SOLD IN 13 DAYS! Kirkland Listing - $400,000 - Charming Kirkland Home just up from Juanita Bay!11827 104th Ave NE, Kirkland 2240 s.f., 5 bedroom, 2.25 bath home with big family room & den on a private, west facing 9,200 s.f. lot in Idylwood - just above Juanita Bay in Kirkland! For more information and DOZENS of photos go to http://www.CharmingKirklandHome.com Charming home in Idylwood just up from...
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Thank you to my clients who have nominated me as a 2008 FIVE STAR: Best In Client Satisfaction Real Estate Agent! With 14,000 agents in the Seattle area it is nice to be recognized as one of the best in my field. Here is the official press release: Posted: December 5, 2008 Seattle, WA (December 5, 2008) - In the December 2008 issue of Seattle magazine, the 2008 FIVE STAR: Best...
One of the greatest benefits I have found for having a coach is perspective. As we move through life, it easy to focus on the negative news and lose sight of the big picture. Perspective can help bring things back to reality. My coach at www.BuffiniandCompany.com assembled this information that I would like to share with you. Hopefully it will give you perspective...
Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption RatesBy: Tony MeierEastside & Seattle Realtor This week we will be looking at the Condo market absorption rates for the Eastside over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep this in mind: 1. These are an average of the all price ranges in the area. Some price ranges are definitely moving faster than others! If you would like to...
1. Research before you look. Decide what features you most want to have in a home, what neighborhoods you prefer, and how much you’d be willing to spend each month for housing. 2. Be realistic. It’s OK to be picky, but don’t be unrealistic with your expectations. There’s no such thing as a perfect home. Use your list of priorities as a guide to evaluate each property.3. Get your finances in...
Forbes names Seattle as the market most likely to rebound. Here is the article: Real Estate Markets Most Likely To ReboundDorothy Pomerantz 10.29.08, 4:00 PM ET If you're a homeowner seeing property values plummet, look to the commercial real estate market for solace. It might tell you which areas will recover fastest--and which will likely remain weak. The Urban Land Institute recently asked 700 real...
Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption RatesBy: Tony MeierEastside & Seattle Realtor This week we will be looking at the Residential market absorption rates for the Seattle Area over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep in this in mind: 1. These are an average of the all price ranges in the area. Some price ranges are definitely moving faster than others! If...
Are you unsure WITCH way to turn? There Is No Need To Worry!The Real Estate Market Does Not Have To Be A Scary Place!With two decades of experience, I know how to navigate the changing market successfully and profitably for my clients! If I can help you get your home SOLD or assist with the purchase of a new home, give me a call at 425-466-1000 Happy Halloween...
Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption RatesBy: Tony MeierEastside & Seattle Realtor This week we will be looking at the Residential market absorption rates for the Eastside over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep in this in mind: 1. These are an average of the all price ranges in the area. Some price ranges are definitely moving faster than others! If...
My business coach, David Meihaus from Buffini and Company sent me this great item on the value of time. Enjoy! TIME WAITS FOR NO ONE! May this reminder help you use it well! The clock is running. Make the most of your time, and of today! TO REALIZE THE VALUE OF: ONE YEAR-- ask a student who has failed his final exam ONE MONTH--ask the mother of a premature baby ONE WEEK--ask the editor of...
Are you thinking of buying your first home or moving up in the near future? If so, now is the time to get your finances in order. Here are some tip to help: 1. Develop a household budget. Instead of creating a budget of what you’d like to spend, use receipts to create a budget that reflects your actual spending habits over the last several months. This approach will factor in unexpected expenses, such as...
Existing-home sales increased last month as buyers responded to improved housing affordability conditions, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Existing-home sales – including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – rose 5.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.18 million units in September from a level of 4.91 million in August. Home sales are 1.4 percent...
These questions will help you decide whether you’re ready for a home that’s larger or in a more desirable location. If you answer yes to most of the questions, it’s a sign that you may be ready to move. 1. Have you built substantial equity in your current home? Look at your annual mortgage statement or call your lender to find out. Usually, you don’t build up much equity in the first few years of...
Banks, faced with rising foreclosures, government pressure and economic realities, are growing more willing to modify loans to keep borrowers out of foreclosure.More than three million U.S. homeowners over the last 15 months have either received loan modifications or are involved in programs where that will be the result.* About 2.26 million mortgages have been modified under the Hope Now program, an...
Here is a quick look at the average price per square foot of homes and condos in Sammamish for the last two years. The chart starts off at $266.33 per square foot in October 2006, then peaks at $280.72 per square foot in April 2007. As of September 2008 the price is $250.54 per square foot. If you would like to more about home price trends in a particular area, feel free to...
Here is a quick look at the average price per square foot of homes and condos in Bothell for the last two years. The chart starts off at $211.20 per square foot in October 2006, then peaks at $219.76 per square foot in June 2007. As of September 2008 the price is $189.45 per square foot. If you would like to more about home price trends in a particular area, feel free to contact...
Halloween is almost here! As you prepare for the festivities, keep the following tips handy: Costume Safety -Check to make sure the costume is flame retardant.-If the costume is made with dark fabric, use reflective tape or wear a glowstick necklace.-Make sure your costume fits properly, hem any excess material to prevent tripping.-Masks should fit properly allowing for sight and breathing.-Use...
Here is a quick look at the average price per square foot of homes and condos in Bellevue for the last two years. The chart starts off at $315.06 per square foot in October 2006, then peaks at $361.78 per square foot in July 2007. As of September 2008 the price is $300.11 per square foot. If you would like to more about home price trends in a particular area, feel free...
Here is a quick look at the average price per square foot of homes and condos in Kirkland for the last two years. The chart starts off at $305.61 per square foot in October 2006, then peaks at $350.38 per square foot in the May 2007. As of September 2008 the price is $294.65 per square foot. If you would like to more about home price trends in a...
Here is a quick look at the average price per square foot of homes and condos in Woodinville for the last two years. The chart starts off at $249.26 per square foot in October 2006. While prices do appear to be trending down... strong sales in September 2008 brought the price is $258.49 per square foot! If you would like to more about home price trends in a particular...
The U.S. Treasury announced plans today to purchase up to $250 billion in preferred stock from the nation's top banks. The move is part of a plan that President Bush says will help prevent recession and preserve the free market. "Government owning a stake in any private U.S. company is objectionable to most Americans – me included," Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said in a statement....
Here is a quick look at the average price per square foot of homes and condos in Seattle for the last two years. The chart starts off at $285.94 per square foot in October 2006, then peaks at $319.32 per square foot in August 2007. As of September 2008 the price is $279.72 per square foot. If you would like to more about home price trends in a particular area, feel free to...
Here is a quick look at the average price per square foot of homes and condos in Redmond for the last two years. The chart starts off at $247.85 per square foot in October 2006, then peaks at $287.16 per square foot in the summer of 2007. As of September 2008 the price is $247.26 per square foot. If you would like to more about home price trends in a particular area, feel free to...
News from NW Multiple Listing Service FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 6, 2008 Pending Sales Up 4.1 Percent From Year Ago, Total Inventory Unchanged KIRKLAND, Wash. (Oct. 6, 2008) – Home sales around Western Washington during September rose 4.1 percent from a year ago, reversing a 19-month pattern of declines. Members of Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported 5,982 pending sales (offers made and...
This is a complicated question. To discover the answer, we must know the forces that control our market. Real estate is a supply vs. demand business and is heavily related to the rate of absorption of the inventory. Absorption Rates If we have low inventory and high demand the absorption rate is high and we have a seller’s market. Conversely, if we have high inventory and low demand the absorption...
Buy Used: Whether you’ve just moved to a new home or are looking to redecorate, consider a service like craigslist or FreeSharing to track down furniture, appliances, and other items, rather than buying them new. Check out garage sales and thrift stores for clothing and other everyday items. Use your creativity in gift giving (http://www.newdream.org/holiday/giftideastaff.php), including making...
.style1 { font-size: large; } .style3 { font-family: Arial; font-size: medium; } .style4 { font-size: small; } .style5 { font-family: Arial; font-size: small; } Charming 2280 s.f., 3 bedroom, 2.25 bath two story home with bonus on a private, south facing 9,348 s.f. lot in Rosewood on English Hill! 17119 NE 131st Pl, Redmond WA 98052 - $499,500Charming two story home in Rosewood! This spacious home is...
H.R. 3221, the “Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008,” passed the House on July 23, 2008, by a vote of 272-152. On Saturday, July 26, 2008, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 72-13. The President signed the bill on July 30, 2008. The bill includes the following provisions: GSE Reform – including a strong independent regulator, and permanent conforming loan limits up to the greater of...
Hey Chicken Little.... the sky has not fallen! If you believe everything you read in the press, you would think real estate values are plummeting and all of the homes on the Eastside and Seattle are short sales or foreclosures! While the incidences of these events has definitely risen - especially in South King County, don't write the King County Real Estate Market off just yet! The Puget Sound...
Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption RatesBy: Tony MeierEastside & Seattle Realtor This week we will be looking at the Condo market absorption rates for the Eastside over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep this in mind: 1. These are an average of the all price ranges in the area. Some price ranges are definitely moving faster than...
Looking for a" bang up" time this 4th? Check out these great events! EASTSIDE Bellevue Family 4th Bellevue Downtown Park 4:30 pm - C-17 Flyover from McChord AFB 6 pm - Live bands begin playing 9:30 pm - Bellevue Philharmonic performance 10:05 pm - Fireworks Display begins www.bellevuedowntown.org Bothell’s Freedom Festival Throughout Bothell 8 am - Pancake Breakfast, Downtown Fire...
Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption RatesBy: Tony MeierEastside & Seattle Realtor This week we will be looking at the Residential market absorption rates for the Eastside over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep in this in mind: 1. These are an average of the all price ranges in the area. Some price ranges are definitely moving faster than others!...
Here is this week’s installment featuring the pathetic photographic skills of my colleagues here in the Northwest. I wish I could say I had to look hard to find these photos, but unfortunately I don't. Here are this weeks gems. Notice the nice dark spot on the floor where the built in flash was obstructed by the lens... and of course no tripod! This home is on the...
I brought this home to market on April 3rd 2008 for $750,000. By April 17th, we had received multiple offers and the home sold for $760,000! This was great news of course, but my client's referrence was the best part! “Tony is by far the best real estate agent I have ever worked with. I first met him by recommendation when moving to Redmond in 1998. He was our agent when buying in a...
Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption RatesBy: Tony MeierEastside & Seattle Realtor This week we will be looking at the Condo market absorption rates for the Seattle Area over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep this in mind: 1. These are an average of the all price ranges in the area. Some price ranges are definitely moving faster than others!...
Here is this week’s installment featuring the pathetic photographic skills of my colleagues here in the Northwest. I am frequently asked what equipment I use to take photograph the homes I sell. I am a Canon shooter. I have invested several thousand in a good camera body, wide angle lens, several flash units and software to process the photos - which makes sure the homes I sell are shown in their...
The median price for residential homes in King County continues to hold steady! In spite of “supply vs. demand” that favors a buyer in most areas and price ranges, the median price has shown modest gains this year. Here is a break down month by month: Month 2008 – Year to date 2007 – Year to...
The following is a list of 2008 Summer Events happening in Seattle and throughout the Eastside. I hope you can get out and enjoy the summer ahead! June 7-8 Tastin’ n Racin’ - Issaquah, Lk. Samm. Park www.tastinracin.com 15 ...
My usual statistics are unavailable this week, so we are going to look at something different. As in the past... I will use the great information from Trendgraphix. We are going to chart the Seattle Metro Residential market since February 2007. Here is the trend for homes over the last year. This first chart shows how the inventory has climbed steadily since last year and sales have...
Annual English Hill Garage Sale June 6th & 7thBy: Tony Meier, Redmond RealtorAttention Bargian Hunters! All of English Hill will be on SALE! It's time again for the annual English Hill garage sale! This years event will be held on June 6th & 7th from 9 am to 4 pm. The English Hill Homeowners Association advertises this event in local newspapers, and hangs a banner sign. This is a...
Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption RatesBy: Tony MeierEastside & Seattle Realtor This week's update is coming to you on Tuesday, due to the Memorial Day holiday. I was busy playing with my kids! :-) This week we will be looking at the Condo market absorption rates for the Eastside over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep this in...
Usually I post some really pathetic photos from my colleagues here in the Northwest. This week is different. These photos are clearly professional quality. Given the nature of the photo, I would even say the photographer is trying for art. My questions is... are real estate marketing photos supposed to be art? Here is the photo that I came across today... As I have mentioned in some of my...
Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption Rates By: Tony Meier Eastside & Seattle Realtor This week we will be looking at the Residential market absorption rates for the Eastside over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep in this in mind: 1. These are an average of the all price ranges in the area. Some price ranges are definitely moving faster than others!...
If buying or selling a home is in your future, Tony will help you understand the current market and prepare you for success. He sold our home in 1 day and closed in 21 days using the very latest in internet marketing tools combined with traditional multiple listing services. We haven't had such a pleasant real estate experience ever! Ed & Tricia Hamman - Sold in Mountlake Terrace -...
Redmond ListingBy: Tony Meier Just Listed for $569,000 17809 NE 131st St - English Hill - Redmond Fantastic two story home in Olde Morrison Place on English Hill! Ideally situated, the home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, den, bonus, 2718 s.f. on a sunny, south facing 12,000 s.f. lot! Inviting formal living room and adjacent dining room have bay windows overlooking the yard. Spacious kitchen...
Here is this week’s installment featuring the pathetic photographic skills of my colleagues here in the Northwest. This photo was found on our MLS by Chris, one of my co-workers. Not sure what the agent was thinking with this one, but I am there is better way to show off the home.... We can only place 15 photos in the MLS and I have nothing against using a light fixture as one of them. It would be...
Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption RatesBy: Tony MeierEastside & Seattle Realtor This week we will be looking at the Residential market absorption rates for the Seattle Area over the last 7 weeks. It appears that Seattle is back on the mend with many of the numbers returning to a balanced market. In fact, some areas and price ranges are clearly favoring the seller! When looking at these...
My usual stattistics are unavailable this week, so we are going to look at something different. Thanks to the great information from Trendgraphix, which we subscribe to, we are going to chart the condo market since January 2007. Here is the trend for condos over the last year. This first chart shows how the inventory has climbed steeply since last year and sales have fallen. We had as much as 64% of...
Just Listed for $419,000 7782 NE 122nd Lane, Kirkland Fantastic two story, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1663 s.f, townhome in desirable Sinclair. This private setting is just minutes to Juanita Beach and Downtown Kirkland! Extensively upgraded, this unit is in pristine, move-in condition. The chef’s kitchen includes - breakfast bar, ample maple cabinets, black granite counters, under & over cabinet...
Here is this week’s installment featuring the photographic skills of my colleagues here in the Northwest. My, Oh, My!! What can I say about this photo?? It really is not a poorly taken photograph, like many I post here, but the clutter sure caught my attention!! If your home looks like this I recommend you call my friend Stacey Anderson. She runs an organizing company called Organized Inovations and...
Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption Rates By: Tony Meier Eastside & Seattle Realtor This week we will be looking at the Residential market absorption rates for the Eastside over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep in this in mind: 1. These are an average of the all price ranges in the area. Some price ranges are definitely moving faster than others!...
Here is this week’s installment featuring the pathetic photographic skills of my colleagues here in the Northwest. When I saw the first photo, I thought "WOW that is some serious lens flair!" As I looked on further through this listings photos I found not just more lens flair from shooting straight into the sun but an obviously dirty lens too! I wonder if the seller of this home...
Well almost... With the temperature at our home in Redmond reaching 80 degrees last Saturday you would have thought spring was in full bloom! The kids were out playing and we enjoyed a relaxing BBQ at our neighbors home. What a day! Unfortuantely, Sunday came along and we were back in the 50's with rain. I sure am looking forward to summer!! Here are some images that I captured in our yard during...
Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption Rates By: Tony Meier Eastside & Seattle Realtor This week we will be looking at the Condo market absorption rates for the Seattle Area over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep this in mind: 1. These are an average of the all price ranges in the area. Some price ranges are definitely moving faster than...
Tony is by far the best real estate agent I have ever worked with. I first met him by recommendation when moving to Redmond in 1998. He was our agent when buying in a sellers market and helped me find a home in a reasonable time. Now in 2008 we are moving to the East Coast and in a buyers market Tony again helped us market our home and sell it in 13 days. We have been more than satisfied with the results....
Here is this week’s installment featuring the pathetic photographic skills of my colleagues here in the Northwest. When you find something really good or in the case REALLY BAD, it is hard to resist finding more of it. This weeks's collage (I am embarrassed to say) comes from one of my colleges at Windermere. Yes, even some Windermere agents suck at photography!!! Okay agents... repeat after...
Spring is in the air. Now is the time to tend to your gardens to make sure they are wonderful when summer arrives! Here is a garden care checklist: AprilPull winter mulch off gradually as plants show signs of new growth.Feed and prune roses.Divide and transplant summer blooming perennials.Plant tender bulbs & tubers (gladiola, lilies & dahlias).Prune winter Jasmine after flowering.Remove all...
Redmond Listing - Novelty Hill HomeBy: Tony MeierEastside Realtor This grand home is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in Eastwood Acres on Novelty Hill. With stately curb appeal, the home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3370 s.f. on a flat & sunny 35,000 s.f. lot! Elegant two story foyer welcomes you in. Formal living room has vaulted ceiling and tile wrapped fireplace. Large dining room with...
Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption RatesBy: Tony MeierEastside & Seattle Realtor This week we will be looking at the Residential market absorption rates for the Seattle Area over the last 7 weeks. It appears that Seattle is back on the mend with many of the numbers returning to a balanced market. In fact, some areas and price ranges are clearly favoring the seller! When looking at these numbers,...
News from NW Multiple Listing ServiceFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 4, 2008 Northwest MLS Brokers Report Stable Prices, “Great Opportunities” for First-time Buyers KIRKLAND, Wash. (April 4, 2008) – Stable housing prices and strong real estate fundamentals are creating an attractive market for buyers, according to officials from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Commenting on just-released...
Tony MeierEastside & Seattle Realtor Here is this week’s installment featuring the photographic skills of my colleagues here in the Northwest. I just had to laugh! As I enter my 20th year in real estate, I have never seen a photo like this. There is a phrase in photography... "If you want to take better pictures, get a more interesting subject." I am not sure this is...
Redmond Rambler ListingBy: Tony MeierEastside Realtor SALE PENDING Completely updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2456 sq.ft, rambler on a flat & sunny 1+ acre lot! Large, flowing floorplan includes formal living, sitting area off entry & great room style kitchen, dining & family room. Updated kitchen with breakfast bar includes abundant hickory cabinets, pantry, granite counters & stainless...
Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption Rates By: Tony Meier Eastside & Seattle Realtor This week we will be looking at the Condo market absorption rates for the Eastside over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep this in mind: 1. These are an average of the all price ranges in the area. Some price ranges are definitely moving faster than others!...
Tony MeierEastside Realtor Here is this week’s installment featuring the pathetic photographic skills of my colleagues here in the Northwest. Where do I start?!? Okay, how about the bad HDR (High Dynamic Range) processing. The light and dark spots all over the photo… bad, bad, bad! The sky looks cool, but otherwise this looks like something out of a book on what not to do with HDR....
Tony is a very creative and result oriented realtor! I was impressed when he sold me a house with his marketing, follow up and professionalism. I had no doubt he would do a great job if I had to sell my house in the very tough market that it is today. Tony delivered instant results...he is very clear about what will work and what will not. He follows up very well. He has a great set of referrals who...
A survey of almost 500 real estate agents commissioned by JELD-WEN Windows & Doors indicates the increasing importance of curb appeal in selling a home. According to the Real Estate Agent Community Trends survey, 82 percent of practitioners polled said buyers unimpressed with a home's exterior will not want to look inside. The results also found that 90 percent of respondents said a sale depends on...
Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption Rates By: Tony Meier Eastside & Seattle Realtor This week we will be looking at the Residential market absorption rates for the Eastside over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep in this in mind: 1. These are an average of the all price ranges in the area. Some price ranges are definitely moving faster than others!...
Here is this week’s installment featuring the pathetic photographic skills of my colleagues here in the Northwest. We are only allowed 15 photos of a home in the Northwest MLS. How the agent felt the washer and dryer was important enough to make the cut is beyond me!!!??? Additionally, the photos of this home all look to be taken with a cell phone camera. This is a lower priced home in our area, but the...
When you purchase a home, the title company will send you a copy of the title report before closing. The review of this document and all attachments should be a contingency in your contract. Here are some tips on what to look for: Premium / Coverage - Are the Sales price and Loan amounts accurate? Proposed Insured(s) - Is buyer’s name spelled exactly as appears on the...
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Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption RatesBy: Tony MeierEastside & Seattle Realtor This week we will be looking at the Condo market absorption rates for the Seattle Area over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep this in mind: 1. These are an average of the all price ranges in the area. Some price ranges are definitely moving faster than others! If you...
Here is this week’s installment featuring the pathetic photographic skills of my colleagues here in the Northwest. I can only imagine the conversation… Mr & Mrs Seller says “Thanks for taking the photos of our home, but what is the dark black spot on the bottom of each photo?” Agent responds with “I really don’t know. I was wondering the same thing. Oh, well... we’ve got it on the...
In the final installment of cost vs. value segment we'll be looking at two replacement projects that most owners of 20+ year old homes will be looking at. Here are the latest numbers for the Seattle area. Window Replacement Project Description: Replace ten 3-by-5-foot double-hung windows with insulated vinyl replacement windows. Wrap the exterior trim as required to match. Don't disturb...
Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption RatesBy: Tony MeierEastside & Seattle Realtor This week we will be looking at the Residential market absorption rates for the Seattle Area over the last 7 weeks. It appears that Seattle is back on the mend with many of the numbers returning to a balanced market. In fact, some areas and price ranges are clearly favoring the seller! When looking at these...
Here we are this week’s installment featuring the pathetic photographic skills of my colleagues here in the Northwest. This photo showcases what I believe is the first recorded history of a nuclear explosion outside of a Seattle area home! Maybe the agent could invest in a couple of flash units and a class to learn how to balance the ambient light? a If you are ready to sell your home and would like...
Thinking of adding on to your abode? In this weeks cost vs. value segment we'll be looking at three popular additions that can make your home much more enjoyable! Here are the latest numbers for the Seattle area. Family Room Addition Project Description: In a style and location appropriate to the house, add a 16-by-25-foot room on a crawlspace foundation with wood siding and...
Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption Rates By: Tony Meier Eastside & Seattle Realtor This week we will be looking at the Condo market absorption rates for the Eastside over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep this in mind: 1. These are an average of the all price ranges in the area. Some price ranges are definitely moving faster than others! If you...
Here is this week’s installment featuring the pathetic photographic skills of my colleagues here in the Northwest. I came across this photo and just had to laugh! Apparently this agent was just too busy to take the ½ second necessary to try and level the camera! This yard really is not at a 45 degree slant. :-) If you are ready to sell your home and would like top notch photos showcasing it,...
Thinking of remodeling your home? In this weeks cost vs. value segment we'll be looking at the bathroom. This is another area that has a dramatic impact on a homes desirability and saleability! Here are the latest numbers for the Seattle area Bathroom Remodel Project Description: Update an existing 5-by-7 foot. Replace all fixtures to include standard-sized tub with ceramic tile...
Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption Rates By: Tony Meier Eastside & Seattle Realtor This week we will be looking at the Residential market absorption rates for the Eastside over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep the following in mind: 1. These are an average of the all price ranges in the area. Some price ranges are definitely moving faster than...
I really wanted to see the lunar eclipse since we will not have another one until 2010. Catching these events is a "hit or miss" proposition here in Seattle, especially during the winter. I watched the forecast and they said we had a pretty good chance, so I was hopeful! At about 5 p.m. yesterday, I stepped out of my office, looked at the sky and saw that all too familiar site… clouds. With my hopes...
Thinking of remodeling your home? In this weeks cost vs. value segment we'll be looking at the kitchen. Remodeling the kitchen can be one of the most dramatic changes made to enhance a homes value and general appeal. Afterall, isn't that where most good parties are! Here are the latest numbers for the Seattle area. Minor Kitchen Remodel Project Description: In a functional but dated...
Septic SystemsBy: Tony MeierEastside Realtor You just bought your dream home! A fantastic two story on a nice piece of land. You were told that it had a septic system when you bought it, you also had it inspected (right!), now how do you maintain this thing? This question comes frequently and unless you have had septic system before, you may have no idea what to do to keep your system in optimum...
Kenmore ListingBy: Tony MeierEastside Realtor 20249 62nd Ave NE - Kenmore - $424,683 Owner will consider all reasonable offers! Spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2170 sq.ft, two story home on 14,025 sq.ft lot! Many updates include new carpet & flooring, fresh paint inside & out! Large flowing floorplan includes living, dining & huge kitchen! Updated kitchen with breakfast bar includes...
It is Super Bowl weekend. Our house, like millions others will be busy with the festivities. The smell of chili, salsa, beer & chips... all ground into the carpet no less! Good times! :-) In addition to the fun, we will be doing something else this weekend. Certainely not as exciting, but definitely more important! We will be changing out all the batteries in our smoke detectors. This is...
Valentines Day will soon be upon us! Just 3 weeks away! If you are looking for that special spot to take your Valentine this year, check out one of Seattle's best date spots. Make sure you make your reservation early! 1. 94 Stewart Restaurant 94 Stewart St , Seattle , WA , 98101 Hidden on a Pike Place side street, this cozy gem serves bistro favorites made from fresh, local...
The Federal Reserve, in an emergency meeting on Tuesday, slashed the key rate to 3.5 percent, citing a weakening economic outlook. The move marks the Fed's biggest rate cut — three quarters of a point — in more than 20 years. As fears of a recession looms, the Fed said the rate-cut was to help restore confidence in the U.S. economy. “While strains in short-term funding markets have eased somewhat,...
The word on the street is Northshore will be closing one of the elementary schools on the Eastside of the district this next year. The unfortunate effect of growth management no doubt! With no new construction in the area, the district has had declining enrollment, some 600 plus kids expected in the next few years. Enough to close a school I am sure. Here is what can be found on there...
I have had a terrific time relaxing with the family and enjoying the holidays! The holidays are a great time to connect with friends and family, to consider all you have to be thankful for and to reflect upon the future ahead. As I do, I look forward to 2008 with great optimism. The real estate market in the Seattle area has changed from a hot sellers market to a more balanced market. As I...