What is the market snapshot daily data for today in Methow Valley real estate? Right off our multiple listing service, we have a total of 365 homes, land and commercial opportunities offered for sale across our 18 communities (listed below). Year to Date there are 19 Sales, and 8 Pending properties. Market Snapshot for today is 0 new listing, 0 price reductions, 0 expired, 0 sold,  (1) canceled listing and (1) expired listing. Stay tuned for tomorrow's market snapshot of Methow Valley Real Estate. Keep track of whats happening with our real estate trends in Methow Valley: what's new, what sold, what is pending, and how is the Methow Valley Real Estate market moving? The snapshot for our market covers homes, land, and commercial properties in our 18 communities in our Northwest Multiple ... 03/30/2011

What is the market snapshot daily data for today in Methow Valley real estate? Right off our multiple listing service, we have 1 new listing, 3 price reductions, one canceled listing and one expired listing.  Stay tuned for tomorrow's market snapshot of Methow Valley Real Estate.  Keep track of whats happening with our real estate trends in Methow Valley: what's new, what sold, what is pending, and how is the Methow Valley Real Estate market moving? The snapshot for our market covers homes, land, and commercial properties in our 18 communities in our Northwest Multiple Listing Service:   Mazama Twisp Carlton East County Road Edelweiss Pine Forest Lost River Twisp River Methow Twisp-Carlton Road East Chewack West Chewack Rendezvous Winthrop South Twin Lakes Twisp South Wolf Creek Winthrop 03/29/2011

I never thought I would consider getting additional rain gear for Methow Valley, but this seems to be the rainiest spring I have seen in two decades in Winthop, Washington.  It is interesting that I am getting reports the coast is very sunny. Have the weather gods gotten confused about which part of the state is supposed to be a high desert steppe and which region is touted as a temperate rain forest? If this keeps up many residents in Methow Valley may need to consider high tech rain gear. I did a little research myself just for fun about the latest rain gear technology.  Turns out there are some folks that take rain gear technology very seriously. One site seems to have three non porus layers and another with a layer that has holes for allowing your skin to breathe, but the claim is t... 03/26/2011

  If you are interested in Winthrop Washington land and homes or Methow Valley real estate including Mazama, Twisp and Carlton, whether you are a Buyer or a Seller here are some ideas of the types of questions you may want to ask your broker.   Unfortunately from time to time I will be approached by some other broker's client and they will say "my real estate agent is really nice, but I am not getting the services I want."   I can tell you that the Methow Valley real estate brokers are all very nice folks.  What do you want from your realtor? I mean what do you really want? Buyers and Sellers may not realize that most Realtors are Realtors for life, and will be advising you regularly of market conditions, alert you of severe mountain weather, and available resources to help with the car... 03/25/2011

Warmer Temperatures are coming and with them is the primo time to get out on that mountain or road bike for the 2011 Methow Valley Bike season. So what is new in cycle technology. Looks like we do not have to worry about goats beard getting into the tires.  There is a new Hutchinson tubeless tire that has been rolled out on the Monterey California Cycle scene and it seems to be preforming well.  Check out the complete article at http://ppolnews.com/?id=84972 . There is a lot of buzz around the new chain-less bicycles.  They are claiming to be smoother to ride, and have easier gear changing features.  No more grinding those gears!  It sure would be fun to check out the new design to see the improvements.  Here is a site that is designing and selling this style of bike. http://www.dynamic... 03/24/2011

Are you looking for Methow Valley real estate? Check out these important three Buyer Tips to help save you time, money and stress.  Is your quest to become a proud owner of land and homes in Methow Valley including Winthrop Washington, Mazama, Twisp, Carlton and all the Methow Valley? Your Methow Valley Search starts right here.   03/21/2011

Opps I got a little out of sequence with my "dun da dah"   Mysssterrrry hikessss of the Nannnorth Cascades.  (just imagine Gollum announcing that title to get the intended effect.) As you can see from all the snow, this had to be early spring, nope it was actually around the 2nd week in summer. Can you believe how late the snow melt off was in Methow Valley this year? At any rate this fantastic hike is north of Mazama, you have to travel down some serious dirt roads, but as you can see only about half way up the mountain it is drop down kowabunga beautious mountain delicious. Vast open terrain for easy spectacular hikiing but Warning you will see no people besides the group you went in with! Can you guess where this is? 08/11/2010

The photos of this world class hike were taken during the two week span of time when we had smoke blowing in from BC and regions south.  Today, after gettting some serious rain, our skies are once again deep blue in beautiful Methow Valley.  So what the heck are you waiting for? Get off the couch and get on the trail.   Can you guess where this hike is?  Here is a hint, look at the shape of that peak, recognize it?  Happy hiking and hope to see you on the trails soon. 08/09/2010

Spring is here at it's peak beauty; the hills are emerald green and the balsam root is in full bloom. Methow Valley real estate seekers: Winthrop Washington is very beautiful at this moment in time.  The rains, cooler temperature and even snow in early May have come and gone. Now the warm winds are drifing in.  The lush vegetation is just spectacular to behold and here is a snapshot to market conditions: 05/12/2010

Are you thinking that snow is keeping you out of the high country in the beautiful Methow Valley?   re Are you wanting to do more than mountain bike recreation this spring.  Don't forget about some of the less popular and simply amazing places you can explore very close to Winthrop Washington. There are terrific spring hikes to discover in the southern and snow free regions of the beautiful Methow Valley.  Check out some of the views from this gorgeous Mother's Day Hike. Can you guess where it is?  I already gave you a hint.  Stay tuned for more mystery hikes.   05/10/2010

Farmers State Bank in Winthrop Washington cares about you and the future. That's why they are committed to growing their business GREEN.  Beau and Roxy are so excited about the environment they threw a party at the bank on earth day to remind us how to do the little things that will lower our foot print. Here is a quick interview with this progressive couple who are helping to keep an eye on our future. 04/24/2010

Are you running Windows XP Service Pack 3 AND you have McAfee Virus protection? Ya know I always thought that virus protection was supposed to help prevent problems on your computer. Turns out McAfee unleashed an update that messed up many computers including two of mine. There is a quick and easy fix, but getting McAfee to explain this simple fix will take you all day. IF you live in Methow Valley and you own computers that have the above mentioned operating system and virus protection software,  please do not hesitate to contact me for a prevention (to ensure your computer does not crash), or the fix if you have major computer issues on the above mentioned techno crazy cocktail configuration. You can also go to McAfee website/ support but then you can wait forever for free chat servic... 04/23/2010

 Mortgage rates are on the rise again.  The low was approximately 4.7%,  then recently we saw an average at around 5.09% and rates are currently trending upwards around 5.31%.  Mortgage experts are predicting that the rate will settle at around 6%.  What does this mean for you?  Is it time to rush out and buy a home right now this very day?  Well that actually depends on what type of a buyer you are.  If you are a "buyer up"or a "first time home buyer" then consider contacting your trusted Realtor today.  Here are a few reasons why this category of buyers may want to act quickly: The first time home buyer tax credit is coming to an end in the very near future.  A prospective new home owner in these categories will benefit from the tax credit if they sign a contract to own a home by the ... 04/08/2010

Wonderiing what to do in the beautiful Methow Valley? When I arrived at the John L. Scott Methow Valley Office this moring, I looked up in the sky to find not only clouds but big colorful balloons too. One of the exciting things you can do is take a balloon ride above the beautiful Methow Valley.  To learn more visit http://www.balloonwinthrop.com/ 03/08/2010

Methow Valley Loup Ski Bowl Skiers: The Loup Ski Bowl is a great favorite winter snow fun activity for many locals here in the Methow Valley. The Loup Ski Bowl is located on Loup Summit as you travel from Twisp to Omak. The ski hill is located between the two valleys making it a great place to meet up with dear friends and family from both sides of the pass. Here are some great ski tips shared by long term and avid ski instructor Douglas Reinika:   03/08/2010

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Curious about the Methow Valley real estate market?  Below is the sales data for all land activity in the new year. For a full report visit www.methowearth.com , www.methowrealestateservices.com or www.methowrealestatesearch.com and click on market data to see the activity in the past 15 months. 03/05/2010

Curious about the Methow Valley Real Estate Market?  Here is the real estate sales activity for residential homes in the valley.  For a full report from the past 15 months visit www.methowearth.com or www.methowrealestateservices.com or www.methowrealestatesearch.com and go to the link for market data (see the graphs on the home page and simply click). 03/05/2010

Planning a visit to beautiful Winthrop Washington?  Here is one of the local eatery favorites: East 20 Pizza right next to the John L. Scott Office in Winthrop Washington. Here is a quick video of some of the features East 20 Pizza has to offer   02/22/2010

Methow Valley home owners, when you are arranging the furniture in your home for a sale, make sure to place the furniture so that the prime views are maximized.  This will get the most out of that gorgeous view window. If there is something you do not want to look at, arrange the furniture so that it angles to the view you do want to see. Did a house get built in part of your view shed out that expansive view window?  Well you can not move the house or the window very easily, but the furniture can easily be rearrange to incorporate the best view for you to enjoy along with the prospective buyers (should you get ready to sell your lovely home).   02/13/2010