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

2nd-Quarter 2015

Ocean Shores/North Beach
Newsletter

Presented by April Swenson,
CRS & Managing Broker for Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers Real Estate

NOTABLE NEWS and EVENTS

INDEPENDENCE DAY on the BEACH

July 4th fell on a Saturday and we had the most amount of people compared to the past few years. It was a beautiful day. The nighttime brought tons of firework displays. See my video and pictures on my web site at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/pics/july4th2015.html.

FIVE STAR DEALERSHIPS SAND and SAWDUST FESTIVAL ~ JUNE 2015

Beautiful weather marked this weekend of fun. One of the best annual events in Ocean Shores. Check out the sandcastles and wood carving creations on my web site at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/pics/sand&sawdustfestival2015.html.

FLAG DAY PARADE ~ JUNE 2015

Ocean Shores honored Old Glory with a traditional parade through the streets of downtown Ocean Shores. Check out my video and pictures on my web site at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/pics/flagdayparade2015.html.

KITE FESTIVAL ~ JUNE 2015

Kites fly high on the beach in downtown Ocean Shores. Wonderful, huge kites along with stunt kite flyers. Check out my video and pictures on my web site at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/pics/kitefestival2015.html.

GRAYS HARBOR EXPO ~ MAY 2015

The Ocean Shores Convention Center held this annual event with many vendors, food stands, and even ice carvers. Check out my pictures on my web site at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/pics/ghcexpo2015.html.

NEW PICTURES and YOUTUBE VIDEOS UPLOADED

Click on the following links to see my new pictures on my web site (www.OceanShoresInfo.com) and my new videos uploaded onto my YouTube site (http://www.youtube.com/AprilSwenson):

July 4, 2015 Fireworks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRcKqEpjvcc&list=FLhRYWR0DBndaEDmu0zNpztQ
Five Star Dealerships Sand & Sawdust Festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MElY2sQnQis&list=FLhRYWR0DBndaEDmu0zNpztQ
Flag Day Parade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHikFS7OOkk&list=FLhRYWR0DBndaEDmu0zNpztQ
Kite Festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTjDCSnmjAY&list=FLhRYWR0DBndaEDmu0zNpztQ

OTHER NOTABLE LOCAL NEWS

Ocean Shores, WA will be featured on HGTV's "Beach Bargain Hunt" on August 9th.
The County of Grays Harbor may help Ocean Shores in its proposal to redesign of Pt Brown Ave in downtown Ocean Shores to include adding sidewalks. See the full story at http://northcoastnews.com/news/county-may-help-city-funds-redesign-pt-brown-ave.html.
Update on the Oyehut/Illahee pending Sewer Project: http://northcoastnews.com/news/county-city-move-forward-illaheeoyehut-sewer-system.html?j.
The City is continuing its plan to create a firebreak access trail along the dunes. See the story at http://northcoastnews.com/news/city-moves-forward-firebreak-access-trail.html.

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 23rd-26th ~ Sun & Surf Run: motorcycles come to Ocean Shores.
July 31st-Aug 1st ~ Faith Fest: Christian singers, such as the Keepers of the Faith Quartet, perform.
August 8th-9th ~ Body & Soul Festival: explore options in creating more healthy lives.
August 14th-16th ~ 12th Man Fest: celebrating the upcoming Seahawks season.
August 15th ~ Woof-a-Thon: owners display the talents of their dogs.
September 11th-13th ~ AAOS Arts & Crafts Festival: held at the Convention Center.
September 18th-20th ~ Whale of a Quilt Show: quilt show held at the Convention Center.
October 21st-25th ~ Irish Music Festival: largest Irish music festival on the West Coast.

BUYS IN OCEAN SHORES

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

Lots $20K+ / Decked-out Lots

View Lots

Waterfront Lots

2nd-Quarter/1st-Half 2015 MARKET ACTIVITY/UPDATE(April 1st - June 30th and January 1st - June 30th)

We having the best year so far compared to the past few years. Here are some very positive numbers:

# of Sold Properties (in all categories) went up dramatically from the 1st-half of 2014 (203 properties and $20M) to the 1st-half of 2015 (297 properties and $30M)
# of House Listings went down from 259 on 6/30/14 to 197 on 6/30/15
# of Land Listings went down from 552 at the end of December 2014 to 515 at the end of June 2015

The numbers below show that Ocean Shores is still one of the leaders for affordability, availability and productivity (# of properties and volume closed) compared to the other beach towns along the Washington Coast. Ocean Shores also offers a lot more availability and affordability for building lots.

OCEAN SHORES MARKET:

Click on the following links to view the MLS flyers for sold properties (2nd-Quarter of 2015):
Sold Homes
Sold Lots
Sold Condos
Sold Multi-Family
Sold Commercial

1st-Half 2015	Homes	Land	Condos	Multi- Family	Commercial	Total
Current Listings (as of 6/30/15)	197	515	46	6	13	777
Pendings	41	16	4	0	3	64
Solds	147	137	7	2	4	297
Sold Volume	$24.27M	$2.951M	$579,200	$670K	$1.587M	$30.0572M
Sold Median Price	$151,500	$13K	$66K	$335K	$124,950
Avg. Days on Market (solds)	216	339	425	196	237

VS.

1st-Half 2014	Homes	Land	Condos	Multi- Family	Commercial	Total
Current Listings (as of 6/30/14)	259	492	38	3	16	808
Pendings	28	12	1	0	0	41
Solds	114	77	6	0	6	203
Sold Volume	$17.073M	$1.85M	$464,500	$0K	$925K	$20.3125M
Sold Median Price	$143,450	$15K	$61,250	N/A	$167,500
Avg. Days on Market (solds)	267	290	151	N/A	254

2nd-Quarter 2015	Homes	Land	Condos	Multi- Family	Commercial	Total
Solds	97	78	5	2	3	258
Sold Volume	$17.02M	$1.991M	$344,200	$670K	$1.529M	$25.039M
Sold Median Price	$158K	$15K	$66K	$335K	$150K
Avg. Days on Market (solds)	192	339	423	196	117

VS.

2nd-Quarter 2014	Homes	Land	Condos	Multi- Family	Commercial	Total
Solds	62	42	2	0	2	108
Sold Volume	$8.94M	$1.055M	$70K	$0	$305K	$10.37M
Sold Median Price	$140K	$15K	$35K	N/A	$152,500
Avg. Days on Market (solds)	289	227	154	N/A	203

NORTH BEACH (Ocean City to Moclips) MARKET:

Click on the following links to view the MLS flyers for sold properties (2nd-Quarter of 2015):
Sold Homes
Sold Land

1st-Half 2015	Homes	Land	Condos	Multi- Family	Commercial	Total
Current Listings (as of 6/30/15)	58	160	1	0	1	220
Pendings	3	4	0	0	0	7
Solds	33	13	0	0	0	46
Sold Volume	$10.19M	$337,400	$0	$0	$0	$10.527M
Sold Median Price	$304,500	$19K	N/A	N/A	N/A
Avg. Days on Market (solds)	241	315	N/A	N/A	N/A

VS.

1st-Half 2014	Homes	Land	Condos	Multi- Family	Commercial	Total
Current Listings (as of 6/30/14)	65	139	1	0	1	206
Pendings	4	0	0	0	0	4
Solds	15	4	0	0	0	19
Sold Volume	$4.78M	$71K	$0	$0	$0	$4.851M
Sold Median Price	$317K	$12,250	N/A	N/A	N/A
Avg. Days on Market (solds)	274	257	N/A	N/A	N/A

2nd-Quarter 2015	Homes	Land	Condos	Multi- Family	Commercial	Total
Solds	12	10	0	0	0	30
Sold Volume	$2.816M	$644,500	$0K	$0K	$0K	$3.4605M
Sold Median Price	$172,500	$60,750	N/A	N/A	N/A
Avg. Days on Market (solds)	348	401	N/A	N/A	N/A

VS.

2nd-Quarter 2014	Homes	Land	Condos	Multi- Family	Commercial	Total
Solds	8	3	0	0	0	11
Sold Volume	$2.585M	$28K	$0K	$0K	$0K	$2.613M
Sold Median Price	$342,250	$11K	N/A	N/A	N/A
Avg. Days on Market (solds)	389	254	N/A	N/A	N/A

SOUTH BEACH (Westport/Grayland/Ocosta) MARKET:

1st-Half 2015	Homes	Land	Condos	Multi- Family	Commercial	Total
Current Listings	57	89	17	3	16	182
Pendings	11	8	4	3	1	27
Solds	37	16	6	1	3	63
Sold Volume	$5.325M	$1.607M	$795,500	$49,500	$306K	$8.083M
Sold Median Price	$132K	$29K	$130K	$49,500	$105K
Avg. Days on Market (solds)	250	345	109	6	259

LONG BEACH PENINSULA (Ilwaco to Surfside Estates) MARKET:

1st-Half 2015	Homes	Land	Condos	Multi- Family	Commercial	Total
Current Listings	239	268	25	3	32	567
Pendings	53	17	7	0	2	79
Solds	146	54	18	1	1	220
Sold Volume	$22.71M	$2.378M	$1.373M	$285K	$40K	$26.786M
Sold Median Price	$134K	$28,500	$50K	$285K	$40K
Avg. Days on Market (solds)	231	301	310	84	1307

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

FINANCING NEWS

MORTGAGE NEWS

For more help on getting pre-approved/qualified, contact our local lender, The Bank of the Pacific....Desiree 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. You can also contact 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 Swensonaswenson25@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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April Swenson, Managing Broker at Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers Real Estate

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