Ocean Shores/North Beach Newsletter for Real Estate, Events, News ~ 2017 Year-End Review
2017 Year-End Review
Ocean Shores/North Beach
Newsletter
Presented by April Swenson,
CRS & Managing Broker for Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers Real Estate
aswenson25@juno.com 360-589-2777 cell/text www.OceanShoresInfo.com
Ocean Shores/North Beach
Newsletter
Presented by April Swenson,
CRS & 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
NEW YEARS DAY 2018
New Years Day was a beautiful day. Check out my pictures and the video I took of the Full Moon rising over the Bay at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/pics/newyearsday2018.html.
PADDLE the SHORES 2017
Held on Labor Day Weekend, which had beautiful weather. Great boat races starting at the Lake Minard Canal boat dock. Check out my pictures and my video on my web site at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/pics/paddletheshores2017.html.
SEAHAWKS FAN FEST 2017
The Seahawks weekend at the beach. Check out my pictures and my video on my web site at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/pics/seahawksfanfest2017.html.
SOLAR ECLIPSE 2017
A rare total solar eclipse could be seen (with proper glasses) from the beach. Check out my pictures on my web site at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/news/solareclipse2017.html.
NEW 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):
Paddle the Shores: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXj_68I4NoM
OTHER NOTABLE LOCAL NEWS
- City Profile 2017: http://osgov.com/files/CityProfile2017.pdf
- 2017 saw 105 housing starts/permits (per City stats)
- Ambulance Fee (shown on the City's Water/Sewer bill) will increase from $7.48/mo ($14.96/every 2 months) to $19.03/mo ($38.06/every 2 months)
- Tentative Upcoming Clam Digs: Ocean Shores ~ Jan 29th, Jan 31st, Feb 2nd (evening digs)
- Ranking Reports: I was #16 among all Grays Harbor County brokers for the Number (#) of Transactions Closed for 2017. I was #11 among all Ocean Shores brokers for the Number (#) of Transactions Closed for 2017. I was #3 among all Grays Harbor County brokers for the Number (#) of Condos Closed for 2017.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- January 12th-14th ~ A Pirates Life For Us: local pirate association gather for entertainment and merriment.
- February 17th-18th ~ Antique & Collectibles Show: held at the Convention Center.
- March 3rd-4th ~ Beachcombers' Fun Fair: held at the Convention Center.
- March 17th ~ Razor Clam Festival & Seafood Extravaganza: held at the Convention Center.
- March 18th ~ Dugan's Run: running event.
- April 7th ~ Ocean Shores Food Bank Event: event benefiting our local food bank held at the Convention Center.
- April 27th-29th ~ Fine Arts, Photo, & 3-D Show: art show held at the Convention Center.
- May 12th ~ Youth Fishing Derby: held at North Bay Park.
- May 19th(?) ~ Clam Digger Rod Run: car show held at the Elks Lodge.
- May 25th-27th ~ Grays Harbor County Expo: held at the Convention Center.
BUYS IN OCEAN SHORES
Click on the following links to view the MLS flyers for some good deals on properties in Ocean Shores:
2017 MARKET ACTIVITY/UPDATE(January 1st-December 31st)
We have done incredibly well in 2017.
- For Home Sales: We have not seen the Number (#), Volume, or Median Sales Price this high in all of my years as a broker (I started in Sept 2004).
- # of Homes Sold in Ocean Shores increased from 198 in 2013 to 245 in 2014 to 306 in 2015 to 317 in 2016 to 395 in 2017.
- Median Sales Price for Homes increased from $139,900 in 2013 to $143,900 in 2014 to $159,950 in 2015 to $169,900 in 2016 to $195K in 2017.
- Sold Volume for Homes increased from $29.16M in 2013 to $37.35M in 2014 to $53.06M in 2015 to $58.34M in 2016 to $83.4M in 2017.
- # of Land Sold in Ocean Shores increased from 169 in 2013 to 190 in 2014 to 263 in 2015 to 275 in 2016 to 343 in 2017.
- # of Total Properties Sold in Ocean Shores rose from 391 in 2013 to 464 in 2014 to 612 in 2015 to 656 in 2016 to 805 in 2017.
- Total Sold Volume in Ocean Shores rose from $36.577M in 2013 to $45.6M in 2014 to $66.86M in 2015 to $73.16M in 2016 to $102.7M in 2017.
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 and homes.
OCEAN SHORES MARKET:
Click on the following links to view the MLS flyers for sold properties (4th-Quarter of 2017):
2017 Year-End
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Current Listings (as of 12/31/17)
|
98
|
396
|
33
|
0
|
10
|
537
|
Pendings
|
54
|
23
|
6
|
2
|
4
|
89
|
Solds
|
395
|
343
|
54
|
5
|
8
|
805
|
Sold Volume
|
$83.4M
|
$8.63M
|
$7.35M
|
$1.37M
|
$1.94M
|
$102.7M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$195K
|
$15K
|
$125,919
|
$257,500
|
$185K
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
115
|
378
|
160
|
97
|
157
|
VS.
2016 Year-End
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Current Listings (as of 12/31/16)
|
128
|
503
|
38
|
4
|
14
|
687
|
Pendings
|
34
|
14
|
6
|
0
|
1
|
55
|
Solds
|
317
|
275
|
52
|
6
|
6
|
656
|
Sold Volume
|
$58.34M
|
$6.08M
|
$6.47M
|
$1.29M
|
$987K
|
$73.167M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$169,900
|
$13,900
|
$137,950
|
$209K
|
$96K
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
134
|
381
|
141
|
454
|
157
|
VS.
2015 Year-End
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Current Listings (as of 12/31/15)
|
137
|
608
|
49
|
3
|
10
|
807
|
Pendings
|
28
|
7
|
7
|
1
|
1
|
44
|
Solds
|
306
|
263
|
33
|
3
|
7
|
612
|
Sold Volume
|
$53.06M
|
$6.11M
|
$4.22M
|
$780K
|
$2.69M
|
$66.86M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$159,950
|
$14K
|
$130K
|
$240K
|
$150K
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
190
|
359
|
162
|
163
|
336
|
VS.
2014 Year-End
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Current Listings (as of 12/31/14)
|
195
|
552
|
28
|
6
|
14
|
795
|
Pendings
|
19
|
12
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
35
|
Solds
|
245
|
190
|
17
|
4
|
8
|
464
|
Sold Volume
|
$37.35M
|
$3.796M
|
$1.44M
|
$812,500
|
$2.203M
|
$45.6M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$143,900
|
$12,700
|
$85K
|
$210K
|
$167,500
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
230
|
279
|
246
|
104
|
288
|
2nd-Half 2017
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Solds
|
223
|
182
|
28
|
4
|
5
|
442
|
Sold Volume
|
$49.28M
|
$4.63M
|
$4M
|
$1.16M
|
$1.73M
|
$60.8M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$203K
|
$15K
|
$137K
|
$281,250
|
$250K
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
108
|
350
|
154
|
74
|
151
|
VS.
2nd-Half 2016
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Solds
|
172
|
146
|
23
|
2
|
4
|
347
|
Sold Volume
|
$32.63M
|
$3.47M
|
$2.86M
|
$448,600
|
$631K
|
$40.04M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$175K
|
$14,250
|
$122,950
|
$224,300
|
$96K
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
120
|
409
|
192
|
37
|
225
|
VS.
2nd-Half 2015
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Solds
|
158
|
125
|
26
|
1
|
3
|
313
|
Sold Volume
|
$28.64M
|
$3.1M
|
$3.65M
|
$110K
|
$902K
|
$36.402M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$165,950
|
$16,250
|
$141,475
|
$110K
|
$185K
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
168
|
367
|
92
|
98
|
467
|
VS.
2nd-Half 2014
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Solds
|
129
|
112
|
11
|
4
|
2
|
258
|
Sold Volume
|
$20.03M
|
$1.94M
|
$978,400
|
$812,500
|
$1.278M
|
$25.039M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$144K
|
$12K
|
$99K
|
$210K
|
$639K
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
200
|
265
|
293
|
104
|
388
|
4th-Quarter 2017
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Solds
|
111
|
69
|
12
|
4
|
3
|
199
|
Sold Volume
|
$24.8M
|
$2.02M
|
$1.82M
|
$1.16M
|
$1.1M
|
$30.9M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$210K
|
$17,500
|
$167,500
|
$281,250
|
$185K
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
117
|
354
|
72
|
74
|
144
|
VS.
4th-Quarter 2016
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Solds
|
74
|
58
|
8
|
1
|
3
|
144
|
Sold Volume
|
$15.24M
|
$1.16M
|
$1.047M
|
$325K
|
$602K
|
$18.374M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$192K
|
$12,250
|
$131K
|
$325K
|
$105K
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
141
|
416
|
133
|
21
|
293
|
VS.
4th-Quarter 2015
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Solds
|
65
|
50
|
14
|
1
|
0
|
130
|
Sold Volume
|
$13.24M
|
$1.15M
|
$1.97M
|
$110K
|
$0
|
$16.47M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$182K
|
$20K
|
$141,475
|
$110K
|
N/A
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
180
|
394
|
105
|
98
|
N/A
|
VS.
4th-Quarter 2014
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Solds
|
53
|
43
|
7
|
1
|
2
|
106
|
Sold Volume
|
$9.19M
|
$815,265
|
$469,500
|
$182,500
|
$1.278M
|
$11.935M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$159,900
|
$12,500
|
$47K
|
$182,500
|
$639K
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
197
|
276
|
259
|
373
|
388
|
NORTH BEACH (Ocean City to Moclips) MARKET:
Click on the following links to view the MLS flyers for sold properties (4th-Quarter of 2017):
2017 Year-End
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Current Listings (as of 12/31/17)
|
45
|
82
|
0
|
1
|
5
|
133
|
Pendings
|
1
|
5
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
6
|
Solds
|
68
|
39
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
111
|
Sold Volume
|
$24.95M
|
$4.31M
|
$460K
|
$325K
|
$60K
|
$30.1M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$281,600
|
$40K
|
$230K
|
$325K
|
$60K
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
220
|
640
|
8
|
247
|
170
|
VS.
2016 Year-End
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Current Listings (as of 12/31/16)
|
40
|
99
|
0
|
2
|
3
|
144
|
Pendings
|
7
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
7
|
Solds
|
59
|
37
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
96
|
Sold Volume
|
$21.22M
|
$2M
|
$0
|
$0
|
$0
|
$23.22M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$350K
|
$36K
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
237
|
711
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
VS.
2015 Year-End
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Current Listings (as of 12/31/15)
|
44
|
115
|
2
|
2
|
7
|
170
|
Pendings
|
6
|
7
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
13
|
Solds
|
42
|
38
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
81
|
Sold Volume
|
$9.97M
|
$2.4M
|
$0
|
$0
|
$200K
|
$12.57M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$155K
|
$21,500
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
$200K
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
302
|
334
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
63
|
VS.
2014 Year-End
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Current Listings (as of 12/31/14)
|
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
|
2nd-Half 2017
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Solds
|
43
|
21
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
66
|
Sold Volume
|
$16.43M
|
$1.19M
|
$460K
|
$0K
|
$0
|
$18.08M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$295K
|
$40K
|
$230K
|
N/A
|
N/A
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
194
|
713
|
8
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
VS.
2nd-Half 2016
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Solds
|
36
|
26
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
62
|
Sold Volume
|
$13.54M
|
$1.43M
|
$0K
|
$0K
|
$0
|
$14.97M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$354K
|
$31,375
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
203
|
822
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
VS.
2nd-Half 2015
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Solds
|
27
|
18
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
46
|
Sold Volume
|
$6.608M
|
$1.167M
|
$0K
|
$0K
|
$200K
|
$7.975M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$182K
|
$17,450
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
$200K
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
283
|
387
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
63
|
VS.
2nd-Half 2014
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Solds
|
17
|
9
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
26
|
Sold Volume
|
$5.263M
|
$253,900
|
$0K
|
$0K
|
$0K
|
$5.517M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$290K
|
$19K
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
202
|
361
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
4th-Quarter 2017
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Solds
|
15
|
6
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
23
|
Sold Volume
|
$6.68M
|
$316K
|
$460K
|
$0
|
$0
|
$7.456M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$375K
|
$42K
|
$230K
|
N/A
|
N/A
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
81
|
296
|
8
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
VS.
4th-Quarter 2016
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Solds
|
18
|
12
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
30
|
Sold Volume
|
$7.54M
|
$511,750
|
$0
|
$0
|
$0
|
$8.051M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$400K
|
$32,375
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
257
|
1,115
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
VS.
4th-Quarter 2015
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Solds
|
13
|
11
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
25
|
Sold Volume
|
$3.722M
|
$1.147M
|
$0
|
$0K
|
$200K
|
$5.069M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$185K
|
$29K
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
$200K
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
271
|
408
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
63
|
VS.
4th-Quarter 2014
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Solds
|
11
|
4
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
15
|
Sold Volume
|
$3.4M
|
$175,900
|
$0
|
$0K
|
$0K
|
$3.576M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$290K
|
$24K
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
195
|
306
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
SOUTH BEACH (Westport/Grayland/Ocosta) MARKET:
2017 Year-End
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Current Listings
|
35
|
48
|
12
|
2
|
15
|
112
|
Pendings
|
3
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
5
|
Solds
|
101
|
25
|
17
|
5
|
6
|
154
|
Sold Volume
|
$15.5M
|
$1.43M
|
$2.5M
|
$1.2M
|
$630K
|
$21.26M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$125,699
|
$35K
|
$156,500
|
$205K
|
$72,500
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
117
|
320
|
114
|
277
|
336
|
VS.
2016 Year-End
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Current Listings
|
46
|
66
|
10
|
6
|
18
|
146
|
Pendings
|
9
|
4
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
15
|
Solds
|
88
|
30
|
11
|
1
|
3
|
133
|
Sold Volume
|
$14.11M
|
$1.38M
|
$1.78M
|
$207K
|
$450K
|
$17.927M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$140K
|
$33,500
|
$123K
|
$207K
|
$125K
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
178
|
252
|
320
|
77
|
261
|
VS.
2015 Year-End
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Current Listings
|
44
|
50
|
12
|
3
|
11
|
120
|
Pendings
|
8
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
13
|
Solds
|
71
|
39
|
16
|
4
|
6
|
136
|
Sold Volume
|
$10.602M
|
$4.929M
|
$2.296M
|
$523,400
|
$2.206M
|
$20.556M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$132K
|
$44K
|
$147,500
|
$142,550
|
$225K
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
212
|
377
|
199
|
20
|
210
|
VS.
2014 Year-End
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Current Listings
|
62
|
74
|
13
|
2
|
15
|
166
|
Pendings
|
5
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
8
|
Solds
|
70
|
20
|
19
|
1
|
1
|
111
|
Sold Volume
|
$9.076M
|
$826,300
|
$2.486M
|
$99K
|
$5.955M
|
$18.44M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$130K
|
$25K
|
$145K
|
$99K
|
$117,750
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
178
|
276
|
105
|
25
|
145
|
LONG BEACH PENINSULA (Ilwaco to Surfside Estates) MARKET:
2017 Year-End
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Current Listings
|
117
|
151
|
12
|
5
|
23
|
308
|
Pendings
|
27
|
16
|
5
|
1
|
1
|
50
|
Solds
|
365
|
162
|
47
|
4
|
4
|
582
|
Sold Volume
|
$74.4M
|
$7.6M
|
$6.82M
|
$817K
|
$1.54M
|
$91.17M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$175K
|
$37,125
|
$134,900
|
$162,500
|
$298,750
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
130
|
319
|
185
|
258
|
436
|
VS.
2016 Year-End
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Current Listings
|
123
|
213
|
14
|
8
|
24
|
382
|
Pendings
|
44
|
22
|
3
|
1
|
0
|
70
|
Solds
|
365
|
120
|
30
|
0
|
7
|
522
|
Sold Volume
|
$62.77M
|
$5.1M
|
$5.09M
|
$0
|
$1.49M
|
$74.45M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$148K
|
$32K
|
$189K
|
N/A
|
$190K
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
155
|
350
|
113
|
N/A
|
388
|
VS.
2015 Year-End
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Current Listings
|
141
|
179
|
15
|
0
|
20
|
355
|
Pendings
|
40
|
12
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
53
|
Solds
|
346
|
122
|
36
|
2
|
3
|
509
|
Sold Volume
|
$58.26M
|
$6.61M
|
$4.44M
|
$403K
|
$640K
|
$70.353M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$149,900
|
$32K
|
$103,250
|
$201,500
|
$245K
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
194
|
307
|
238
|
47
|
446
|
VS.
2014 Year-End
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
Current Listings
|
218
|
251
|
31
|
4
|
25
|
529
|
Pendings
|
21
|
5
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
28
|
Solds
|
261
|
111
|
27
|
1
|
5
|
405
|
Sold Volume
|
$41.77M
|
$3.947M
|
$2.16M
|
$89,950
|
$557K
|
$48.524M
|
Sold Median Price
|
$140K
|
$26K
|
$80K
|
$89,950
|
$150K
| |
Avg. Days on Market (solds)
|
203
|
287
|
672
|
308
|
308
|
NOTE: All of the above data was pulled from the NWMLS and is not guaranteed.
MORTGAGE NEWS
The following are some of the Federal loan changes that have already gone into effect:
- FHA Loan Limit for Grays Harbor County was increased in 2018 to $294,515.
The items above were obtained from different online news sources.
Interest rates are still very low at around 4.125%-4.375% 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. There are investment and construction loans available as well.
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. Or, contact Steph Thomasson at Academy Mortgage Corp. in Tumwater at 206-799-4129 or e-mail her at steph.thomasson@academymortgage.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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