Updated news and events relative to Oak Harbor and Whidbey Island Washington Real Estate.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Open House for Whidbey News Times
Grand Opening: The Whidbey News-Times, South Whidbey Record, Northwest Navigator Would Be Honored If You Could Join Us To Celebrate Our Grand Opening At Our New Location In Coupeville 701 South Main Street, Coupeville-in Coupe's Village Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Open House Open To The Community, Wednesday, June 2nd at 5:30 p.m. Food · Beverages · Door Prizes · Raffle. Any questions contact us at: (360) 675-6611 or (360) 221-5300.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Tax Credit Extension for Military Members
Members of the military and certain other federal employees serving outside the U.S. have an extra year to buy a principal residence in the U.S. and qualify for the credit. Thus, an eligible taxpayer must buy, or enter into a binding contract to buy, a principal residence on or before April 30, 2011. If a binding contract is entered into by that date, the taxpayer has until June 30, 2011, to close on the purchase. Members of the uniformed services, members of the Foreign Service and employees of the intelligence community are eligible for this special rule. It applies to any individual (and, if married, the individual’s spouse) who serves on qualified official extended duty service outside of the United States for at least 90days during the period beginning after Dec. 31, 2008, and ending before May 1, 2010.
Give us a call with any questions you might have. We would be pleased to help you benefit from this extension.
Give us a call with any questions you might have. We would be pleased to help you benefit from this extension.
Friday, May 14, 2010
North Whidbey Real Estate Update
by Hal Hovey
There was some good news for our local real estate market in April: Home sales for the month of April on North Whidbey Island were up 18% from a year ago, and median prices were up almost 2% from a year ago! Some of the increase in sales may be due to a last-minute scramble to take advantage of the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit before it expired on April 30th, so it is too early to declare that the real estate market is in full recovery. But this good local news follows on the heels of positive state news as well. Home sales in Washington State were up 32% for the first quarter of 2010 compared to 2009, and Island County as a whole has seen a 39% increase in sales for the year-to-date ending April 30, 2010. We’ll continue to watch for signs of market movement and let you know what we see!
There was some good news for our local real estate market in April: Home sales for the month of April on North Whidbey Island were up 18% from a year ago, and median prices were up almost 2% from a year ago! Some of the increase in sales may be due to a last-minute scramble to take advantage of the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit before it expired on April 30th, so it is too early to declare that the real estate market is in full recovery. But this good local news follows on the heels of positive state news as well. Home sales in Washington State were up 32% for the first quarter of 2010 compared to 2009, and Island County as a whole has seen a 39% increase in sales for the year-to-date ending April 30, 2010. We’ll continue to watch for signs of market movement and let you know what we see!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Paragliders soar over Fort Ebey - Whidbey News Times
Looking for something to do outside? Come visit Whidbey Island and watch paragliders soar over Fort Ebey.
Check out the article from Whidbey News Times.
Paragliders soar over Fort Ebey - Whidbey News Times
Check out the article from Whidbey News Times.
Paragliders soar over Fort Ebey - Whidbey News Times
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Top 10 states for existing-home sales growth in Q1 | Inman News
Check out the this article.
Washington Ranks 6th. Idaho and Oregon are also in the top 10.
Top 10 states for existing-home sales growth in Q1 Inman News
Washington Ranks 6th. Idaho and Oregon are also in the top 10.
Top 10 states for existing-home sales growth in Q1 Inman News
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Whidbey Playhouse Tickets Available
Tickets are now on sale for the Whidbey Playhouse production of the Rodger's and Hammerstein musical "Cinderella". This timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale will warm the hearts of children and adults alike. "Cinderella" concerns a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters, who dreams of a better life. With the help of her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella is transformed into a Princess and finds her Prince.
The musical opens June 4, 2010 at the Whidbey Playhouse, 730 S.E. Midway Blvd in Oak Harbor and closes June 27, 2010. Tickets are $16 each, but groups of ten or more receive a $1 discount for each ticket. Show times are 7:30 PM for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening performances, and 2:30 PM for Sunday matinees. Call the box office at 360-679-2237 for further information, show dates, group discounts, and reservations, or email at office@whidbeyplayhouse.com or check the website at www.whidbeyplayhouse.com. The Whidbey Playhouse is wheelchair and handicapped accessible.
The musical opens June 4, 2010 at the Whidbey Playhouse, 730 S.E. Midway Blvd in Oak Harbor and closes June 27, 2010. Tickets are $16 each, but groups of ten or more receive a $1 discount for each ticket. Show times are 7:30 PM for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening performances, and 2:30 PM for Sunday matinees. Call the box office at 360-679-2237 for further information, show dates, group discounts, and reservations, or email at office@whidbeyplayhouse.com or check the website at www.whidbeyplayhouse.com. The Whidbey Playhouse is wheelchair and handicapped accessible.
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