The UPI is reporting today that the Lake Stevens area outside of Everett is one of the top ten areas in the country when comparing the list price of a home to the actual selling price. Not a bad thing for sellers in the area!
The question that my researcher had for me was ‘why?’. The answer is partly because people are still buying homes in the Seattle area, and second is the availability of 0% down payment home loans. What? You thought those had all died out? Nope, two still exist! The USDA Rural Home Loan and of course VA loans. Both obviously come with their own set of conditions and restrictions.
It is my professional opinion that people are willing to pay a premium for homes in the Lake Stevens area because they qualify for no down payment home loans. Additionally, there are many new home developments in that area that qualify for the USDA loans. This means that buyers can get into a home with very little money AND don’t have to deal with the head aches and delays associated with buying a home going through a short sale.
If you take those two factors into consideration, it is no surprise that the Lake Stevens area is getting a lot of interest lately! If you are looking for a home in an area that might qualify for the USDA 0% down payment home loan and have questions or need help finding a property that qualifies, give me a call at 425-773-3149. I have helped several clients find great homes that qualified for zero down loans and I can help you too!
Are you wondering what to do this weekend? Why not head out to Snohomish for the continuation of the 2009 Festival of Pumpkins! A month long event, it started out with Pumpkin hurling and is wrapping up this weekend in downtown Snohomish with a full day of Pumpkin related activities.
October and the Snohomish Festival of Pumpkins are the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of the Snohomish County countryside and the bounty from our local farms. Search for the perfect pumpkin, enjoy an "a-maze-ing" experience in one of our local cornfields, see farm animals, and delight in a variety of activities for kids of all ages. Visit all five farms and see new and different activities at each farm.
On Satuday, October 24, Downtown Snohomish will host a series of fun events such as pumpkin pie eating contest, pumpkin carving, great Pumpkin River Race (win $300 for a $5 investment) , costume parade and many more childrens games.
If you haven't gotten your Pumpkins for Halloween yet, take a run out to Snohomish, pick one up from one of the participating farms and take part in some of the fun going on downtown. You will be glad you did!
I could hardly believe the news that I am reading about Bank of America signing up with Equator to use their software to process short sales. This is flat out amazing!
For anyone that is in the business of selling homes, Bank of America has become a pariah because of their long wait times to get short sales processed and the amount of red tape that had to be dug through. Many real estate agents wouldn't even do a short sale with BofA.
This has some promise however. I am still not a fan of Bank of America, but if they can prove that they are turning their short sales in a reasonable amount of time, it will go a long way towards getting homes off their books.
Of course it will not eliminate the stupid requirements they hand down, or stop them from denying deals based on price.
Only time will tell if Bank of America has decided to play ball and make some deals happen or if this is just some sugar candy they are teasing us with.
Have you been looking for a deal on a townhouse in the Kirkland area? Here is a short sale property that needs on offer soon to keep it from going back to the bank. So it is time to sell and sell fast! Make an offer on this Kirlkand property and it could be yours at a very affordable price!
Jacquie Cliff | Champions Real Estate Services | 425-773-3149
13150 102nd Place NE #5, Kirkland, WA
Comfortable townhouse with private deck that needs to sell FAST!
2BR/1.5BA Townhouse
offered at $199,950
Year Built
Unspecified
Sq Footage
Unspecified
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1 full, 2 partial
Floors
2
Parking
2 Covered spaces
Lot Size
Unspecified
HOA/Maint
$259 per month
DESCRIPTION
Remodeled townhouse that is in need of a new owner soon! Clean and move in ready, this property is set for you. Both bedrooms have attached baths and ample closet space!
I dug this out of the file of articles to read, and honestly it doesn't surprise me. They blame poor attendance at the Evergreen State Fair on the weather, but I have my doubts.
Final attendance for the 2009 Evergreen State Fair was down 6.2 percent in 2009 compared with 2008, event organizers said.
The 12-day Monroe event from Aug. 27 through Sept. 7 attracted 714,756 visitors this year, and attendance would have been higher if the weather cooperated, organizers said.
“Were it not for poor weather, we would have seen more visitors this year,” said Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon, in a statement.
Did anyone see any concerted effort to promote the fair this year? It would seem like a logical thing to really promote a local activity in what has been a rough year, when people are looking for things to do close to home. I must admit that I didn't make it out this year because I was very busy (which is a good thing) but I did make it last year and it was exactly as you would expect from a fair.
My question is what can the administrators for the fair do to bring the Evergreen State Fair up to speed and promote it for next year. Both this and the Puyallup really look more like a carnival with a whole lot of booths of junk and services people are trying to sell. I think they really need to take a hard look at what they can do to involve and engage more people in 2010.
After all, people really do want more than a few rides and some food on a stick!
I dug this out of the file of articles to read, and honestly it doesn't surprise me. They blame poor attendance at the Evergreen State Fair on the weather, but I have my doubts.
Final attendance for the 2009 Evergreen State Fair was down 6.2 percent in 2009 compared with 2008, event organizers said.
The 12-day Monroe event from Aug. 27 through Sept. 7 attracted 714,756 visitors this year, and attendance would have been higher if the weather cooperated, organizers said.
“Were it not for poor weather, we would have seen more visitors this year,” said Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon, in a statement.
Did anyone see any concerted effort to promote the fair this year? It would seem like a logical thing to really promote a local activity in what has been a rough year, when people are looking for things to do close to home. I must admit that I didn't make it out this year because I was very busy (which is a good thing) but I did make it last year and it was exactly as you would expect from a fair.
My question is what can the administrators for the fair do to bring the Evergreen State Fair up to speed and promote it for next year. Both this and the Puyallup really look more like a carnival with a whole lot of booths of junk and services people are trying to sell. I think they really need to take a hard look at what they can do to involve and engage more people in 2010.
After all, people really do want more than a few rides and some food on a stick!
Jacquie Cliff | Champions Real Estate Services | 425-773-3149
7707 171st Street SW, Edmonds, WA
Unique Edmonds Area Home
3BR/1.5BA Single Family House
offered at $399,950
Year Built
1949
Sq Footage
2,050
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1 full, 1 partial
Floors
2
Parking
4+ Uncovered spaces
Lot Size
9,583 sqft
HOA/Maint
$0 per month
DESCRIPTION
This Edmonds Tri-level has been beautifully remodeled and has gourmet kitchen, low maintenance tile floors, new carpet, new electrical and new plumbing. Multiple patio areas make this a great home to entertain in, and ample parking is just a bonus!
Jacquie Cliff | Champions Real Estate Services | 425-773-3149
8811 Midvale Ave N; Unit A, Seattle, WA
End unit townhouse convenient to GreenLake or
for commuting into Seattle!
3BR/2.5BA Townhouse
offered at $329,950
Year Built
2007
Sq Footage
1,430
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full, 1 partial
Floors
3
Parking
1 Car garage
Lot Size
1,295 sqft
HOA/Maint
$0 per month
DESCRIPTION
Zero lot line townhouse located between I-5 and Hwy 99 (Aurora) that is convenient for heading into Seattle or down to Greenlake. Fabulous cook's kitchen features granite tile countertops and stainless steel appliances.
Jacquie Cliff | Champions Real Estate Services | 425-773-3149
15323 14th Place W, Lynnwood, WA
Awesome townhome in absolutely fantastic
shape, great for commuters!
3BR/2.5BA Townhouse
offered at $289,950
Year Built
2005
Sq Footage
1,841
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full, 1 partial
Floors
Unspecified
Parking
2 Car garage
Lot Size
1,500 sqft
HOA/Maint
$66 per month
DESCRIPTION
This townhome looks barely lived in and is ready for new owners. Conveniently located off of 164th it is close to two Park & Rides as well as I-5 and I-405. Alderwood mall is just a short jaunt away for your shopping needs as well as a WalMart and a Fred Meyers that will be opening up soon!
This is a hot price on this home in Woodinville! An older manufactured home, but exquisitely maintained and tucked away on a large corner lot, this is a great home for someone that is looking for a place to call home, without blowing the budget!
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