Home Sales Report for the Big 5 Seattle's Eastside Cities 02/22/2010 - 02/22/10 08:00 PM
Home Sales report for East King County Cities of Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Issaquah & Sammamish. The chart below breaks down Seattle Washington's Greater Eastside Real Estate homes sales by City, for the week ending 02/22/2010.In January of 2010 sales have been increasing in King County, Washington  up 34.9% from January 2009.   The good news is that the average sales price on the Eastside was only down .56% compared to all of King County (3.88%) from the same time last year.  Inventories are also down 15.09%(King County 11.27%) from January of 2009. We are starting to see a few more foreclosures hit … (1 comments)

Home Sales Report for Bellevue WA 02/22/10 - 02/22/10 07:48 PM
Home Sales Report for Bellevue WA. Median list price is $679,950 with 599 properties that have been on the market for an average of 306 days. Inventory and days-on-market are both trending higher recently. However, the improving Market Action Index implies some increased demand will temper the negative trends.  Supply & Demand - The market has shown some evidence of slowing recently. Both prices and inventory levels are relatively unchanged in recent
weeks. Watch the Market Action Index for changes as it can be a leading indicator for price changes.  In the Downtown Bellevue, and Wilberton Neighborhoods we have seen inventory tightening … (1 comments)

Home Sales Report for Kirkland WA 02/22/10 - 02/22/10 07:40 PM
Home Sales Report for Kirkland WA. Median list price is $598,250 with 456 homes that have been on the market for an average of 356 days. Inventory and days-on-market are climbing, while the Market Action Index has been flat recently. The trends point to a weakening market. Supply & Demand - The market has shown some evidence of slowing recently. Both prices and inventory levels are relatively unchanged in recent weeks. Watch the Market Action Index for changes as it can be a leading indicator for price changes. In the Downtown Kirkand and Juanita Neighborhoods we have seen signs of slowing recently. 
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Home Sales Report for Redmond WA 02/22/10 - 02/22/10 07:29 PM
Home Sales Report for Redmond WA:  Median list price is $598,500 with 400 properties that have been on the market for an average of 216 days. With inventory trending up but days-on-market trending down and the Market Action Index essentially flat recently, conditions do not seem to have strong up or down pull. Supply and Demand  The market has shown some evidence of slowing recently. Both prices and inventory levels are relatively unchanged in recent weeks. Watch the Market Action Index for changes as it can be a leading indicator for price changes.In the English Hill and Education Hill Neighborhoods we have … (1 comments)

Home Sales Report for Issaquah WA 02/22/10 - 02/22/10 06:35 PM
Home Sales Report for Issaquah WA. Median list price is $543,998 with 278 properties that have been on the market for an average of 250 days. Inventory and days-on-market are climbing, while the Market Action Index has been flat recently. The trends point to a weakening market.  Supply & Demand - The market has settled in at a relative stasis in inventory and sales conditions. It's a Buyer's market that has seen prices trend lower. Expect that consistent up trends in demand will be required before price trends change significantly. In the Downtown Issaquah and Issaquah Highlands neighborhoods we have still seen relatively strong … (0 comments)

Home Sales Report for Sammamish WA 02/22/10 - 02/22/10 01:12 PM
Home Sales Report for Sammamish WA. Median list price is $624,950 with 259 properties that have been on the market for an average of 263 days. Inventory and days-on-market are climbing, while the Market Action Index has been flat recently. The trends point to a weakening market. Supply & Demand - The market has settled in at a relative stasis in inventory and sales conditions. It's a Buyer's market that has seen prices trend lower. Expect that consistent up trends in demand will be required before price trends change significantly. Watch the Market Action Index for changes as it can be a leading indicator … (0 comments)

Home Sales Report for the Big 5 Seattle's Eastside Cities 02/16/2010 - 02/17/10 11:56 AM
Home Sales report for East King County Cities of Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Issaquah & Sammamish. The chart below breaks down Seattle Washington's Greater Eastside Real Estate homes sales by City, for the week ending 02/16/2010.In January of 2010 sales have been increasing in King County, Washington  up 34.9% from January 2009.   The good news is that the average sales price on the Eastside was only down .56% compared to all of King County (3.88%) from the same time last year.  Inventories are also down 15.09%(King County 11.27%) from January of 2009. We are starting to see a few more foreclosures hit … (0 comments)

Home Sales Report for Bellevue WA 02/16/10 - 02/17/10 11:53 AM
Home Sales Report for Bellevue WA. Median list price is $699,000 with 592 properties that have been on the market for an average of 242 days. With inventory trending up but days-on-market and the Market Action Index essentially flat recently, conditions do not seem to have strong up or down pull. Supply & Demand - The market has settled in at a relative stasis in inventory and sales conditions. It's a buyer's market that has seen prices trend lower. Expect that consistent up trends in demand will be required before price trends change significantly.  In the Downtown Bellevue, and Wilberton Neighborhoods we … (0 comments)

Home Sales Report for Kirkland WA 02/16/10 - 02/17/10 11:51 AM
Home Sales Report for Kirkland WA. Median list price is $599,000 with 440 homes that have been on the market for an average of 272 days. With inventory trending up but days-on-market and the Market Action Index essentially flat recently, conditions do not seem to have strong up or down pull. Supply & Demand - The market has shown some evidence of slowing recently. Both prices and inventory levels are relatively unchanged in recent weeks. Watch the Market Action Index for changes as it can be a leading indicator for price changes. In the Downtown Kirkand and Juanita Neighborhoods we have seen … (0 comments)

Home Sales Report for Redmond WA 02/16/10 - 02/17/10 11:50 AM
Home Sales Report for Redmond WA:  Median list price is $598,000 with 399 properties that have been on the market for an average of 216 days. Demand measured by the Market Action Index is increasing and days-on-market is trending downward.Even as more properties come available, these are positive trends for the market.  Supply and Demand  The market has shown some evidence of slowing recently. Both prices and inventory levels are relatively unchanged in recent weeks. Watch the Market Action Index for changes as it can be a leading indicator for price changes.In the English Hill and Education Hill Neighborhoods we have seen … (0 comments)

Home Sales Report for Issaquah WA 02/16/10 - 02/17/10 11:48 AM
Home Sales Report for Issaquah WA. Median list price is $542,995 with 269 properties that have been on the market for an average of 212 days. Inventory and days-on-market are climbing, while the Market Action Index has been flat recently. The trends point to a weakening market.  Supply & Demand - The market has settled in at a relative stasis in inventory and sales conditions. It's a Buyer's market that has seen prices trend lower. Expect that consistent up trends in demand will be required before price trends change significantly. In the Downtown Issaquah and Issaquah Highlands neighborhoods we have still seen relatively strong … (1 comments)

Home Sales Report for Sammamish WA 02/16/10 - 02/17/10 11:46 AM
Home Sales Report for Sammamish WA. Median list price is $622,000 with 261 properties that have been on the market for an average of 200 days. With inventory trending up but days-on-market trending down and the Market Action Index essentially flat recently, conditions do not seem to have strong up or down pull. Supply & Demand - The market has settled in at a relative stasis in inventory and sales conditions. It's a Buyer's market that has seen prices trend lower. Expect that consistent up trends in demand will be required before price trends change significantly. Watch the Market Action Index for changes … (0 comments)

Wordless Wednesday: What would your marketing remarkes be? - 02/10/10 06:39 PM

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Shoes for Haitians - 02/10/10 06:33 PM
Shoes for Haiti
We have all been moved by the recent events in Haiti, and many have stepped up to donate money to the Red Cross and other aid organizations.  The response has been astounding.  
I would like to take a moment to ask you for a pair of shoes…. or two.  Please bring or ship new or used shoes to the Northstone Real Estate, Inc. 1495 NW Gilman Blvd #2 Issaquah, WA 98027
The story behind the shoes:
In the following weeks after the earthquake a very good friend of mines colleague at work lost his daughter in the … (1 comments)

BUZZ from GOOGLE on Gmail by HelpfulHannah - 02/10/10 11:25 AM
OK here is Google's Facebook Killer. 
Via Hannah Williams (Re/Max affiliates NE):
Google has done it again. Here is the BUZZ from Google on Gmail try it to start conversations about things you find interesting. Keep your friends updated,with photos ,videos,and so much more ,it even works on your phone.What will Google think of next. Here is a "video" I found on YouTube.I hope you find it Helpful. I for one can't wait to try it out .Thank you Google! Another great reason to use Gmail..

Pictures are by Hannah Williams not to be duplicated without permission .HelpfulHannahs.com is a Real Estate … (2 comments)

Bank Owned Homes in Seattle WA Sales Report - 02/09/09 - 02/09/10 06:57 PM
Bank Owned Homes in Seattle WA  Some of the best deals in Real Estate are REO or Bank Owned Real Estate.  Banks are in a hurry to sell a home and they intentionally price it 20% below the market.  A Bank Owned home is property that goes back to the mortgage company after an unsuccessful foreclosure auction. You see, most foreclosure auctions do not even result in bids. After all, if there was enough equity in the property to satisfy the loan, the owner would have probably sold the property and paid off the bank. That is why the property ends … (0 comments)

Motivational Monday: What's the difference between good enough and great? Courage! - 02/08/10 09:36 PM
I was reviewing my daughters latest book report.  She is reviewing a book about Martha Graham; a pioneer of modern dance, and I came across the following quote: "Everyone has the right to fail, you fail and from your failure you go up one more step- if you've got the courage to get yourself up.  There is only one cardinal sin and that is mediocrity."
So the answer is.... good enough gets job done; greatness takes courage! 
 

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Home Sales Report for the Big 5 Seattle's Eastside Cities 02/08/2010 - 02/08/10 02:52 PM
Home Sales report for East King County Cities of Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Issaquah & Sammamish. The chart below breaks down Seattle Washington's Greater Eastside Real Estate homes sales by City, for the week ending 02/01/2010. Sales have been increasing since last year with the pending sales in King County, Washington  up 51.41% from 2008 for the month of December.   The good news is that the average sales price on the Eastside was only down 1.06% compared to all of King County (5.58%) from the same time last year.  Inventories are also down 18.30%(King County 17.05%) from December of 2008. We … (2 comments)

Home Sales Report for Bellevue WA 02/08/10 - 02/08/10 02:46 PM
Home Sales Report for Bellevue WA. Median list price is $699,000 with 585 properties that have been on the market for an average of 247 days. With inventory trending up but days-on-market and the Market Action Index essentially flat recently, conditions do not seem to have strong up or down pull. Supply & Demand - The market has settled in at a relative stasis in inventory and sales conditions. It's a buyer's market that has seen prices trend lower. Expect that consistent up trends in demand will be required before price trends change significantly.  In the Downtown Bellevue, and Wilberton Neighborhoods we … (0 comments)

Home Sales Report for Kirkland WA 02/08/10 - 02/08/10 02:35 PM
Home Sales Report for Kirkland WA. Median list price is $599,00 with 432 homes that have been on the market for an average of 275 days. With inventory trending up but days-on-market and the Market Action Index essentially flat recently, conditions do not seem to have strong up or down pull. Supply & Demand - The market has shown some evidence of slowing recently. Both prices and inventory levels are relatively unchanged in recent weeks. Watch the Market Action Index for changes as it can be a leading indicator for price changes. In the Downtown Kirkand and Juanita Neighborhoods we have seen … (0 comments)

Home Sales Report for Redmond WA 02/08/10 - 02/08/10 02:22 PM
Home Sales Report for Redmond WA:  Median list price is $595,000 with 404 properties that have been on the market for an average of 215 days. Inventory is up and Market Action is trending down recently. While days-on-market appears to be trending lower, the overall conditions are weakening a bit.  Supply and Demand  The market has shown some evidence of slowing recently. Both prices and inventory levels are relatively unchanged in recent weeks. Watch the Market Action Index for changes as it can be a leading indicator for price changes.In the English Hill and Education Hill Neighborhoods we have seen relatively … (0 comments)

Home Sales Report for Issaquah WA 02/08/10 - 02/08/10 02:08 PM
Home Sales Report for Issaquah WA. Median list price is $532,475 with 264 properties that have been on the market for an average of 217 days. The Market Action Index has been trending down lately, while inventory and days-on-market are climbing. The trends imply a weakening market..  Supply & Demand - The market has settled in at a relative stasis in inventory and sales conditions. It's a Buyer's market that has seen prices trend lower. Expect that consistent up trends in demand will be required before price trends change significantly. In the Downtown Issaquah and Issaquah Highlands neighborhoods we have still seen relatively … (0 comments)

Home Sales Report for Sammamish WA 02/08/10 - 02/08/10 01:57 PM
Home Sales Report for Sammamish WA. Median list price is $620,975 with 250 properties that have been on the market for an average of 202 days. With inventory trending up but days-on-market trending down and the Market Action Index essentially flat recently, conditions do not seem to have strong up or down pull. Supply & Demand - The market has shown some evidence of slowing recently. Both prices and inventory levels are relatively unchanged in recent weeks. Watch the Market Action Index for changes as it can be a leading indicator for price changes Watch the Market Action Index for changes as it … (0 comments)

Home Sales Report for the Big 5 Seattle's Eastside Cities 02/01/2010 - 02/02/10 09:51 PM
Home Sales report for East King County Cities of Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Issaquah & Sammamish. The chart below breaks down Seattle Washington's Greater Eastside Real Estate homes sales by City, for the week ending 02/01/2010. Sales have been increasing since last year with the pending sales in King County, Washington  up 51.41% from 2008 for the month of December.   The good news is that the average sales price on the Eastside was only down 1.06% compared to all of King County (5.58%) from the same time last year.  Inventories are also down 18.30%(King County 17.05%) from December of 2008. We … (0 comments)

Home Sales Report for Bellevue WA 02/01/10 - 02/02/10 09:49 PM
Home Sales Report for Bellevue WA. Median list price is $699,450 with 592 properties that have been on the market for an average of 245 days. Inventory is tightening and days-on-market is falling. The Market Action Index shows demand heating up. These are relatively bullish signs for prices.  Supply & Demand - The market has settled in at a relative stasis in inventory and sales conditions. It's a Buyer's market that has seen prices trend lower. Expect that consistent up trends in demand will be required before price trends change significantly.  In the Downtown Bellevue, and Wilberton Neighborhoods we have seen inventory tightening … (0 comments)

Home Sales Report for Kirkland WA 02/01/10 - 02/02/10 09:29 PM
Home Sales Report for Kirkland WA. Median list price is $599,350 with 432 homes that have been on the market for an average of 282 days. Inventory has been tightening and days-on-market decreasing recently. The Market Action Index has been basically flat, not providing strong indication for market conditions. Supply & Demand -  The market has shown some evidence of slowing recently. Both prices and inventory levels are relatively unchanged in recent weeks. Watch the Market Action Index for changes as it can be a leading indicator for price changes.In the Downtown Kirkand and Juanita Neighborhoods we have seen signs of slowing … (0 comments)

Home Sales Report for Redmond WA 02/01/10 - 02/02/10 07:06 PM
Home Sales Report for Redmond WA:  Median list price is $584,495 with 394 properties that have been on the market for an average of 222 days. The Market Action Index has been climbing lately while days-on-market are trending down, these point to a positive near-term outlook for the market.  Supply and Demand  The market has shown some evidence of slowing recently. Both prices and inventory levels are relatively unchanged in recent weeks. Watch the Market Action Index for changes as it can be a leading indicator for price changes.In the English Hill and Education Hill Neighborhoods we have seen relatively strong … (1 comments)

Home Sales Report for Issaquah WA 02/01/10 - 02/02/10 06:44 PM
Home Sales Report for Issaquah WA. Median list price is $535,000 with 257 properties that have been on the market for an average of 225 days. Inventory has been lightening lately and the Market Action Index has been trending up. Though days-on-market
is increasing, these are mildly positive indications for the market..  Supply & Demand - The market has settled in at a relative stasis in inventory and sales conditions. It's a Buyer's market that has seen prices trend lower. Expect that consistent up trends in demand will be required before price trends change significantly. In the Downtown Issaquah and Issaquah Highlands Neighborhoods … (1 comments)

Home Sales Report for Sammamish WA 02/01/10 - 02/02/10 06:35 PM
Home Sales Report for Sammamish WA. Median list price is $620,975 with 250 properties that have been on the market for an average of 210 days. Demand measured by the Market Action Index is increasing and days-on-market is trending downward. Even as more properties come available, these are positive trends for the market.  Supply & Demand - The market has shown some evidence of slowing recently. Both prices and inventory levels are relatively unchanged in recent weeks. Watch the Market Action Index for changes as it can be a leading indicator for price changes Watch the Market Action Index for changes as it … (0 comments)

Bank Owned, Short Sale, Foreclosure Homes in King County WA January 2010 - 02/01/10 03:16 PM
Bank owned Templete Bank Owned Homes in King County WA  Some of the best deals in Real Estate are REO or Bank Owned Real Estate.  Banks are in a hurry to sell a home and they intentionally price it 20% below the market.  A Bank Owned home is property that goes back to the mortgage company after an unsuccessful foreclosure auction. You see, most foreclosure auctions do not even result in bids. After all, if there was enough equity in the property to satisfy the loan, the owner would have probably sold the property and paid off the bank. That is … (0 comments)

Bank Owned Homes Sales Report for Issaquah WA - 01/31/10 - 02/01/10 01:13 PM
Bank Owned Homes in Issaquah WA  Some of the best deals in Real Estate are REO or Bank Owned Real Estate.  Banks are in a hurry to sell a home and they intentionally price it 20% below the market.  A Bank Owned home is property that goes back to the mortgage company after an unsuccessful foreclosure auction. You see, most foreclosure auctions do not even result in bids. After all, if there was enough equity in the property to satisfy the loan, the owner would have probably sold the property and paid off the bank. That is why the property ends … (0 comments)

Bank Owned Homes Sales Report for Bellevue WA - 01/31/10 - 02/01/10 01:05 PM
Bank owned homes in Bellevue WA  Some of the best deals in Real Estate are REO or Bank Owned Real Estate.  Banks are in a hurry to sell a home and they intentionally price it 20% below the market.  A Bank Owned home is property that goes back to the mortgage company after an unsuccessful foreclosure auction. You see, most foreclosure auctions do not even result in bids. After all, if there was enough equity in the property to satisfy the loan, the owner would have probably sold the property and paid off the bank. That is why the property ends … (0 comments)