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April Swenson, Managing Broker at
Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers Real Estate

Cell / Text: 360-589-2777       aswenson25@juno.com
          Fax: 360-289-3941                                 www.OceanShoresInfo.com
Ocean Shores, WA Real Estate


1st-Quarter 2016
Ocean Shores/North Beach
Newsletter
Presented by April Swenson,
CRS and Managing Broker for Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers Real Estate
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NOTABLE NEWS & EVENTS

ANTIQUES SHOW 2016
 
Annual antiques show at the Convention Center held in February.  Check out my pictures on my web site at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/pics/antiqueshow2016.html.
 
 
LOCAL NEWS

 
UPCOMING EVENTS
 
  • April 22nd-24th ~ Fine Arts, Photography & Electronics Media Show:  47th annual art show at the Convention Center.
  • May 7th-8th ~ Shopping at the Shore:  shopping on Mother's Day weekend at the Convention Center.
  • May 14th ~ Clam Digger Rod Run:  huge car display at the Elks Lodge.
  • May 27th-29th ~ Grays Harbor County Expo:  Home show, wood carving, and much more at the Convention Center.
  • June 4th-5th ~ Ocean Shores Festival of Colors:  kite flying on the beach.
  • June 11th ~ Flag Day Parade:  honor Old Glory with this traditional parade.
  • June 18th ~ NW Open Sand Sculpture Show:  sand castles on the beach.
  • June 24th-26th ~ Saws n' Shores:  chainsaw carving.
  • July 4th ~ Fireworks on the Beach:  let off your own fireworks on the beach.
  • July 2nd-17th ~ Ocean Shores Beach Blast:  a 16 day family event.
  • July 9th-10th ~ Ocean Shores Triathalon & Footfest:  swimming, running and biking events.

  


BUYS IN OCEAN SHORES
 
 
Click on the following links to view the MLS flyers for some good deals on properties in Ocean Shores:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



1st-Quarter 2016 ACTIVITY/UPDATE
(January 1st - March 31st)

 
Here are some very positive numbers:

  • # of Total House Listings in Ocean Shores is at the lowest point in many years.
  • Total # of Sold properties is up to 120 from 116 one year ago.

 
OCEAN SHORES MARKET:

Click on the following links to view the MLS flyers for sold properties (1st-Quarter of 2016):
Sold Commercial

1st-Quarter 2016
 Homes
Land 
Condos 
Multi-
Family 
Commercial 
Total 
 Current Listings 146 551 58 1 6 762
 Pendings 39 24 8 1 0 72
 Solds 53 54 9 3 1 120
 Sold Volume $9.362M $1.187M $1.137M $644K $271K $12.601M
 Sold Median Price $163,500 $11K $137,950 $218K $271K 
 Avg. Days on Market (solds) 214 383 103 384 42 

 

NORTH BEACH (Ocean City to Moclips) MARKET:

Click on the following links to view the MLS flyers for sold properties (1st-Quarter of 2016):
Sold Homes

1st-Quarter 2016
 Homes
Land 
Condos 
Multi-
Family 
Commercial 
Total 
 Current Listings 52 111 2 2 9 176
 Pendings 2 2 0 0 0 4
 Solds 11 5 1 0 0 17
 Sold Volume $2.659M $296K  $180K $0 $0 $3.135M
 Sold Median Price $210K $40K $180K N/A N/A 
 Avg. Days on Market (solds) 341 323 639 N/A N/A 

NOTE: All of the above data was pulled from the NWMLS and is not guaranteed.

 


FINANCING NEWS

 
MORTGAGE NEWS

Interest rates are down to around 4% to 4.25% with 0 points (depending on credit and down payment).  Funding is available through FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Loans to buy primary and secondary/vacation homes in Ocean Shores and the North Beach.


For more help on getting pre-approved/qualified, contact our local lender, The Bank of the Pacific....Desi Goodwin, the Residential Loan Officer, at 360-500-4003, or e-mail her at dgoodwin@bankofthepacific.com.  You can also contact Saul Schiffner at Wallick & Volk Mortgage Brokers in Bellevue at 425-422-6333, or e-mail him at saul.schiffner@wvmb.com.  Or, Lee Hauser at Wells Fargo in Aberdeen at 360-537-7307, or e-mail her at lee.hauser@wellsfargo.com.

 

If you ever have any questions about Area Information and Real Estate in Ocean Shores and the North Beach, please do not hesitate to call or e-mail me.
~ April Swenson
aswenson25@juno.com
360-589-2777 (cell/text)

 

Your Beach Destination Awaits You at the #1 Washington Coast Town!



April Swenson, Managing Broker & CRS
Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers ~ Ocean Shores, WA
Cell / Text:   360-589-2777
Fax: 360-289-3941
aswenson25@juno.com              www.OceanShoresInfo.com

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