Washington State Business Opportunity

The marine industries in Washington State are doing very well as are industries that rely on easy access to water for transportation of goods to other parts of the world.  I have been working on several commercial and industrial sites and am finding many more opportunities for new businesses than I thought would be available.  If you and your company are looking to locate and/or relocate to Washington State, we have much to offer:  large and small sites, available workforce, wonderful places for families to live and plenty of businesses to support yours. If you have specific needs, please email me and let me know what they are.  I will get back to you very quickly about possible sites. My Website: Waveswaterfront.com, Email me:  waves@olympus.net

I live in a summer beach community

I live in a summer beach community which is now wonderfully quiet since Labor Day is over.  With kids back in school, it is now a great time to come on out and look at waterfront.  Whether you are looking for a home on the Pacific Ocean, a getaway cabin near Port Townsend, a boater’s paradise on Whidbey Island with your own dock, or just a lot to park your RV on, it’s time to get out a look.  I am headed this weekend to the Hot Rod Run to the End of the World in Long Beach, Washington.  While there I will look at all the waterfront homes available in that area.  Next week we can talk about living on the Pacific Ocean!  Best thing about that area – fabulous restaurants!

My blog takes a different tack today because waterfront lots (and land in general) have been very difficult to sell since the banking crisis (or, since banks refuse to loan on land).   In the past, a buyer would need to put 20-25% down on a piece of vacant waterfront land; the lot would need to show an approved septic permit (or sewer hookup availability) and proof of potable water (a well or a hookup to a water system).  These loans are now few and far between.

In order to make the lot finance-able, you often need to build something on it.  I have often recommended a garage with an apartment beside or above that can be used until you build your new home (or until your buyer builds a new home).  There is a new option which I like very much:  it is a GreenPod home.  These are small modular, carefully designed and crafted homes that can either be built on site or in the company’s factory.  The addition of this unit would make the property able to be financed – and that is a good thing if you really want to sell your waterfront lot.

You can find pictures of this product at:     http://www.GreenPod.us

More blogs later.  Barbara

I am back selling waterfront -- call me.

Well, haven't we all gone through some weird times the last four years. This week I hgave moved back into my office, I have a new fast computer, my old dog Corky has passed and I now have my sister's dog, Bounty, a Boston Terrier, who is learning to be my 'office dog.'

After several years fighting the county and sthe state about new draconian shorelines rules, I have decided to get back to my one true love -- selling waterfront all over western Washington. Whether you would like to live on the Pacific Ocean on the Long Beach Peninsula, or want a gorgeous waterfront home on Bainbridge Island so you can commute to Seattle by ferry, I want to find you the perfect property. My mantra has always been this: I cannot 'show' what I wouldn't buy myself. If I think there is something wrong with a property, I skip it.

So here is how it works: You can either e-mail me at waves@olympus.net or you can call me at 1-800-346-9236.

Ask for me to send you my current Bucket List. It is my main motivating factor right now -- I have things I want to do in my old age.

Prices are down, there is a lot of inventory, I can likely get you just exactly what you seek.

Look forward to walking with you soon.

Barbara Blowers

Save $50,000 on fabulous ocean view condos on Long Beach Peninsula

These units are a real deal. Other units sold in this complex for $325,000 just last year; now some are just $224,000 -- and they are exactly the same. Total of 10 units available, so you'll have to be quick. Give me a call and I will meet you down there. Buy as an investment; rent out as vacation rentals; rent out year-round; or just use as a fabulous getaway. But I think you'd better hurry; rumor has it 3 are tied up already in last 2 weeks. Barbara 1-800-346-9236

Great beach houses on Bainbridge Island WA

Today I showed two great houses: one with a fabulous floor plan and so many fabulous amenities including half a block to the community beach and looking straight across at Seattle. This house was one of the nicest I have ever seen. It is a bit pricey at $1.3 million, but it is a winner!!!

The second house has a great floor plan; a garage with aprtment above; is on no-bank watefront (not A+ waterfront but nice nonetheless!) and I think it is priced VERY well at $1.2 million.

Don't forget to look into the house above the Columbia River with the master suite almost 1,000 square feet.

Call me about any of these!

Also, lre-read my blog about getting seller to buy down interest rate - yo could end up with a 3% mortgage loan. Thik of it!

Barbara 1-800-346-9236

Oceanfront Multi-family Sites

For those of you who might want to do some major developing, I have three sites for you to consider along Washington's Pacific Coast.

The first is an ocanfront condo or hotel site in the heart of Ocean Shores and close to the beach. Much of the oceanfront at Ocean Shores is a long way from the actual shoreline; this one is much closer. It can accommodate 65-85 units, can be 5 floors (I'd put parking underneath to raise up lst floor for better views); and it has existing rentals on it. This 11-unit 1960's condo project is rented out weekends plus there is a small chalet rented out to a moped rental company. Thwese will bring you income until you have your designs, permits, financing, etc. in order. This property is for sale for $2.2 million and has water and sewer and a cooperative city.

The second site could accommodate up to 275 units in a master planned resort community, the first of its kind on the cost of Washington. Though not yet permitted, it has avery high probability of success. With 60 acres and 1300 feet of oceanfront, this site is a total winner. Asking $5.5 million.

The next site is also oceanfront, in the Long Beach community in southwest Washington. The designs show 65 units on this 200-foot site on the ocean. Both sewer and water are available; there is a road to the site; asking is $1.9 million

"see you on the blog tomorrow."

Barbara