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King County Real Estate Trends, Presented by John Fiala Windermere

This information looks at the Active Listings for residential home and the Pending (under contract) residential homes for King County from 2010 to 2013. If you look at the purple lines for 2013, you will notice that the Active Listings are down and the homes Pending are up. We are starting to see more inventory on the […]
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Remodeled Retreat, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on 1.45 Acres, Presented by John Fiala

A remodeled retreat on 1.45 peaceful acres. This 3,344 square foot home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large bonus room, master retreat, 24×40 oversized two car garage with shop area, gardening shed, extra storage and entertaining sized deck. New benefits for Buyers include: new roof, remodeled kitchen, 5 piece master bathroom, stainless steel appliances, granite […]
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Windermere Community Service Day 2013, Kirkland Washington

Community Service Day Every year Windermere closes its offices for one day to help make a positive difference in our local communities. It all started in 1984 when a handful of Windermere owners and agents came together to make repairs at a Seattle-area elementary school. Nearly three decades and more than 800,000 hours of community […]
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Madrona Living, Home for Sale in Seattle. Presented by John Fiala

Madrona living with a perfect blend of character and modern design. Open floor plan concept, updates, views, and a convenient location make the home a treasure. This home features 4 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, attached garage, and finished basement. Updated features include remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, jetted tub, double pane windows, and siding. Retreat and relax […]

Real Estate King County Real Estate Trends, Presented by John Fiala Windermere This information looks at the Active Listings for residential home and the Pending (under contract) residential homes for King County from 2010 to 2013. If you look at the purple lines for 2013, you will notice that the Active Listings are down and the homes Pending are up. We are starting to see more inventory on the […]

Real Estate Remodeled Retreat, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on 1.45 Acres, Presented by John Fiala A remodeled retreat on 1.45 peaceful acres. This 3,344 square foot home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large bonus room, master retreat, 24×40 oversized two car garage with shop area, gardening shed, extra storage and entertaining sized deck. New benefits for Buyers include: new roof, remodeled kitchen, 5 piece master bathroom, stainless steel appliances, granite […]

Real Estate Windermere Community Service Day 2013, Kirkland Washington Community Service Day Every year Windermere closes its offices for one day to help make a positive difference in our local communities. It all started in 1984 when a handful of Windermere owners and agents came together to make repairs at a Seattle-area elementary school. Nearly three decades and more than 800,000 hours of community […]

Real Estate Madrona Living, Home for Sale in Seattle. Presented by John Fiala Madrona living with a perfect blend of character and modern design. Open floor plan concept, updates, views, and a convenient location make the home a treasure. This home features 4 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, attached garage, and finished basement. Updated features include remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, jetted tub, double pane windows, and siding. Retreat and relax […]

Real Estate Home for Sale, Bellevue WA, Lake Hills, 4 bedrooms, Amazing Remodel presented by John Fiala Stunning remodel in Lake Hills Bellevue. This home features 4 bedrooms, 2,020 sqft, 1.75 baths, office, living room & bonus room. Ready for these new features; roof, Milgard double pane windows, exterior & interior paint, kitchen cabinets, SS appliances, granite slab countertops, remodeled bathrooms, furnace, hot water tank, doors, carpet, molding, fixtures & refinished oak […]

Real Estate Free Paper Shredding Event, hosted by John Fiala My Windermere office in Kirkland is hosting a free paper shredding event today. Bring as much as you can fit into your car. Saturday 10 to 2 737 Market Street Kirkland, WA 98109

Real Estate Why Do Your Property Taxes in King County Increase When Your Home Value Has Decreased? Here is a good video about King County, Washington that describes why your property taxes may increase, but the value of your home was assessed for less than last year. King County is a Revenue-based property tax system. “Washington State operates under a “revenue-based” property tax system in which taxing districts, such as fire, library and school districts, […]

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 […]