School, Cashmere

Stemilt Growers Grand Parade: 11 a.m., Triangle Park

Ride the Miniature Train: 1 to 5 p.m., Wenatchee Riverfront Park

Slack Daddy: 1:30 p.m., Memorial Park

Cabin Fever: 3:30 p.m., Memorial Park

Standing Room Only: 5:30 p.m., Memorial Park

"Jesus Christ Superstar": 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center of Wenatchee

Miles From Chicago: 7:30 p.m., Memorial Park

Sunday's events

Apple Blossom 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Walla Walla Point Park

Radio Control Airplane Fly-In: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Red Apple Flyers R/C, East Wenatchee

Appleland Promenaders Square Dance: 10 a.m. to noon, Vale Elementary School, Cashmere

Arts & Crafts Fair: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Memorial Park

Food Fair: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Memorial Park

Carnival: Noon, Riverfront Park

Miles From Chicago: Noon, Memorial Park

Ride the Miniature Train: 1 to 5 p.m., Wenatchee Riverfront Park

Costco Apple Pie Eating Contest: 2 p.m., Memorial Park

Stemilt Growers Ultimate Apple Pie Bake-Off: 2 p.m., Memorial Park

Closing Festivities: 3:30 p.m., Memorial Park


HAVE FUN !!!

Here is the list of scheduled events for tomorrow (Wednesday 4/30/2008)

Entertainment at Memorial Park:

Food Fair: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

EHS Jazz Band: Noon

EJHS Choirs, 12:45 p.m.

EJHS Jazz Band: 1:30 p.m.

WV Ram Belles Dance Team: 4:30 p.m.

Fabulous Feet: 5 p.m.

Academy of Dance & Performing Arts: 5:30 p.m.

Adrienne's Dance Academy: 6 p.m.

Buckhorn: 7:30 p.m., Memorial Park


Riverfront Park:

Carnival (Pay One Price day): 5 p.m.

Performing Arts Center of Wenatchee:

"Jesus Christ Superstar": 7:30 p.m.



E N J O Y !!!