Hey~

I've got a couple of great listings to talk about...I want to do all I can to get the market going again in Kirkland. It's so frustrating to have had this slow down because there's just no reason for it! There are still plenty of people needing to buy, able to buy, and many more people coming into the area for all the new jobs being created every day. It's just ridiculous that the media has made such drastic statements, erroneous in most cases, and that it has caused such fear and uncertainty here.

Anyway, the listings I have to offer are as follows:

Both in the esteemed East of Market neighborhood, minutes from our delightful downtown and waterfront, and blocks from schools, parks, and all that downtown commerce has to offer.

352 7th Ave. is a new construction Tuscan-Style masterpiece, or will be in Jan. '08 upon completion. We would really like to see some forward thinking person take advantage of the opportunity to customize this home, providing their requests on finishes, colors, landscaping, etc. This home boasts 4beds/3.5baths, all the formal and elegant appointments expected of a home of this caliber (media room, wine cellar, high end kitchen, 1000sf master suite, etc). It is offered at $1,599,500

634 17th Ave. is a traditional home tucked into the corner of East of Market by the generous-sized Crestwoods Park and Kirkland Jr. High, 3 blocks from Peter Kirk Elementary. Not that this is just a family home or anything, but there are dozens of kids on it's two block long cul-de-sac, so you can see why it is highly desirable neighborhood to the Peter Kirk and KJH communities. The wood and brick two story home has a functionally desirable layout with a family room off the eat in kitchen, main level den, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and soaring ceilings letting in abundant light all year long. Recent updates include NEW Roof, NEW Kitchen, NEW exterior paint and NEW landscaping. Next door home sold in 3 days last Spring. Waiting till after the new year to buy would be a big mistake! Take advantage of the slow market to get settled in for the winter. It's being offered at $864,950.

Check out www.DevineHomes.com to see a virtual tour of both!

Have a great day!