May 2008

Annual English Hill Garage Sale June 6th & 7th

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...

Bad MLS Photo Friday – Are Real Estate marketing photos art?

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...

Monday’s Market Update – Eastside Residential

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!...

“We haven’t had such a pleasant real estate experience ever!”

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 -...

English Hill Listing – Two Story, 4 bd, 2.5 bth, Den & Bonus on sunny, south facing 12,000s.f. lot!

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...

Bad MLS Photo Friday

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...

Monday’s Market Update – Seattle Residential

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...