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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/
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?
Active vs Pending 7-22-12 presented by John Fiala
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.
Free Paper Shredding Event 4-7-2012, 10 to 2
Free shredding event at my office on April 7th from 10 to 2. Bring what you can, our truck can handle it. See you there.
John Fiala, Free Paper Shredding Event
Active Listing vs. Pending Sales for 3-11-12 Video
This video looks at the active listings and pending sales for the date of 3-11-12. 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.
Bellevue had three Sellers markets this week which you can see in the red areas and Central Seattle had an active week for homes going under contract in the higher price ranges. Overall, the five areas that I track on this report, North Seattle had the highest ratios of homes going under contract last week.
John Fiala Ratios for Active Listings vs. Pending Sales 3-11-12
Signed contracts, highest in nearly two years
The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes rose in January to the highest level in nearly two years. It is good to see the media reporting some positive news about real estate.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017609493_apuspendinghomesales.html
Snohomish King Pierce Weekly County Listing Count 02-13-12
The inventory is still down for King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties. King County is down 28%, Snohomish is down 34% and Pierce is down 19% for all active residential and condominium listings. There are hot areas for sellers by price range depending on where the Buyers are for the week.
King, Snohomish and Pierce Weekly County Listing Count 01-23-12
Here is the Active Weekly Inventory for King, Pierce and Snohomish County. This looks at both residential and condominiums. There has been an decrease in inventory since last week but we are still off by a large amount from last year for total inventory. King is down -27%, Pierce is down -18% and Snohomish is down by -32% from last year at this time. The chart below breaks it down by each week.
