Just Listed! 4 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Rent to Own Property in Lakewood! - 11/25/08 07:21 PM
Posted by David Edwards under For Buyers, For Realty Professionals, Regional - West, Listings, New Listings, Prices, Lakewood

9316 Maple Ave Southwest, Lakewood, WA, 98499
Price: $1695 Per Month, $6,995 Down Payment, $200 of Monthly Rent goes Towards the Purchase Price of $249,00.Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 1Year Built: 1950Square Feet: 1693MLS: 28182500
This Home Is Move-In-Ready & Features A Large Kitchen With Dinette Area That Leads Out To An Expansive Decking System & Private Yard. This Home's Interior Has Been Freshly Painted & Upgraded With New Carpet Throughout. The Home Boasts 4 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom And A Fireplace That Will Keep You … (0 comments)

Just Listed! 4 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Cosmetic Fixer in Renton! - 11/24/08 04:35 PM

666 Shelton Ave NE, Renton WA 98056
Price: $219,818Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 1 Year Built: 1953Square Feet: 1540MLS: 28172796
This Cosmetic Fixer Is Priced Well Below Comparable Properties And Is Ready For A Buyer Who Is Willing To Put In A Little Elbow Grease For A Place To Call Home, Rent Or Flip.
For More Information Visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/28172796.aspVirtual Tour: http://www.flyinside.com/tour.php?id=30654
Driving Directions: From 405, Take WA-900 E Exit to PARK AVE N/SUNSET BLVD NE. Turn LEFT on NE PARK DR/WA-900. Turn RIGHT on NE 10TH ST. Turn RIGHT on MONROE AVE NE. Turn LEFT on NE 7TH ST. Turn RIGHT on SHELTON … (1 comments)

Price Reduced! 6 Bedroom, 5 Bathroom Single Family Home with 5,050 SF and a Mother-In-Law Apartment - 11/24/08 12:01 PM

748 Vashon Place NE, Renton, WA, 98059
New Price: 598,818Bedrooms: 6Bathrooms: 5 Year Built: 1998MLS: 28036464
This grand home offers all the space you'll ever need! The main floor boasts formal living & dining rooms as well as a large kitchen, family room, powder room & office. Upstairs you will find 2 guest bedrooms & 2 master suites! The lower level is complete with its own kitchen, family room, master bedroom, guest bedroom, a 2nd laundry room & a bathroom. The wrap around porch overlooks a spacious private backyard. The home sits on a private dead end street. The three … (1 comments)

I-405 and Eastside Transportation Projects Update - 11/21/08 10:59 AM
Preliminary SR 520 costs released
Decision makers and the public now have realistic projections of the probable costs for the SR 520 Corridor Program. WSDOT released updated cost information for the corridor program, including three west side options developed through a mediation process, as well as costs for the Eastside Transit and HOV Project , the floating bridge and the pontoon construction site.The latest cost estimate for the corridor program ranges between $4.526 and $6.672 billion, depending on which west side design option is chosen. These estimates were developed with WSDOT and a team of independent experts using the Cost … (0 comments)

The Week Ahead - Mortgage Market Update - 11/18/08 11:42 AM
Posted by David Edwards under For Buyers, For Sellers, For Realty Professionals, General Information, News & Media, Mortgage Market Updates, Market, Loans
There are several important economic reports ahead this week.Tuesday and Wednesday will be big days on the inflation front as Tuesday brings the wholesale measuring Producer Price Index while Wednesday's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report will show us inflation at the consumer level - that is, how much more expensive goods and services are for consumers this month over last month, as well as year over year. Given the Fed's recent rate cuts (which can trigger inflation), it will … (0 comments)

Updated Real Estate Market Statistics for Renton, Newcastle & South Bellevue Washington as of November 17th, 2008 - 11/17/08 12:29 PM
Updated Renton Real Estate, Newcastle Real Estate & South Bellevue Real Estate Market Statistics (As of November 17th, 2008)
Posted by David Edwards under For Buyers, For Sellers, For Realty Professionals, Regional - West, Statistics, Marketing Reports, Renton, Market
These numbers are based on a three month historical analysis that compares this week with 11/03/08.
MLS Area 500 (Newcastle, Bellevue South of I-90 & Issaquah South of I-90)Single Family HomesAverage Days on Market: 110 Days (Up from 107 last period)Inventory of Active Listings: 488 (Down from 499 last period)Inventory of Sold & Pending Listings: 190 (Down from 196 last period)63 listings … (0 comments)

Just Listed! 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Single Family Home in South Cove on Lake Sammamish! - 11/12/08 11:14 PM
Just Listed! 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Single Family Home in South Cove on Lake Sammamish!
Posted by David Edwards under For Buyers, For Realty Professionals, Regional - West, Listings, New Listings, Issaquah

19117 SE 43rd Street, Issaquah, WA, 98027 
Price: 698,818Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 2.5Year Built: 1982MLS: 28183038
Boasting Waterfront Beach Rights & 4 Large Bedrooms This Home Has It All! This Elegant Property Sits On A Quiet Street In An Established Neighborhood. It's Been Upgraded With Custom Paint, A Wine Refrigerator & A Barbecue Gas Line On A Patio Overlooking A Large Fully Landscaped Private Yard. There Is A Gas-Ignited-Wood-Burning Fireplace … (0 comments)

Just Listed! 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Single Family Home in Buckley! - 11/09/08 08:45 PM
Posted by David Edwards under For Buyers, For Realty Professionals, Regional - West, Listings, New Listings, Buckley

253 North 3rd St, Buckley, WA, 98321  
Price: 219,818Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 1Year Built: 1972MLS: 28182481
This home is move-in-ready & features a large kitchen with dinette area that leads out to a patio & private yard complete with a fire pit and a full fence. This home's interior has been freshly painted & upgraded with new carpet & laminate flooring. The home boasts 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a fireplace that will keep you warm on cold winter nights. Owner financing is available!
For … (0 comments)

Real Estate Market Update - 11/04/08 11:33 AM
With all the recent turmoil in the stock and credit markets over the past few months, I have noticed that there is a significant amount of mis-information being shared.
Here are some interesting facts and information which may assist you as you are responding to questions from your clients.
The $700 Billion Bailout guarantees ALL debt for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  This step gives investors more confidence to invest in Mortgage Backed Securities.  This in turn will provide more liquidity to the banks.  This became evident when PIMCO moved almost 70% of their investment holdings into mortgage backed securities about … (0 comments)

Updated Renton Real Estate, Newcastle Real Estate & South Bellevue Real Estate Market Statistics (As of November 2nd, 2008) - 11/03/08 11:07 AM
Posted by David Edwards under For Buyers, For Sellers, For Realty Professionals, Regional - West, Statistics, Marketing Reports, Renton, Market
These numbers are based on a three month historical analysis that compares this week with last week.
MLS Area 500 (Newcastle, Bellevue South of I-90 & Issaquah South of I-90)Single Family HomesAverage Days on Market: 107 Days (No change from 107 last period)Inventory of Active Listings: 499 (Down from 542 last period)Inventory of Sold & Pending Listings: 196 (Down from 207 last period)65 listings are absorbed by demand each month on average. (Down from 69 last period)13% of active listings are … (0 comments)