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Renters Under 50 Want to Buy a Home!

Every year, the New York Federal Reserve publishes the results of their Survey of Consumer Expectations (SCE). Each survey covers a wide range of topics including inflation, labor market, household finance, credit access and housing. One of the many questions asked in the housing section of the survey was: Assuming you had the financial resources to do so, would you like to OWN...

SOLD FOR $554,000! Redmond Listing – Updated and open floor plan features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Den and 2,400 s.f.!

Redmond - English Hill - $499,000 Updated home in Hollymor on English Hill. The flowing floorplan is 2,400 s.f. and features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath plus a den on a private 14,656 s.f. lot. Updates include: vinyl windows, hardwood floors throughout the main level, white millwork & doors too! Formal living room with big windows overlooking the front yard. Formal dining room with French doors to deck....

SOLD FOR $461,000! Kirkland Rambler For Sale – Spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath rambler on large lot near Saint Edwards & Big Finn Hill Park

Kirkland - Finn Hill - Priced at $425,000 Quietly nestled in the easily accessible neighborhood of Finn Hill, sits this charming rambler home. The light and open floorplan is 2,070 s.f. and features 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths on a private 10,800 s.f lot! The gracious entry and open foyer welcomes you in. The large living room has a brick fireplace with wood stove and a wall of windows overlooking the front...

Redmond Garden Club’s Annual Sale May 12th 2012

The Redmond Garden Club will be having their annual sale May 12th from 8am to 3pm. The sale will be located at 17817 NE 131st Street, Redmond, 98052. Follow the signs along NE 124th/NE 128th, Avondale Road, or Redmond-Woodinville Road All kinds of greenery and goodies including: Perennials Annuals, Vegetable Starts, Shrubs, Crafts, Planters plus garden related yard sale items and much more Come early...

Tips for Selling your Home During the Holidays

Selling your home during the holidays means a few extra things to keep in mind. Below are some tips on how to keep your holiday-themed house buyer friendly and ready to sell! Don’t go overboard with the holiday decorations. They can make your home look cluttered and take attention away from it. Large Christmas trees can make a room look smaller. As can a ton of presents under the tree and too much...

King County housing-affordability index best in 17 years!

The Seattle Times confirms what I see too.... It is an incredible opportunity to buy a home today! "Thanks to declining prices and record-low interest rates, houses in King County are more affordable now than they've been in at least 17 years, a new score card says." For their complete story, click here. Tony Meier Making Real Estate Easy, Fun & Profitable! Serving Buyers, Sellers & Their...

The life of an Escrow…

My associates over at CW Title have prepared this great graphic to show the life of an Escrow. Click on the image for a larger version. Tony Meier Making Real Estate Easy, Fun & Profitable! Serving Buyers, Sellers & Their Referrals Since 1989 Windermere Real Estate/NE EastsideHomes.com – Seattle’s Eastside Real Estate...

Seattle Top’s Forbes list of America’s Most Walkable Cities!

The 10 Most Walkable Cities Buyers have expressed more preferences to walkable communities in home-shopping surveys. Walk Friendly Communities, a national recognition program, recently recognized the top places in the country for walking, taking into account such factors as safety, space in communities devoted to pedestrians, as well as whether walking is integrated into the city’s overall urban...

Celebrating MOM on Mother’s Day

Since its birth as a National Holiday in 1914, the second Sunday of May has been dedicated to showering the Moms in our lives with love and appreciation. Here are some ideas to help you do just that: For a Craft-Loving mom: Make her a custom photo book full of fun family memories or give her some time to herself to spend flexing her creative muscles. http://www.snapfish.com For a Luxury-Loving...

Fairwood Greens in Renton – Three bedroom home on greenbelt for sale!

Just Listed - 16641 157th Ave SE - Renton at $285,000 Wonderful tri-level home situated on a nice greenbelt lot in Fairwood Greens. The home features three bedrooms, 2.25 baths, and 1,840 s.f. on a 9,525 s.f. lot. Many recent updates including vinyl windows & new carpet! As you approach the home you are greeted by nice tile roof and a paver driveway & path leading to the front door, the slate...

Kirkland Real Estate – Finn Hill Home For Sale – 5 bdrm, 2.75 bth, den & bonus!

Just Listed - 9509 NE 139th St, Kirkland at $469,900 Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac, sits this charming two story with daylight basement home. The gracious floorplan boasts 2900 s.f. and features 5 bedrooms, 2.75 baths with den & bonus on a private, south facing 12,097 s.f. lot which backs to a greenbelt! Recent updates include roof, carpet, vinyl windows and remodeled kitchen. Formal living &...

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival April 1st through April 30th, 2011

One of our family's favorite events... The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. For 28 years, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival has been one of the most sought-after events in the Pacific Northwest. Come and enjoy the celebration of Spring as millions of tulips burst into bloom!  Don’t forget to bring your camera! 25th Annual Tulip Run     April 9, 9:30am     www.tuliprun.com  30th Annual Tulip...

How prepared for a disaster are you?

If you answered... not very, then you are like most people. The recent incidents in Japan heighten the awareness that we should be prepared for whatever mother nature or mankind can through at us! With this in mind... I have gathered a copy of the Washington State Emergency Resource Guide for you to download at the link below: Washington State Emergency Resource Guide I hope you will take the time to...