Tony came highly recommended by a neighbor and co-worker, and with good reason. His overall performance as a listing agent was excellent and he was very easy to work with. Both referrals had used Tony for multiple transactions. - It's often expected an agent will provide a list of things to do to make a place more marketable. Tony did this thoughtfully, offering suggestions on things that...
July 2015
Listed for $600,000 - Click here for more details At the back of a quiet cul-de-sac in Coventry on English Hill, sits this Burnstead built, two story home. The gracious floorplan boasts 2,000 s.f. and features 3 bedrooms, 2.25 baths plus on a 12,835 s.f. lot! The original owner has meticulously maintained and extensively updated this home - including remodeling the kitchen and baths! Formal living room...
Listed for $600,000 - Click here for more details Set back from the street in Mount Clare Estates on English Hill, sits this charming two story home. The spacious, “light-filled” floorplan boasts 2,230 s.f. and features 3 bedrooms, 2.25 baths plus a den on a very private 37,345 s.f. lot! Many updates include newer Anderson windows, custom wood shutters, new carpets, extensive hardwood floors and...
Listed for $480,000 - Click here for more details Well cared for tri-level home in Sunrise on English Hill. The light filled floorplan features 1850 s.f., 3 bedrooms, 2.25 baths on a quiet 6,758 s.f. cul-de-sac lot. Brand new, high quality roof just installed! Tile entry and maple hardwoods throughout the main floor. Formal living room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace and a bay window overlooking the...
Listed for $435,000 - Click here for more details Tucked away on a private lane, sits this charming two story home. The open floorplan features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1,610 s.f. on a large lot with sunny, western exposure! Spacious living with a big window overlooking the covered porch and front gardens. Generous dining room is a great place to share a meal with friends. The kitchen has new slab granite...
Some Highlights: The National Association of REALTORS® surveyed their members for their Confidence Index The REALTORS® Confidence Index is a key indicator of housing market strength based on a monthly survey sent to over 50,000 real estate practitioners. Practitioners are asked about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions. Homes sold in 60 days or less in 35 out of...
The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University recently released their 2015 State of the Nation’s Housing report. The report concentrated on the challenges renters in this country are facing because of the diminishing supply of quality rental units and dramatically escalating rents. However, there was also information buried within the report that revealed that now is definitely the time...
Suji & I were extremely satisfied with your level of service. We are repeat clients remember! And for good reason. Right from the start you gave us a good feel for the market. You obviously know it well! This helped us develop the right strategy for the sale. Your idea of getting a pre-inspection done was the best - saving us a lot of effort (post sale). We are also very appreciative of your...
There has been much talk about homeownership and whether it is a true vehicle for building wealth. A new report looks at the impact owning a home has on the financial wellbeing of people closing in on their retirement years (ages 55-64). In recently released study by the Hamilton Project, Ten Economic Facts about Financial Well-Being in Retirement, it was revealed that: 1. Middle-class households...
The results of Fannie Mae’s June 2015 National Housing Survey, were just released showing that more and more homeowners are warming up to the idea that now may be a great time to sell their home. The amount of respondents that stated that now is a good time to sell rose three percentage points to a survey high of 52%; which may translate to a healthier market as more homes are listed in the...
Some Highlights: What is a Boomerang Buyer? A former homeowner who has gone thru a “short sale”, “foreclosure” or “bankruptcy” in the past few years and has been saving for a down payment in preparation of the expiration of the waiting period, in order to qualify once again for a mortgage. According to NAR: Up to 1 Million consumers have already restored their credit and qualify to...
There seems to be a growing chasm between what the public believes to be needed and what is actually needed to qualify for a residential home loan. A recent survey by Ipsos reported that: Two-thirds of those surveyed believe they need a very good credit score to buy a home, with 45 percent thinking a “good credit score” is over 780. Consumers overestimate the down payment funds needed to...
There has been much conversation regarding the lack of first time home buyers in today’s real estate market. However, three recent reports seem to suggest that they are now entering the market in increasing numbers. The most recent Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that: “The percent share of first-time buyers rose to 32 percent in May, up from...
Listed for $700,000 - Click here for more details Stunning view home in desirable Promontory West on Norway Hill! Promontory West is an outstanding community of view homes with multiple greenspace parks and trail access to the Sammamish River Trail. Light-filled foyer and rich hardwood floors welcome you in. Large living room with vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace wrapped in marble and French Doors to...
Here are the latest market charts from the MLS. Click on each image below for a larger version. Active Listings vs. Sold Listings Number of Pending Listings Median Sales Price For more information our the Seattle and Eastside Real Estate Market contact Tony Meier...
KIRKLAND, Washington (July 6, 2015) - Temperatures around Western Washington were not the only thing sizzling during June. Northwest Multiple Listing Service members reported 11,453 pending sales last month, the highest volume since August 2005 when members notched 11,546 mutually accepted offers. Last month also marked the fourth consecutive month of 11,000-plus pending transactions. MLS members...