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 in real estate.
If you have “Bellevue” in your address, your area had the highest percentage of homes go under contract for the week at 17%. Normally that title goes to North Seattle. Notice in Bellevue the price range from $250,000 to $349,999. There were five homes in each price range at the start of the week and by the end of the week, four of them were under contract with only one still Active. If you are a seller in that price range, the fish are biting. Buyers, you have competition in that price range in Bellevue.
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.
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 with 14% for the week. In Redmond, there were no homes that went under contract over $900,000 for the week and Bellevue was very active in the $350,000 to $399,999 range for Sellers. The chart below has more detailed information about each area and price range.
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 ovens, Decor cook top, cherry cabinets, windows, refinished wood floors, radiant heat in upstairs bathrooms & professionally landscaped yard. LW Schools.
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 fact that all appliances are included. This unit comes fully furnished. It is not a short sale or banked owned property. Close to all your North Seattle amenities.
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 Redmond, only 8% of homes went under contract. The hot price ranges for Sellers are in the red and yellow boxes below. You can see that in Kirkland, there are currently two homes active in the price range of $250,000 to $299,999 with 5 homes going under contract last week. You can look at your competition by price range and by your area to help you make an educated decision about listing your home or coming up with a strategy to buy a place. How does your area look?
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. Updates include a new roof, siding, vinyl windows, bathrooms, Sub-Zero, Viking gas burner, bamboo floors, kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops, hot water tank, faucets and security system. This is just the start. Large private fenced backyard. Easy access to freeways, parks, and Microsoft. Bellevue School District.
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 backyard deck with views of Seattle. Minutes to Seward Park, boating, and restaurants.
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.