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Free Paper Shredding Event, Hosted by Windermere and John Fiala

Free Paper Shredding Event What to do with all those extra files, receipts and paper? I have the answer! Please be my guest on Saturday, April 20th – 10am to 2pm at my office Windermere Kirkland 737 Market Street Kirkland, WA 98033 Bring all of your paperwork, files & receipts – As much as you can […]
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Home for Sale in Redmond Washington, 5 bedrooms, Presented by John Fiala

Quality and attention to detail. This Craftsman home features 3,881sqft with an amazing floor plan with 5 bedrooms, 3.25 baths, bonus room and office/flex room. Built by premier Street of Dreams builder Parmenter Homes in 2004. The gourmet kitchen features stainless steel appliances and travertine slab countertops which opens up to an inviting family room […]
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Active, Pending, New Listings and Sold Homes for King County Washington

This data looks at residential homes in King County from 2012 to 2013. You can notice how the amount of homes for sale has dropped 44% from last year and that Pending homes (under contract) has increased by 42%. It is great time to consider getting your home on the market and if you are […]
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Pending Home Sales Are High and Inventory Is Low In Seattle And Kirkland

This information looks at the Active Listings versus Pending Sales for residential home for the week leading up to February 10th, 2013. This data shows the city and price range of the homes that have gone under contract in the last seven days compared to the active listings. North Seattle had the largest percent of […]

Real Estate Free Paper Shredding Event, Hosted by Windermere and John Fiala Free Paper Shredding Event What to do with all those extra files, receipts and paper? I have the answer! Please be my guest on Saturday, April 20th – 10am to 2pm at my office Windermere Kirkland 737 Market Street Kirkland, WA 98033 Bring all of your paperwork, files & receipts – As much as you can […]

Real Estate Home for Sale in Redmond Washington, 5 bedrooms, Presented by John Fiala Quality and attention to detail. This Craftsman home features 3,881sqft with an amazing floor plan with 5 bedrooms, 3.25 baths, bonus room and office/flex room. Built by premier Street of Dreams builder Parmenter Homes in 2004. The gourmet kitchen features stainless steel appliances and travertine slab countertops which opens up to an inviting family room […]

Real Estate Active, Pending, New Listings and Sold Homes for King County Washington This data looks at residential homes in King County from 2012 to 2013. You can notice how the amount of homes for sale has dropped 44% from last year and that Pending homes (under contract) has increased by 42%. It is great time to consider getting your home on the market and if you are […]

Real Estate Pending Home Sales Are High and Inventory Is Low In Seattle And Kirkland This information looks at the Active Listings versus Pending Sales for residential home for the week leading up to February 10th, 2013. This data shows the city and price range of the homes that have gone under contract in the last seven days compared to the active listings. North Seattle had the largest percent of […]

Real Estate Santa Photo Event Santa kicked off December with 26 thrilled children last weekend. Families were able to enjoy a free professional photo and a sitting with Santa. It is always a wonderful time of the year to see how the children have grown and catch up with old friends. Happy Holidays to all. Thank you Humanature Photography.

Real Estate Bellevue WA Condo for Sale, 2 bedrooms and 1.75 baths, presented by John Fiala Welcome to Bayside Place. This wonderful condo features 1,156 sqft, 2 bedrooms and 1.75 baths. You will enjoy the new interior paint, private balcony, gas fireplace, wood floors and the extra storage unit. Bayside Place is conveniently located to downtown parks, shopping centers and freeways. Don’t miss the shared community deck with amazing views of […]

Real Estate Duvall, WA Flashflood November 5th, 2012, a flashflood from a broken beaver damn engulfed this home near my home in Duvall. As I went to the home with my shovel to help, I was working hand and hand with neighbors, teacher, farmers, blue collar and white collar volunteers. Everyone had come to together to help a member of […]

Real Estate Bellevue Washington Has A Strong Week in Pending Sales, Presented by John Fiala This chart looks at the active listings and pending sales for the date from 10/15/12 to 10/21/12. The pending sales (under contract) are for the previous seven days. This shows where the market is hot and who can have an advantage in the market by location and price point, essentially where the fish are biting […]

Real Estate The Madhouse Project presents a check to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance for $110,000, presented by John Fiala The Madhouse Project Charity was honored to present a check for $110,000 to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Thank you everyone for your continued support, you are amazing! http://themadhouseproject.org http://www.seattlecca.org

Real Estate 1 Green Planet Recycle Event, this Saturday, October 13th, 10 to 2, presented by John Fiala I wanted to let you know that my office is having our annually 1 Green Planet recycle event this year. The event is free and helps out the environment. There is a long list of items you can recycle and a short list you cannot. Hope to see you there.

Real Estate Seattle and Eastside homes under contract for the week of 9-3-12, presented by John Fiala This information looks at the Active Listings versus Pending Sales for residential home for the week of September 3rd, 2012. This data shows the city and price range of the homes that have gone under contract in the last seven days compared to the active listings. North Seattle had the largest percent go under contract […]

Real Estate Congrats to Redmond, #5 on this list of Best Places to Live Great news for Redmond Washington, #5. These terrific small cities offer what American families care about most — strong job opportunities, great schools, low crime, quality health care, and plenty to do. http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/best-places/

Real Estate Sammamish Remodel with Office and Bonus Room For Sale, Presented by John Fiala Stunning Sammamish remodel in Deerfield with rare office & bonus room. This home features 3,040 sqft, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths & a private backyard. The soaring entrance, gourmet kitchen, living & dining rooms, remodeled bathrooms, 5 piece master bath & new roof, sets the tone for this home. Remodeling includes slab granite countertops, 2 Decor […]

Real Estate Why rent when you can own, Condo for Sale in Lake Forest Park WA Why rent when you can own. Welcome to Shannon Heights Condominiums. This unit features one bedroom and a full bathroom. Recent updates include hardwood floors, interior paint, and stove. You will also enjoy the common deck area with views of Lake Washington, a covered parking spot, extra storage, full size washer and dryer, and the […]

Real Estate Pending homes sales for Seattle and the Eastside areas for the week of 7-22-12 Here is a look at the weekly ratios ending on July 22, 2012 for residential homes in five areas. This information looks at what has gone Pending (under contact) over the last seven days. Of the five areas that I track, North Seattle had the highest percentage of homes go under contract with 21%. In […]

Real Estate Real estate inventory is low, homes are going quickly in Bellevue Washington This home went under contract in two days because of the quality of the remodel and the low inventory in the area. Stunning Bellevue home remodeled from the studs out. This 2,680 approx sqft, 4 bed, 2.75 bath is a must see. The home features a master retreat, office, bonus room and a 2 car garage. […]

Real Estate Lake Washington and Seattle Views, Lakewood Charmer Charming Lakewood view home with today’s updates. This light and bright craftsman has hardwood floors, fireplace, and a deck with views of Lake Washington. Updates include remodeled bathroom, vinyl windows, electrical, plumbing and an efficient Hydronic heating system which runs through the new hot water tank. Rare one car garage with basement access and private […]

Real Estate Tolls increase July 1 on Tacoma Narrows and SR 520 bridges Toll rates will be increasing July 1st for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and 520 Bridges. See the link below for the new toll rates. http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/05/30_tollsincreasejuly1.htm

Real Estate Emerald Heights Academy I had the chance to speak at a leadership breakfast yesterday for the Emerald Heights Academy. I was able to share stories of my past career in athletics about life lessons, leadership and faith. During the breakfast, there were two middle school kids that gave speeches about leadership. I was blown away by how poised […]

Real Estate King County Washington Real Estate Trends Video presented by John Fiala Here is a good video that looks at the real estate inventory levels in King County Washington over the last five years. Inventory is down and pending homes sales are still strong. Enjoy the video.