Posted on 29 December 2010.
The following data is for Single Family Residential Homes:
New Listings: 16
Closed Sales: 21
Pending Sales: 21
- Average List Price: $377,733
- Average Sale Price: $354,419
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 94.6%
- Average Days on Market: 119
Total sales this year: 1817
Total active listings at the end of the week: 1326
If you’d like any information or want to see any Whatcom County Washington Real Estate feel free to email me at or give me a call at 360-739-6981
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Posted in Washington
Posted on 26 December 2010.
Are you relocating to Seattle? There are many things to think about besides just which neighborhood is best for you. If you’re hiring a moving company to move your furnishings, don’t assume you are covered by insurance. The term “covered” can mean different things. How would you feel if that 50-inch plasma display TV got dropped and broken and you only received $12 for it? If you have “basic carrier liability-release value”, which is the minimum required by federal law, your furnishings are often covered to no more than 30-60 cents per pound per article. This minimal amount of coverage is called “released value” or “carrier’s liability.” So a 40 lb TV, no matter what the true value, might only net you $12 dollars on a claim.
Moving Companies are very sophisticated in how they offer you coverage in order to limit their liability. So you need to be educated and savvy before entering a contract with them. There are ways to protect yourself but you need to be careful and ask the right questions. Read this Moving Insurance Liability Tips article and be ready to investigate to find out exactly what is covered. After all, the last thing you need when you arrive at your new home is to have your possessions damaged or destroyed and not receive adequate compensation for it.
Work with a Relocation Specialist REALTOR who can help guide you through these issues. And if you have company provided relocation benefits, be sure you are getting everything you are entitled to.
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Posted in Washington
Posted on 26 December 2010.
While we’re on the subject of tall towers with observation decks (see Columbia Center and Space Needle), let me tell you about the Smith Tower. We visited the Smith Tower one sunny Sunday afternoon in May. We fell in with a pair of real lady tourists from Tennessee, while walking along 2nd Avenue, and we convinced them to visit the tower with us.
The Smith Tower at the south end of downtown makes the perfect complement to the Space Needle at the north end of downtown. Each is set off some distance from the skyscrapers at the downtown core, giving you a different view of those as well as far out to the mountains, waterways, neighborhoods, and landmarks around Seattle. The two towers even have a view of each other down the narrow corridor of 2nd Avenue.
The Smith Tower was built between 1910 and 1914 for one million dollars. It was deliberately placed in the far-off boondocks town of Seattle to gain publicity for the Smith brand of typewriters. At completion, the tower was among the tallest skyscrapers outside of New York City and remained the tallest building west of the Mississippi until 1931 and tallest on the West Coast until the Space Needle was constructed in 1962.
The observation level at the base of the pyramid features a small gift shop with a very knowledgeable docent, historical photos and maps, and Chinese woodwork gifted to Mrs. Smith by the Empress of China. You can walk freely outside along all four sides of the building, safely enclosed behind iron bars.
Photo Album
Official Smith Tower Website
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Posted in Washington
Posted on 26 December 2010.
We played tourists in Seattle this day, visiting Seattle’s icon, the Space Needle. My grandparents and mother had visited the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, when the Space Needle first opened, and this was the catalyst for our entire clan moving from Kansas to Seattle via Boeing. My five year old, James, had never been to the Needle and our 14-year-old twins were probably about James’ age the last time they went. How many Seattleites never think of visiting the Space Needle until an out-of-town guest shows up?
The base of the tower with its departure area and extensive gift shop were all new since I had last been there. It was a bright, sunny day and the view was magnificent of the city, Puget Sound, Lake Union, the entire Olympic range, the Cascades, and Mount Rainier (a bit hazy in the distance). One neat thing they added was a live, remote-controlled camera you can pan around. James enjoyed playing with that. After the needle we stopped for a treat at the Center House and then let the kids play in the big water fountain. Just like true tourists!
We’ve also made it a family tradition to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks at the Space Needle. If you leave at 10:30pm from Bellevue, you can just make it in time to find free parking about a mile away, and then walk to a good position under the Needle. The event always draws a big crowd.
For more viewpoints around Seattle, check out the Smith Tower and Columbia Center.
Official Space Needle Website
Seattle Center Official Website
More Photos
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Posted in Washington
Posted on 26 December 2010.
Whether you are considering going out as a change from watching the countdown in Times Square on TV, just window shopping to see what the crazy people who brave the traffic do, or an inveterate New Year’s Eve Party vetran, you may be wondering where to find the exhaustive list of what’s happing on The Night in Seattle.
There is a FOOTLOOSE Dance Your Ass Off Party at the Central Cinema in the Central District near Capitol Hillin the East Union Business District. It starts at 9:30 and at midnight there is an hour of music videos to boogie too! At $10-12 what a deal, and managable fun. Earlier that night at 6:30 Ghostbusters is playing. If you have a family New Year’s active evening in mind, you might go to Ghostbusters then head to…
Winterfest skating at Seattle Center goes till 11:30, then you’re right there to see the fireworks! Or dance to The Machine free at the Center House there, and be there for midnight and fireworks.
For a Major Party right now the Seattle Indulgence at EMP (right there in Seattle Center too) looks like it tops the charts. For $59 per person you could join this 3,000 person party billed as the “swankiest” event going this year. I guess that means party rags and your brightest smile. It goes from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. and has 4 areas of live entertainment, 3 dance floors, over 35 bars, live comedy, free access to the EMP museum…and they have some special offers for nearby hotels so you can avoid the traffic after all. This is 140,000 square feet of Seattle New Year’s INDULGENCE!
stand by for more…
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Posted in Washington
Posted on 24 December 2010.
We played tourist in Seattle this day and went up to the observation deck of the Columbia Center – tallest building in Seattle at 967 feet and 76 stories. At the time it was built in 1982, it was the tallest building west of the Mississippi. Its original name was the Columbia Seafirst Tower. Bank consolidations lead to a few name changes until the current name was settled on. The observation deck (indoors) wraps around only the southern half of the building, blocking views to the north. But the views of Elliot Bay, the Olympics, the city, Lake Washington, and the Cascade Mountains are tremendous. The tower looks down below on the Smith Tower – the former tallest tower in Seattle in the 1950s. You can also see the Space Needle, Seattle’s other famous observation tower. All three are worth a visit.
Directions (we didn’t see any signs, but had to ask the man at the information desk):
- If you enter into the food court, take the escalators up until you reach the 5th Avenue Lobby.
- Take the express elevator to the 40th floor.
- Take a second elevator to the 73rd floor.
More Columbia Center Facts on SkyscraperPage.com
Reviews of the Columbia Center Observation Deck on Yelp.com
25 Photos of our Visit
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Posted in Washington
Posted on 22 December 2010.
eXp Realty Seattle is officially in business! We are so excited to open a physical office here in the Fremont District of Seattle! We are now going to mix the best of the real world and virtual world reality to create a great value proposition for both clients and Brokers! I am the Principal Managing Broker and we already have a number of other eXp Brokers coming aboard.
Let me introduce the member agents and let you get to know them:
Dave Sato
Broker – Realtor®
Direct: 425.213.6411
Marybeth Cicirello
Broker – Realtor®
Direct: 206.214.6556
http://classicfreshseattle.com/
http://www.seattlepowersearch.com/author/marybethcicirello/
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Posted in Washington
Posted on 22 December 2010.
A 2 bedroom condo on Mercer Island (with the best schools in the state of Washington) for under $200,000? Pretty unbelieveable. Even the one listed at $280,000 (also 2 bedroom and 2 bath) represents an opportunity that I would not have thought possible two years ago. Sure enough, on checking the property history, it turns out that each was originally listed at about $100,000 more, over a year ago. Who will the lucky purchasers be? Stay tuned, or better yet why not give me a call for more photos and information! Let’s go take a look.
(all data current as of
12/22/2010)
| Price |
$198,000
|
| Beds |
2
|
| Baths |
1 full, 1 part baths
|
|
Home size |
1,118 sq ft
|
| Lot Size |
n/a
|
| Days on Market |
92
|
Great Investment Opportunity in this 2 bedroom, 1.75 bath condo on Mercer Island! Light and Bright! Secured Building. Nice Patio. Convienent and Close Everything. Sold as-is, no warr of any kind. Buyer to verify all info to their satisfaction.
Property Type(s):
Condo
| Last Updated |
12/8/2010
|
Tract |
Parc Mercer
|
| Year Built |
1982
|
Community |
North End
|
| Garage Spaces |
n/a
|
County |
King
|
| Total Parking |
n/a
|
Walk Score ®
|
82
|
Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.
Listed provided courtesy of
Brown Real Estate Group LLC
(view all details for MLS #
133195)
(all data current as of
12/22/2010)
| Price |
$279,900
|
| Beds |
2
|
| Baths |
2 full baths
|
|
Home size |
987 sq ft
|
| Lot Size |
n/a
|
| Days on Market |
56
|
Located in the heart of Mercer Island this is contemporary living at it's best. Large 2 Bedrooms and 2 Baths. Wonderful unit boasts granite countertops, tile floors, slate tiled fireplace, dual master bedrooms, circular drive entrance with fountain & elegant lobby greet you along with reading and party rooms, secured underground parking, jumbo storage unit and an on-site exercise room. Enjoy the Cascade Mountain View. Nearby Park and Ride, coffee shops, restaurants & parks. This is the one.
Property Type(s):
Condo
| Last Updated |
10/29/2010
|
Tract |
The Carlton
|
| Year Built |
1989
|
Community |
Mercer Island
|
| Garage Spaces |
n/a
|
County |
King
|
| Total Parking |
n/a
|
Walk Score ®
|
83
|
Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.
Listed provided courtesy of
Coldwell Banker Bain
(view all details for MLS #
147441)
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Posted in Washington
Posted on 21 December 2010.
Excellent view of Lake Washington and Mt. Baker
There are 25 bank owned homes on the market today in Seattle that all have a fine view of the city, mountains, lakes, and/or Puget Sound. Ask me about my favorite – new construction, never lived in, great Lake Washington view. For an investor it could make a great furnished corporate/short-term rental at $3,700 per month.
(all data current as of
12/21/2010)
| Price |
$375,000
|
| Beds |
4
|
| Baths |
1 full, 2 part baths
|
|
Home size |
2,560 sq ft
|
| Lot Size |
3,000 sq ft
|
| Days on Market |
166
|
Lovely Lake Washington and Mountain views! Bank owned ! Ready for new owner. Built Green with Whistler lodge-style architectural details enhance the home's appearance .Designed for today's sophisticated taste, bamboo flrs, slate tile, honed granite counters, high efficency heating system, low flow dual flush toliets & more.Each floor has a view,night time view is spectacular w/thousands of sparkling lights of cityscapes and bridge.
Property Type(s):
Residential
| Last Updated |
9/23/2010
|
Tract |
n/a
|
| Year Built |
2007
|
Community |
Bryn Mawr
|
| Garage Spaces |
2.0
|
County |
King
|
| Total Parking |
2
|
Walk Score ®
|
48
|
Price History
|
Prior to Aug 26, ’10
|
$499,000
|
|
Aug 26, ’10 – Aug 27, ’10
|
$375,000
|
|
Aug 27, ’10 – Sep 5, ’10
|
$499,000
|
|
Sep 5, ’10 – Today
|
$375,000
|
Schools
|
Elementary School
|
Lakeridge Elem
|
|
High School
|
Renton Snr High
|
|
Jr. High School
|
Dimmitt Mid
|
|
School District
|
Renton
|
Additional Details
|
Area
|
360
|
Bedrooms, lower level
|
2
|
|
Bedrooms, main level
|
0
|
Bedrooms, upper level
|
2
|
|
Fireplaces, total
|
1
|
Fireplaces, lower level
|
0
|
|
Fireplaces, main level
|
0
|
Fireplaces, upper level
|
0
|
|
Total covered parking
|
2
|
Home Owner Dues
|
0
|
|
Monthly rent (if rented)
|
0
|
Square feet finished
|
2560
|
|
Square footage source
|
KCR
|
APN
|
1180007968
|
|
Annual taxes
|
5292
|
Tax year
|
2009
|
|
Water company
|
Skyway
|
Three-Quarter Baths
|
2
|
Features
|
3rd Party Apprvl Req
|
None
|
|
Appliances That Stay
|
Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven
|
|
Architecture
|
Craftsman
|
|
Bank/REO Owned
|
Y
|
|
Basement
|
Fully Finished
|
|
Bonus Room
|
Lower
|
|
Building Condition
|
Very Good
|
|
Building Information
|
Built On Lot
|
|
Bus line nearby
|
Y
|
|
Dining Room
|
Main
|
|
Energy Source(heat)
|
Natural Gas
|
|
Entry
|
Main
|
|
Environmental Cert
|
Built Green
|
|
Exterior
|
Wood, Wood Products
|
|
Floor Covering
|
Bamboo/Cork, Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet
|
|
Form 17
|
Not Provided
|
|
Foundation
|
Poured Concrete
|
|
Heating/Cooling
|
Forced Air
|
|
Interior Features
|
Bath Off Master, Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, High Tech Cabling, Walk-in Closet
|
|
Kit with Eating Spc
|
Main
|
|
Living Room
|
Main
|
|
Lot Details
|
Dead End Street
|
|
Master Bedroom
|
Lower
|
|
Parking Type
|
Garage-Attached
|
|
Possession
|
Closing
|
|
Potential Terms
|
FHA
|
|
Preliminary title ordered
|
Y
|
|
Property type
|
RESI
|
|
Roof
|
Composition
|
|
Senior exemption
|
N
|
|
Sewer
|
Sewer Connected
|
|
Show map link
|
Y
|
|
Site Features
|
Cable TV, Deck, High Speed Internet
|
|
Status
|
A
|
|
Style Code
|
18 – 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
|
|
Utility Room
|
Upper
|
|
View
|
Lake, Mountain
|
|
Water Source
|
Public
|
Location
Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.
Listed provided courtesy of
Windermere R.E. South, Inc.
(view all details for MLS #
99923)
Contact me for current listings: bob.kelly@bellevuepowersearch.com
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Posted in Washington
Posted on 21 December 2010.
Patrick moved from Pennsylvania to North Carolina in 1994. As a territory manager with a growing footwear company, Patrick traveled constantly throughout North and South Carolina, but soon discovered that Greensboro felt most like home.
He began his full-time real estate career in 1996, partnering in the business with his wife, Elizabeth. With over 500 transactions under his belt, Patrick has had the opportunity to experience and learn from just about every situation in residential sales. Patrick has received numerous awards for sales success over the years and continues a constant quest to provide the best possible experience for buyers and sellers.
Patrick is a graduate of Penn State University and the proud father of 11-year-old twin boys. He and his wife Elizabeth met in high school and have been happily married for over 17 years. Patrick enjoys leisure time with family and friends, travel, golf, reading, good food, and the occasional camping trip (when he can talk Elizabeth into it.)
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