Ahhhhhhh...Hawaii! I have lived where winter hits hard, my whole life. This makes vacations to the Tropics especially incredible. Let me share a few pictures I took while in Paradise.
A Maui Sunset taken 10/17/09
Look closely...that is me in the corner of the infinity pool at the condo overlooking Wailea. ahhhhhh

The perfect end to a great time: Dining at Mama's Fish House...incredible!
I cannot wait to return to the Islands...sometime soon!
I recently hire a dynamic duo- Spokane Wa. first "HOME DETAILERS!"
The do just that. You know- when you get your car detailed, and you get it back and wonder whose it is?!
WOW I mean this is the real deal.
PSK Renovations is the name of their company, and they are worth their weight in GOLD!
They recently perfected one of my listings, and made it look amazing. They walk through the home with the seller and Realtor, room by room, and give a bid per room. This way the seller can decide which rooms they want done, keeping their budget in mind. They will paint, remove wallpaper, clean, minimize, tweek, STAGE, and turn any home into it's best presentation.
With the overage of inventory, and 2 out of 3 homes NOT SELLING- Home Detailing is a very wise investment for the serious seller.
PSK RENOVATIONS: 509-869-1378 or 509-850-2610
amazing work girls, and THANK YOU!
This lovely Victorian home sits on apx. 3/4 acre lot, with a private back yard!
Stunning River Rock Fireplace, 5 bedrooms, plus an office and 2 baths. Huge formal dining room, Updated kitchen, finished basement, and full of elegant charm!
VIRTUAL TOUR: http://www.tourfactory.com/558078



For a personal showing, call BethAnn Long Tomlinson South Inc.
509-362-4607
I have had the unparalleled privilege of helping a family who had been in a refugee camp for 18 years before coming to the USA, find their first home to buy!
In order to conceal their identity, I am not going to give alot of details about their story, but it is truly unimaginable.
They have worked so hard to become home owners in just 18 months! They managed to save money, even while having to navigate so many challenges.
They are looking at very modest homes, and yet when we found the one they made an offer on, the wife looked at me and said " My heart stays here..."
Realizing they had come from less than nothing, I was moved to tears.
It is a story of triumph and extreme perseverance. Untold loss and heart break, coupled with determination, pride and the will to build a new life from the ground up for future generations.
I am so proud to be apart of this journey with them. It has made me examine my own life, and built in me a new gratitude for the sheltered life I have lived.
I wonder how many of us comfortable Americans would be able to start over if we were reduced to the humiliation and suffering many refugees have undergone.
I am humbled and changed by this beautiful family ~ and hope to be apart of their lives for years to come!
Spokane Association of Realtor's Aug. 2009 Statistics:
For the first time since April 2007, going back over 2-1/2 years, we have exceeded the number of sales from the month the previous year. August 2009 sales totaled 488 compared to 475 in August 2008. The average sales price for August was $189,711 while the median sales price was $169,975.
Year-to-date sales through August total 2,884. This is down 16.8% compared to last year when 3,466 sales were reported on a year-to-date basis. The average sales price through August was $193,307 compared to the average sales price through August last year which was $208,353. The median sales price through August was $173,750 compared to $185,400. These sales price figures are down 7.2% and 6.3% respectively
The inventory as of this report stands at 3,466 which is virtually the same as last year. New home sales total 355 through August down 35.1% from last year through August when new home sales totaled 547.
Posted by: BethAnn Long of Tomlinson South Inc. 509-362-4607
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