Grapefruit sale again!

If you got your grapefruit last year, you know how good it is!  

 

(Delicious Texas Ruby Red)

20# box - $20.00

Orders will be taken until

January 25, 2013

Grapefruit will arrive week of

                 FEBRUARY 10, 2014                 

To place an order, sign below or contact

John Borgert

360-490-6654
 jborgert@att.net

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FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULT

Since the 1930s people have been eating grapefruit to slim down, but grapefruit is not just a diet fruit.  It is a delicious way to get lots of revitalizing nutrients and fiber.  And these grapefruit are truly delicious, as those who have ordered them in past years can affirm. 
Order your box today! 

 

 

Short Sale in Shelton

So, I am doing a Short Sale in Shelton WA.  Doing short sales was not something I went looking for, that is for sure.  Working with a bank and all their fussy procedures is not my idea of a fun project.  However, with the support of my designated broker, and taking things one step at a time, here I am -- working with a short sale.  So far the person from the bank that was assigned to the case has been very helpful.  The price is very good at $85,000, a lot less than what the seller paid for it. 

The house on Dearborn Avenue in Shelton is a real charmer.  The seller was only able to live in it for one year when life took one of those turns that can happen to anyone, and now she needs to sell the house.  She has given the interior a fresh coat of paint, and the house has hardwood floors.  It really looks good and whoever buys it will be able to move in right away. 

The house also has a large two car garage, and the garage has this extra room attached to it where someone could do hobbies, turn it into a work shop, or whatever caught their fancy.  The house is located on a corner lot and is fully fenced.  It is being sold "as is" because the owner just won't be able to do anything more with it, but all it needs right now as best we can tell is to replace the front window.  The window was broken some time after the owner moved out.  The MLS # is 482296.  You can also go to the QR code below to see more.  (Yes, I've now learned how to make these wonderful QR codes!) 

Okay, This Really Is a Good Deal

There is a home here in Shelton that overlooks Hammersley Inlet, and in fact from the deck in front you can see not only the Inlet, but down to Oakland Bay, and of course see the Olympic Mountains in the background. The present owners love to sit on their deck and watch the shipping traffic go by, or just enjoy the changing moods of the mountains. They have a room that is just inside the door leading out to the deck that is a little bonus room, and they've set up their coffee bar there, and when it's a little chilly can sit and still enjoy the view.  The couple who live here enjoy their home immensely and are sad that they have reached a stage in life where they have to consider moving on to something simpler. You see there is also about an acre and a half of property to take care of, with a stream running through it and a trout pond, too. And lots of rhododendrums -- 150 of them, of 50 varieties that bloom for 5 months of the year.

 The picture above is seen by looking down on one of the homes below, and out to Hammersley Inlet, and below is a shot of the Olympic Mountains on a clear day. Of course right now the snow is not as abundant as in this picture.

When you live in the Shelton area, you live in the Gateway to the Olympics, and are only an hour and a half away from the Pacific ocean. It's a good place to live, or to vacation. The present owners think that people may like their small home as a vacation home. The home is just a bit over 1000 sq ft, so it is not very big.  But it has 2 bedrooms, and 2 bonus rooms, a small living room, and a pretty kitchen with eating space. The kitchen has Italian tile floors, by the way, and is quite charming. There is a garden room attached to the house.  And there is a single car car port, and the driveway is circular.  Further more there is a Windsong park model on the property that has served as a guest house.  This little guest home has 1 bedroom, a sleeping loft, a living area, a bathroom and kitchen and sits away from the main house for privacy. It also has a deck. Here is a picture of the house from a couple of different angles.  You'll need an appointment to see the inside.

The house and acreage started out at a price of $161,950 but because the owners really need to start making plans for changing their lifestyle to meet the new requirements of age, they have lowered the price to $149,950.  This is a really good deal.  They are hoping that people who will love the house like they do will buy it. It has been a peaceful retreat for them, and they have had so many guests who come and share this place with them. By the way, here is a picture of the Windsong guest home. 

 You can see more pictures of this property HERE.  Share this around and lets see if we can help this couple find a buyer or buyers who will appreciate the home that they have loved for so many years.
It is MLS# 348110.  Tell your real estate broker to call for an appointment to see it soon! 

Fawn Lake Community

There are a number of lake communities in Mason County because we have a lot of lakes, and people naturally like to live around them. One of my favorite communities is Fawn lake. The lake is about 70 acres in size and is one of the largest non-power boat lakes in the area. The people who planned the community were careful to make sure there are enough parks around the lake to keep all the residents happy. Sometimes you find communities with only one or two accesses to their lake, but Fawn Lake community has at least six parks on the lake, and then there is the park with the tennis court, too.

The community likes to gather for various events in one of the parks that is known as the Cabana park. Here you can prepare a BBQ, sit at picnic tables, or take a swim in the lake. They have a fishing derby every year, too, and keep the lake well stocked with fish. 

Right now I have a listing in Fawn Lake community for a vacant lot.  You can find out more about it HERE. I really like this lot because it is ready to go... it has water, power and a septic.  It is priced just right at $39,950.  I think someone ought to take advantage of this lot and join the Fawn Lake community.  

ShellFest 2012: Free event!

 

Loans for Members of Tribes in the USA

Recently we had a meeting with Jason Roberson who is the loan officer at Wells Fargo in our area who takes care of Native American Lending. He helps people get HUD Section 184 loans.  There are many participating Tribes that are eligible for these loans. However, not everyone knows about the loans. We who work with people in Real Estate need to be aware of these loans, especially in areas where we may be helping people who are members of one of the eligible Tribes.

The loan is great and has many advantages. For one thing, the interest rate is only 2.25%, and are based on market rates not on Credit Scores!  There is a hands on approach to underwriting and approval of the loans, and no monthly mortgage insurance payments to make. Section 184 loans cannot be used for Adjustable Rate Mortgages. These loans can also be restoration or rehab loans!

So if you, or someone you know, is currently an enrolled member of a Federally recognized Tribe I think you should check out this loan.  Verification of enrollment will be required.

You can contact Jason at 360-486-3657 for more information. 

Sad, But We Need to Know

Unfortunately, when we are dealing with real estate we have to know how to find out if a property has been used as a Meth Lab. There is a useful website that gives us at least a place to check.  It has lots of disclaimers, but it does say it provides: "...locations where law enforcement agencies reported they found chemicals or other items that indicated the presence of either clandestine drug laboratories or dumpsites."

Go to the DEA, National Clandestine Laboratory Register.We are pretty fortunate as I notice there are very few addresses showing up in our Mason County, WA.
If you find out there is a problem, you can go to another website.  It is called Meth Lab Cleanup.