The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has announced new guidelines under its condominium approval process intended to increase affordable housing options for first-time and low- to moderate-income homebuyers. Effective immediately, FHA’s temporary guidance will streamline the agency’s condominium recertification process and expand the eligibility of acceptable ‘owner-occupied’ units to include second homes that are not investor-owned. Read FHA’s mortgagee letter. These provisions will … Continue reading...
Seattle real estate market inventory low
This just in from the NWMLS (Seattle's multiple listing service), inventory remains "critically low," but there are fewer house-hunters in the hunt during this holiday season so motivated sellers and buyers are seeing success. Its just-released statistics for November show year-over-year gains in pending sales, closed sales, and prices, but a steep decline in inventory. "The housing market continues to be red-hot on a seasonal basis, but this winter will be even more intense given the … Continue reading...
Beautiful country home in a magical setting in Duvall
29312 NE Big Rock Rd, Duvall 98019 $595,000 Fairy Tale home with several outbuildings including a charming Hansel & Gretyl A-frame cabin, two pole barns plus a large 60' round pen and 4 pastures. There's also a darling "peacock habitat" that could also be a treehouse for the kids. Enjoy the separate detached office area, which could be used as an aviary or a guest house or enlarge your outdoor living area. Enjoy the duck pond and views of Mt. Rainier and the gravel wrapped barn … Continue reading...
Beautiful Vintage Craftsman on Capitol Hill in Seattle
Original 1906 Craftsman-era home with only 2 owners in over 100 years. 1153 17th Avenue East $1,600,000 This 5 bed, 3.5 bath home w/master suite has a finished attic, basement & garage studio w/kitchen & bath. Attic would be great art studio or 2nd view master suite Use garage as guest quarters or park 2 cars. Venetian plaster walls, coved ceilings, stained glass, antique gas fireplaces, restored 1906 gas/electric light fixtures. Redo the kitchen to your taste and have a home of your … Continue reading...
Vintage Georgetown Bungalow
Wonderful Craftsman Home for Sale 6637 Flora Ave. S. $495,000 Vintage 1909 Georgetown home w/large art or music studio and/or garage & workshop. Private backyard w/deck, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, den, spacious family room, grand formal living and dining rooms, kitchen w/original tile & cabinets, cute eating nook w/built-ins. Carpets pulled up in basement, so ready to install tile or refinish the concrete. Fenced yard with bamboo gardens, gas heat, new roof and H2O tank, all new … Continue reading...
Mid-Century Modern style home for sale in Seattle area
2113 Dayton Ave. N.E. Renton WA 98056 $450,000 Retro cool mid-century modern home for the new millennium. Dynamic indoor/outdoor spaces optimize enjoyment and allow for free flow of movement and ideas and artist studio and workshop invites creativity. 3 bedrooms and restored original tile bath plus a massive 16x20 Master Suite. Remodeled kitchen, unique double-sided wood-burning fireplace, gleaming hardwood floors. Beautiful park-like grounds, almost 1/4 acre of resplendent gardens and green … Continue reading...
Capitol Hill 1908 Vintage American Foursquare at 814 19th Avenue, Seattle WA 98122
Amazing vintage home on South Capitol Hill 814 19th Avenue, Seattle WA 98122 $949,000 Architecturally significant 1908 vintage Craftsman for creative living. 8-10BR & 4 bath home, one amazing architect-designed kitchen with two additional food preparation areas and many live/work options. Perfect for extended family, Air B&B, co-living or amazing estate property -- your home, your choice, your opportunity. Beautiful original woodwork throughout, many original features, yet updated … Continue reading...
Bellevue Condominium at Meydenbauer Place
Beautiful building in "Old Bellevue"! Live 2 blocks from stylish Main St. & enjoy quaint restaurants, boutique retail, Bell Square, nearby parks & shores of Meydenbauer Bay Spacious, 2 bedroom home in secure building w/ lobby entrance. Remodeled kitchen w/newer appliances opens to dining & living rooms. Private master suite w/ walk in closet & remodeled full bath. Great floor plan w/ bedrooms + baths on opposite sides of the home. Secluded deck, perfect for entertaining. Secure … Continue reading...
West Seattle Artist’s Home and Studio
5202 21st Ave. SW - Seattle WA 98106 $379,000 Playful, secluded & serene artist-owned home in a little pocket neighborhood known as "Pigeon Point" in West Seattle. Main house has 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. The home features hardwood floors, a cozy pellet stove, a remodeled kitchen with dishwasher, a laundry room (complete with washer and dryer) a remodeled bathroom and a huge deck off the kitchen overlooking the verdant back yard gardens. This home is an … Continue reading...
Madison Park Townhome for Sale in Seattle
Madison Park Townhome for Sale in Seattle In-City Urban Oasis in Madison Park 3808 E. Madison St. Seattle WA 98112 $1,295,000 Spacious 3,470 sqft three story contemporary home just steps to the Village in Madison Park. Reverse floor plan provides the top floor gourmet kitchen and great room with views of Lake Washington. Master bedroom with massive walk-in closet and five piece bath. Private gated entry offers a sanctuary, with low maintenance landscaping and secure, fully fenced … Continue reading...