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Some Pierce County WA home sellers need to make tough decisions

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:41:57 -0500

The $8,000 tax credit is working it's magic. Buyer are getting off the fence and getting into the market. Which is great news!

But some Pierce County, WA sellers (specifically Bonney Lake, Sumner, Buckley, Orting, and others) need to be aware that even with this increase in buyer traffic, it is still a buyer's market. And to make matters worse, it is a declining market. Currently the NWMLS is tracking the rate of of decline at .9% per month.

So if you want to sell your home, it's not the time to say "the house down the street sold for X dollars, therefore, my home is worth that too." Because if the neighbor's home sold a few months ago, it's not. Current residential appraisal guidelines state the condition of the market; whether it's appreciating, or stable, or declining. And if the declining box is checked, banks expect that a time adjustment is made in the value of the comp. (for example, if a house sold in March for $299,950 then today's adjusted value would be $289,151. Four months x .9 = 3.6. $299,950 x .964 = $289,151 )

And if the buyer is using government financing (which 90%+ are these days) then the appraisal situation can get even stickier. VA appraisals stay with the property for 6 months. So if your first offer falls apart because of a low VA appraisal and you are unwilling to lower the sales price to the appraised amount- it will eliminate all VA buyers unless they have the cash to make up the difference between list price and appraisal price.

So the tough decisions sellers need to make are-

do I really want/need/have to sell?
what do I have to do/can I do/will I do to make that happen?
what will I do if the appraised value comes back less than the list price?
am I willing to let a deal fall apart? Can I handle it?
can I wait for another offer?

Thinking about the answers to these questions will help you decide if now is the time for you to sell your home or if it is better to wait until the market has stabilized.

If you have any questions about your home in south King County or north Pierce County, contact me.

Debi Braulik, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty

Cell- (206) 949-4785, email Deborah@KingPierceHomes.com

Federal Way, Edgewood, and Milton Foreclosures - Free List

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:05:18 -0500

Fill out this form and I will send you a free list of foreclosures, bank owned homes, short sales, or other great deals in Federal Way, Edgewood, Milton, or any city you request! Each list is personalized and created from the MLS when it is requested.

Tacoma has over 600 homes that are bank owned, short sales, and under $200,000 so if you are interested in Tacoma, you will have to include a neighborhood (ie- Stadium District, Central Tacoma, UPS area) or geographical boundaries (Between North 6th and 12th) to narrow the search down.

Fill out my Wufoo form!

Des Moines home for sale

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:11:03 -0500

Des Moines, WA home for sale close to downtown Des Moines. Just mere minutes from the Des Moines Marina, the waterfront park, shops, restaurants, and much much more.

This home has 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, is approximately 1340 square feet, and is on a quiet cul de sac with only 2 other homes. It would make a great first time home or a rental / investment home.

NWMLS # 29069882

If you would like to see this Des Moines home for sale (or any others), then please feel free to contact me. Debi Braulik 206-949-4785.

Federal Way, Edgewood, Milton & Tacoma residents do you Tweet?

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:17:49 -0500

Federal Way, Edgewood, Milton & Tacoma residents do you Tweet?

As I sit here and listen to the media talk about Twitter, I realize in the last few weeks so many of my family members and friends have asked me what Twitter is. They have no idea. Not a single person in my immediate circle of family and friends Tweet.

As I realized this, the wheels began spinning in my head and I wondered if the use of Twitter is more of a regional thing? I have professional friends in Seattle that use Twitter. And I know some people in Tacoma that Twitter. Is the area in between these two cities a no mans land?

I would love to get some feedback from the residents of Federal Way, Edgewood, Milton, Des Moines, Auburn, Kent, Fife, and Tacoma. So please tell me, do you Tweet on Twitter? if so, what do you use it for?

Federal Way, Edgewood, Milton & Tacoma homebuyers can now use $8,000 immediately

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:31:38 -0500

Federal Way, Edgewood, Milton & Tacoma homebuyers can now use $8,000 immediately!

"Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, on Tuesday said that the Federal Housing Administration is going to permit its lenders to allow home buyers to use the $8,000 tax credit as a down payment."

This is great news for people that haven't owned a home in 3 years or are first time home buyers in Federal Way, Edgewood, Milton and Tacoma!

The selection of available homes is at an all time high, interest rates are at an all time low, and home prices are at 2004 levels.

So if have been looking for a home in Federal Way, Edgewood, Milton or Tacoma, contact me. I'd be happy to help you take advantage of the government's $8,000 down payment.

For the complete article - click here for the Realtor.com article.

Federal Way home sales for April 2009

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:13:14 -0500

Federal Way home sales for April 2009 were quite healthy! In April, 41 home sales closed. Of these 41 Federal Way, WA homes 31 homes were priced under $300,000, six were priced at $300,000 to $400,000, three were priced from $400,000 to $500,000 and one sold above $500,000.

Sale prices ranged from $72,900 to $565,000 with the average being $266,813.

Days on market ranged from 0 days (new construction presales) to 834 days with the average being 131 days. There were 11 homes that sold in under 30 days (only two of those were new construction).

Price per square foot ranged from $50.63 to $235.00 with the average being $139.28.

Square footage ranged from 840 to 3,215 with the average being 1960.

The sales price vs. the list price ratio ranged from 78.72% to 104.68%. And on average these homes sold for 93.93% of list price. Interestingly the home that sold for 104.68% of the list price was a home that sold in 14 days. With the exception of two homes all homes that sold in under 30 days sold at full list price or above.

If you would like more information on Federal Way home sales statistics or current Federal Way homes for sale, please feel free to contact Debi Braulik at 206-949-4785 or email me.

Milton home sales for April 2009

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:52:56 -0500

Milton home sales for April 2009 were average with 4 homes closed. (2008 saw 6 homes sold in April) Of these 4 Milton, WA homes all of them were priced at $265,000 or below.

Sale prices ranged from $58,000 to $265,000 with the average being $193,250.

Days on market ranged from 10 days to 197 days with the average being 80 days. You'd think the home that sold for $58,000 would have sold the quickest, but it took 84 days before it got an offer.

Price per square foot ranged from $36.69 to $196.53 with the average being $132.38.

Square footage ranged from 1,094 to 2,052 with the average being 1546.

The sales price vs. the list price ratio ranged from 82.04% to 100%. And on average these homes sold for 96.55% of list price. The home that dropped these averages is the home that sold for $58,000. It's SP vs. LP ratio was the 82.04%. If this Milton home had not been included the sales price vs. list price ratio would have been 98.10%.

If you would like more information on Milton home sales statistics or current Milton homes for sale, please feel free to contact Debi Braulik at 206-949-4785.

Edgewood home sales for April 2009

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:39:34 -0500

Edgewood home sales for April 2009 were pretty steady with 7 homes closed. Interestingly, none of these homes sold for more than $392,000. (As compared to the same period in 2008 where the highest purchase price was $649,000) Of these 7 Edgewood, WA homes six were priced at $300,000 or below.

Sale prices ranged from $175,700 to $392,000 with the average being $268,957.

Days on market ranged from 73 days to 246 days with the average being 182 days.

Price per square foot ranged from $107.66 to $205.53 with the average being $141.99.

Square footage ranged from 1,322 to 3,040 with the average being 1963.

Another interesting note was that the sales price vs. the list price ratio ranged from 95.05% to 105%. And on average these homes sold for 99.84% of list price. What this means for home buyers and sellers in Edgewood is in April there were not a lot of negotiations in the purchase price.

If you would like more information on Edgewood home sales statistics or current Edgewood homes for sale, please feel free to contact Debi Braulik at 206-949-4785.

Edgewood Fruit Stand to open May 16th!

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:12:05 -0500

All winter I have driven by the Edgewood Fruit Stand. And every time I drove by I would notice that their sign said "See you in the Spring".

I was starting to get worried that perhaps it wasn't going to reopen. Especially since Sterino's closed.

But then today, as I drove past, I noticed that the sign had been updated! It now says "Open May 16th." Yeah. And they will have some free giveaways.

This is a great local fruit stand that features local farm grown fruits and vegetables. I'm looking forward to the fresh Pink Lady apples, strawberries, blueberries, corn, and squash. The fruit stand is located on Meridian Avenue across the street from the Edgewood Flower Farm.

Be sure to stop by to support this local business.

Edgewood Flower Farm is now open!

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:45:30 -0500

Edgewood Flower Farm is now open! But you'd better hurry- if you didn't pre-order, quantities are limited. They are open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9:30am to 5:00pm.

This farm, that has been open in Edgewood, WA since 1954, has the most gorgeous flower baskets! They are colorful, huge, healthy and have well thought out flower mixes. They have double begonias, impatiens, supertunias, and many more.

For more information, including directions to Edgewood and pricing, visit their website. It is www.edgewoodflowerfarm.com. But I recommend seeing them in person. :)

Do multiple offers still exist? Yes they do!

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:39:32 -0600

Wednesday night I listed a great starter home in Des Moines, WA for sale. Here is a picture of it.

The sellers did a great job on making it ready for the market. It was freshly painted inside, the carpets were cleaned, the windows and windowsills were washed, outdated light fixtures were replaced, the lawn was mowed, the weeds were pulled - they invested a little time and elbow grease. This home sparkled.

And the sellers were realistic with their pricing. They took my CMA and did their homework. They followed my suggestion on pricing and checked out the competition. They sent an email to all their personal contacts once the listing went live on the MLS. They were committed to this home selling.

And guess what?

The first offer came to us in 24 hours. By the 4th day of the listing, we had 4 great offers.

Is this a fluke? No, I don't think so. Buyers are ready to buy great homes. Especially if they are in move in ready condition. Humans are attracted to shiny, bright objects.

Are you seeing multiple offers in your market? If so, what are you doing to get them?

26817 15th Avenue South, Des Moines, WA 98198

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:06:02 -0600

For Sale

26817 15th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198 - 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 1600 sqft - $249,950

Debi Braulik | Keller Williams Realty | 206-949-4785

26817 15th Avenue South, Des Moines, WA

Located just 1 mile from Redondo Beach

4BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $249,950

Year Built	1960
Sq Footage	1,600
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	9,450 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Priced below market– one of only a few 4 bedroom homes in Des Moines under $250,000. And it has a new roof and it’s only 1 mile to Redondo Beach! This home features a newly remodeled kitchen, hardwood floors under the freshly cleaned carpet, freshly painted inside, skylights, a huge 24x34 garage/shop wired for 220, deck with hot tub, dog run, the 4th bedroom can be the master suite or a mother-in-law suite– it has it’s own bath and entrance. All this plus RV parking too. This home is bigger than it looks. This is a great home!

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Fireplace	Hardwood floor	Living room
Dining room	Breakfast nook	Dishwasher
Refrigerator	Stove/Oven	Microwave
Stainless steel appliances	Washer	Dryer
Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Debi Braulik

Keller Williams Realty

206-949-4785

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Feb 18, 2009, 10:55pm PST

Open House Tuesday Nov 4 11am to 1pm - 3733 SW 319th St, Federal Way 98023

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:08:57 -0600

Open House on Tuesday November 4 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at 3733 SW 39th St, Federal Way, WA 98023.

This fantastic 4 bedroom, 2.75 bath home has been completely remodeled on the inside - virtually from the studs out! It features new hardwood floors, new kitchen and bath cabinets, granite counters in kitchen and baths, stainless steel appliances, amazing millwork throughout including crown molding, fresh designer paint inside, new carpeting, new paint outside summer 2007, and much much more!

Please stop by to tour this great home before or after you go to the polls. You won't be disappointed!

Light refreshments will be served too. :)

For more information, please call Debi at 206-949-4785. Thank you!

Are we there yet? I'm soo tired of political ads

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:26:58 -0500

After seeing / hearing wat seems to be the 5,000th politcal ad on TV and radio, spreading fear and misinformation, I'm exhausted. I'm irritated and fed up!

One political ad says Washington State's foreclosure rate is "2 times the national average." Really??!

Yesterday I read the Washington RealtorNews publication for Nov/Dec 2008. Their cover story - "Foreclosures: Where Washington Stands Today." Last year they took and in-depth look at foreclosures in Washington and in this article they look at this year's numbers. In it they report "According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) the current foreclosure rate for Washington State as of June 2008 is 1.04 percent , whereas nationally it is 2.75 percent. Washington ranked 45 in delinquencies and 44 in foreclosures started. This means that Washington State is currently performing 62 percent better than te national rate."

62 percent better!!

So why is consumer confidence at an all time low? I'll tell you why. Because these ads spreading doom and gloom are scaring the public! The average, every day person.

Washington's real estate market is still good. We've got many large employers representing different industries like Boeing, Microsoft, Bio-engineering, medicine, and Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air. Now is a great time to own real estate!

So please, Politicians, stop scaring my clients and hurting my livelihood. Find some other topic to use in your negative ads. Or better yet, quit running the ads!

November 4th can't come soon enough in my opinion.

Paint the Town Red Open House and Food Drive

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:26:52 -0500

Tomorrow is my office's "Paint The Town Red Open House and Food Drive".

I will be at my new listing at 3733 SW 319th St, Federal Way, WA 98023 from 1-4pm. All donations and proceeds will go to Federal Way's Multi Service Center.

"The Multi Service Center provides services to help people unleash their own potential to solve problems and become more self-reliant". Their services include "food, clothing, housing, education, employment, energy assistance and advocacy for elderly and disabled persons through our Long-Term Care Ombussman Program."

I will be accepting donations of food, household items, clothing, and cash.

Please come by and drop of your donation and while you are at it, check out this great home for sale.

Hopefully I'll see you there. Thank you!

3733 SW 319th St, Federal Way, WA 98023

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:02:44 -0500

For Sale- Great home on Twin Lakes Golf course!

Completely updated classic style home on the 10th Fairway of Twin Lakes golf course will wow you at every turn. All the expensive work has been done - All you need to do is move in!

This home features 4 bedrooms, den, 2 3/4 baths, hardwood floors, granite counters (kitchen & baths), new stainless steel appliances, extensive millwork, new upgraded carpet, new windows, new insulation, new gutters & soffits. A deck runs the length of the home - which is perfect for entertaining, BBQs, or just enjoying the Northwest sun.

Upstairs is the Living room, Dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms including the Master suite, and the guest bath. Downstairs is the Family room (with included Plasma TV), den, the fourth bedroom, the laundry room, a ¾ bath, and a wine closet.

Enjoy the security & privacy of golf course living without having to join the club. Membership to the country club is optional.

This home is offered at $424,729 and is NWMLS # 28172487.

If you would like to see this great home, please call Debi Braulik at 206-949-4785.

6518 B 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:07:54 -0500

Gorgeous West Seatte townhouse with view of the sound!

Quick facts- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 900sqft, one parking space, hardwoods throughout, vaulted ceilings, stainless/granite, view deck, patio with garden space.

Call today for a showing!

Debi Braulik | Keller Williams Realty | 206-949-4785

6518 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA

Gatewood Townhouse with Sound and Mountain view close to everything!

3BR/2BA Townhouse

offered at $339,900

Year Built	2006
Sq Footage	900
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	3
Parking	1 Uncovered spaces
Lot Size	.025 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Location, location, location! Great craftsman style townhouse barely 2 years young in the heart of West Seattle. Close to shopping, coffee shops, and nightlife. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, Stainless steel GE appliances, granite counters, Cherry hardwood floors, extensive use of ceramic tile (full height kitchen back splash, tub surrounds, etc), vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, extra energy efficient radiant heat, double 2x4 construction for sound proofing, real wood trim and doors, laundry room, a fenced in patio w/garden space, a deck to enjoy the views & a designated parking space (plus plenty of off street parking!). Call today for a showing!

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central heat	Fireplace	High/Vaulted ceiling
Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor	Living room
Dishwasher	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Microwave	Granite countertop	Stainless steel appliances
Washer	Dryer	Laundry area - inside
Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Radiant Heat

Double wall construction

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Debi Braulik

John L. Scott Real Estate

206-949-4785

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jul 15, 2008, 9:47am PDT

803 Oak St, Milton, WA 98354

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:49:16 -0500

For sale-

Great starter home or investment property! This home is tucked away on a quiet street in Milton just moments from "downtown" Milton & Edgewood and freeways.

This bungalow features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a den or hobby room, a living room, kitchen, and laundry room. Plus, it has refinished hardwood floors, newer appliances that stay including washer and dryer, a huge 10x24 deck, a carport large enough for a full size truck or SUV, a storage shed, and fresh warm designer paint colors inside and out! All this on a private 1/4 acre corner lot!

Offered at $198,900.

To view this home, please contact Debi Braulik at 206-949-4785 or via email at deborah@kingpiercehomes.com.

For more photos, click here.

Edgewood, Fife & Milton Real Estate Trends for March 2008

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:36:42 -0500

As of March 31st, 2008-

There were 240 homes for sale in Edgewood, Fife, and Milton, WA.

Number of homes sold for March 2008 = 24.

If no more homes go active on the market we have a 10 month supply of inventory.

Average days on the market for the sold properties = 127.

Average days on market for all properties = 233.

Average list price = $437,000. Average sold price = $300,000.

If you have any questions about this market, or any other market, please do not hesitate to contact me.

North Tacoma Real Estate Trends for March 2008

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:34:54 -0500

As of March 31, 2008 North Tacoma experienced the following trend in real estate. This is from the Proctor District to Stadium Way to 6th Avenue. Here is the recap-

Number of homes for sale = 130

Number of homes sold = 17.

Number of months inventory based on solds = 7.6 (if no other homes go active in the market)

Average active sales price = $494,000.

Average sold price = $472,000.

Average days on the market for sold properties = 87.

Average days on the market for all properties = 119.

If you have any questions about this market, or any other market, please do not hesitate to contact me.

North Slope March 2008 Real Estate Recap

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:33:37 -0500

As of March 31, 2008, Tacoma's North Slope Historic District had the following trend in real estate-

There were 44 homes for sale.

Number of homes that sold = 4.

Number of months of inventory based on solds = 11 (if no other homes enter the market)

Average days on market for sold properties = 134.

Average days on market for all properties = 226.

6911 113th St Ct E, Puyallup, WA 98374

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:46:54 -0500

Fantastic 1994 Home built in as a Victorian Reproduction.

Quick facts- 4 bedroom, 3 bath, (full bedroom and bath on main level), Huge master suite with sitting area, large corner fully fenced yard. $312,000. NWMLS # 28028498.

For a showing or for more information, please contact Debi Braulik at 206-949-4785. Or via email at Deborah@KingPierceHomes.com

Debi Braulik | John L. Scott Real Estate | 206-949-4785

6911 113th St Ct E, Puyallup, WA

Great Victorian Reproduction with full bedroom and bath on main floor!

4 Bdrm Single Family House

offered at $312,000

Year Built	1994
Sq Footage	2,308
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	None
Lot Size	9,891 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Looking for a home close in but away from the hustle and bustle? This Victorian reproduction is just what you are looking for! This home lives large with 2308 sqft. There is one bedroom with full bath on the main level - perfect for guests that don't like stairs! The huge laundry room off nook can be used for a craft room or 2nd office- it even has a closet! Upstairs master suite has attached sitting room, or nursery, or perfect home office & 4pc bath w/ jetted tub. All bedrooms are quite large! Fully fenced .23 acre yard w/RV Parking behind a 10' gate. For more photos visit www.johnlscott.com/26196

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central heat	Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor
Living room	Bonus/Rec room	Office/Den
Dining room	Breakfast nook	Dishwasher
Refrigerator	Stove/Oven	Laundry area - inside
Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Corner Lot

Fully Fenced

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Debi Braulik

John L. Scott Real Estate

206-949-4785

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Mar 3, 2008, 3:16pm PST

5217 43rd Ave Ct NW, Gig Harbor

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:50:07 -0500

Great home, great location, great price!

Quick facts- 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, practically new everything, 3136 sq ft, living room, dining room, family room, storage room, and bonus room.

Debi Braulik | John L. Scott Real Estate | 206-949-4785

5217 43rd Ave Ct NW, Gig Harbor, WA

Move In Perfect! Updated & ready for new owners.

4 Bdrm Single Family House

offered at $469,500

Year Built	1978
Sq Footage	3,136
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	4 Car garage
Lot Size	1.36 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

You'll be impressed with the updates and upgrades to this home from the moment you enter through the front door. The entire house has been gone through and it is move in ready! You'll feel like you are living in a newly constructed home, but you won't be on a postage stamp sized lot. You'll have 1.36 acres of space and privacy! The new granite counters complement the stainless steel appliances. New light fixtures sparkle. Plush new carpet and pad invite you to be barefoot. The updated bathrooms pop with tile and new fixtures. Downstairs there is a huge bonus room. It would be perfect for a shop, craft room, home based business, playroom, whatever you can imagine. Off the back of the house there is a large deck with stairs down to the back yard. The deck extends from one side of the house to the other. The master bedroom has sliding glass door access to the deck. There is a 2 car garage and a 2 car carport. Perfect for the boat or RV. This home truly has too many great features to list. For more photos visit www.johnlscott.com/83895

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Fireplace	Tile floor	Family room
Living room	Bonus/Rec room	Dining room
Dishwasher	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Microwave	Granite countertop	Stainless steel appliances
Basement	Washer	Dryer
Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Radiant Heat

RV Parking

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Debi Braulik

John L. Scott Real Estate

206-949-4785

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Mar 26, 2008, 8:07am PDT

2007 Home Sales in Tacoma's North Slope Historic District

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:57:02 -0600

2007 Year In Review - Tacoma's North Slope Historic District Home Sales

Reviewing the home sales in the North Slope Historic District of Tacoma for 2007, the following was noted-

Total # of Homes Sold - 63

Sales averages-

Average square footage of home- 2642

Average price per square foot- $178.81

Average Days On Market- 89

Average Sales Price- $457,196

The High Sales Price was $1,600,000

The Low Sales Price was $159,000

Interestingly May and July both saw spikes in sales. These two months reported the most sales in a single month for the year. Which means April and June is when the homes were put under contract. May sales average days on market was 52 and July's average days on market was 92.

Based on the number of sales (closed transactions), currently there is about a 10 month supply of homes if not another home goes active on the market!

Another interesting fact is that the average original list price on a home in the North Slope is $482,621. And when it goes under contract the average is $476,580. And yet when a home sale actually records and closes the average sales price is $457,196. Just 95.93% of the current list price. Which tells us that home sellers are starting out in the market a little bit overpriced for what buyers are willing to pay today. Only 20 of the 63 homes received full asking price.

If you have any questions about these numbers, please feel free to contact me. I'd be happy to go over the data with you.

Debi Braulik

Tacoma Real Estate

206-949-4785

1075 Paha View Dr, Fox Island, WA 98333

Debi Braulik (Federal Way to Tacoma, WA) (Keller Williams Realty) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:50:40 -0600

Debi Braulik | John L. Scott Real Estate | 206-949-4785

1075 Paha View Dr, Fox Island, WA

Fox Island Beauty with Great Views!

4 Bdrm Single Family House

offered at $589,900

Year Built	1994
Sq Footage	2,428
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	1.06 acres
HOA/Maint	$10 per month

DESCRIPTION

Completely updated with gorgeous views of McNeil & Anderson Islands & all the way south to Nisqually. This home is model home clean & completely move in ready! From the custom stair bannister, to the granite counters, to the cherry cabinets, to the luxurious master suite, to the tinted windows- careful attention to detail has been paid & this home shines. Not to mention the professionally landscaped 1.06 acre yard w/ oversized patio & under house storage area. Inside & out- You'll love this home. For more pictures visit www.johnlscott.com/15900

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PROPERTY FEATURES

Central heat	Fireplace	High/Vaulted ceiling
Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor	Tile floor
Family room	Living room	Office/Den
Dining room	Breakfast nook	Dishwasher
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Granite countertop
Stainless steel appliances	Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio
Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

Covered parking

Guest parking

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Sound View

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Debi Braulik

John L. Scott Real Estate

206-949-4785

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Feb 12, 2008, 11:12am PST