Cowlitz County real estate market report for single family only - April, 2009
Cowlitz County real estate market report for April 2009, compared to the previous few months there was more activity in April, more homes sold, one more pending and more active listings. Studies show that spring always have been the busiest time of the year for real estate and this year is not the exception.
This report will give you an insight of how the Cowlitz County real estate market is doing, number of active, pending and sold homes, average and medium prices, and average days on the market and what price range is more competitive and what price range is moving (selling) faster.
Cowlitz County Homes - Active, Pending and Sold Listings at the end of April, 2009
Active Listings - 604
Pending Listings - 99
Sold Homes - 57
Average List Price - $238,016
Average Selling Price - $182,706
Medium List Price - $206,950
Medium Selling Price - $173,250
Average Days on Market - 135
Most Competitive Price Range - $200,000 thru $249,999
Actives Listings at this price range - 107
Pending Listing - 16
Sold Listings - 6
Most Active Price Range - $180,000 thru $199,999
Pending - 15
Sold - 9
See March Cowlitz real estate market report or Cowlitz real estate report for 2008.
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Venancio Gonzalez - GRI, e-PRO Realtor® with Windermere Real Estate Allen & Associates, serving Longview, Kelso and surrounding Cowlitz County real estate markets. gonzalezq@windermere.com or (360) 751 4001.
Cowlitz County First Time Home Buyer Resources and Assisting Programs
Because of the mortgage crisis banks did tight up guide lines qualification to get loans and everyday, one way or another; we are reminded about how hard it is to get one. Well, this still true to some degree but we have been experiencing some positive changes lately and hopefully with newly signed "American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan" things get back to normal soon.
Despite everything that is going on out there it hasn't been a better times to buy a home in years than right now, especially for first time home buyers. According to experts, never before in history the right combination of things were available at the same time, lowest home prices in years, history low interest rates, high inventory of homes for sale including many foreclosures and short sales.
A variety of incentives and even 100% financing programs are available for first time home buyer but these opportunities are not for everybody only for those with steady income and good credit. Other opportunities like Owner Financing or Lease Option, just to name a couple, may work for those with a challenge credit but with good steady income. Contact me with any questions or to request a list of Owner Financing homes.
The following are some of the programs that I know of; there may be other one out there.
Visit a first time home buyer tips article I wrote and learn more about buying a home.
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Venancio Gonzalez - GRI, e-PRO Realtor® with Windermere Real Estate Allen & Associates, serving Longview, Kelso and surrounding Cowlitz County real estate markets. gonzalezq@windermere.com or (360) 751 4001.
Easter Egg Hunt - 2009
Once again the Kelso Lions Club is inviting kids to bring their baskets and join the annual Easter Egg Hunt. The event is taking place at the Coweeman Middle School field, this Saturday April 11th at 11:00 am. There will be a designated area for small (Pre-Schooler's) kids.
Last year, I took my two little ones and they had a lot of fun, it was perfect day to be outside enjoying the out doors. Let's hope for a nice weather again this year.
Venancio Gonzalez - GRI, e-PRO Realtor® with Windermere Real Estate Allen & Associates, serving Longview, Kelso and surrounding Cowlitz County real estate markets. gonzalezq@windermere.com or (360) 751 4001.
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A day at the beach
For the first time this year, here in Cowlitz County, we are experiencing the wonderful weather the kid have been waiting for. Since it was over 70 degrees on Sunday, we decided to take a trip to the Beach, Long Beach Washington to be exact. A lot of people just playing around, flying kites, having fun with kids, dogs and some just relaxing, enjoying the sunshine. It turn out to be a great ride down there, the kid had lots of fun burying themselves in the sand and playing with the dog and even though the water was cold they still went in for a swim. As you could imagine, they are eager looking forward to do this again in the coming summer and having a lot of fun.
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Venancio Gonzalez - GRI, e-PRO Realtor® with Windermere Real Estate Allen & Associates, serving Longview, Kelso and surrounding Cowlitz County real estate markets. gonzalezq@windermere.com or (360) 751 4001.
Cowlitz County real estate market report for single family only - March, 2009
Here is a look at the numbers of the Cowlitz County real estate market for the month of March 2009. There was a lot more activity in March that the previous two months, more homes sold, pending homes more than double and as a result there were less active listings. Studies show that this is a typical yearly cycle, spring always have been the busiest time of the year for real estate.
This report will give you an insight of how the Cowlitz County real estate market is doing, number of active, pending and sold homes, average and medium prices, and average days on the market and what price range is more competitive and what price range is moving (selling) faster.
Cowlitz County Homes - Active, Pending and Sold Listings at the end of March, 2009
Active Listings - 579
Pending Listings - 98
Sold Homes - 50
Average List Price - $240,742
Average Selling Price - $189,024
Medium List Price - $215,000
Medium Selling Price - $184,225
Average Days on Market - 135
Most Competitive Price Range - $200,000 thru $249,999
Actives Listings at this price range - 109
Pending Listing - 12
Sold Listings - 13
Most Active Price Range - $120,000 thru $139,999
Pending - 20
Sold - 4
See last month Cowlitz real estate market report or Cowlitz real estate report for 2008.
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Venancio Gonzalez - GRI, e-PRO Realtor® with Windermere Real Estate Allen & Associates, serving Longview, Kelso and surrounding Cowlitz County real estate markets. gonzalezq@windermere.com or (360) 751 4001.
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Whether buying or selling real estate in the Cowlitz County communities of Longview, Kelso, Woodland, Kalama, Castle Rock, Toutle, Silver Lake and Rose Valley, I am here to help. Speak fluent Spanish.
Venancio Gonzalez was born and raised in Durango, Mexico about twelve hours south of El Paso. Venancio migrate to the states in his mid teens, moving to Longview Washington in the early 80s where he has made it his home for the last 26 years. Since he can remember his passion has been learning which drove him to go to school to learn English, get his GED, attend college and eventually to get his real estate license all while working full time job.
Venancio is a family man dedicated to his family and real estate, his is married to his beautiful wife Martha and they have three kids Alan, Leslie and Edgar which keep them busy playing sports year round. He enjoys playing soccer, basketball, jogging (with the family dog), and ride bikes with the kids and is the #1 fan of both the men and women of the Mexican and U.S. National Soccer Teams and the Portland Trail Blazers.
Some other of Venancio's passions are reading, writing, learning about technology and marketing, this has help him stay up to date with the changes in real estate and committed to meeting his clients needs. He considers himself as one of the Top Technology Real Estate Professionals in Cowlitz County with the best real estate marketing program for local sellers and buyers four different ways to find their dream home, search by price range or neighborhood, do your own custom search, sign up to get homes to your e-mail as soon as they come on the market or contact me to get a list of homes that meet your criteria.
Venancio Gonzalez brings over 5 years of real estate experience helping buyers and sellers. He service all Cowlitz County Communities including Ariel, Castle Rock, Cougar, Kalama, Kelso, Longview, Ryderwood, Rose Valley, Silver Lake, Toutle, Vader, Woodland. He specialized in residential real estate single family homes, multi-family (up to 4 units), condominiums, vacant land and helping people relocate to the Cowlitz County area. He has extensive knowledge of and offers information about the local communities, neighborhoods and real estate market. Contact him for an interview at any time with no obligations.
Why should you consider Venancio Gonzalez to be your Cowlitz County real estate agent, because he provides all his clients the kind of service he wants to receive from other professionals. As a client, he likes to be treated with respect in a friendly, knowledgeable and professional manner, he prefers someone who understand his needs and take the time to inform, listen guide him through the process and respond to his need in a timely manner (this one is very important to him). All of the above is what he brings to the table because he treats others as he like to be treated but don't take his word for it, read what some of his client and colleagues say about him:
