June 2007

Redmond – Summer Movies at Marymoor Park

By: Tony MeierEastside Realtor Movies at Marymoor Lights, Camera, Action!!! 2007 begins the third annual FirstTech Movies @ Marymoor Park. Movies are held at McNair Field in Marymoor Park and all donations go directly into supporting parks maintenance. Now that’s a happy ending! Open seating at 7, movie begins at duskMarymoor Park Outdoor Movies and Event Hotline: (206) 296-4999 School of Rock |...

Eight quick home staging tips!

By: Tony MeierEastside Realtor Want to maximize your results when selling? Here are 8 quick tips for you... · New paint (even the same color) will brighten up and re-freshen any room. Washing the walls is an easy fix to dull color, although you may not be able to get out all of the stains this way. · Change the color scheme of a room by adding couch covers, pillows and new curtains. This is a quick and...

Bear Creek Listing – Estate home on 17th tee in Bear Creek Country Club

Price: $1,225,000 MLS#: 27102907 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.50 Status: Active 20820 NE 141st StWoodinville, WA 98077 Comments **Full details at www.EstateAtBearCreekCC.com**  Rare location on 17th tee box!Tastefully remodeled w/views from most rooms.Grand foyer w/marble flrs.Charming LR w/gas FP&adjacent den.Formal DR w/French drs to rear yard.State of the art kitchen incl-cherry cabs,slab...

Fourth of July Activities in the Puget Sound

Looking for something to do this Fourth of July? Below you will find a plethora of activities for the whole family! I hope you have a great holiday!! Eastside Bellevue Family FourthBellevue Downtown Park: Begins at 6pmMusical performances and plenty of activities for both kids and family at the Puget Sound Energy Family Fun Zone. The fireworks, which begin at 10pm, are synchronized to a performance by...

Summer 2007 – Activites in the Seattle Area

Summer 2007 - Activites in the Seattle AreaBy: Tony Meier - Eastside Realtor  Hurray! It is officially summer in Seattle!! Here are a list of activities for your summer pleasure! June 24 Seattle Pride Parade Starts on Union & 4th Ave. in              www.seattlepride.org 30-7/4  Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival www.seafair.com July...

Redmond Derby Days – July 7th, 2007 from 10 am to 10 pm

Redmond Derby Days Saturday, July 7, 200710 am to 10 pm Redmond City Hall Campus15670 NE 85th StreetRedmond, WA  98052 NEW 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, 7th & 8th Redmond Medical Center Kids Parade Venture Bank Grand Parade Microsoft Entertainment Stage Bicycle Criterium Free Kids Activities Great Food, Beer & Wine Garden Funtastic Carnival Fireworks Finale - 10pm  ...

Five Inexpensive Ways to Revitalize a Kitchen

Replace the flooring. Install laminate floor over old linoleum, vinyl or chipped tile. It costs just $1 to $5 a square foot and looks like wood, stone or tile.Replace the lighting. A new ceiling fixture costs less than $100 and will brighten up the place. Adding some under-the-cabinet lights will illuminate work surfaces.Give the cabinets a new life. A coat of paint and new knobs is the cheapest way to go....

Lake Marcel Home – Rambler with Heated Shop!

SOLD Lake Marcel Home - New listing in Lake Marcel with access to Community Beach and Park!By: Tony Meier - Eastside Realtor For additional details on this home go to: www.LakeMarcelHome.com     Price: $380,000 MLS#: 27105385 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.00 Status: Active 31325 NE 106th StCarnation, WA 98014   Comments **Full details at www.LakeMarcelHome.com** Wonderful...

Redmond Real Estate Housing Statistics – 6/06/2007

Redmond Real Estate Housing Statistics - 6/06/2007By: Tony Meier - Eastside RealtorThe market has firmed up slightly this week.  With the total volume averaging 14.11 weeks of inventory (which is down again from last week) the market remain robust.  The hotest range is still $400,000 to $499,999 and the coolest part of the market is $1,750,000 to $2,249,999 which has shown no sales in the last 7...

NAR: National Home Sales to Fluctuate Before Gradual Upturn

Home sales are projected to move in a relatively narrow range with a gradual upturn becoming more pronounced by the end of the year, according to the latest forecast by NAR. Lawrence Yun, NAR senior economist, said the market is relatively soft. “Overall housing levels are historically strong, but sales remain sluggish compared to the recent boom,” he said. “Home sales will probably fluctuate in a...

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks about the National Real Estate Market

Fed Chair: Home Slump Lasting Longer than ExpectedFederal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told a bankers’ conference in South Africa Tuesday that the U.S. housing slump will last longer than he had previously expected, but it hadn’t spilled over into other parts of the economy.Speaking via satellite, he also expressed concern about rising inflation, but made it clear that it was unlikely that the Fed...

Northwest MLS Releases Market Statistics for May 2007

Hot off the press! Northwest MLS Releases Market Statistics for May 2007Posted by: Tony Meier - Eastside Realtor  Western Washington Housing Market Continues Trend of Expanding Inventory, Fewer Sales, Rising Prices KIRKLAND, Wash. (June 6, 2007) - Fewer home sales, more choices and higher prices were the themes again in May, according to new statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. ...

What areas do I work?

What areas do I work?By: Tony Meier - Eastside Realtor This is a question I am asked regularly. While the bulk of my business is on the Eastside, I am frequently traveling North, South and to Seattle to serve my clients.  With the technology available to me today, I have the ability to be extremely knowledgeable on the whole region. The technology, skills and relationships I have developed over the...

Where is the long predicted bursting of the Real Estate Bubble?

Where is the long predicted bursting of the Real Estate Bubble?By: Tony Meier - Eastside Realtor We have all heard it!  On the nightly news, in the Sunday papers and on many real estate blogs.  The long predicted colapse of the real estate bubble! Unfortunately, for all the doomsayers, real estate still seems to be alloft.  Acccording to a report released last week by the Office of Federal...

Redmond Real Estate Housing Statistics – 5/30/2007

Redmond Real Estate Housing Statistics - 5/30/2007By: Tony Meier - Eastside RealtorAnother strong week for Redmond Home Sales.  With the total volume averaging 14.9 weeks (which is down from last week) the market remain robust.  The hotest range is $400,000 to $499,999 and the coolest part of the market is $1,750,000 to $2,249,999 which has shown no sales in the last 7 weeks. When looking at...