Be Careful with those Tweets Peeps - 07/28/09 10:06 AM
I think we all know we need to be careful with online content. But as we fill our days with tweets, status updates, comments and blog posts, it's easy to begin to feel immune to the risks accompanied with having a ubiquitous online presence. 
But there's nothing like a good anecdote to remind us of the implications associated with speaking one's mind in cyber space.
I read an article this morning where a  Chicago company has sued a woman for a Tweet she posted where she said:
"Who said sleeping in a moldy apartment was bad for you? Horizon realty thinks … (18 comments)

Who's Ready to Float? - 07/28/09 09:32 AM

Anyone traveling from Maple Valley towards Renton on hot days has noticed the number of cars parked along the road. This week will likely see all available spots taken as we're likely to experience record setting high temperatures and many people will flock to the Cedar River to cool off while inner-tubing down river. (I know my son plans to be among them!)
I've had listings where people can "put in" right at their property and then are picked up further down river in Renton. I personally haven't ever floated the River, as I'm a bit of a water weenie … (0 comments)

When You're in Hot Water Up To Your Nose - 07/26/09 06:13 PM
One of the great things about AR is it can stimulate conversation and ideas. Judy Chapman wrote an inspiring and moving post this morning entitled "Homeowners Under House Arrest" about her market in Orlando Florida and how as many as 100,000 homeowners are upside down in value...unable to make moves or decisions because they are "trapped" in their homes. 
While I understand the factual perspective of Judy's post, I disagree with the concept that anyone is trapped.
There are always options.
My husband and I purchased our home in 2005 and I know we couldn't sell it today for what … (64 comments)

August Looms....So Buyers and Agents Should Ramp Up! - 07/24/09 02:20 PM
I know my market typically slows down considerably in August. The grass is brown and homes don't look as "fresh" as they may have in May. Agents and buyers take vacations or are focused on back to school shopping and feeling the looming deadline of getting everything done they wanted to get done this summer.And for those with kids at home, it's easy to say "let's just wait 'til the kids are back in school".
If you're interested in buying but think it's better to wait, you may want to rethink that plan.
August, like December provides some very good buying … (51 comments)

Why You Should Listen to Your Mother... - 07/21/09 02:13 PM
So my son Connor (19) tells me last week he's going to head to Eastern Washington to go river rafting. He's never gone river rafting, and gets sick anytime he's in any moving vehicle other than a car so I'm not really sure what the appeal was for him.  Of course I immediatly think about the movie "The River Wild" where bad guy Kevin Bacon takes Meryl Streep hostage and forces her to navigate the rushing white-water rapids...
I tell my son "I don't think it's a good idea, it's dangerous and I'll worry".
"Don't worry," he tells me, "It's actually … (18 comments)

Convenient Kent Easthill Location AND 5 Bedrooms! - 07/21/09 10:39 AM
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The Real Reason I Seldom Take a Day Off - 07/20/09 10:37 AM

When I toured the RE/MAX International offices back in 2005 I was surprised to hear that Gail Liniger insisted on a "clean desk" policy for the entire company. It was explained that she felt if you came to your desk the next morning with piles everywhere, you'd be bogged down and not have a fresh start.
Ok, that makes since.  But I've never adopted a clean desk policy at my office because I'd fail miserably. I'm a piler and usually have a few going off to my left. But this is what I came back to one day a few … (12 comments)

Cherokee Bay Neighborhood Market Report - 07/15/09 09:50 AM
Wondering what's going with real estate in Cherokee Bay?  
ACTIVE LISTINGS:
12 on the market. Average List Price $308,040 Average Market Time 55 Days
PENDING SALES:
6 Sales in Escrow Average List Price $257,892 Average Market Time 57 Days
 
SOLD IN LAST 6 MONTHS
16 Properties Average Sales Price: $229,433 Average Market Time 43 Days
*This information is for Single Family Homes listed through NWMLS only. Private or "by owner" sales are not included.
Find Out Online What Your Cherokee Bay Home is Worth!   Behind on Payments? We May Be Able to Help! Find out what … (1 comments)

No Coupon, No Service....Yeah Right! - 07/14/09 08:31 PM
 
It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon, my husband (who is rehabbing from recent open heart surgery) accompanied me to a showing where we waited for over an hour for a prospective tenant (who turned out to be a no-show). Finally we decided to bail and gave in to the tantalizing aromas emanating from the nearby Black Diamond Bakery.
We headed over for lunch, and were delighted to get outdoor seating. 
I should preface this next part by explaining that my husband and I will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary in September. (We dated for 3 years prior to that so … (30 comments)

Maple Valley Waterfront on Lake Lucerne - 07/13/09 09:23 PM

This 1936 waterfront Bungalow may be small in size but it is HUGE in charm and personality! Approximately 85 feet on the Southern End of Lake Lucerne, in the heart of Maple Valley, this 1 bedroom 1 bath home has been updated over the years. Great room concept with vaulted ceilings, cozy wood-burning stove and a Sun Room you'll never want to leave!
 
 
 

 
Wrap around porch with views of the Lake, Dock and Gazebo. Located with the excellent Tahoma School District, this home would be a perfect weekend retreat, vacation rental or year 'round residence … (5 comments)

Copy and Paste Off My Site...Say It Ain't So Joe! - 07/07/09 08:23 PM
I found a new blog today totally by accident and boy am I glad I did! I live in a relatively small town; population (w/in city limits) about 20,000. I've had my website MapleValleyRealEstate.com since about 1998 and since 1999, I have written all it's content and except for a a very brief period, have been my own "webmaster". It's been hard work but I'm now #1 in most organic searches for the terms "maple valley real estate" and fall on page 1 for most other terms.
So imagine my surprise (and disappointment) when I stumbled upon this (non-Realtor) site … (20 comments)

For Lease-Lake Wilderness Golf Course Home - 07/07/09 12:19 PM
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Wilderness Grove 3 Car Garage for Lease - 07/07/09 12:16 PM
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Just Sold Green Valley Mini-Farm - 07/06/09 09:44 PM
"Green acres is the place for me. Farm livin' is the life for me. Land spreadin' out so far and wide Keep Manhattan Seattle, just give me that countryside." I've seen aLOT of houses over the nearly 2 decades I've been selling real estate. Although I'm able to appreciate each one (no matter size, condition or location) for it's individuality, every now and then I'm able to view and (even better) sell a really special property.
This was the case with the sale of this 6.5 acre mini-farm on Green Valley Road which closed on June 29.
What an awesome property!
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No Closings Today - 07/06/09 11:13 AM
Today is a Furlough day for many King County employees. In an effort to save money, King County employees must take 10 unpaid days off this year. 
Many offices will be closed...including the courthouse....where deeds are recorded.
Because Friday was the legal holiday for the 4th of July and today is a Furlough day anyone waiting to close their home sale in King County will need to wait one more day. Fortunately, because I work with a great Escrow team, I was able to close a sale just under the wire last Thursday which meant the buyers were able to spend the … (3 comments)

Maple Valley Condo Market Report YTD - 07/05/09 11:17 PM
It's not just Maple Valley that is feeling the slowdown in Condo sales, but it was surprising when I logged on to pull stats and realized there hasn't been ONE condo/towhome sale to close in Maple Valley this year.
Keep in mind, not every Townhome community in the City is a condominium. Valley Green townhomes for instance, are single family units and were not recorded as condominiums.
 
 
Here's a Year to Date Market Report of Condominium/Townhome Activity:
Active Listings: 17
Average List Price: $259,185
Median Price: 258,950
Average Market Time: 88 Days
 
Pending Sales: 4
Average Listing Price: … (0 comments)

Maple Valley Moments-Happy 4th! - 07/04/09 02:12 PM
We have a saying here in the Seattle area, "Summer starts on July 5th". The weather is usually less than ideal for July 4th celebrations; backyard picnics, swimming and pyrotechnics. But not this year, the sun is shining and the grills will be working overtime.
Be safe and have fun!
Maple Valley Moments from the Week of July 29:  
Above the Barn Door
Spotlight on Tahoma Schools
Sunshine & Summertime
Bank Owned Market Report
 
 
 

See Additional pictures on the new Maple Valley Photo Blog
Behind on Payments? We May Be Able to Help!
Find out what … (3 comments)

Maple Valley Moments-Happy 4th! - 07/04/09 02:11 PM
We have a saying here in the Seattle area, "Summer starts on July 5th". The weather is usually less than ideal for July 4th celebrations; backyard picnics, swimming and pyrotechnics. But not this year, the sun is shining and the grills will be working overtime.
Be safe and have fun!
Maple Valley Moments from the Week of July 29:  
Above the Barn Door
Spotlight on Tahoma Schools
Sunshine & Summertime
Bank Owned Market Report
 
 
 

See Additional pictures on the new Maple Valley Photo Blog
Behind on Payments? We May Be Able to Help!
Find out what … (0 comments)

 
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