Ken Blodgett, a major figure in the evolution of the Wenatchee riverfront development planning has put 4.7 acres up for sale for 3.5 million dollars. This is property that was slated for condos.
Blodgett's listing agent, Ron Stephenson of Premier One Properties, was quoted as saying: "The reason he decided to do it is because he's 68 years old and he decided he needed to kick back."
Does Blodgett see the need for additional condos slowing? Will all the recent condo conversions in Wenatchee and new builds (around town and at the riverfront) sustain market demand for a while?
Here is a link to the complete article from the local newspaper, The Wenatchee World.
It will be interesting to see how much interest there is for the property and how soon development will proceed. It's an exciting piece of property for sure for the entity with the ambition and money to take it on!
Have a wonderful day!
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Today's Activities:
Entertainment at Memorial Park:
Food Fair: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wenatchee Youth Fiddlers: 5 p.m.
Drew Jaeger: 5:30 p.m.,
Wenatchee Apollo Club: 6:15 p.m.
WVC Hepcats: 7 p.m.
Outta Line Dancers: 7:30 p.m.
Riverfront Park:
Carnival (Pay One Price day): 5 p.m.,
Tuesday's upcoming activities:
Entertainment at Memorial Park:
Food Fair: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
EHS Eclipse Jazz Choir: Noon
WHS Hy-Tones and 4 Tune Hunters, 12:30 p.m
Columbia, Lewis & Clark Mariachi & Folklorico: 3:30 p.m.
Foothills MS Mariachi: 4 p.m.
Pioneer MS Mariachi: 4:30 p.m.
Orchard Folklorico: 5 p.m.
WHS Ballet Folklorico: 5:30 p.m.
Orchard MS Mariachi: 6 p.m.
Mariachi Azteca: 6:30 p.m.
Mariachi Huenachi: 7 p.m.
Grupo Fugazz: 7:45 p.m.
Riverfront Park:
Carnival (Pay One Price day): 5 p.m.
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Below is a list of the upcoming Apple Blossom events for tomorrow (Sunday, April 27th), as reported in the Wenatchee World. Here is a link to complete coverage of the Festival from the Wenatchee World. 
This lawn below the Chelan County Courthouse in downtown Wenatchee is known as "Memorial Park" (honoring our fallen war heroes). This beautiful, peaceful park turns into a mass of activity during Apple Blossom with on-going entertainment, as well as rows of food and craft booths.
One of the most popular attractions at Memorial Park is the Food Court that will be open every day and evening through the end of the Festival on May 4th.
All the events listed at "Memorial Park", on the list below, is part of ongoing entertainment at the special bandstand set up for this week of activities.
Sunday's events (April 27, 2008)
Fiddlers' Contest: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Eastmont Junior High School
Valentine's Performing Pigs: 11 a.m., Memorial Park
Art 4 Kidz: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Memorial Park
Buck & Elizabeth: Noon, Memorial Park
Show & Shine Motorcycle Extravaganza: 1 to 3 p.m., RiverWest Retirement Community parking lot
Ride the Miniature Train: 1 to 5 p.m., Wenatchee Riverfront Park
Squish: 3:45 p.m., Memorial Park
Dream Alley Studios: 5 p.m., Memorial Park
Samantha Meyers: 5:40 p.m., Memorial Park
Fabulous Feet: 6 p.m., Memorial Park
WHS Apple-ettes Dance Team: 6:30 p.m., Memorial Park
The Dancing Irish: 7 p.m., Memorial Park
EHS Dance Team: 7:30 p.m., Memorial Park
Here is a group of additional Youth Parade photos from this mornings event. The police cars and fire trucks always lead off the Parade.
This years theme was "A Slice of Paradise" which, of course, is a combination of honoring the apple industry and a play on words for the way we feel about life in Wenatchee
... our own little piece of paradise.
After unseasonably cold weather so far this Spring (including snow last Saturday for the Wenatchee Marathon), we had a beautiful day for the kids parade.
The Hispanic groups banner said "Education Without Borders". 
I am always amazed at how many people line the entire parade route which is a couple miles long. The early placement of chairs along the Grand Parade route (which is next Saturday) as early as late March is a bit of an anomaly in Wenatchee. 
One of the really fun events for the kids at Apple Blossom time in Wenatchee is the parade just for kids... the Youth Parade. It's all things kids. The schools have bands, and floats and other kid related businesses have entries as well, or the kids can just walk along the route. 
eek before the parade working on it. 
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27 yrs experience in Wenatchee single family, multi-family & investment properties in the Wenatchee Valley: Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Malaga, Rock Island, Waterville, Cashmere, & surrounding cities
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As a licensed real estate agent in Washington State for over 26 years, Carol has been successfully helping people buy and sell Wenatchee real estate. Carol holds numerous professional designations and constantly exceeds continuing education requirements. She is the elected 2008 Vice President of the North Central Washington Association of Realtors, has served in other capacities on the local NCW Board of Realtors, Washington State Board of Realtors Education committee, and has even written educational courses for other agents to use in meeting their continuing education requirements for license renewal.
Carol's selling style is not selling at all. She is a home buying and selling "consultant", who will truly customize her service to meet your personal needs and financial goals. She will review your individual situation with you, and do whatever is necessary to help you determine your options, and make the right decision for you... with absolutely no regard for what will result in the highest fee paid to her. Carol's excellent marketing and negotiating skills will benefit you, whether you are buying or selling a home.
Market Areas Served:
Chelan County
Wenatchee, Washington
Malaga, Washington
Cashmere, Washington
Leavenworth, Washington
Douglas County:
East Wenatchee, Washington
Rock Island, Washington
Orondo, Washington
Waterville, Washington
Professional Affiliations:
National Association of Realtors
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Grant County Association of Realtors
North Central Washington Association of Realtors
Northwest Multiple Listing Service
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Tri-Cities Multiple Listing Service
Professional Designations:
Broker
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Graduate of Realtor Institute (GRI)
Other Professional Certifications:
E-Savvy Real Estate Agent (Elite Level)
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Family:
Husband: Max (retired scientist)
5 step-children: Max Jr., Lisa, Lana, Jeff, Jeremy
7 grandchildren: Jeremiah, Sarah, Dana, Scott, Lara, Rebecca, Michelle
2 great grandchildren: Calvin, Alysha
1 brother: Clair
Also... my clients are now part of my extended family!
Hobbies:
Golfing, reading, writing, traveling, and...
watching Mariners baseball (yes, I admit it).
Most surprising trivia about Carol:
She won 1st place in a national sewing contest at the age of 14, competing
with over 55,000 entrants. She constructed a flawless pink & white checked
gingham dress with hand stitched smocking. That is sew cool!
(This was an early indication of Carol's committment to excellence)
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Dear Carol,
In the rush of signing and closing, I forgot to properly thank you for being such a wonderful realtor! Realtors in general work very hard, but you have been outstanding! I would recommend you to anyone interested in Wenatchee real estate.
-K Jarrett (southern California investor)
Dear Carol,
Thanks for all you have done....and a listening ear, and we are always open to your good sound advice.
- John & Louise Herrick
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I met Carol through a phone call regarding one of her listings. She was instantly available for a showing of the property and within a few days had a very thorough market analysis done on our home with many options available. The whole idea of selling our home and purchasing a new home was a very intimidating prospect, but she has walked us through the process with written documentation, concern for our feelings, great listening skills and a whole bunch of laughs. We are now enjoying looking at properties for our next home. She listens to our needs, has not tried to sell us the first house we see, and always answers our phone calls and e-mails very quickly. I’ve also been impressed with how Carol keeps a keen eye out for houses that might work for us and she remembers the things that we are looking for in our next home. Even when there are no properties available, she checks in to see if we need any listing sheets or if we have any questions. I know that Carol and our family will have a life long friendship, and who would of thought that could be established by looking for a home? Our world is definitely better with Carol in it! - Shelley Granger
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If I only had one word to describe my Wenatchee home buying experience with Carol Williams, it would be "IMPRESSED"! Over the years I have bought and sold a few homes, utilizing different realtors, but none of these experiences were actually pleasant; most could be categorized as stressful. Carol took my unique and somewhat complex situation, and quickly surmised the best plan for me. My purchase involved a transfer with the government. She eagerly took the relocation information I provided her and digested it to help me better make decisions. Besides Carol's incredible and obvious level of knowledge and experience in the Wenatchee real estate market, I particularly enjoy her wonderful sense of humor; non-judgemental viewpoints; and desire to fit me with the best home for my wants and needs. I have never had a realtor advise me that it might be best to "wait a few months" and to lease while I took care of some business I needed to first. Though this advice may have cost her a sale and $$$, in reality, she gained my loyalty as a customer. I am one who appreciates direct honesty and caring for people. Carol is one of those special individuals who truly looks out for others. It is hard to keep her just as a business associate, as when she laughs with you and she so quickly becomes a friend. When I relocate with the government in the future, I will absolutely use Carol as my Realtor again; it just makes good business sense!! - Debbie Perry
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I have known Carol for about 9 years. We met when my husband and I were looking to change homes and wandered in to one of her open houses. We just clicked – Right there and then. I searched for houses for months after that and then stumbled across the perfect home. When it came time to make a bid, and although I didn’t actually have a realtor, I still mentioned Carol’s name and asked if she’d close the deal for us. She helped us sell our home quickly and made the transition smooth and painless. We still keep in close contact through email and personal interests. Carol is one of the most honest and caring people I have ever met. She loves to be a part of our community and truly enjoys people. She can travel and share and still be only a phone call or an e-mail away. I love the way she has kept in touch with me through the years and I love that she, and her husband, Max, never miss driving by ourhome's Christmas display each December. Carol is a true friend, someone I can trust and someone in our small community who I look up to. Have you ever met someone and felt like you’ve known them forever? Well- Then you must have met Carol. - Katrina Blaufuss
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Dear Carol,
You went above and beyond the agreement we had with the sale of my house (at Three Lakes). You quickly helped me resolve a touchy situation with a prospective seller and her attorneys. Although you were away on vacation, you held my hand with each step of the sale of my home and the purchase of my condo. You kept in contact with me better than if I had an agent here in town. If there is a next time to sell my home, you are the one who will be the agent. Thank you!
- Shirlee Spilker
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Dear Carol,
In regards to your career: Through our several (Wenatchee) real estate transactions, I always thought you put my best interest first. I would highly recommend you.
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