Well, heck, I thought maybe the last post I made on this blog was going to be a month ago, about shutting down AAA Properties. That teaches me to be going around thinking … It turns out that I’m probably going to be more active in real estate as a non-broker, than I was as…
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A Sad Day for AAA Properties in Bellevue, Washington
Today (now yesterday and beyond) was a very sad day for me and AAA Properties here in Bellevue, Washington. I finally had to admit that I was not carrying my weight in my real estate business and that expenses have been higher than revenues for way too long. It was a decision long time coming, but I…
Washington Home Sales and Affordability Surges while Price Declines Continue
Home sales in the third quarter of 2011 throughout Washington increased in comparison to both the previous quarter and the same time a year ago, the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at Washington State University reported. Housing Affordability surged to record highs for all buyers and first-time buyers alike as mortgage interest rates fell…
Schnitzer West Puts Shops at The Bravern in Bellevue Up for Sale
According to a post by Eric Pryne at SeattleTimes.com, Schnitzer West has put the struggling Shops at the Bravern up for sale. The Bravern has had a very difficult time drawing people to their upscale luxury mall – and keeping it’s tenants. This comes not long after they sold off the two profitable and fully…
In the Market For a Penthouse Condo? Bellevue Towers Now Has Model
Bellevue Towers has finally set up a furnished model penthouse and if you are in the market, I’d be happy to show it to you. Bellevue Towers is definitely a premier property with many cool and convenient features and would make a great place to live – especially if you work and/or play in downtown…
Investor Alert: 10 Issaquah Units 6.9% Cap Rate with Rental Upside
If you are a multifamily / apartment investor/owner (or would like to be), this looks to be like it could be a very good investment. 10 units – all two bedroom, 1 bath with laundry. Rental income currently $9425 a month, but can be improved – 8 units currently rented below market. If you are…
Professional Protection for Your New Home
Buying a new home brings up a lot of questions for you and your family. Obviously, you want to select a location, and a home, that is comfortable for yourself and your loved ones, and that you can envision yourself being happy in. However, purchasing a new home isn’t only about comfort or aesthetics, or…
Some Northwest MLS brokers say September activity reflects “healthy activity, positive trends” – Do You Believe Them
Here is today’s media release from the NWMLS about the performance of the local real estate markets in September. This month I am actually leaving in all the BS Pollyanna-ish commentary so that you can have a chuckle. (PLEASE do not believe what these people continually tell you – Lawrence Yun is the NAR “Economist”…
VIDEO: Looking for Seattle or Renton Fixer and a Lease Purchase in Bellevue or on the Eastside
This is a short video I recorded yesterday about a couple of different property types I am currently looking for. I’m currently looking for a fixer property in Seattle or Renton for my friend Stacia Loo and Thach Real Estate Group. Here is the type of property that she is looking for: Type of property:…
Blogging the Bellevue Property with Many Childhood Memories
I’ve been wanting to blog about the new home at 100 Cedar Crest Lane in the Sibleywood neighborhood just south of downtown Bellevue – but at the same time I haven’t been able to get myself to actually do it. Not sure what the exact (mental) problem is, but it probably has something to do…
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