Friday, July 17, 2015

Ocean Shores and North Beach Newsletter for Real Estate, Events, News, etc. ~ 2nd-Quarter 2015

2nd-Quarter/1st-Half 2015
Ocean Shores/North Beach
Newsletter

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

aswenson25@juno.com    360-589-2777 cell/text    www.OceanShoresInfo.com
 

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):


OTHER NOTABLE LOCAL NEWS

 

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:

 



 

 






 


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 Swenson
aswenson25@juno.com
360-589-2777 (cell/text)
 


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