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.
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.
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.
The real estate market is changing in Seattle and the Eastside
The market has been changing daily. There are several price ranges that have been receiving multiple offers and even some offers with escalation clauses. The market in general is picking up but it all depends on the area and price range. Take a look at the chart below to see the areas in red and yellow that shows a Sellers market and Balanced market for the week of May 7th to May 13th 2012.
Free Paper Shredding Event, Kirkland, Saturday 10 to 2, Presented by John Fiala
Active vs. Pending Sales for the Seattle Area 4-1-12
New video of the Active Listings vs Pending Sales for the week of April 1st. Bellevue had several homes go under contract in the million plus price range and Northe Seattle is very busy for Sellers.