March 2009

Why I still love Real Estate after 20 years…

In December 2008, I received a referral from Heidi Sheldon at Options for Seniors. She had just met with Neal McLaughlin and asked me to give him a call. Neal had flown into town from Georgia to help move his parents into assisted living, which is Heidi’s specialty. Neal needed to sell his parents home and wanted advice on staging and pricing. He also needed to find someone he could trust to handle the...

Happy St Patrick’s Day!

In memory of my Irish mother… I would like to share some of my favorite Irish sayings and blessings with you.   An Irishman's Philosophy In life, there are only two things to worry about—Either you are well or you are sick.If you are well, there is nothing to worry about, But if you are sick, there are only two things to worry about—Either you will get well or you will die.If you get well,...

Monday’s Market Update – Eastside Residential

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 you...

“Tony is a Diamond level Real Estate Agent. There is no one better!”

If you are looking for an agent who has limited experience in the industry or who only does real estate on the side then look somewhere else. Tony is a Diamond level Real Estate Agent. There is no one better! Tony's many years of experience in and knowledge of Real Estate come shining through during the entire home buying process. We are beyond thrilled with the way Tony facilitated the purchase and...

Cost vs. Value 2008 – Additions

Thinking of adding on to your abode?  In this week’s 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 appropriate to the existing house, add a 16-by-25-foot room on a crawl space foundation with vinyl siding and...

Monday’s Market Update – Seattle Area Condo

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 would...

English Hill Listing – 3 Bdrm, 2.25 Bth Two Story Home on a Quiet Cul-De-Sac in Redmond’s sought after community of English Hill

EnglishHillHome.com By Tony Meier View in HD  Redmond Listing - $500,000 - Charming English Hill Home in Olde Morrison Place!17633 NE 129th Pl, Redmond 2300 s.f., 3 bedroom, 2.25 bath two story home nestled in the back of a cul-de-sac on a west facing 7,850 s.f. lot in Olde Morrison Place on English Hill! For more information and DOZENS of photos go to http://EnglishHillHome.com Nestled in a...

Cost vs. Value 2008 – Bathrooms

Thinking of remodeling your home?  In this week’s cost vs. value segment we'll be looking at the bathroom. This is another area that has a dramatic impact on a home’s desirability and salability! Here are the latest numbers for the Seattle area Bathroom Addition   Project Description:  Add a full 6-by-8-foot bath over a crawl space with poured concrete walls. Include cultured-marble...