February 2011

NAR – Existing-Home Sales Up Again in January

The uptrend in existing-home sales continues, with January sales rising for the third consecutive month with a pace that is now above levels a year ago, according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Existing-home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, increased 2.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.36 million in January...

CNN/Money puts Seattle on top 10 list as “Best Recovery Bets” with appreciation predicted in 2012

Housing markets: Best recovery bets 6 of 10 Seattle Median home price: $375,000 Drop since market peak: 24.4% Forecast gain by 9/2012: 3.7% Seattle is a good mix of new and old economies, with Microsoft, Amazon and Boeing offering good, well-paying jobs. And that has been key to getting the city's economy off life support, with the unemployment rate dropping below 9% in...

“His knowledge and expertise were extremely valuable…”

Tony Meier made sure that I was clearly informed throughout the 2 year search for my new home.  I understood all my options and he helped me narrow down my choices.  I appreciated his patience and perseverance, and his quick response.  His knowledge and expertise were extremely valuable when I finally found a suitable place, and frankly I don’t think the deal would’ve happened without him. Tony...