2213 Golf Club Rd.SE Lacey,WA

Nicely priced nugget!

$179,000

This 3 BR, 1 BA is priced to sell. With just over 1000 sq ft and a large .23 acre lot, you’ll find everything you need. Updated gas-forced air heating that has been serviced 3 times per year. 1 car-finished garage with work bench and cabinets. Large grassy back yard with play set, shed and covered patio. Could be room for RV parking too! Wood burning stove, eat-in kitchen, and whole house is wheel chair accessible. Great storage! Washer, dryer and fridge stay!

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4220 Armstrong Ave SE

PreForeclosure Opportunity!

$249,900

This 4 BR, 2 BA, 1864 sq ft home with an additional 596 unfinished sq ft in the basement is an excellent opportunity for equity and growth! Close to Olympia HS, I5, Hwy 101, Yelm Hwy, shopping and much more! This home needs some clean up but has beautiful newer cabinetry in the kitchen and hardwood flooring throughout the main floor. Formal dining and living room. The master is large with cathedral ceilings, walk in closet and full bath. The basement has a separate entrance that would be great for a home office – just needs to be finished. The back yard is fully fenced and has a great layout with basketball court, deck and small gazebo – just needs some TLC. 2 car carport and shed.

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3404 26th Ave NE

Amazing Investment Opportunity!

Great house close to town. 3 bedroom and 2 bath and 922 square feet. Great for rental or to live in. Large front and back yard - .27 acres total. Home features hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, hardi-plank siding. House needs work and TLC but the house is at a great price!

$165,000

MLS#28177390

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Foreclosures: How to Buy Them

In the past, some of the most successful business people's investment careers took off when the economy was in "financial crisis." They took advantage of stocks and real estate when it was on sale. The wealthiest people in the world ALL have real estate in their portfolios. They have learned how to use their assets to buy other assets and making their money work for them.

Foreclosures are a great opportunity for investors because now more than ever is the time to invest in real estate. But there is a strategy to it. You must have a plan that includes a starting point and an ending point but most of all action steps in between. Are you interested in learning how to buy a foreclosure and get your money to start working for you?

Join me at a FREE class

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 4:30 pm

"How to Evaluate and Buy Foreclosure Properties with Confidence!"

Speaker: Cambria Miller

Location: RE/MAX Four Seasons

3009 Pacific Ave Ste 200

Olympia WA 98501

Bail Out Bond

"I'm always making a comeback but nobody ever tells me where I've been." Billie Holiday. Making a comeback was exactly what Bonds and home loan rates attempted last week, after approaching some of their worst levels this year.
While the Bond market was closed last Monday in Observance of Columbus Day, the early part of the week wasn't short of market-impacting news. On Tuesday, the Bush Administration, including Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Federal Chairman Ben Bernanke, and FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair announced a plan to use $250 billion of the $700 billion financial rescue bill recently passed by Congress to buy directly into American banks. The government will begin by buying stock in nine of the largest banks including Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Citigroup.

Why did the government do this? Because the financial crisis is due to over-leverage...that means the ratio of outstanding loans to capital is too high. If left unchecked, this can lead to the failure of institutions. And it has already taken a great toll. The only way to repair this is by reducing the leverage ratio, or "de-leveraging". That means sell off loans or increase capital. The Fed's plan helps this on both sides as they can be a buyer of some loans as well as an investor in some banks.

Another result of the current financial crisis is that economic reports are taking a back seat to market dynamics in ways that have never been seen before. In the past, fund managers or institutional traders would typically contemplate which direction would best favor the market, and position their portfolio in Stocks if the outlook was favorable, or Bonds if the outlook was cloudy. So we have come to expect Bond prices to move in the opposite direction from Stock prices much of the time, as money flows out of one and into the other. But the pressure to "de-leverage" has all but removed the thought process, and forced selling of all types of securities to raise capital. And while this situation should stabilize and return to normal (which we saw some evidence of on Friday as Stocks and Bonds alternated going up and down), it is one I will continue to monitor as the weeks and months progress.

And after all the ups and downs of the week, Bonds and home loan rates did manage a comeback, ending the week a bit better than where they began.

(The Mortgage Guide - Lezley Laurel)

Money Wise Women

I had the pleasure of attending the Money Wise Women conference this weekend. This was an excellent tool for me personally and professionally. I can use this information in my personal life but most importantly I can share it with my investors and clients to help them maximize their financial independence.

Marcia Brixey, author of The Money Therapist, share five strategies to live financially healthy:
1) Get in touch with your financial situation.
2) Get out of debt.
3) Get clear about credit reports.
4) Invest automatically and regularly.
5) Determine your goals.

Number 3 is very important with my line of work. It is difficult and almost impossible to do any sort of investing in real estate if you don't have a good credit score. I have information on how to raise your credit score by 50 points in 50 days. I am happy to share more information and provide the literature that I received if you would like it. You may also go to www.moneywisewomen.net. Comment here to request more info!

2321 Crestridge Dr. NW Olympia 98502

Come see, Come Sigh!

$65,000

Build your dream home on Steamboat Island with a great view of Hope Island and Puget Sound! This .23 acre lot is a perfect place to build and call home. Community boat launch and moor, clubhouse and saltwater access are just a few of the privileges that come with being a Carlyon Beach resident. Community water available to property. Septic test not done yet.

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11521 Whitehall Ln. SE Olympia, WA 98501

Two Homes for the Price of One!

$549,900

Endless possibilities located in the gated, private community of Whitehall. The main home features 2 kitchens, family and rec rooms, 3 fireplaces all in a Victorian style! You'll love the Jack-n-Jill bed/bath concept and the spacious master that boasts a claw-foot tub! The second home is perfect for mother-in-law living quarters with just about 1500 sq. feet. Home has 2 wells, 2 septics and a pecaeful, private setting.

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6011 Elizan Dr. NW Olympia, WA 98502

5 Acres on Steamboat Island!

$349,900

Bustom 3 bedroom, 2 bath, den, family and living rooms sitting above Totten Inlet with cleared out trees to reveal the million dollar view! Open floor design, island in kitchen, gas fireplace, skylights and a built-in vacuum system! Master bath includes soaking tub with his/her sink and mirrors. A great value for view and location. Home sits at the end of a dead-end street and is very secluded.

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4305 San Juan St.NE, Lacey, WA 98516

The Best Value in Jubilee!

$239,900

You will not find a better home for this price! Open floor plan makes entertaining a breeze. Granite counter tops in the kitchen with upgraded light fixtures, cabinets and an island. Designer paint colors, not to mention an active community-pool, exercise room, acitivties, golf and much, much more! Come see for yourself!

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4744 Asia Ct.SE Lacey,WA 98503

Nearly New Rambler!

$218,500

This light and bright home is in great condition! Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, it is situated on a corner lot on a cul-de-sac. Inside this one story home you'll find extra deep soaking tubs in both bathrooms, a laundry room and good storage. The living area has an open concept with living and dining rooms and a kitchen with island. Fridge included with the sale! Located near lakes, community store, and renovated Timberline H.S., Woodland Elementary, plus newly paved Mullen Rd. Great rental or home to live in!

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1614 14th Ave. SW, Olympia,Wa 98502

Absolutely perfect location on the Westside!

$209,900

You will not find a better home at this price located so close to shopping, restaurants and Westside businesses. Built in 1990, this 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath home features 1260 square feet and sits on a .19 acre lot. A recently added patio/deck looks out over a large backyard to provide a great place for social gatherings. Additionally, home is in quiet neighborhood on a dead end street. A community park is close by. Come home to this Westside rambler today!

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18432 Rampart Dr.SE, Yelm, WA 98597

Bring all Offers!

$189,900

Nearly New Home in the gated lake community of Clearwood! Open and functional floor plan includes kitchen, dining room, living room, 3 bedroom & 2 bath. This home features a pellet stove and cathedral ceilings that soar! Since it was just built in 2006 - it will feel like a brand new home. The exterior boasts a large lot that is fully fenced, nice landscaping & vinyl siding- perfect for Northwest weather!

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10347 184th SW, Rochester, WA 98579

Great opportunity in Rochester!

$74,900

2 story, 3 br, 1 bath is the perfect investment! Entire home has been gutted & needs A LOT of work. Main level master, dining room with woodstove, living room with fireplace, pantry, bathroom, mud room all on the first floor. Upstairs you'll find 2 bedrooms & good storage. This home is a TRUE fixer inside/out. Exterior of home is overgrown but underneath you'll find a driveway for parking, nice size shed, great backyard & front yard. Priced to sell! Subject to shortsale/bank approval.

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7019 Sandy Point Beach RD NE, Olympia, WA 98516

Beach Access!

$219,900

This home is a 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1415 square feet, built in 1971. Newly remodeled home sits on a whopping .55 acres in the desirable Johnson Point area! Open concept kitchen and living room includes granite breakfast bar, rock back splash, and wood burning-brick fireplace. The garage has been converted to a family room. Tranquil setting with deck and a treed back yard. Lots of privacy! New windows. Just like new and move in ready! Lease-to-own option! Public beach access!

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