It would seem the drought of new construction listings in the Maple Valley, WA market is over. There for awhile, as the standing inventory of the 2007-2008 market was reduced and slowly absorbed, many builders found it increasingly difficult to obtain spec financing. Local neighborhoods under con
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02/28/2010
There have been 35 Single family homes sold in Renton so far this year through January 31*. The lowest priced home sold was $199,999 and the highest price was $2,249,999. The median sales price for all homes sold was $309,950 and the average days on market for these listings was 75 days. *Repres
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02/23/2010
January homes sales in Kent WA totaled 58*. The lowest priced home sold was $199,999 and the highest price was $499,999. The median sales price for all homes sold was $259,995 and the average days on market for these listings was 58 days. *Represents single family homes listed through NWMLS only
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02/23/2010
Located in Southeast King County, the community of Covington, WA has experienced significant growth, primarily in the Commercial/Retail industry. January '10 closed home sales* totaled 9 with the lowest sales price at $199,999 and the highest $399,999. The median priced sales price ws $221,300.
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02/23/2010
What a difference a week makes! Last weekend, a driver in Maple Valley WA suffered a seizure, drove off the road and ended up t-boning the drive up window of our local McDonalds restaurant. Fortunately the injuries were minor, and so too apparently was the damage. The restaurant was only closed f
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02/21/2010
We've had gorgeous weather this week and it inspires me to get away from the computer and take in the beautiful scenery of the Pacific Northwest....my right brain rebelling so to speak after compiling South King County Market Stats. I took this photo is of a Thundercloud plum tree about to bloom
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02/20/2010
They arrived a few days after Valentines Day but they still taste as good as they look! Made with love and delivered to our doorstep via UPS last night. From Cincinnati to Seattle....Thanks Grandma Fish!
02/17/2010
Aside from the topic of short sales, the most common questions I'm asked by clients these days is about the extended first time home buyer tax credit and lately, the "move up" tax credit. Here are a few answers to those questions: FIRST TIME BUYERS Q: If I'm a first time buyer, do I nee
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02/14/2010
The sign hasn't been in the Kitchen for long, but this has been my motto for years. Adopted it long ago and haven't had too many complaints...I raised some smart boys (and married a smart man). You're welcome over anytime, just know that this is my policy!
02/14/2010
As they do every year, the details for our Little Miracles Dinner Auction, which raises much needed funds for Children's Miracle Network and Seattle Children's Hospital, have begun to fall into place. The RE/MAX Select RE office has been organizing and hosting the auction since 2007, and to date
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02/08/2010