Spokane Wa Real Estate Voice

Are you looking for a new home in Spokane Wa?  Read this!!!

 HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE "NEW CONSTRUCTION" 100% FINANCING PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE?

 Attention Spokane Wa First Time Home Buyers and Target Primary Purchase Buyers!

The Washington State Housing Finance Commission announced the funding of A New Home for You pilot program for newly constructed, never occupied homes.

Approach every builder in Spokane County holding inventory purchase priced at or below $235,000 or up to $285,000 in the  Target Area grids and let them know that you can offer below market cost 100% financing to any First Time Home Buyer or Target Primary Purchase Buyer.  

(Target Area Grids): Spokane: 2.00, 4.00, 14.00, 16.00, 23.00, 24.00, 26.00, 30.00, 33.00, 35.00, 36.00, 111.01, 138.00,)  Remember, First Time Home Buyers in Spokane Wa. can use this program anywhere in Spokane County, but you DO NOT have to be a First Time Home Buyer to buy in these grids! 

Don't forget the tax credits available to both First Time Home Buyers and move up buyers!  Now is the best time to make an offer on a NEW HOME!

*Loan reservations will be accepted for A New Home for You for newly constructed never occupied homes beginning 02/03/10.

 NO DOWN PAYMENT OPTIONS:  In conjunction with a New Home for You, House Key Plus downpayment assistance funds have a reduced rate from 5% amortized over 10 years to the lower rate of 3% amortized over 10 years!  Up to $10,000 is available for downpayment and closing costs!  These funds can be used for downpayment and/or closing costs.

*This information was given to me by: Laura Wells - Mortgage Loan officer 509-228-6110 of Bank of America Home Loans. Her website is  http://mortgage.bankofamerica.com/laurawells

South Hill Home for sale in the lovely Hutton school/ Rockwood Blvd. neighborhood.

 Just a few blocks to the incredible Manito Park, this home offers the best of both worlds with original charm and tasteful updates!

2616 S, Hatch Spokane Wa 99203 is offered at 225,000$ with 3 (4) bedrooms and 2 beautiful bathrooms. With an updated kitchen including nice appliances and unique tin accent back-splash.

The cozy living room has a gorgeous fireplace and charming hardwood floors. The basement is very nicely finished with lots of storage.

Adorable Bungalow style home with front porch!

Great kitchen with eating space and great updates!

                                                                  Loads of charm!

So cozy. Gorgeous coved ceilings and beatiful wood windows!

Listed by: BethAnn Long- Realtor Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Spokane Wa

509-362-4607

If you are looking for a job in Spokane Wa. check out this helpful website :

http://spokanehasjobs.com/  

Where you can post your resume, view available jobs and employers, visit career resources, find career fairs, and post jobs!

Spokane is a wonderful place with 4 great seasons to enjoy!

If you are thinking of visiting Spokane, check out www.visitspokane.com

To view homes for sale in Spokane Wa and see all public Spokane MLS Listings visit my website at www.BethAnnHomes.com

Spokane has incredible, historical venues and landmarks that have been carefully restored and revitalized with painstaking care to create a new and thriving downtown culture!

Here are 3 of my favorites!!!

1.The World Renowned Davenport Hotel est. 1914 is nothing short of breathtaking. The history of this famous hotel is incredibly fascinating! Read all about the hotel at www.theDavenportHotel.com  I guaranteethe Davenport Hotel in Spokane Wa alone is worth a trip here!

2. The Fox Theater(The Martin Woldson Fox Theater) est. 1931

The rich history and story of renovation can be read on their website: www.martinwoldsontheater.com  Hosting events of the most famous and discriminating taste, including the Spectacular Spokane Symphony!

3. The Steam Plantis so cool!!! Literally an old steam plant, you must see this to appreciate the industrial yet artistic and historical landmark! Talk about photo opportunity! Visit www.steamplantgrill.com

The Steamplant Grill is great too!

The two towers here are the Steamplant.

Spokane is rich in history, and a great place to live and raise a family! There is no place like Spokane Wa. !

For a free Spokane Relocation package, contact BethAnn Long, Spokane Realtor with Coldwell Banker Tomlinson at 509-362-4607 or visit my website! www.BethAnnHomes.com

Although many say "print" is on it's way out, I think the Inlander which is a Spokane based weekly magazine featuring News, Art, Culture, highlighting the local music scene, food and drink, movies, film, festivals, and so much more!

I was downtown Spokane last weekend at a local coffee place that is dearly loved by young adults called : The Emperyan". This is a hot spot for local musicians and artists to do their thing. I noticed a huge varity of people of ALL AGES sporting THE INLANDER MAGAZINE.

There is a wealth of weekly information packed into this cool magazine. If you are wondering whats going on in Spokane, Eastern Washington and North Idaho, grab a copy of the Inlander- or check out their website at :

www.Inlander.com

If you are interested in relocating to Spokane Wa. I am here to help!

For a free Spokane Realocation packet contact:

Spokane Realtor BethAnn Long with Coldwell Banker Tomlinson 509-362-4607

#8. Spokane is kid friendly! Spokane offers all kinds of wonderful attractions and opportunities for   children!

Here are just a few!

• MOBIUS KIDS: A children's museum, providing a safe, nurturing place for young children and their families to learn and grow through hands-on activities in the arts, culture and science. visit the website at www.mobuisspokane.org  
  
• Riverfront Park ! www.spokaneriverfrontpark.com  
  
• SYSA Spokane Youth Sports Association : The mission of Spokane Youth Sports Association is to provide sports activities for all youth where everyone plays, develops skills, is taught good sportsmanship, and learns the value of being a team player. visit www.sysa.com  
• Spokane Children's Theater: www.spokanechildrenstheater.com 
  
• Spokane Parks : Spokane has dozens of wonderful parks for kids of all ages to enjoy!  www.spokaneparks.org

      SPOKANE LOVES KIDS LOVE SPOKANE LOVES KIDS LOVES SPOKANE LOVES KIDS LOVE SPOKANE

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

NORTHWEST REGIONAL REAL ESTATE GIANT TOMLINSON IS NOW... (DRUMROLL PLEASE!)

COLDWELL BANKER TOMLINSON!

Each office is still independently owned locally, and we are still offering the best possible service just like always!

Talk about the perfect marriage!

I will keep you informed as things progress. Just know this is FANTASTIC for Spokane area Real Estate.

Branding with the world wide power house of Coldwell Banker, Tomlinson will be stronger and better than ever!

BethAnn Long

Realtor, e-PRO

Coldwell Banker Tomlinson South

509-362-4607

www.BethAnnHomes.com - website

I invited an agent from another part of the country to join us here on Active Rain and enjoy the professional camaraderie.

When I didn't get an accepted invitation from him, I gave him a call.

"I'm too old to blog " he said. Now mind you, he is just a few years older than me!

I could not believe my ears! Too old to blog? No such thing! Can you breathe? If you have a pulse- you can blog!

I told him it would help his Internet presence and he should at least check it out. He replied " I don't have an internet presence".

I guess if not having an internet presence is working for you then more power to you...

But...at some point I think that Realtors who don't put some regular effort in connecting with people online they may be left behind.

I do alot of business with people I already know- true. But why limit yourself when there are scores of people searching online for homes in your area, and they will eventually chhose a Realtor.

Too old to blog ? No such thing!!! Blog humbug!

 Here is number nine in my top ten reasons I love Spokane Wa!

#9.Spokane Wa. is home to two of the most successful athletic events in the WORLD!

1. BLOOMSDAY RUN !

• This is the 34th annual bloomsday run!
• in 2009 there were over 50,000 registrants!
• Visit www.bloomsdayrun.org for details!
• May 2nd 2010 is the big day!

2. HOOPFEST!

• Hoopfest is the biggest 3-on-3 street basketball tournament on the planet. That means over 6,400 teams, 3,000 volunteers, 200,000 players and fans, 400 courts spanning 40 downtown city blocks, and that's just on day one! Beyond basketball, though, Hoopfest is an outdoor festival chock full of concerts, shopping, food, interactive entertainment, and every year brings some thing new. 
• visit www.spokanehoopfest.net   for details!
• 2010 date is: June 26th and 27th

These two spectacular events show the overall enthusiasm and vitality of the Spokane Community!

www.visitspokane.com

If you are considering relocating to Spokane Wa contact me for a complimentary relocation packet:BethAnn Long- Spokane Realtor 509-362-4607

See all Spokane Wa MLS listings on my website! www.BethAnnHomes.com

There is no place like SPOKANE WA!

This is the first in a series of 10 blog posts I am going to be doing about the top ten reasons I love Spokane Wa.

NUMBER 10: (I will countdown to number ONE!!!)

10. Spokane's motto "Near Nature, Near Perfect" is simpy the truth.

With 4 distinct seasons here, there is always occasion to enjoy the great outdoors in the Spokane Wa area.

Here are just a few good websites to check out what I refer to as " God's Country!"

• Official Spokane Regional Epic Rides Biking Brochure
• Route of the Hiawatha 
• Spokane Mountaineers
• Washington State Bicycling Trails
• www.twospoke.com - Community Bicycle Forum
• Washington State Boating Information
• Washington State Fishing Information
• Washington State Parks

Thinking about relocating to Spokane Wa? For a complimentary Relocation Package, contact BethAnn Long- Spokane Realtor  at 509-362-4607

Spokane River Hike