Active Joel!: April 2009

Have clients who are interested in retiring in the Kennebunk to Portland area or Portland to BoothBay Harbor area.  This is a 2 year plan, so there's no rush, however, would like to start gathering details so that we don't miss out on a great opportunity under the prevailing trends. Comments on the communities and real estate markets in the area will be greatly appreciated.

Have clients looking to retire in the Las Cruces, NM area within the next 5 years... Obviously, there's no rush at this time, however, would like to create a game plan to make this happen as smoothly as possible. Comments and any incites on where to get information on the community and real estate in the area would be greatly appreciated. 

Many snow birds have returned home this Spring to find their plumbing in shambles.  It seams like the cold spell that we endured in January, really hit homeowners hard if they turned off their heating systems this year. My plumbing sources tell me that even though many of these property owners took some precautions to winterize their homes prior to departing, the colder and longer than normal temperature cycles managed to infiltrate their plumbing systems.  Even with the plumbing intact, many have returned to find their dishwashers, washing machines and ice makers (ain't that a trip) damaged by residual water left in the pumps and filters of these appliances. Note to the wise for next year: enlist a neighbor or friend to look in on your home periodically when you're away and leave the heat on LOW, about 55 degrees. If you're in the Southern Hemisphere, do it NOW!

This is a perfect example of how a being a Rainmaker is Crucial to your success on ActiveRain!

In the midst of the economic downturn, there are a few development companies that have pushed through and continued with their Condo conversions in the Greater Eastside.  One beautiful place to find a new Condo is Bothell Washington.

One Development in particlar is Arterra Woods, a recent condo conversion perfomed by Laag Constuction.

Arterra Woods is a beautiful example of how development companies can purchase a worn down apartment community and turn it into a luxurious, beautiful place to live.  As a result of the slowing housing market, they have converted it back to apartments with a lease to buy option, which is much more attractive to people who can't find financing in these slower times. 

The Exterior is just as beautiful as the interior, with new siding, landscaping and clubhouse, they have completely renovated the property from the ground up.  

You can find many new communities online on websites like american home guides and newhomeguide.com and all you have to do is look around!  To get more information on this property, or to look into renting a unit, visit Arterra Woods rent.com page for more details.