Seattle real estate sales are slowing down but prices are through the roof This just in from the Seattle Multiple Listing Service: Traffic isn't the only thing that is gridlocked around many Puget Sound communities. "We're experiencing gridlock in the Puget Sound housing market," suggested J. Lennox Scott in reaction to the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. MLS figures show pending sales across the 23 counties it serves dropped about 4.5 percent in March compared to … Continue reading...
Seattle Real Estate: Mid-Century Townhomes for Sale in Madison Park
Seattle Real Estate Buyers! Looking for an awesome mid-century modern townhome for sale in Seattle? Then you will love this wonderful 1940's townhomes in Seattle's hot Madison Valley neighborhood. Unit 403 30th Ave. E. is two bedrooms and two baths for 4389,950 and unit 405 30th Ave. E. is $419,950. Walk to everything from this vintage Madison Valley townhouse-style home. Hardwood floors and vintage style throughout with updated kitchen and baths. Ideal for those who want the convenience … Continue reading...
Seattle Real Estate: New study shows link between homeownership and wealth building
Study confirms link between homeownership and wealth building Trend continues even during downturns Homeownership as a wealth-building strategy was the subject of a paper The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies presented at a 2013 symposium, reports the NWMLS (Seattle's MLS). Now, the authors of that report revisited the topic using more recent data and lessons learned from the housing crisis. Researchers report their updated analysis "upholds the bottom-line result from the … Continue reading...
Seattle Real Estate: Choosing the best place to live in Seattle
What is the best neighborhood in Seattle? What's the best neighborhood in Seattle to live in and buy a house if you have kids? What about if you're an active single person? Or getting older and maybe want something quiet? Where do the artists and creative folks live? Are there certain neighborhoods that attract those in tech or musicians or dog lovers? What if you want to just relax and have peace and quiet or you love to garden or take long walks or bicycle to work? The truth is, there's … Continue reading...
Selling your home in Seattle
Selling your home fast by adding curb appeal If you're thinking of selling your Seattle home, you may want to add some curb appeal. One can sell a home "as-is" but it will not sell for as much money as one that's been cleaned, improved and decorated in a nice and appealing manner. Here are some tips from National Association of Realtors.... Homes with high curb appeal command higher prices and take less time to sell. We’re not talking about replacing vinyl siding with redwood siding; … Continue reading...
Seattle suffering from lack of real estate
As reported from anecdotes from brokers and from reports from the local Northwest Multiple Listing Service, depleted inventory is contributing to "overwhelming" traffic at open houses, shifts in strategies for both buyers and sellers, and escalating prices. The latest figures show a drop of nearly 28 percent in the number of active listings in the MLS database compared to a year ago. Members added 6,670 new listings during the month across 23 counties in the MLS service area. That's down nearly … Continue reading...
Staging your home for sale in Seattle
Staging your Seattle home before selling is always a great idea to get top-dollar when you sell your home. When you're dealing with such a significant financial transaction, you want to make sure you don't leave any money on the table. You wouldn't sell your car without cleaning it out first and making it look its best... you should do the same with your house before putting it on the market. Relative to the amount of time and money involved, staging may be one of the most lucrative projects … Continue reading...
Seattle area home sale and prices still strong
If you've been trying to buy a house lately, you realize that inventory is really low and any well-priced house gets multiple offers. Great for home sellers, bad for home buyers. The Seattle area's multiple listing service (NWMLS) recently reported that home prices have "clearly recovered" in King County and a few other areas served by Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Many member-brokers say prices are likely to keep rising as a backlog of buyers competes for depleted inventory. Those … Continue reading...
Beautiful New Home in Bellevue for Sale
16710 NE 16th Place, Bellevue 98008 $795,000 Beautiful new home in established area near parks, schools, shopping & golf course. Great room concept with soaring 12' ceilings, chef's kitchen w/quartz counters and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances and gas range. Master suite with double sinks, soaking tub, shower & heated tile floor, plus 3 large bedrooms and additional office/den. Big two-car garage with modern glass door. Two gas furnaces for zone heat. Full drainage … Continue reading...
Beautiful Luxury Home in Laurelhurst
Stunning 1934 English Tudor located in Laurelhurst Beach Club area of Seattle 4556 52nd Ave. NE, Seattle WA 98105 $1,495,000 Storybook Tudor home in magical Laurelhurst setting. Wake up each morning to the sunrise and sweeping views of Lake Washington and the Cascade mountains. Charm galore, tons of natural light, freshly painted, hardwoods, romantic woodburning fireplace, multiple decks & serene entertainment spaces, lush landscaping. Gourmet … Continue reading...