seattle: March 2016 Market Summary - 03/29/16 04:03 AM
These are current statistics gathered from February 2016 data.
Prices: Continuing upward. Properties in all areas are receiving offers over asking price.
Inventory: Some areas are seeing a slight increase but not enough to make a difference. 5 – 6 months is a balanced market. 3 months of inventory is the highest we are seeing.
Appreciation: We continues to see very steady appreciation.
Days on Market: When the days are 7 or less, there have been multiple offers in most cases. 7 – 15 days usually mean buyers have waited to avoid a multiple offer situation. Over 30 days means a price reduction is definitely … (0 comments)

seattle: Belltown Condo for Sale - 07/05/10 12:50 PM
Belltown Condo For Sale:
What I love about this listing:
Balcony view of beautiful, peaceful courtyard In the heart of Belltown Quiet Close to Space Needle, Pike Place, and a variety of restaurants Building amenities include pool and view decks 579 square feet of well laid out space Walk in closet Secured parking $195,000 Excellent investor opportunity  
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seattle: Fourth of July in Seattle 2010 - 07/02/10 04:49 AM
Fourth of July in Seattle The number one hot spot for fireworks is still Lake Union.  Seattlites had to fight to keep this one going with over $500,000 in contributions.  We can thank Microsoft, Starbucks, Tom Douglas and many individual donors for this event.  The Seattle display has been noted by Time magazine as on the country's TOP FIVE fireworks displays. Called Family 4th at Lake Union and Produced by One Reel, (think Teatro Zinzanni), you can view Fourth of July fireworks from Gas Works Park, (1201 N Northlake Way) your boat on the lake, enjoying one of many restaurants or … (0 comments)

seattle: Summer In Seattle - 06/22/10 05:29 AM
Summer in Seattle
As the first day of Summer arrived yesterday, we celebrated in Seattle with clouds and a bit of misty rain.  It's been a wet and colder than usual Spring.
We call it liquid sunshine.  It's bright, yet gloomy with light gray clouds.
Surprisingly, at an average of 37 inches per year, Seattle actually ranks 44 among U.S. cities in average annual rain.  Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Houston and St. Louis outrank us.
But I think we may come in at number one for the most cloudy days.  We don't experience too many downpours, just lots of … (3 comments)

seattle: North Seattle Neighborhoods: Wedgwood - 03/30/09 02:35 PM
Where is it:

 
Like all Seattle neighborhoods, Wedgwood has no official agreed-upon borders.  The unofficial boundaries are: 
North - NE 95th Street; East - 45th Avenue NE; South - NE 75th Street; and West - by a route coming north from NE 75th Street along 25th Avenue NE, then jogging west along NE 85th Street and winding up Lake City Way NE to NE 95th Street.
 
Why it is a Great Neighborhood:
It is a pocket of affordability among more expensive neigborhoods.  Single family residences are currently selling from $283,000 to $1,050,000. The schools have a good reputation … (2 comments)

seattle: North Seattle Neighborhoods: Licton Springs - 03/16/09 12:37 PM
Seattle's Licton Springs neighborhood is not well know by its' name but we all know where it is.  Referred to as North College Park and frequently called Green Lake, it is located west of Northgate, north of Green Lake (NE 85thStreet), east of Greenwood and Aurora (Highway 99) and south of Haller Lake. 
Another not well-known fact is that it is also home to a natural spring, which exists in the northwest area of Licton Springs Park. 
 
 
Licton Springs was once a healing center for Native Americans, who constructed sweat lodges and bathed in the mineral waters of the springs.  Pioneer … (0 comments)

seattle: 2008 Seattle Statistics - 01/07/09 12:16 PM
The data is pulled by the last quarter for the last three years:
Single Family Homes (not including townhouses)
Northwest Seattle includes these neighborhoods: Greenwood, Ballard, Northgate, Haller Lake, Phinney Ridge, Loyal Heights, Crown Hill, Green Lake, Bitter Lake, Broadview, Wallingford.
Northeast Seattle includes these neighborhoods: Northgate, Maple Leaf, Ravenna, View Ridge, Laurelhurst, Lake City, Jackson Park, Sand Point, Pinehurst Olympic Hills, Roosevelt, University, Bryant.

 Condos
 
Townhouses
Licton Springs is the area north of 85th, east of Aurora, sometimes referred to as Green Lake.

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seattle: Creating Time and Energy - 08/02/08 01:53 PM
It just seems like there are never enough hours in a day ... there is always more I'd like to get done.
When I first started my real estate career, I put in lots of hours to make sure I was doing and learning everything I could.
This year my motto is: more balance!  And that includes having time to exercise.  It took me until April to find my commitment to work out, a passion I am glad I found again.
And although, I have never been an early morning trainer, I found a great, intensive, non-routine way to get me … (3 comments)

seattle: Seattle Area Condo Stats - 03/15/08 05:26 PM
Just doing a little research on condos (studio to 2 bedroom units) around Seattle and thought this was interesting:
I looked at condo sales from mid January to mid March of 2007 and compared them to this years sales for the same timeframe:
Belltown has sold +37% more this year and the prices are up at +14%.  Belltown has the lowest days on market at 53 days.
The Ballard/Green Lake sales are down by -16% and the prices are down minimally at -2%.
Bellevue sales are down by -51% yet their prices are up by +31%.
Federal Way sales are down by -55% and their prices … (2 comments)

seattle: Northgate Mall Construction Update - 11/19/07 04:18 AM

It's great to have the parking lot back at Northgate Mall, along with some good restaurants and a couple of new stores! The Christmas shopping is going to be much easier this year! On the east side of the Mall, DSW is open and Bed Bath and Beyond will be soon.
Construction has begun on the southeast corner of the mall and it looks like the rumors are true. A new cinema in our neighborhood in addition to condos, senior housing and best of all - Thornton Creek running through a green area.
Completion is scheduled for 2008 and more details are … (8 comments)