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...
April 2008
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...