Check out this spacious Wallingford/Fremont townhouse with great city views. See the seller’s comments below. Open House Date & Time: Sunday, April 12, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. 3652 Whitman Ave N Seattle, WA 98103 Priced at $499,950 3 BR/2.5 BA Listing agent: Cheryl McLaine Seller Comments Coffee Shop of Choice: Kuma Coffee on Stone… Read More
Office condos–real estate purchased (instead of leased) for business use–are gaining popularity in Seattle according to a Seattle PI article by Dan Richman. These properties are already popular in cities like Phoenix and Grand Rapids, but have yet to catch on in major urban areas like San Francisco and New York. Maybe Seattle’s embrace can… Read More
Ever wonder what people think of your fair city? The other night I learned what Philadelphia-native Amos Lee thinks of Seattleites as he crooned about our passion for books, crossword puzzles and recycling. I’m guilty as charged. The recycling bit reminded me of a story about Steven Flynn, a musician trying to rescue a Fremont… Read More
Every so often, it’s interesting to take a peek at what you can get for your money. Today’s magic number is $500,000, and for that kind of money, you can get yourself some pretty cool digs around town. Urban living on the Eastside in Bellevue’s Washington Square: 10610 NE 9th Pl, #500 1 br/1… Read More
Weather.com is saying we’ll have decent weather next Sunday – warmer than average but still below the 1986 high. There’s lots of inventory on the market; I’ve highlighted a diverse selection of the many that will be open Sunday. 2000 NW Blue Ridge Dr.$1,499,950; 4/2.5; 3090 sq. ft. 7438 Winona Ave. N$674,950; 3/1.5; 2140 sq…. Read More
Remember last month, when the owners of single-family homes (along with Congress and psychoanalysts) went on vacation in August? Well, they’re back in town and eager to sell. The number of new properties put on the market in Area 705 shot up in September. New Listings September 07 1 month ago change 3 months ago… Read More
The pendulum’s swung in Area 705. Condos were in the dumps early this summer, with median prices falling then staying flat. Now there’s been a huge uptick, while single-family home prices slid from summer highs back to where they were this spring. Area 705 September 07 median 1 month ago change 3 months ago change… Read More
There’s been consternation over Substitute House Bill 1843, which amends the law governing contractors in Washington state. Some think the expanded definition of “contractor” (meaning someone who must register with the state, post bond, get insurance, and all that good stuff) now includes individual homeowners who are banging around inside the four walls where they… Read More
I found an oddball coincidence among last week’s MLS updates. Three homes within five blocks on a single street have cut their prices. 4139 Greenwood Ave. NOld price: $669,500. New price: $649,500. 4/3; 2330 sq. ft. 4615 Greenwood Ave. NOld price: $599,950. New price: $585,000.3/1.75; 2000 sq. ft. 4421 Greenwood Ave. N #302Old price: $269,900…. Read More
Somehow a bit of fall snuck into our winter weather. Enjoy the cool sunshine this Sunday. Weather.com says that we’re in for another spate of grey drizzle. May I suggest buying a house that doesn’t need any immediate exterior repairs? 5717 Palatine Ave. N $1,050,000; 7/5; 2730 sq. ft. 2320 N 53rd St.$749,950; 4/1.75; 1933… Read More