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Ric CanfieldMobile 360.593.4266 Office 888.469.3111 Fax 360.289.3111
Sales Associate Coldwell Banker Ocean Beach Properties 749 Point Brown Avenue
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In the first six months of 2009 the Ocean Shores and North Beach real estate market was a rollercoaster ride! The downturn in the economy brought the real estate activity almost to a halt at the coast. Fortunately, the recent turnaround in the economy is now having a VERY positive influence on the sales activity in Ocean Shores and the entire North Beach!
The Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke, said in the beginning of May that the economy should pull out of the recession and start growing again later this year. That should be music to current buyer's ears and from the activity we are seeing, they must be listening!
NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY, BEFORE THE VALUES START TO ESCALATE!
There are some very good properties at extremely good prices on the market. When these properties sell, you will not in all likelihood see similar properties coming on the market at the same prices.
Real estate is cyclical and we are now at the bottom of the cycle. Therefore, if you are planning to buy in the near future, NOW IS THE TIME TO MOVE. There is a great supply of properties, the interest rates are low and with my assistance you will be able to find a property that you will be very happy with for many years to come.
Let your family enjoy the varied experiences of beach life. It is something that they will always remember. You and your family deserve only the best, so just me a call and I will put a list of great opportunities together for you.
Together we can make it happen. I look forward to helping you become the next "Coastal" homeowner!
Ric Canfield 360.593.4266
The Greater Seattle Real Estate Market
Market statistics are now available for March 2009. We had a great month
with
overall residential sales volume up 30% in King County & 55% in Snohomish
County,
compared to February 2009. The number of attached unit sales exceeded any
other
segment for both King & Snohomish counties, with a 45% increase in volume
in King &
a whopping 66% in Snohomish over Feb. ‘09. Existing homes sales were
strong as
well; volume up 38% in King & 27% in Snohomish County.
I truly believe this will be a trickle down effect on the Ocean Shores AND
entire North Beach markets! I don't have the latest stats, but I
personally am seeing many more Portland, OR. visitors and inquiries than
in the past.
The spring/summer type weather that has been showing itself (now & then)
has renewed some faith in me that we may have more than one season this
year! The "potential" buyers that I have managed to corral are very well
informed in ALL aspects of investing. The numbers show many have cashed
out their 401K's, retirement funds, annuities and non-blue chip stocks. Of
course, most of these people also have some $$ for a down and a good or
great credit rating. All this is a no brainer... so long as I get some ink
or blood on paper. The builders and investors in this town seem to have
listened to agents as to what things should be priced at to FINALLY sell.
I still have optimism, it's free AND about all I can afford at present!
BTW, thanks for the support from some of my peers, I appreciate ALL the
encouragement, advice, showings and much more!
On another note, please inform me if you are getting agents representing
buyers for our immediate market that are from as far away as Bellingham,
Spokane, the Eastside (abundantly) and ALL points in between... I
personally have done so much work for these agents that have not an idea
of what a LID is, setbacks for any lot, let alone waterfront, salt or
fresh, that most properties are IN the community club, etc.. I don't own
this territory, but I would not go into to an area that I had NO CLUE as
to the issues, market values, the varied neighborhoods Ocean Shores offers
and on and on! I recently did 95% of a P&S agreement for a VERY out of the
area agent, only to have it kick & THEN, she was upset I was listing a
relatives property in her FARMING area.... the nerve! PLEASE, any agents
that want to use my services, I AM a great referral agent! I certainly am
not trying to antagonize any other agents, but I feel STRONGLY that
neither of the fore mentioned situations does a buyer OR seller the
greatest service we should ALL provide.
Gotta run, I'm off to list ALL of Medina, Magnolia and Mercer Island tonight!
RIC CANFIELD
COLDWELL BANKER OCEAN BEACH PROPERTIES
749 Pt. Brown Ave. Ocean Shores, WA. 98569
WHERE DO YOU WANT TO LIVE TOMORROW!?!
This is an Ocean Shores "Traffic Alert"!
Good morning from the bay side of town, YES this is Mt. Rainier!
Welcome to the beach!
Always someting to do here in PARADISE!
Welcome to the JETTY!
One of the many fresh water canals!
CALL RIC CANFIELD 360.593.4266 EMAIL: sand4sale@hotmail.com
YES, I'm selling the lake, it was a long, hard winter! CALL ME TODAY TO MAKE AN OFFER!
360.593.4266
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Have a television or radio? Alright already with the rain, wind and snow here in Western WA. We were very spoiled with a lingering Indian summer. Now, we are paying for it... however, not one area of Ocean Shores, WA. was flooded, damaged or inundated with large amounts of snow!
When the roads have been clear to get here, we have been very busy with visitors AND our second home owners. With the mild temperatures and lack of road controls, I personally have had a great mix of young people and baby boomers visiting and inquiring about ALL types of real estate located here in our very diverse coast. Many people were not aware that there is so much more to offer them other than the ocean. We are very diverse here, ocean, bay, lakes, canals, golf course and interior locations, there is something for every lifestyle, interests AND budget.
The "climate" of the real estate market and the economy in general has been as whipped, flooded and fluctuating as much as the weather. However, the interest rates for mortgages have been better than a much needed warm destination vacation! (At least financially for anyone in the real estate biz)!
I continue to believe that the real estate market is THE answer to 80% of the country's financial woes and would alleviate much of the concerns of the economic future. Not only is our personal residence our home, it is the greatest maker of wealth for many, many folks, not to mention investment properties and 2nd homes! As I have been around just a few more than 30 years, I have seen vast windfalls gained AND kept in real estate, versus much more volatile investments.
I hope my optimism is not gagging anybody; it is my personal mantra to let EVERYBODY know that I feel this is a great stride to protect our economy, rather than the negative spin too many people are putting on the present times!
THINK POSITIVE, TALK POSTIVE AND WE ALL SHOULD BE REWARDED, POSITIVELTY!
http://www.justsnooping.com/tours/2247670/? THE BEST PLACE... FOR EVERYTHING!
RIC CANFIELD
360.593.4266
COLDWELL BANKER OCEAN BEACH PROPERTIES
OCEAN SHORES, WA. 98569
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Ocean Shores, WA. & the North Beach are the best real estate values on the West Coast! I not only sell real estate, I own many types of properties here- Putting my money where my mouth is! BUY NOW!
WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO
I found PARADISE...Let me assist you in doing the same!
Ocean Shores, WA has so much to offer, EXCEPT traffic, pollution, crime, an unnecessary hurried pace, and most of all, unfriendly people!
This small, close knit community offers the ultimate in privacy or a social life to rival anywhere! Ocean Shores provides a community for all ages and will fulfill the desires of any lifestyle. Our great beauty and amenities includes the Harbor Bay, 23 miles of interconnecting fresh water Lakes and Canals, 6 miles of sandy Beaches to enjoy by foot or car, an 18-hole Golf Course, the Jetty, parks, and a Clubhouse. Ocean Shores and the North Beach offer fun activities with everything from beachcombing, boating, golfing, kite flying, camping, tennis, swimming, clam digging, fine eateries, art, and the most incredible sunrises and sunsets. One can do as much or as little to keep entertained in paradise!
Do the math...Ocean Shores is about 30-40 cents on the dollar compared to other Pacific Coast properties. By the way, Washington does not collect any state income tax! Now is the time to invest in the fastest growing real estate market in the country. We are greatly affected by the Seattle market, which went up 8% this past year.
Please visit my listings and the complete Coldwell Banker Ocean Beach Properties listings to get an idea of the amazing value and diversity of the entire Grays Harbor County real estate opportunities.
My Credentials include over 25 years in the real estate business in many different areas, Tax Exchange Specialist, Creative Financial Provider, Investor Relations, Development & Contractor Consultant, A.A. degree in Real Estate Business, Practices & Law, and A.S.I.D. Interior & Exterior Designer.
My Qualifications include many buyers and sellers serviced with the utmost professionalism, honesty and efficiency! Most importantly...I listen. Next, I am informed and knowledgeable. If I don't have the answer, I have many resources at my fingertips.
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