Thursday, May 25, 2006

Walla Walla's Beautiful Older Homes


Every now and again some of the Grand Old Homes in Walla Walla come on the market. When they do, the buyers come out of the wood work. Many of these homes have been featured in the Walla Walla/Her Historic Homes Books. They publish a brief history of local historic homes and it's past owners, along with a photo of the home. These books are great conversation pieces. Towards the back of the books there are directions for a walking/driving tour of the homes. For someone looking for a historic home in Walla Walla to purchase, it is best to work with a local Realtor who can keep you posted when they come on the market. It sometimes takes several months to find the home that fits your needs. At this time we have a beautiful 1916 home at 709 Washington Street, listed for sale at $419,900. It is just 2.5 blocks away from Pioneer Park. It has been completely updated, which is rare to find, and has a matching double car garage with attic. For more information and pictures
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Friday, May 19, 2006

April Home Sale Statistics

The question we keep hearing is, what is the real estate market doing in the Walla Walla Valley? According to the April Walla Walla MLS home sales, the average sales price for Walla Walla and College Place was $209,930. The median sales price was $195,000. The number of home sales were up from previous years in January, February, and March. They were slightly less in April. We are still seeing some multiple offers on properties, and sales seem to remain steady. Interest rates as of today are under 7%. Please contact us if you would like more information on the Walla Walla Valley Real Estate Market.