Ocean Shores and North Beach Real Estate along the Washington Coast

OCEAN SHORES NEWS STREET LID UPDATE November 2011 ~ If you are an Ocean Shores property owner and you have not paid off your Street LID, please look for the first bill to come in the mail this month (address is from LID Public Finance). If you have not received a bill, please let me know and I can possibly help determine the reason (it might be because you moved and did not provide the County Assessor with your new address). The first yearly payment will be around $400-600, depending on your original assessment. You can see more info on my web site at http://www.oceanshoresinfo.com/ and see more info about the Street LID at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/news/StreetLID.html . If you have any questions, please call or e-mail me.

October 2011 Ocean Shores/North Beach Newsletter Presented by April Swenson, CRS, Realtor & Managing Broker for Coldwell Banker Ocean Beach Properties aswenson25@juno.com 360-589-2777 cell/text www.OceanShoresInfo.com NOTABLE NEWS/EVENTS WHALE OF A QUILT SHOW 2011 This yearly event was held on the weekend of September 30th-October 2nd. Lots of quilts were on display, as well as tips and demonstrations, vendors, and voting on your favorite quilt. YOUTUBE VIDEOS UPLOADED I have been working on my YouTube site featuring videos of all of my listings, as well as videos selling Ocean Shores. You can see my channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/aprilswenson . Click on the following links to view videos of Ocean Shores: Duck Lake : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_qldgCRyOw Bayou Canal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au4fmSPSw5Q Grand Canal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXUs0qaku0o The Jetty: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JKpYJe9bWE WEATHER STA

OCEAN SHORES NEWS Video Tours of Great Places in Ocean Shores, WA On My YouTube Channel September 2011 ~ Take a look at these videos I shot at great places in Ocean Shores, WA. I hope you enjoy them. Duck Lake : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_qldgCRyOw Bayou Canal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au4fmSPSw5Q Grand Canal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXUs0qaku0o The Jetty: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JKpYJe9bWE Enjoy these great places in beautiful Ocean Shores, WA. Boat, canoe, kayak, water ski, fish on Duck Lake and on the Canals. Walk along the beach and climb the Jetty rocks.

OCEAN SHORES NEWS April Swenson's YouTube Channel is Now Active July 2011 ~ I have been working hard to get all of my listings featured on YouTube. I still have more work to do, but please take an opportunity to visit my channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/aprilswenson?blend=21&ob=5 I recommend watching the 4th of July Fireworks videos: http://youtu.be/WQrwlYh4VRY and http://youtu.be/zOAoNFIPFDY If you have any comments, please send them my way. Please keep checking back for more videos.

July 2011 Ocean Shores/North Beach Newsletter Presented by April Swenson, CRS, Realtor & Managing Broker for Coldwell Banker Ocean Beach Properties aswenson25@juno.com 360-589-2777 cell/text www.OceanShoresInfo.com NOTABLE NEWS/EVENTS INDEPENDENCE DAY 2011 Ocean Shores lit up for Independence Day weekend with tons of fireworks....truly a sight to see. For more pictures and information, please visit www.OceanShoresInfo.com/pics/july4th2011.html FIVE STAR DEALERSHIPS SAND & SAWDUST FESTIVAL 2011 The wonderful event of sandcastle building and wood carving was held on June 24th-26th. This is personally one my favorite events. See more info and pictures at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/pics/sand&sawdustfestival2011.html FLAG DAY PARADE 2011 Ocean Shores honored Old Glory through its annual Parade in downtown on June 11th. See more info and pictures at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/pics/flagdayparade2011.html BEACHCOMBER FAIR 2011 The annual Beachcomber Fair was held at the Conventio

OCEAN SHORES EVENTS Independence Day 2011 Fireworks at the Beach June 4, 2011 ~ Fireworks shot off all along our beaches....it was a site to see! Our beaches were packed and we enjoyed sunny skies. Everything from fountains to high-in-the-sky bombers were lit celebrating our country's birth and independence. You can see my video of some of the action at http://www.youtube.com/user/aprilswenson?feature=mhee#p/a/u/0/zOAoNFIPFDY . See more pictures and info http://www.oceanshoresinfo.com/pics/sand&sawdustfestival2011.html

OCEAN SHORES EVENTS Five Star Dealerships Sand & Sawdust Festival 2011 June 24-26, 2011 ~ Ocean Shores was home to sand creators and wood carvers over a weekend with great weather. The annual, and one of my personal favorites, Five Star Dealerships Sand & Sawdust Festival was held with great results in the amount of visitors and the creations made. One of my personal favorite sand creations was "The Exodus," which showed Moses parting the Red Sea....it was very neat. See more pictures and info by clinking on the following link: http://www.oceanshoresinfo.com/pics/sand&sawdustfestival2011.html

OCEAN SHORES EVENTS Flag Day Parade 2011 June 11, 2011 ~ Ocean Shores honored Old Glory in its annual Flag Day Parade through the streets of downtown. There were lots of great floats, ie the TwinStar CU Lady Liberty float, the Habitat for Humanity float, and others. There were also classic cars, Corvettes, fire trucks, tractors and more. Click on the following link to view more pictures and info: http://www.oceanshoresinfo.com/pics/flagdayparade2011.html

OCEAN SHORES EVENTS Beachcomber Fair 2011 March 5-6, 2011 ~ The Beachcomber Fair event was held at the Convention Center. It was a lot of fun. Click on the following link to view more info and pictures: http://www.oceanshoresinfo.com/pics/beachcomberfair2011.html

"2010 Year-End Review" Ocean Shores/North Beach Newsletter Presented by April Swenson, CRS, Realtor & Managing Broker for Coldwell Banker Ocean Beach Properties aswenson25@juno.com 360-589-2777 cell/text www.OceanShoresInfo.com NOTABLE NEWS/EVENTS for 2010 KITE FESTIVAL 2010 The kites flew high on the beach of Ocean Shores for June 5th-6th. Held just off the Chance a La Mer Ave (or Shilo) beach access street. See more info and pictures at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/pics/kitefestival2010.html FIVE STAR DEALERSHIPS SAND & SAWDUST FESTIVAL 2010 The wonderful event of sandcastle building and wood carving was held on June 25th-27th. This is personally one my favorite events. See more info and pictures at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/pics/sand&sawdustfestival2010.html INDEPENDENCE DAY 2010 Another personal favorite of mine. Tons of fireworks set off on the beaches of Ocean Shores. See more info and pictures at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/pics/july4th2010.html STREET LID INFO

OCEAN SHORES NEWS Ocean Shores Street LID Update January 21, 2011 ~ As of this date, there are 4,910 Ocean Shores parcels that have paid off the Street LID in full. This is out of the 13,232 total assessed parcels in Ocean Shores. So, approximately 37% of Ocean Shores parcels have paid off the Street LID. Also, the City did sell the bonds and property owners with a remaining balance will be charged 7.25% annual interest on the unpaid amount. The first payment is reportedly due in November 2011 and will be paid each subsequent November for the next 18 years. Any property ownercan payoff the full amount at anytime with no pre-payment penalty. You can see the full story about the Ocean Shores Street LID on my web site at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/news/streetLID.html

OCEAN SHORES NEWS HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011 CLAM DIGGING TOO January 1, 2011 ~ The long-standing tradition of clam digging on New Years continued for the late afternoons and early evenings of December 31, 2010 and January 1, 2011. The weather was cold, but absolutely gorgeous with clear skies during the whole weekend. The clouds did role in early evening for the dig on January 1st, but cleared up later that night. I had a nice time being in the cold, crisp air, even if I did get a little wet from a wave while trying to get a clam. I hope everyone has a prosperous New Year, both professionally and personally.

APRIL SWENSON EARNS THE CRS DESIGNATION December 2010 ~ April Swenson has earned the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Realtors who receive this designation have completed advanced courses and have demonstrated professional expertise in the field of residential real estate. Fewer than 38,000 (about 4%) of all REALTORS nationwide have earned this credential. Home buyers and sellers can be assured that CRS Designees subscribe to the strict Realtor code of ethics, have access to the latest technology and are specialists in helping clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home.