Cowlitz News and Real Estate

Update: This home is SOLD

Kelso area home

If you are looking for place to roam or room for your toys this nice well maintained home on acreage may be the place. Features 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,788 sq. ft., wood stove in living room, large master bedroom with big walking closet, big kitchen with nice cabinets and a heat pump. Rose Valley neighborhood, 6 Park like setting acres with different fruit trees, garden space, big garage/shop with a car port and additional parking space. Only minutes and easy access to I - 5 and a short drive to Longview and Kelso.

Price:

$189,000

Directions:

Old Hwy 99 South left on Rose Valley Rd., Right on Bodine Rd., Left on Bodine Rd. N to Address on left hand side.

Kelso Washington Homes For Sale

What is Lexington Estates and what it has to offer? With more than 80 available lots, the Lexington Estates is one of the biggest (if not the biggest) and more affordable real estate housing development in Cowlitz County. Currently there are six (and more on the way) different floor plans to choose from starting with one level, 1,318 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 baths homes and up to 5 bedrooms, 3 bahts, 2,500 sq. ft., 3 car garage split level or two story homes and everything in between, ranging in price from $198,950 to $277,950.

Buyers have the option to upgrade from standard cabinets, vinyl and carpet to custom cabinets, tile and hardwood floor and in most cases choose colors. There is also a preferred lender on site every weekend to answer any questions you may have about finacing and they are offering $1,500 closing cost rebate if you use them to get the loan.

There is a good chance we may have a home that will fit many buyers looking for affordable new home in a fast growing neighborhood. Everyone interested in what Lexington Estates have to offer is invited to come see what is available and we'll be there to answer any questions. We are open weekends Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 - 4:00, hope to see you there. For more information about this visit the following articles, The newest real estate housing development - Lexington Estates .

I am very excited to say that I just have become part of the Lexington Estates Team as a buyer agent. Starting June 22, I will be on site every other weekend on Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., answering questions about the area/neighborhood and handing out information about the lots, floor plans and what homes are available. You can also e-mail me or call me with your questions.

Veancio Gonzalez a GRI, E-PRO Realtor®, with Windermere Real Estate Allen & Associates, 360 751 4001, contact me with any questions or to list your home or to purchase a home in Longview, Kelso, Woodland, Kalama, Castle Rock, Toutle, Silver Lake or Cathlamet.

If you are in a distressed situation with your mortgage, be aware

Due to a weak economy, the sub prime mortgage melt dawn or whatever the reason may be, the sad truth is that thousands of home owners around the Country already lost their homes and thousands of others are or will be in default and unable to continue making their mortgage payment.

As the numbers of distress home owner increase so as the opportunities for scam artist to take advantage of the situation, we hear and read story after story of how many of these home owners are falling pray to these unscrupulous individuals. Washington State Authorities believe this situation is getting so out of hand and in an effort to protect vulnerable home owners on this unfortunate situation, the Washington State Legislative past a new law in March called Distress Property Law witch will go into effect June 12, 2008.

Cowlitz County home owners if you are in the NOD (notice of default) list be aware, you will have more than one of these individuals knocking in your door trying to take advantage of your situation, don't be one more statistic of these scam artists. If you are not in the NOD list but are behind on mortgage payment or haven't been able to pay your taxes soon you will be on the list and have all kinds of people knocking on your door. Here are some tips you can take to protect your self;

• Be proactive and take action now! Contact your mortgage provider and explain your situation, don't way for them to call you. Keep in close contact with them.

• Read all letter/correspondence from them (your mortgage provider), ignoring the situation will only make thing worst.

• Be aware of scam artist! Don't sign your Deed or anything you don't understand. Avoid anyone who may offer a quick fix especially if they require up-front fee.

• Ask questions and keep detail notes. When talking to your lender or anyone else involved in the matter write down who, when and what was said. When communicating in writing, save your e-mails and use registered or certified mail.

If you don't take action you will lose your home, damage your credit and may even have difficult renting a home/apartment in the future. There are options out there talk to an attorney, housing counselor or local knowledgeable real estate agent to see what options you have.

Contact Cowlitz County real estate agent, Venancio Gonzalez a GRI, E-PRO Realtor®, with Windermere Real Estate Allen & Associates, 360 751 4001, for a NOD list, foreclosure consultation, to list your home or to purchase a home in Longview, Kelso, Woodland, Kalama, Castle Rock, Toutle, Silver Lake and Cathlamet.

This information should not be taken as a legal advice. Contact your lawyer for legal counseling regarding any points of law.

Kelso Washington home for sale.

Living at its best in Kelso Washington, if you are looking for a nice view property this one has some of the most incredible views of the Columbia River, Cowlitz River, Longview and the Oregon Hills. A wonderful custom built one level home on a 6.23 beautiful acres. Features include; 3 bedrooms, 2 full bath, beautiful granite fire place, heatpump, wonderful tile work on countertops, kitchen floor and entryway jetted tub. A place for your toys, huge finished 36 x 48 shop with 16' high doors, ½ bath, RV Parking with hookups and many more amenities.

Are you thinking about buying real estate in Kelso Washington?

Let me introduce you to the Kelso Washington community, Kelso neighborhoods and the Kelso real estate market. Kelso Washington is a fast growing, friendly community with about 13,000 residents with some unusual unique features for small city like the Coweeman River, I - 5 and Rail Road running through the middle of the city and the huge Three Rivers Mall with more than 60 stores to choose from. Kelso is divided into only six different neighborhoods; Lexington, Holcomb/Ostrander, North Kelso, Kelso Hills/Mt. Brinion, South Kelso and Rose Valley/Carrols but offers real estate to all kind of different people from the first time home buyer to the sophisticated investor or that million dollars buyer. Kelso real estate prices range from small 2 bedroom or fixer-upper for under $100,000 to the well over $1,000,000 water front, river or mount view properties. To find out more about Kelso Washington and search Kelso homes for sale visit our Kelso real estate page.

Contact Kelso Washington real estate agent, Venancio Gonzalez a GRI, E-PRO Realtor®, with Windermere Real Estate Allen & Associates, 360 751 4001, to list your home or to purchase a home in Kelso Washington.

Here we are at the end of May already, a time to take another look at the Cowlitz County real estate market activity. For the first time since the beginning of the year the numbers are in the negative side, there are more than 30 active listings and over 20 less homes sold than last month. See the home sales from the last few months April, March, February and January.

Below is a break down for the Cowlitz County home sales, active, pending and contingent listings, average prices and days on the market.

Active listings 803 with 130 average days on the market and average price of $292,705.

Contingent listings 8 with 115 average days on the market and average price of $305,338.

Pending listings 46 with 127 average days on the market and average price of $225,686.

Sold listings 56 with 85 average days on the market and average price of $171,698.

And again the most competitive price range is $250,000 - $299,900 with 134 active listings, 3 contingent, 4 pending and 6 sold.

The more active price ranges are $200,000 -$249,999 with 14 pending, 5 sold and $120,000 to 139,999 with 10 sold and 7 pending.

As stats show the Cowlitz County market is getting tougher and tougher' a good reason to price your homes correctly if you don't want it sit on the market.

Contact Cowlitz County real estate agent, Venancio Gonzalez a GRI, E-PRO Realtor®, with Windermere Real Estate Allen & Associates, 360 751 4001, to list your home or to purchase a home in Longview, Kelso, Woodland, Kalama, Castle Rock, Toutle, Silver Lake or Cathlamet.