Area Real Estate News & Market Trends

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March 18, 2024

Plan your retirement first, before someone else

Plan your retirement first, before someone else

Create your own family's wealth first...

The rent vs own discussion has been around for a long time. Most people want or are homeowners but there are people who prefer not to have the responsibility of homeownership.

 

As a renter, you are funding the payments to the property owners mortgage and helping them with their retirement goals. My advise is that you first consider your own retirement goals. Here is a short video about the differences in being a renter vs a homeowner. Plan your retirement first, before someone else's

Posted in Market Updates
March 14, 2024

Median price in Bellevue, WA in February 2024 was $1,818,000

Median price in Bellevue, WA in February 2024 was $1,818,000

 

What can you buy for that amount of money? How about this Bridle Trails property on .8 acres. Its a 2-story home, 2640 sq ft, built in 1971 and sold in February 2024 for $1,800,000

For the complete report, click on the video link: 

Median price in Bellevue, WA in February 2024 was $1,818,000

Posted in Market Updates
March 13, 2024

King County foreclosures February 2024

King County foreclosures February 2024

43 properties in King County went into the foreclosure process in February 2024. If you want the addresses, you can go to: https://www.northendhomes.com/foreclosures

Posted in Market Updates
March 12, 2024

Greenwood condo for sale

Greenwood condo for sale

Discover the charm of Cooper Square, nestled in the vibrant Greenwood area, with this one-bedroom condo. Featuring stainless appliances, in-unit washer/dryer, contemporary countertops and stylish cabinetry, this home is designed for comfort and convenience. Bathed in natural light, its spacious layout is enhanced by a picturesque bay window overlooking the Ave. Enjoy the ease of a gated garage parking space, a secure lobby with elevator access, and the benefit of low HOA dues in a well-maintained building. With no rental cap, it offers flexibility for investors and homeowners alike. Located near light rail, parks, shopping, and multiple transit routes, with easy access to I-5, this condo is perfect for a blend of city and serene living.

Video of Greenwood Condo

Posted in Market Updates
March 11, 2024

Should I have a home inspection done on a new construction purchase?

Should I have a home inspection done on a new construction purchase?

The answer is emphatically yes. Some of the items we have found during an inspection of new construction homes are; a crawlspace that is flooded, a furnace duct that is full of water, a gutter that doesn't drain to the downspout, roofing that is installed improperly, a dryer without a dryer vent to the outside - and the list goes on.

Most likely you will have a builders warranty that covers those items at the time of purchase and for a minimum of one year of ownership. However, please take into consideration the risk of damage to your home plus the hassle of contractors coming into your home after you are moved in.

#home inspection

 

#new construction homes

Posted in Market Updates
March 4, 2024

If you own a home, chances are you have a significant amount of equity in it

Click on the video above for more info:

Posted in Market Updates
Feb. 28, 2024

The median sales price in Kirkland WA for January 2024 was $1,225,000

Kirkland real estate

What can you buy for that price in Kirkland? How about this split entry style home just west of 405 off 116th? It was built in 1974, is sq ft 1,750 and it sold for $1,225,000 in January.

For the complete Kirkland Real Estate Market report, you can go to: Latest Kirkland WA real estate market report

#Kirkland WA real estate market

#Kirkland top real estate agent

Posted in Market Updates
Feb. 27, 2024

Want to drive in the fast lane on the eastside?

tolls on i-405

New toll fee structure starting March 1, 2024

 

 

For people like myself who like to take the (so called) fast lanes, we will be paying more soon! here are the updated amounts. Officially the reason for raising the fees is to "make more money" and keep the toll lanes less busy.

Posted in Market Updates
Feb. 26, 2024

The median price in Lynnwood WA for January 2024 reached $770,000

Lynnwood Real Estate Market

What can you buy in Lynnwood for the median sales price? How about this one story home, built in 1966, its 1,446 sq ft and it sold in January for $750,000.

 

 

For the complete Lynnwood WA real estate market update for January: Lynnwood WA Real Estate Market update

 

Posted in Market Updates
Feb. 23, 2024

Median price in Mill Creek for January was $934,000

Mill Creek Real Estate

Median price in Mill Creek for January was $934,000 What can you buy for the median price in Mill Creek WA? How about this house in Webster’s Pond neighborhood in east Mill Creek. It’s a two story home, built in 2004 and 2,247 sq ft Sold for $970,000 in January 2024!

The the complete market update go here: Mill Creek WA median price reaches $934,000

#Mill Creek WA Real Estate

#Top Real Estate Agent in Mill Creek

#NorthEndHomes.com

Posted in Market Updates