Tag Archive: Real Estate

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…

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…

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”…

Thinking About Selling Your Eastside Home?

If you are considering selling your Eastside home, please give me a call to discuss – 425-213-4716.  I can tell you what is happening with the current market in your neighborhood and give you my professional advice geared toward you and your current situation.  If I don’t think it is time for you to sell,…

22 Homes in Woodinville Sold in the Past 30 Days

Although the Woodinville real estate market is not showing the activity it once was, there still IS activity.  In the past 30 days, there have been 22 homes sold in Woodinville – including 2 in Snohomish county and 20 in King County.  These sales ranged in price from $222,500 for a 1,760 sf, 3 bedroom,…

57 Homes Sold in Bellevue Over Last 30 Days

According to data from the NWMLS, there were 57 single family residences sold in Bellevue, WA over the past 30 days.  The local market is bit slow, but steady, as compared to the 55 Bellevue homes sold in the 30 days prior to November 22.

Inventory of Sammamish Homes for Sale on the Decline

There are currently 237 single family residences in Sammamish, Washington currently listed for sale on the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.  These Sammamish homes range in price from $130k to $3,499,950, with an average asking price of just over $752k. Compared to the 277 houses for sale in Sammamish just over 30 days ago, it’s good…

27 Condos Sold in Bellevue During Last 30 Days

According to data from the NWMLS, there have been 27 condos sold in Bellevue during the past 30 days. These condos ranged in price from $125k for a 744 square foot 1 bedroom 1 bath in the Factoria area to $799,900 paid for a beautiful 1,393 square foot 2 bedroom 2.25 bath unit at One…

436 Houses Listed for Sale in Kirkland Washington

According to the NWMLS, there are currently 436 single family homes listed for sale in the City of Kirkland. They range in asking price of $189,981 (which is the only home priced less than $200k) to $6.8 mil, with an average of $800,517 and median asking price of $559,000.  These homes have been on the…

Houses and Condos Sold in Kirkland in the Past 30 Days

According to data from NWMLS, in the past 30 days there have been 43 single family residences sold in Kirkland during the past 30 days.  These homes ranged in price from $230,000 for a 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath that was on the market for 121 days to $2,825,000 paid for a newly built 7,680 square…