This is why I’m proud to be an “Evil Capitalist”
Here’s a great video from the Evergreen Freedom Foundation you can use to help offset the typical classroom vilification of capitalism. It is...

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Car Show and Sailing Regatta at Lake Chelan this weekend!
Lots of folks will be enjoying Lake Chelan this weekend for the Fall in Lake Chelan Car Show and the annual Sailing Regatta. Hot Rods, a Show &...

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Downtown Master Plan up for adoption at Chelan City Council Thursday
The Downtown Master Plan is up for a public hearing, and possible adoption, at Thursday’s council meeting.  The DMP has had some controversial...

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Public Hearing on the Chelan “Strategic Plan” tonight!
The City of Chelan is morphing several vision type of documents into a single “Strategic Plan.” The public meeting on that process is...

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Video on 10 Mistakes Home Sellers Make
This is a pretty good video from Howcast on the 10 Mistakes Home Sellers Make.  If you are selling, or are thinking of selling your home, have a look...

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Finally, an outcry to let the housing market fall…
There is finally a outcry to let the free market work and let the housing market stabilize without government interference.  The call is out although...

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In the Puget Sound housing market, value is what’s selling!
Activity is picking up a little bit in the Puget Sound area. That’s a good sign for Lake Chelan real estate since much of our market is driven...

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Can you believe the supposedly Republican Mayor of Wenatchee did this?
He is in an ad supporting Patty Murray for Senate!  What’s worse is the Democrats, Ms. Murray’s cohorts in dismantling health care, were...

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Planned Devopment Proposal for the Three Fingers
The City of Chelan on July 14, 2010 received a Planned Development District application. A determination of complete application was issued on August...

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With all the gloomy news, home prices are up!
After endless bad news and staggering stats in the national real estate sector, the silver lining has finally appeared, giving the industry a small...

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Minimum Commissions for Buyers of Real Estate?
There’s a conversation going on in the world of real estate agents over a trend where some agents are attempting to charge a “minimum...

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Lake Chelan home sales mixed in August
The sales volume of Lake Chelan homes sold in August, at 17, matched last year.  But, the average sale price was down 42% to only $244,011 making the...

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Private sector cut out by Big Banks (& Feds) in buying foreclosures
The Feds have pressured banks to allow private, politically connected, non-profits “first shot” at foreclosures.  These banks, all...

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Public Hearing on the South Chelan Neighborhood Plan
The Planning Commission for the City of Chelan is holding their public hearing for the South Chelan neighborhood plan.  The plan will be presented by...

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Invitation to Gibson Neighborhood Planning Meeting
The City of Chelan is inviting the public to the first Gibson Neighborhood Planning meeting. Neighborhood planning is comprehensive, in-depth...

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Economist’s thoughts on “Inspirational” Housing Policy Ideas
Yale Economist, Robert Shiller, shared his thoughts on the types of housing policies that he thinks might truly help the housing market.  He lamented...

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Public Housing Smoking Bans: When you live off the man, you live by his rules…
The Everett Herald reports that a smoking ban in public housing in Snohomish County could spread. A new Snohomish County policy could encourage more...

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Dog’s Night out in Chelan Friday night!
First Friday this month is a Dog’s Night Out!  Every month the downtown merchants have a “First Friday” event.  This month, on...

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Chelan Residents want trail to Apple Blossom Center
Chelan residents in the vicinity of Apple Blossom Center want a pedestrian and bike trail to Chelan.  In an email to city, deparment of...

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Lake Chelan Sailing Regatta September 11 & 12
The Lake Chelan Sailing Regatta is almost here.  Clean clear water, sunshine, and sometimes wind even, the Chelan Regatta is always fun. Even this...

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Public Comment period for Lakeside Trail, Section J
Public comment is open on the City of Chelan’s application to build Section J of the Lakeside Trail at Lakeside.  The trail does route down...

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Legacy Ridge files new application for subdivision bordering Crystal View Estates
Legacy Ridge filed a new application for a 97 lot subdivision bordering Crystal View Estates and getting access to Highway 150 through Crystal View...

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Tax increase for Town Toyota Center taken off table for Chelan City Council, temporarily
At last night’s Chelan City Council meeting, Joe Jarvis and Mark Miller representing the Public Facilities District asked the council not to...

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Want to know how to tell if your home is priced to sell?
This video does a good job of going through a buyer’s perspective on homes for sale. The market will give feedback to a home seller on whether...

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The End of Summer Sale is on for Lake Chelan homes and real estate
The kids are getting ready for school, the days are getting shorter and the hottest days of summer appear to be behind us.  There’s no frost on...

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