1st-Quarter 2017
Ocean Shores/North Beach
Newsletter
Presented by April Swenson,
CRS and Managing Broker for
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
aswenson25@juno.com 360-589-2777 cell/text www.OceanShoresInfo.com
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NOTABLE NEWS and EVENTS
ART SHOW 2017
The annual arts show at the Convention Center held in April. There are paintings, drawings, photography, local student's work, etc. Check out my pictures on my web site at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/pics/artshow2017.html.
LOCAL NEWS
- Clam Digs: We had morning tide digs on April 28th and 30th. Not sure if there will be any more scheduled digs. You can check the State's website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/current.html
- Vote on and view the 3 proposals for downtown Ocean Shores beautification/development of sidewalks and roundabouts: http://www.osgov.com/voting/ptbrowngeoalts/ptbrown.pl
- City Spring Clean-Up/Dump from May 2nd-4th: http://www.northcoastnews.com/news/ocean-shores-spring-cleanup-set-for-may-2-4/
UPCOMING EVENTS
- May 13th ~ Youth Fishing Derby: held at North Bay Park.
- May 13th-14th ~ Shopping at the Shore: shopping on Mother's Day weekend at the Convention Center.
- TBD ~ Clam Digger Rod Run: huge car display at the Elks Lodge.
- May 26th-28th ~ Grays Harbor County Expo: Home show, wood carving, and much more at the Convention Center.
- June 3rd ~ Toughman Triathalon: starts and ends at North Bay Park.
- June 3rd-4th ~ Ocean Shores Festival of Colors: kite flying on the beach.
- June 10th ~ Flag Day Parade: honor Old Glory with this traditional parade.
- June 23rd-25th ~ Sand & Sawdust Festival: chainsaw carving and sandcastle building.
- July 4th ~ Fireworks on the Beach: let off your own fireworks on the beach.
- July 7th-9th ~ Ocean Shores Beach Blast: a family event on the beach.
- Aug 18th-20th ~ 12's Fan Fest & Beach Party: celebrating the upcoming Seahawk season.
- Aug 19th-20th ~ Fun Fly: novice a nd professional kite flying on the beach.
- Aug 26th-27th ~ Find Your Treasure Gift Show: a retail gift and treasure show.
BUYS IN OCEAN SHORES
Click on the following links to view the MLS flyers for some good deals on properties in Ocean Shores:
1st-Quarter 2017 ACTIVITY/UPDATE
(January 1st - March 31st)
We have increased since the 1st-quarter of last year. We have decreased in the number of listings, and increased in our values. Take a look below at the numbers.
OCEAN SHORES MARKET:
Click on the following links to view the MLS flyers for sold properties (1st-Quarter of 2017):
1st-Quarter 2017
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
| Current Listings | 120 | 464 | 33 | 3 | 15 | 635 |
| Pendings | 49 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 85 |
| Solds | 60 | 60 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 132 |
| Sold Volume | $11.41M | $1.613M | $1.294M | $0 | $318,750 | $14.635M |
| Sold Median Price | $181,450 | $16,750 | $113,750 | N/A | $159,375 | |
| Avg. Days on Market (solds) | 137 | 519 | 203 | N/A | 45 |
VS.
1st-Quarter 2016
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
| Current Listings | 146 | 551 | 58 | 1 | 6 | 762 |
| Pendings | 39 | 24 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 72 |
| Solds | 53 | 54 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 120 |
| Sold Volume | $9.362M | $1.187M | $1.137M | $644K | $271K | $12.601M |
| Sold Median Price | $163,500 | $11K | $137,950 | $218K | $271K | |
| Avg. Days on Market (solds) | 214 | 383 | 103 | 384 | 42 |
NORTH BEACH (Ocean City to Moclips) MARKET:
Click on the following links to view the MLS flyers for sold properties (1st-Quarter of 2017):
Sold Homes
Sold Homes
1st-Quarter 2017
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
| Current Listings | 46 | 88 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 140 |
| Pendings | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Solds | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 |
| Sold Volume | $3.52M | $1.8M | $0 | $0 | $60K | $5.38M |
| Sold Median Price | $230K | $24,250 | N/A | N/A | $60K | |
| Avg. Days on Market (solds) | 298 | 304 | N/A | N/A | 170 |
VS.
1st-Quarter 2016
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
| Current Listings | 52 | 111 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 176 |
| Pendings | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Solds | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Sold Volume | $2.659M | $296K | $180K | $0 | $0 | $3.135M |
| Sold Median Price | $210K | $40K | $180K | N/A | N/A | |
| Avg. Days on Market (solds) | 341 | 323 | 639 | N/A | N/A |
NOTE: All of the above data was pulled from the NWMLS and is not guaranteed.
FINANCING NEWS
MORTGAGE NEWS
Interest rates are down to around 4% to 4.25% with 0 points (depending on credit and down payment). Funding is available through FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Loans to buy primary and secondary/vacation homes in Ocean Shores and the North Beach.
For more help on getting pre-approved/qualified, contact our local lender, The Bank of the Pacific....Desi 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.
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 Swensonaswenson25@juno.com
360-589-2777 (cell/text)
~ April Swensonaswenson25@juno.com
360-589-2777 (cell/text)
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