Marysville Real Estate Blog

Great Home Near Town in Marysville for Sale

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:44:24 -0600

6140 70th Ave NE Marysville, WA 98270

Status: Active
Price: $259,000
MLS #: 29149000
Listing Agent: Toby Barnett
Call: 425.210.0709 - Map it

This rambler has been remodeled, painted (interior and exterior) and fully landscaped and is ready to move in. The home, originally built in 1955, was one of the original homes in the area and still retains charm which has become a hallmark older homes. To update the home some more and save energy, the owner has installed double pain storm to keep all the winter cold out and there are 2 natural gas fireplaces to stay warm and cozy all winter long.

Location is another great feature to this rambler: near Allen Creek Elementary, near the new Grove Street Elementary, the Marysville YMCA, Jennings Memorial Park, and just a few minutes from Downtown Marysville.

Property Details
- 1,692 sq/ft
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 2 Car Garage
- Built in 1955

School District: Marysville

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Stilly Water Front for Sale - 4 Bedroom Septic Approved

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:53:25 -0500

17522 116th PL NE, Arlington, WA 98223

Status: Active
Price: $109,950
MLS #: 29128281
Listing Agent: Mickie Barnett
Call: (425) 750-9090 - Map it

Situated on the South Fork of the Stillaquamish River, in the Stillaguamish River Basin, you will enjoy building and designing your own fishing paradise. Fly fishing on the Stillaguamish River is some of the best in Washington State for trout as well as Steelhead.

This property is a must see for any person looking for a property that feels like recreational living with all the amenities of a full-time residence. Just bring building plans for a 4 bedroom home and get started because the drain field design is already approved, P.U.D. water hook-ups and power are already supplied at the street. Give Mickie a call and this tranquil home site can be yours.

Property Details
- 0.27 acres
- Bank-Low Waterfront
- County Maintained Paved Road
- On a Dead End Street

School District: Granite Falls

55+ Community Mobile for Sale in Bothell

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:05:17 -0500

11330 East Riverside Drive #26 Bothell, WA 98011

Status: Active
Price: $12,500
MLS #: 29098658
Listing Agent: Toby Barnett
Call: 425.210.0709 - Map it

This mobile home is located in the River Shores 55+ community just off Riverside Drive, east of downtown Bothell. The mobile is in great location to conveniences, hospitals, community parks, walking trails, and is ideal for low cost living.

River Shores is an affordable park at $410.00 per month, which includes garbage and sewer, and has been well maintained for comfort and enjoyment.

This mobile home is situated on a corner lot near the back of River Shores, adding to the quietness and appeal. It features air conditioning, vinyl windows, new shower and tub, carport with an extra storage shed and addition parking in the driveway, and a covered front porch.

Property Details
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Built in 1979

School District: Northshore

Come and take a walk with me

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:16:04 -0500

Being located western side of the Cascade Mountain Range, Snohomish County residents, and travelers alike, have easy access to one of the most scenic areas in Washington. Just a few minutes drive from any city and you can find yourself in deep forests and surrounded by rivers, streams, waterfalls and a natural beauty that is Snohomish County.

One of the most popular trails is the Centennial Trail. The Centennial, once a main railroad line, starts in Arlington and has 17 miles of paved walk way that stretches to south Snohomish. There are many different places to start on Centennial Trail without having to go to the very beginning. One common area is off Getchell Rd and can be found just a few blocks on the eastside of Highway 9. As one of the closest trails to main urban centers, Centennial Trail sees a lot of use from walkers, joggers, cyclists, and even horse enthusiasts that are looking to enjoy the great outdoors without having to travel too far.

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Marysville Single Story Home for Sale

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:09:32 -0500

6025 83rd Pl NE Marysville, WA 98270

Status: Active
Price: $249,950
MLS #: 29083124
Listing Agent: Mickie Barnett
Call: 425.750.9090 - Map it

A touch of Spain begins with a court yard entry to this spacious rambler nestled on a corner. It features a soccer-sized yard which offers a gated side yard large enough for a 40' RV. Once inside Enjoy beautiful synthetic hardwood floors, new stone-patterned vinyl in country sized kitchen, with a fresh coat of paint, garden window, natural gas range, refrigerator and slider open up to the entertaining sized patio. Other home features include: tile wrapped fireplace with pellet insert in the family room, wood blinds, gleaming floors, step-down living room with picture sized windows.

Property Details
- 0.26 Acres
- 1.658 sq/ft
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1.75 Bathrooms
- Built in 1976

School District: Marysville

Toby does some gardening

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:03:41 -0500

During the spring and summer friends and I tend to barbeque a lot and finding fresh vegetables can be a hassle. So this year I made the decision to try a home garden for the first time; ok its just a few tomato plants but its a start. Some of my favorite foods require tomatoes and having fresh, juicy, and big tomatoes makes all the difference in the world.

Driving to Fred Meyer and gathering supplies I soon had everything needed to grow tomatoes in the back yard: flower pots, potting soil, and tomato plant starters where all it took. I purchased 2 Brandywine Reds, 1 Big Boy, and 1 Arkansas Traveler to get an assortment and to see which ones grew and tasted the best. Tomato plants require 60-90 days to grow so this is the perfect time to get them going.

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A Roberts Construction Rambler for Sale in Marysville Washington

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:01:53 -0500

6005 70th St NE Marysville, WA 98270

Status: Active
Price: $295,000
MLS #: 29072144
Listing Agent: Toby Barnett
Call: 425.210.0709 - Map it

Here is a great opportunity to customize the interior and exterior of a a new construction home. Buyers can pick out flooring, paint, exterior color, landscaping and even an addition of a two car detached shop. Built by Roberts Construction, a one-of-a-kind builder and not track housing, this home has quality spread through out the home.

Starting with a great room floor plan, Roberts Construction added 3' doors through out the home, a huge master bedroom with a dual vanity bathroom and large walk-in closet, vaulted ceilings that illuminated by many canned lights, double pained storm windows, a spacious an open kitchen, and fully finished garage that includes hot and cold water outside.

Other great attributes to this home is its location. Situated around the corner from Jennings Memorial Park, Allen Creek Elementary, Grove Elementary, and Cedar Crest Golf Course.

Property Details
- 0.21 Acres
- 1,550 sq/ft
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Built in 2009

School District: Marysville

Lot for Sale in Canyon Park Bothell Washington

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:58:53 -0500

224-XX 9th Ave SE Bothell, WA 98021

Status: Active
Price: $299,000
MLS #: 29072847
Listing Agents
- Mickie Barnett: 425.750.9090
- Toby Barnett: 425.210.0709
Directions: Map it

Are You Looking for a little bit of the country while living in Bothell? Then this property is it. It is located across the street from Cedar Grove Park, around the corner from Canyon Park, near Bothell Business Campus, and near University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia Community College.

This Bothell property is ideal for the working professional who wants to be near work and have a quite escape after those long business days. The 2.23 acres, complete with a fish bearing stream, has all utilities at the street for easy building of that custom city hide-a-away. The City of Bothell has zoned the property R9600 so it is possible for subdivision but its perfect for the mini-ranch in the heart of the city.

Property Details
- 2.23 Acres
- Zoned R9600

School District: Bothell

Tons of new items and busy things around the office

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:12:40 -0500

It seems like a long time since I last posted and as once an avid blogger on ActiveRain it seems a part of me has slipped. One of those items is my overall rankings on the State page but ah well; I was never a super hero :)

Back in September I received my real estate license after working as a office manager for 3 years. It was a refreshing step and with the slow down in the real estate market it was only natural to expand and branch out within a industry I am currently working in. As a result of getting licensed, I have one listing close, helped 1 buyer close (she got a great deal) and now received my 2nd listing, a 3rd listings that I am a co agent on and three buyers scheduled to close in April and May. Wahoo! I am on fire. I have also taken to blogging almost exclusively on our companies blogsite and have put together some interesting posts (well I think so anyways). So here is a break down of everything that has been happening.

Short Sales, Distress Properties, Foreclosures and REOs

As the Snohomish County real estate market continues to correct itself, more and more homes will be sold as short sales, foreclosures and as bank owned properties. So what are the differences of these types of properties.

What is a Short Sale?

Lets look an example: Homeowner A has a $300,000 mortgage and is forced to sell the property as a way to avoid foreclosure. Faced with selling, A contacts his REALTOR® and schedules a listing appointment. Mr./Mrs. REALTOR® conducts a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) and determines a list price. A agrees to list the property for $265,000. This is a short sale; when the property is selling for less than the homeowner's mortgaged amount, read more.

Median Home & Condo Prices in Snohomish County by Zip Code

Snohomish County has not been protected or isolated from the national housing crunch and real estate sellers are feeling the affect of bank owned properties on their property values more and more each day. As short sales, distressed properties and foreclosured properties start to saturate the Snohomish County real estate market homes prices will continue to adjust.

According to a NAR (National Association of REALTORS®) the national median home price has fell to $180,000, a 12% loss in 2008, though Snohomish County's median prices are still much higher. That does not mean that local real estate is still in the unaffordable range and good buys cannot be found throughout the county. Quite the opposite, read more.

Top 30 Lenders in Snohomish County for January 2009

To my surprise over $466 million dollars in loans where originated in Snohomish County for the first month of 2009. The total value of loans originated is no where near as high as the booming real estate times of the early millennium but since it is the first time seeing this particular report I have no data to compare it with. But I am sure the reduction in loans originated is significantly lower in early 2009 than it was in 2005 - 2007, read more.

Lawn Care Season is Rapidly Approaching

It is rapidly approaching that time of year again, at least on the calendar months that is, and lawns all over Washington are going to be going into bloom. If your lawn has been soaked by the winter snow and rain or it's just in need of some clean up work these ideas should help out.

Since the construction boom around Snohomish County many drainage problems have arisen despite efforts of retention ponds and other city collecting systems. Drainage problems are usually caused because of soil composition. In Snohomish County we have a rocky surface soil with a layer of hardpan underneath (typically clay). The hardpan layer is not very porous and water has a difficult time penetrating it like other soil so the water just collects above it, read more.

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

To help stimulate the economy and help recent home buyers, the government has instituted the first time home buyer tax credit under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. The first time home buyer tax credit allows for recent home purchasers to claim a maximum tax credit in the form of a interest free loan and/or a permanent loan from the government, depending on when the home purchased.

The first home buyer tax credit applies to a home purchased between the dates of April 8, 2008 and December 31, 2008. If a home buyer purchased a home within that range they are eligible for a $7,500 maximum tax credit which can be claimed on a 2008 return. This allows for people to receive more money back on a return or have money applied to taxes owed. But this is not a free and clear plan to get $7,500 government dollars, read more.

The Residential Purchase & Sale Agreement

If you have purchased a home in the past then you are probably familiar with the residential purchase and sale agreement but if you haven't then the forms are going to be a new experience. In the state of Washington, real estate brokerage firms belong to a multiple listing service (MLS) which either provides state approved forms or a brokerage will elect to have their own company forms approved by the state. At Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC, we use the Northwest Multiple Listings Service's state approved forms, read more.

Whew that took awhile just to put together. That list doesn't include the list of the properties that have either come on the market and/or sold.

In other Barnett Associates news we have started growing again, along with business, by bringing in two experienced agents into the office, Kristy Stephensonand Kam Bradley. It has been great to have new blood in the office to get me fired up and motivated. Now it is time to focus on getting some listings on AR for some added publicity.

NWMLS Home Inspector Disclosure taking effect Jan. 31, 2009

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:41:18 -0600

Yesterday I received a notice from my broker that the NWMLS is issuing a new policy for brokerages and agents regarding the referral of home inspectors. The consumer protection policy has been put in place to prevent any collusion between the agent and home inspector. Wonder if this is something similar to the crack down on advertising provided by title co's for real estate agents? Just say no to collusion. Wups, back to the matter at hand.

Over the years, the various parties in the real estate transaction have worked hard to establish trust and build a referral based network. A lot people I know and work with and pride themselves on doing a great job for me and my clients so they can further increase their referral business. Nothing new to that business strategy.

The disclosure to be used by real estate agents is a company drafted policy, yah me...I get to write our policy, to include in the purchase and sale agreement strictly stating: the buyer can freely choose any home inspector. Wow, doesn't seem like to much has changed from the past other than there is another form involved in the purchase and sale.

Part of me thinks the home inspector disclosure will not change anything as clients still will tend to trust the recommendations of their real estate agent. Most people who I know, that do not work in the industry, don't know a home inspector off hand unless they are friends. Most people use a home inspector only a few times in their life time so it isn't something that buyers are going to have right off the top of their head.

Anyone have any thoughts on the new NMWLS policy?

Snohomish County New Construction Supply

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:10:10 -0500

Snohomish County's lot supply pipeline and new construction inventory is full of developments, vacant lots and new construction homes which builders are having difficulty selling. Through the real estate growth of the new millennium, builders were participating in one of the largest land grabs in recent history and it's that land grab that developers have to deal with now.

New construction homes are just not selling at the rate in which builders had become accustom to in 2000-2007 and now, late 2008, new home sales are continuing to decline. In March 2007 there were 486 new construction sales, in March 2008 there were just 243 and in September there were 155. The result is mass standing inventory that is selling at a slower rate each month that just can't be absorbed with price slashing techniques or buyer incentives.

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Mickie Barnett's New Listing

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:36:46 -0500

7110 49th Dr NE Marysville, WA 98270

Status: Active
Price: $214,950
MLS #: 28171451
Listing Agent: Mickie Barnett
Call: (425) 750-9090 - Map it

Today's best buy is awaiting your personal touch. Located in the Downtown neighborhood in Marysville, this home sits on 1/4 acre lot, has a newer roof and pine soffits, fully fenced backyard with large covered patio for BBQ's and entertaining. The interior offers all kitchen appliances, masonry fireplace in the spacious living room, hardwood floors under the carpeting throughout the living area and bedrooms. Also enjoy the convenience of walking to the Safeway shopping center, schools, library and Parks.

Property Details
- 1,128 sq/ft
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- 1/4 Acre Lot
- Built in 1962

School District: Marysville

Sno. Co. Lot Sales 3rd Quarter 2008

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:58:47 -0500

So it would seem that Snohomish County's lot sales have flat lined. In the 1st quarter there where 47 sales, 2nd quarter increased to 69 and in the 3rd quarter there where 67 sales, a decrease of 2.9%. In the current real estate climate, builders are not to anxious to purchase additional lots and it seems the purchases were made by custom builders picking up a few lots here and there.

Northcreek did boast the most sales in a single area with 19 in the Westcastle plat but unfortunately the lot sizes where not available and the second biggest sale was in Marysville with 14 lots. Marysville continues to sell lots all across the city but the numbers are not what they used to be.

City/Area	Plat Name	Sale Price	Per Lot	Sq/Ft	# Lots
Arlington	Sun Peak Estates	$378,000	$189,000	43,600	2
Arlington	Sun Peak Estates	$199,000	$199,000	43,600	1
Everett	Mountain View S.P.	$560,000	$140,000	6,650	4
Everett	Ridgewood S.P.	$877,500	$125,357	5,100	7
Everett	Lily's Court 3 LDMR	$960,000	$240,000	4,000	4
Granite Falls	Ryan's Mountain Meadows	$585,000	$195,000	49,000	3
Marysville	Jacquline Ridge PH 1	$1,610,000	$115,000	6,000	14
Northcreek	Silver Acres No. 6	$125,000	$125,000	16,988	1
Northcreek	Westcastle	$4,180,000	$220,000	N/A	19
Northcreek	Howley Short Plat	$975,000	$195,000	8,200	5
Northwest	Firchau B.L.A.	$670,000	$223,000	71,476	3
Northwest	R.I.C. Survey	$195,000	$195,000	108,029	1
Paine Field	Gibson Cove II	$188,000	$94,000	3,225	2
Snohomish	Robinett Survey	$270,000	$270,000	212,572	1

So I am Licensed and Have a Listing

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:51:03 -0500

In September I started talking my real estate course to become a licensed with the State. Being an office manager for the last 3 years gave me a solid foundation with terminology, process, documents and the many other aspects of the real estate buying/selling process. The course went smooth and the course exam just as smooth and two Saturdays ago I took the state exam and passed well in the allotted time.

After choosing a brokerage, like that was a hard chioce, I proceeded to get my first listing, verbally, on Sunday following the exam and documents signed this last Friday. Woot. I am excited and now my seller gets the benifit of all this knowledge I have accumilated via working in the industry, hanging out on ActiveRain, reading other industry leader's blogs and doing research.

It is pretty exciting even though the real estate market is nothing less that dismal. But the listing is priced right, best priced for the sq/ft in the Arlington real estate area and is a great home. This weekend I am starting the traditional advertising, opens and such, and the online campaign is already in full swing, as you can tell from the listing post on AR.

Well its off to get more work done before this day comes to a close. Happy bloggging and good luck with your real estate!

Arlington Rambler - SOLD!

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:29:31 -0500

19210 46th Ave NE Arlington, WA 98223

Status: Active
Price: $227,950
MLS #: 28168248
Listing Agent: Toby Barnett
Call: (425) 210-0709 - Map it

Located in the Heartland neighborhood of Arlington, this home is just minutes from shopping in Smokey Point, provides easy access to main arterials, highways and freeways for easy comminuting. The drive way is long and has ample parking and it is situated across the street from a neighborhood park. The interior features vaulted ceilings in family room and kitchen, spacious dining area and open feeling floor plan. It also has and one of the largest back yards in the neighborhood.

Property Details
- 1,100 sq/ft
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 2 Car Garage
- Built in 2002

School District: Arlington

Don't get your website hacked

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:00:00 -0500

As Activerain'ers know, a web presence is the future. The future does not live in Mordor, protected by Orcs and scary creatures of the dea, but in the real life. As the we all blog are hearts out, work endlessly to give our consumers the greatest presence online there is a evil lurking that is out to destroy us all. No it's not Sauron and his minions but other online users seek to destroy a good that we all cherish.

Today I found out that my marketing website, along with friend's sites, have been compromised. The hack inserted footer links into the website. Retailers of Calais, Viagra and all that trash were now at the bottom of the homepage. The links erorred the credibility and integrity of the site. It's not a power house per say but it did do some good localized traffic.

As online marketers (every ActiveRainers is one) it is imperative that hackers do not infiltrate the purity of a trusted and established website. I took some actions and ran some tests (link is my other blog) and if you are running a Wordpress blogsite then you may wanna check it out the cached text of your site. The tool easily shows the bogus links.

This is not limited to sites running older versions of WP. My marketing website is running the latest version and it was still on it. Check it out!!

Getting my license...finally

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:35:16 -0500

Well I am finally getting my real estate license. Getting the license has been a long time coming and many already think I have it. Nope but I also have never conducted a real estate transaction.

All my knowledge has been from the business operational side of real estate; carrying out marketing plans, doing the books, commissions and so on. Now that things are changing it is a good idea for me to put into practice what so many preach on AR about.

The opportunity is perfect since it matches and fits my business background. Having a real estate license allows me to implement best practices like everyone else and survive in an unstable economy. Woot! Sounds fun.

But before that can happen I need to do 1 more week of classes and pass the state exam. So far so good and it is nice to have a teacher where questions can be bounced off at any time. Our broker is usually to busy with other task so randomly throwing and getting a detailed answer.

Having a back ground in real estate makes the class pretty easy but how knows if I pass the test ;)

Save money in the long term

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:34:30 -0500

Simple, fix problems before they become nightmares. Every homeowner, buyer and/or seller at one time or another has had to face a home inspection. The wide range of defects that can be uncovered during a home inspection can be a major deal breaker. Buyers are looking for homes that do not require a full remodel after closing. They are looking for homes that have been well maintained and are worth the money being spent on it especially in the current economical times.

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Open Houses around the County

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:26:23 -0500

As the summer heats up, it is an excellent time to get outside and visit some homes around Snohomish County. The list below contains all the open houses for the coming weekend, Friday July 18th through Sunday July 20th, in the $250,000 to $350,000 price range as of 7/15/2008 (more may be scheduled as the weekend gets closer). Pictures are available and to access them simply copy MLS # and paste it into the search bar on our MLS Search at the top of the page.

City	Date	MLS #	Price	Map it
Arlington	7/19/2008	28099010	$337,990	Directions
Arlington	7/19/2008	28083211	$274,950	Directions
Arlington	7/20/2008	28099010	$337,990	Directions
Arlington	7/20/2008	28083211	$274,950	Directions
Arlington	7/20/2008	28119353	$349,950	Directions

*Open houses start at 12:00pm

City	Date	MLS #	Price	Map it
Bothell	7/19/2008	28057108	$289,950	Directions

*Open houses start at 12:00pm

City	Date	MLS #	Price	Map it
Everett	7/19/2008	28108384	$284,950	Directions
Everett	7/20/2008	28108384	$284,950	Directions

*Open houses start at 11:00am

City	Date	MLS #	Price	Map it
Snohomish	7/19/2008	28108089	$319,950	Directions

*Open houses start at 1:00pm

Open houses are great opportunity to preview homes that meet or are similar to your home search criteria as well as get information first hand from the listing agent. Questions regarding the property history, appraisal value and inspection reports can be answered but do not forget to bring your agent. Why?

1. The listing agent is looking after the seller's best interest, not yours.

The listing agent (typically holding the open house) is representing the seller and is trying to get the maximum dollar amount for their clients. So there maybe missed negotiation opportunities that could save the buyers thousands of dollars in closing costs and price reductions.

Summer Train Rides

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:05:05 -0500

The railroad is a deep part of Washington's history and has played a pivot role in the transportation of goods from the mountains down into the Puget Sound. Railroads connected Monte Cristo, Snohomish and Lake Stevens to Everett and then the greater Seattle area but not all of these trains have faded into the background.

Instead of carrying precious cargo and goods, these historic work horses now carry passengers on scenic tours that is an experience straight of the past. The Spirit of Washington - Dinner Train is the most popular train ride in Washington and departs from Tacoma's Historic Freighthouse Square onward towards Mount Rainier while passing through Frederickson, Graham and arriving at Lake Kapowsin. The ride totals 3 1/2 hours and gives the resident as well as the visitor and unique and special perspective on the State.

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Lot Sale in Sno. Co. Washington 2nd Quarter 2008

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:24:51 -0500

Yesterday I received the 2nd Quarter 2008 lots sales figures and to my surprise there was a 46% increase. That is not saying much though since lot sales increased to a meager 69 for all of Snohomish County from 47 in the first quarter.

The price in which a lot sells for is the most important factor when forecasting what a new construction home will sell for on that lot. If a developer gets into a piece of dirt for X amount of dollars and forecasts a selling price of Y but the current market will only bear Z it leaves little to no margin for the developer as well as the future builders.

Lots can be listed for any price but if they are not selling, which the beginning 2007 to current 2008 have shown (93% decrease in total sales), then the prices are just to high. The price has to be low enough to make economical sense all the way across the board and in a market where inventory is high; prices have to be highly competitive otherwise the lots will have market times of 365 days or more.

City/Area	Plat Name	Sale Price	Per Lot	Sq/Ft	# Lots
Arlington	Bryant Estates 2	$200,000	$200,000	44,500	1
Arlington	Sun Peak Estates	$229,000	$229,000	43,600	1
Arlington	River Bend	$217,000	$217,500	43,600	1
Everett	Koon/Grayson S.P.	$163,000	$163,000	7,705	1
Everett	Jubie Short Plat	$160,000	$160,000	10,945	1
Granite Falls	Indian Summer Park	$70,175	$70,175	7,200	1
Granite Falls	Indian Summer Park	$73,675	$73,675	8,400	1
Granite Falls	Ryan's Mountain Meadows	$195,000	$195,000	49,000	1
Granite Falls	Diamond Ridge	$225,000	$225,000	71,100	1
Marysville	Marysville Meadows	$480,280	$240,160	6 Plex	2
Marysville	Sunnyside Ridge Div. 2	$1,224,000	$102,000	5,500	12
Marysville	Waldow Heights	$1,332,500	$102,500	7,000	13
Marysville	Emerald Short Plat	$150,000	$150,000	10,799	1
Northwest	R.I.C. Survey	$177,500	$177,500	20,376	1
Northwest	Alder Grove Estates	$175,500	$175,500	37,352	1
Northwest	Alder Grove Estates	$181,000	$181,000	40,732	1
Northwest	Gregory Estates	$1,100,000	$220,000	20,000	5
Northwest	Gregory Estates	$425,000	$141,665	20,000	3
Paine Field	Yuan Heng America S.P.	$630,897	$157,724	8,200	4
Sky Valley	R.I.C. Short Plat	$140,000	$140,000	21,500	4
Sky Valley	Aldergrove Meadows	$225,000	$225,000	43,560	1
Southwest	Maple Land Master Condo	$2,207,000	$147,180	2,500	15

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Help Support Charles Richey

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:47:38 -0500

Our great friend Charles Richey has come into some recent heath trouble. If his name does not ring a bell his efforts do. Charles authors his wife's AR account, Jacqulyn Richey as well as her Las Vegas real estate website.

I know for me, Charles has been a great person to talk to and hang out with. May 07 we met up and had hotdogs in the New York New York (hope that didn't contribute to his condition...sorry Charles!). Well here is my, and everyone else's, turn to help a person who as help me (more than anyone could ever know) and his friends Matt Pellerin and Max Chirkov have put together a forum thread, blog posting as well as the donation button below.

Donate to the Charles Richey Fund

Friend, husband and fellow REALTOR® was unexpectedly hospitalized read more

Fun Activities around Snohomish County

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:28:58 -0500

Despite the current cloudy weather and spring showers, the various cities around Snohomish County are busy putting together their spring and summer event schedules. From Fireworks and concerts to markets and car shows, I have compiled a short list of the many activities that are going on so get out and enjoy the days with some of these fun city events.

Bothell

Bothell is celebrating the Fourth of the July with a "Red, White and Blue" theme Independence Day Parade that begins at 12pm on July 4th on Main St. at 104th Ave. NE, continues on Main Street to SR 527 and heads north to NE 188th. The parade is a community event and the city encourages everyone to participate so download your application have some fun, also great for local businesses.

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Who do you write MLS property descriptions for?

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:30:58 -0500

After receiving an email on a property today with an inquiry about "issues" on a property. So I decided to look up the property and to my surprise I seen this piece.

"HUGE Price drop.Back on market. Home sold as is There are some issues (we have inspection report) Seller no longer making payments! This will be a short sale! All offers will be subject to underlying lien holders approval.Three bedroom with territorial view.full wrap around deck,Large double car garage and shop plus additioanl storage in back. The living room/ dinning room area has very nice hardwood floors."

Broken and choppy writing is nothing new for agents to do when entering into property descriptions into MLS. But it should be noted that these descriptions are not only viewable to agents anymore. Since everyone and their brother has an IDX on their site these description are now viewable to all who use IDXs to search.

I recommend not to write for other agents when it comes to the MLS because it is more than just agents reading. Descriptions can be written effetively as well as fluidly even in the minimal characters allowed by the MLS. Just a quick thought.

My appraisal buddy is in the Rain!

Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC — Mon, 12 May 2008 20:30:50 -0500

One of my friends recently accepted my invitation to ActiveRain, Patrick Lamb. Patrick is a commercial real estate appraiser for Lamb Hanson Lamb Appraisal Associates, Inc. I first met him through a college buddy back in 2005 when the Huskies went to the Sweet 16 and ever since then we have been good friends and even take an annual ski trip together.

Besides being a commercial real estate appraiser, Patrick is also the Director of Business Development for Lamb Hanson Lamb. His job duties are similar to mine as the Business Development Manager and I have to say he is really good at what he does (that is not just friendship talking). One of his recent business decisions has been was to institute a change to their online marketing strategy.

Lamb Hanson Lamb had a website that worked, as in being online, but it did not give them the presence they were looking for. As ActiveRainers know, the importance of a state of the art blog-site with deep rich content is what the online market space is all about. Patrick has gotten a good start and has published a few blogs but my favorite is Are we a one trick pony appraisal shop?. Catch title and about made me spit out my coffee.

That title is very accurate for the range of services Lamb Hanson Lamb Appraisal Associates, Inc (and I thought my company's name was long...just kidding guys but not really). Their services include residential real estate appraisals, commercial real estate appraisals, agricultural real estate appraisals and litigation real estate appraisals (the non fun one).

Appraising in one the real estate topics I do not fully understand from the process standpoint. Being an office guy there is very time for me to get out in the field. So it has not been a topic I have a lot of first hand experience, hence no blog topics, and this is an opportunity, reading their blog, to educate. Lamb Hanson Lamb is also getting their appraisers involved with the website and two excellent posts are So you want to be a developer and So do you want to be a Developer Part 2.

Written by one of their appraisers, Edward Boyle, their website is going is be a diverse source of information regarding Seattle real estate appraisals. Check it out see it for yourself and as time goes by there will be tons to read.