Uncategorized Outdoor Movie Schedule Summer 2018 Don’t forget your blanket and the popcorn! It is the time of year when it’s nice enough to grab a movie outdoors – how fun!  Here is a list of local outdoor movies planned for this summer.   South Snohomish Arlington’s Old Time Movies Terrace Park 7/6       Star Wars: The Last Jedi (at the […]
Uncategorized Local Splash Parks It is that time of year when the sun comes out and the kids need to cool down and get their wiggles out outside. Below is a list of local Splash Parks. South Snohomish Daleway Park 19015 64th Ave W, Lynnwood WA 98036 Edmonds City Park 600 3rd Ave S, Edmonds WA 98020 North Lynnwood […]
Monthly Newsletter May Monthly Newsletter May Monthly Newsletter Have you had dreams of owning a home or know someone that does?  Jumping into the market as a first-time home buyer can be intimidating, especially within the wild ride of the Greater Seattle market; but there is hope! In an effort to illustrate the reality for first-time buyers in today’s market, my […]
Uncategorized Help Fight Hunger in our Communities     Recent research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) found that more than 13 million children in the U.S. experience food insecurity. That’s one in six children who live in households where they do not have enough food to eat on a regular basis. And over 20 million children rely on free or […]
The More you Know Does it make sense to Rent vs Own? The current break-even horizon* in the Seattle metro area is 1.6 years! *The amount of time you need to own your home in order for owning to be a superior financial decision. With rising rental rates, historically low interest rates, and home prices on the rise, the advantage of buying vs. renting is becoming clearer each month. […]
Uncategorized Veggie Planting It’s not too late! If you’re thinking about planting some fresh veggies but haven’t started yet, you still have time to get things in the ground for a late summer/early fall harvest. On average, the Puget Sound’s frost-free growing season is mid-March through mid-November, so with a little knowledge of when and how to start […]
Market Update Why We Are Not Headed for Another Housing Bubble Double-digit price appreciation has taken place for over 3 years now, so prices are up. Way up. In fact, in just the last year we have seen prices rise 14% year-over-year. When talking with people about our real estate market, the conversation often involves the question, “are we headed toward a bubble?” We get asked […]
Uncategorized Farmers Market 2018   Farmer’s Market Schedule – 2018  South Snohomish County  Arlington Farmers Market Legion Park: 200 N. Olympic Ave Saturdays. 10am-3pm | July 7 — Sept 29 Bothell Farmers Market Country Village: 23718 Both-Evrt Hwy Fridays 12pm-6pm | June 1—Sept 28 Bothell South County Community Market Park Ridge Church: 3805 Maltby Road, Bothell Wednesdays 4pm-8pm | […]
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North Snohomish County Quarterly Reports: Q1 North Snohomish Q1: January 1 – March 31, 2018 It is the time of year when our market starts to take off. Spring is here and we are starting to see seasonal increases in inventory. In fact, there was a 54% increase in new listings in March compared to February. That increase was matched by a 50% rise in […]
Quarterly Market Updates Quarterly Market Trends: Q1 South Snohomish Q1: January 1 – March 31, 2018 It is the time of year when our market starts to take off. Spring is here and we are starting to see seasonal increases in inventory. In fact, there was a 47% increase in new listings in March compared to February. That increase was matched by a 48% rise in […]
North King County Quarterly Market Trends: Q1 North King County Q1: January 1 – March 31, 2018 It is the time of year when our market starts to take off. Spring is here and we are starting to see seasonal increases in inventory. In fact, there was a 55% increase in new listings in March compared to February. That increase was followed by a 41% rise […]
Eastside Quarterly Market Trends: Q1 Eastside Q1: January 1 – March 31, 2018 It is the time of year when our market starts to take off. Spring is here and we are starting to see seasonal increases in inventory. In fact, there was a 54% increase in new listings in March compared to February. That increase was topped by a 58% rise in […]
Quarterly Market Updates Quarterly Market Trends: Q1 Seattle Metro Q1: January 1 – March 31, 2018 It is the time of year when our market starts to take off. Spring is here and we are starting to see seasonal increases in inventory. In fact, there was a 69% increase in new listings in March compared to February. That increase was followed by a 48% rise in […]
Quarterly Market Updates Quarterly Market Trends: Q1 South King County Q1: January 1 – March 31, 2018 It is the time of year when our market starts to take off. Spring is here and we are starting to see seasonal increases in inventory. In fact, there was a 47% increase in new listings in March compared to February. That increase was matched by a 48% rise in […]
Lynnwood What the same house sold for 3 years later! Price Appreciation Case Studies in South Snohomish & North King Counties Since 2014, home values have grown by over 10% each year, resulting in a resounding 35% or more return in pricing. Below are some examples of actual homes sold in late 2017 to early 2018 that also sold in 2014, and that were not remodeled or […]
The More you Know Cost vs Value for Home Improvements I am commonly asked which improvements sellers should make to get the greatest return on their home sale. Every year The Remodeling 2018 Cost vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com) compiles all the information and analyzes the estimated percentage return on home improvements in each region. Getting a home prepared for market requires a keen eye and […]
Monthly Newsletter A Love Letter to Buyers I hope your Valentine’s Day was a sweet one, but it got me thinking. I am often sharing with you the advantages of this market for home sellers, which is unbelievably positive. With that said, I thought I’d take some time to give the potential buyers in our marketplace some love, hope, and of course, data! Dear […]
Kenmore Kenmore   Essential Kenmore Commuting Tips: Seaplanes, Buses, Bikes, Cars, & More! Nestled along the northern shores of Lake Washington and in between Bothell, Brier, and Lake Forest Park, the city of Kenmore is in a central location. Whether you need to head north to Everett or south toward Bellevue or Seattle, several commuting options await […]
Uncategorized 2018 Housing Market & Economy Predictions 6 Predictions for the 2018 Housing Market & Economy Header At Windermere, we have the privilege of working with esteemed economist, Matthew Gardner. Throughout the year, I have shared his quarterly Gardner Reports which delineate out all the different housing markets in Western Washington and reports on price appreciation and sales data. Below is a […]
Quarterly Market Updates North Snohomish County Quarterly Market Trends: North Snohomish County Q4 2017 Price growth was particularly strong in 2017! Median and average prices were up 13% over 2016. Median price in 2017 landed at $371,000 and the average at $400,000. The average amount of days it took to sell a house in 2017 was 35 days, which is 10% […]