Just Sold! 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Townhome in Kent! - 01/31/09 05:12 PM
 

23405 54th Ave S #4-2 Kent, WA 98032
Closing Date: 01/30/09List Price: $329,000Sale Price: $318,000Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2.5 Year Built: 1996Square Feet: 1242MLS: 28075575
You're going to love this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhome at Promenade at the Lakes. A bright kitchen opens to the living and dining area with laminate floors and a cozy fireplace. A slider leads to the private patio and storage closet. Enjoy an attached garage and additional parking space. This is a quiet planned community with trails and parks, close to Kent Station, a golf course, and the new Kent Event Center. There is easy … (0 comments)

Just Sold! 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Home in Fairwood! - 01/30/09 01:26 PM
 

17211 160th Avenue SE, Renton, WA, 98058
Closing Date: 01/29/09List Price: $319,818Sale Price: $308,000Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 2.5 Year Built: 1976Square Feet: 2080MLS: 28076768
This beautiful property has been completely renovated! You'll enjoy more than 2000 Sq Ft of living space complete with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms & a huge bonus room that could easily be converted into a 5th bedroom or Mother in Law Apartment! You'll love the new bathroom finishes, kitchen, paint, carpet & molding. The roof has been cleaned, the furnace has been serviced & the electrical panel has been replaced & upgraded. You must see this home … (1 comments)

ECONOMIC STIMULUS PLAN FOR HOUSING - 01/28/09 11:44 AM
Every 1,000 first-time home sales generated $126 million in other economic activity.
Every 1,000 home sales creates 935 jobs and $37.5 million in wages. Until the housing market recovers, the hole in the sate budget will continue to grow.  Real Estate Excise Tax collections were 28% lower in 2008 than 2007. That means $278 million less for the State's General Fund. 
These are the legislative priorities of the Washington Association of REALTORS for 2009: STEP 1:  Bolster Demand -  help first-time home buyers.
A.  Provide down payment assistance to help first-time  homebuyers (41% of the current arket share) become home owners.  Helping first … (0 comments)

Open House This Sunday at Ascent at Talus in Issaquah - 01/23/09 02:18 PM
Open House Sunday January 25th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
372 Shangri La Way NW Issaquah, WA 98027

Price: 338,818Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2.5Square Feet: 1,090Lot Size: 913 Square FeetYear Built: 2003MLS: 28079287
Contemporary finishes & elegant details lead you through airy and open rooms flooded with natural light. Gaze out your expansive windows at the timbered mountains and lush woodlands. Create a meal to remember in your stylish kitchen, take advantage of high-speed Internet access or spend a cozy evening curled up in front of your fireplace with a good book. Your home is complete with dual walk-in closets, … (0 comments)

Open House This Sunday at South Cove in Issaquah - 01/23/09 12:59 PM
Open House Sunday January 25th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM19117 SE 43rd St Issaquah, WA 98027

Price: 674,950Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5Square Feet: 2,440Lot Size: 8784 Square FeetYear 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 in the family room & a steam shower in the master suite. You'll love the … (0 comments)

PMI MOrtgage Insurance Company Rates Seattle: Minimal Risk of Seeing Property - 01/22/09 06:27 PM
I reviewed the Market Risk report that PMI Mortgage Insurance Company prepares each year.  Our area was not listed under the worst performing area, nor was it listed in the best.  Put simply, this PMI risk index measures the likelihood of lower home prices in two years.  Our area's risk is categorized as minimal and has a 10% to 30 % chance that a home's value will decrease within the next 2 years.  This is not great, but happily we're not Sacramento California with a 99.9% chance of lower values.  Keep in mind, this index is not referencing value specifically, it … (0 comments)

9316 Maple Ave SW Lakewood, WA 98499-2135 - 01/22/09 11:24 AM

 
New Price: 219,818Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 1Square Feet: 1693Year Built: 1950MLS: 28195927
This home is move-in-ready and features a large kitchen with dinette area that leads out to an expansive decking system and large private yard. The home has been completely updated throughout; boasting 4 beds, 1 bath & a fireplace.
For More Information Visit: www.davidjedwards.com/28182500.aspVirtual Tour: http://www.flyinside.com/tour.php?id=30115
Driving Directions: I-5 South, Take EXIT 129 to SO 72 ST/SO 84 ST, Take the 74 ST WEST ramp, RIGHT on 74TH ST W, 74TH ST becomes CUSTER RD W, CUSTER RD becomes ARDMORE DR SW, RIGHT on FLORA ST SW, Turn LEFT … (0 comments)

WHAT DOES THE FEDERAL RESERVE DO ANYWAY? - 01/20/09 12:38 PM
With the economy in the news every day, more attention is being focused on the Federal Reserve than ever before. Let's look at some of the facts, and understand exactly what they do and how they do it.
The Federal Reserve System was created on December 23, 1913 by President Woodrow Wilson to act as the central bank of the United States. It was created to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary, banking and financial system.
The Federal Reserve System is made up of twelve Federal Reserve Banks, overseen by the Board of Governors. The … (0 comments)

Open House This Sunday in Renton - 01/17/09 06:02 PM
Open House Sunday January 18th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM20623 SE 198th Street, Renton, WA, 98058

Price: 789,000Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.25Square Feet: 4,330 SFLot Size: 5 AcresYear Built: 1985MLS: 28083020
This beautiful four bedroom home sits on five acres of fenced land complete with mature landscaping, a large stand alone shop and a separate stable. The home has undergone $50,000 in renovations and benefits from a new roof as well as fresh paint and new flooring throughout. Boasting a kitchen with double ovens as well as a formal living room, family room, loft, den, recreation room and billiards room, … (0 comments)

Department of Revenue Issues Letter Reversing Decision On REET - 01/16/09 05:56 PM
Washington REALTORS is pleased to announce that our meeting with the Department of Revenue (DOR) has resulted in a reversal of its interpretation regarding Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) and short sales. Yesterday afternoon, the Department of Revenue contacted Washington REALTORS® to inform us that DOR will issue a letter to clarify that in short sales, the Real Estate Excise Tax does not apply to debt forgiven by the seller's lender. This decision follows a meeting that REALTORS requested of the agency in order to allow stakeholders to provide input on the interpretation of the REET statute and other policy considerations. … (0 comments)

Price Reduced! 6 Bedroom, 5 Bathroom Single Family Home with 5,050 SF and a - 01/16/09 12:38 PM
 
 
748 Vashon Place NE, Renton, WA, 98059
New Price: 574,818Bedrooms: 6Bathrooms: 5Square Feet" 5050Year 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 … (0 comments)

Price Reduced on Remodeled 3 Bedroom Home in Buckley! - 01/14/09 02:45 PM
 
253 N 3rd St, Buckley, WA 98321
New Price: $199,818Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 1Square Feet: 1,200 Year Built: 1972MLS: 28182481
Skip the bank! No bank approval required on this home. Owner financing is available! 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.
For More Information Visit: … (0 comments)

Price Reduced on Remodeled 3 Bedroom Home in Buckley! - 01/13/09 07:29 PM
 
 

253 N 3rd St, Buckley, WA 98321
New Price: $199,818Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 1Square Feet: 1,200 Year Built: 1972MLS: 28182481
Skip the bank! No bank approval required on this home. Owner financing is available! 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.
For More … (0 comments)

Northwest MLS members expecting "market observers" will become "market participants" - 01/12/09 11:57 AM
KIRKLAND, Wash. (Jan. 6, 2009) - Frigid temperatures and record snowfall brought home sales to a standstill for several days in December. The unusual weather, when coupled with the expected holiday slowdown, contributed to a 17.6 percent slide in pending sales compared to the same month a year ago, according to figures from Northwest Multiple Listing Service.
"December typically has a slowdown in sales due to the holidays, but the recent snowfall compounded this seasonal slowing," said J. Lennox Scott, chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate. "On the flip side, we should see deferred buyer activity from December … (0 comments)

December housing prices rose in King County despite holidays and snow! - 01/09/09 02:08 PM
Visit http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/394929_housing07.html to read an article published in the Seattle Post Intelligencer on Wednesday, January 7th that discusses buoyancy in the Seattle and King County real estate market last month.
The story was written by Aubrey Cohen. She explains that "the median price for a Seattle house that sold in December was $436,750, up just over 5 percent from November and down nearly 4 percent from December 2007, according to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The price was the highest since July, and the year-to-year drop was the smallest since May."

David J EdwardsREALTORKeller Williams Realty Southeast SoundPhone: 425-890-8045Fax: 425-902-1899E-Mail: … (0 comments)

Flooding in Western Washington: Road closures in mountains and across state - 01/08/09 02:50 PM
Brace yourself for another nasty blow this season. This time instead of snow and ice it's in the form of rain with potential flooding around the state and landslides.
Major rivers in Washington are rapidly rising especially rivers adjacent to I-5 in Lewis County. In Whatcom County many roads are being closed due to water and slides. WSDOT crews are monitoring the entire corridor and will immediately take the necessary measures to close the road if it becomes unsafe for vehicles.
All three major east-west mountain pass highways through the Cascade Mountains were closed as of January 7th due to avalanche … (0 comments)

Rates Today: Conventional 30 Year Fixed @ 4.87% & FHA/VA 30 Year Fixed @ 5.00% - 01/06/09 12:15 PM
 
The Federal Reserve aggressively purchased Mortgage Backed Securities this morning pushing prices higher in an attempt to lower home loan rates. The Federal Reserve will be buying $500 billion worth of Mortgage Bonds. That equals approximately $4 billion in buying power each trading day. That is pretty good buying support, which could help lower mortgage rates during the first two quarters of 2009.
Please let me know if I can help you find a qualified lender to take advantage of these historically low rates.
Best Regards!
David J EdwardsREALTORKeller Williams Realty Southeast SoundPhone: 425-890-8045Fax: 425-902-1899E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.comWebsite: http://www.davidjedwards.comBlogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/real-estate-blog.aspMobile Site: http://davidjedwards.mofuse.mobiCommunity … (0 comments)

Just Listed! 4,330 Square Foot Home on Five Acres! - 01/05/09 06:32 PM
 

20623 SE 198th Street, Renton, WA, 98058
Price: $789,000Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3.25 Year Built: 1985Square Feet: 4,330MLS: 29002082
This beautiful four bedroom home sits on five acres of fenced land complete with mature landscaping, a large stand alone shop and a separate stable. The home has undergone $50,000 in renovations and benefits from a new roof as well as fresh paint and new flooring throughout. Boasting a kitchen with double ovens as well as a formal living room, family room, loft, den, recreation room and billiards room, this home provides functional space for every need.
For More Information Visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/31406.aspVirtual … (1 comments)

Keep Your Home Dry This Winter by Taking Proper Care of your Roof - 01/02/09 04:16 PM
 

The roof is one of the most important structural elements of a home. A home inspector such as Stu Anderson from WIN Home Inspection can evaluate the pitch (or slope) of a roof, its overall condition, as well as common risks associated with the type of roof that sits atop the home. An inspection can also assess other factors (such as nearby trees) that could impact the roof, and whether it appears leak-prone.
Most leaks result from improperly installed "flashing" - the material used to connect parts of a roof to other parts of the home (chimney, windows, adjoining … (0 comments)

Keep Your Home Dry This Winter by Taking Proper Care of your Roof - 01/02/09 04:12 PM
 

The roof is one of the most important structural elements of a home. A home inspector such as Stu Anderson from WIN Home Inspection can evaluate the pitch (or slope) of a roof, its overall condition, as well as common risks associated with the type of roof that sits atop the home. An inspection can also assess other factors (such as nearby trees) that could impact the roof, and whether it appears leak-prone.
Most leaks result from improperly installed "flashing" - the material used to connect parts of a roof to other parts of the home (chimney, windows, adjoining … (0 comments)

Today is the first day you can enter the 2009 HGTV Dream Home Giveaway drawing! - 01/01/09 05:07 PM
 

Take an online tour of the fabulous 2009 HGTV Dream Home in Sonoma, California and then be sure to enter for your chance to win the home. You can enter once a day by entering your e-mail address on the ENTER PAGE through February 19th at 5pm ET. Click here to visit the website: http://www.hgtv.com/dream-home/index.html.
David J EdwardsREALTORKeller Williams Realty Southeast SoundPhone: 425-890-8045Fax: 425-902-1899E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.comWebsite: http://www.davidjedwards.comBlogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/real-estate-blog.aspMobile Site: http://davidjedwards.mofuse.mobiCommunity Reports: http://www.topmarketer.net/CSR/CSReport.aspx?CV4GU5KAYOEF David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers.
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