Ballard Seattle WA Real Estate April 9, 2014

3 Reasons to Sell Your Ballard Seattle WA Home this Spring

Ballard Seattle WA Real Estate is hot, hot hot!

Many sellers are still hesitant about putting their house up for sale. Where are prices headed? Where are interest rates headed? These are all valid questions. However, there are several reasons to sell your home sooner rather than later. Here are three of those reasons.

1. Ballard Demand is skyrocketing

Most people realize that the housing market is hottest from April through June. The most serious buyers are well aware of this and, for that reason, come out in early Spring in order to beat the heavy competition. We also have a pent-up demand as many buyers pushed off their home search this Winter because of inclement weather. Sellers in markets where seasonal weather is never an issue must realize that buyers relocating to their region will increase dramatically this spring as these purchasers finally decide to escape the freezing temperatures of the winters in the north.

These buyers are ready, willing and able to buy…and are in the Seattle market right now!

2. There Is Less Competition – For Now

Housing supply always grows from the Spring through the early summer. Also, there has been a growing desire for many homeowners to move as they were unable to sell over the last few years because of a negative equity situation. Homeowners have seen a return to positive equity as prices increased over the last eighteen months. Many of these homes will be coming to the market in the near future.

The choices buyers have will continue to increase over the next few months. Don’t wait until all the other potential sellers in your market put their homes up for sale.

3. There Will Never Be a Better Time to Move-Up

If you are moving up to a larger, more expensive home, consider doing it now. Prices are projected to appreciate by approximately 4% this year and 8% by the end of 2015. If you are moving to a higher priced home, it will wind-up costing you more in raw dollars (both in down payment and mortgage payment) if you wait. You can also lock-in your 30 year housing expense with an interest rate at about 4.5% right now. Freddie Mac projects rates to be 5.1% by this time next year and 5.7% by the fourth quarter of 2015.

Moving up to a new home will be less expensive this Spring than later this year or next year.

If you are considering selling your Ballard Seattle WA home, give us a call, text or email. We would love to meet with you and provide you with a current market analysis of your home to determine what it is worth in today's hot real estate market.

After all, we are Seattle real estate experts who will work with you every step of the way, from listing to sold!

??-Steve and Sandra

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Ballard Seattle WA Real Estate April 8, 2014

Ballard Seattle WA Homes for Sale

Check out these Ballard Homes for sale, inventory is tight and homes are selling quickly! Let us help you put your best foot forward to ensure you get the home you want.

BALLARD HOMES FOR SALE

If you are seeking agents who will professionally negotiate on your behalf, give us a call, text or email. We're at your side every step of the way.

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Seattle Real Estate April 7, 2014

A Home’s Cost vs. Price Explained

We have often talked about the difference between COST and PRICE. As a seller, you will be most concerned about ‘short term price’ – where home values are headed over the next six months. As either a first time or repeat buyer, you must not be concerned about price but instead about the ‘long term cost’ of the home. Let us explain.

Recently, we reported that a nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts and investment & market strategists projected that home values would appreciate by approximately 8% from now to the end of 2015.

Additionally, Freddie Mac’s most recent Economic Commentary & Projections Table predicts that the 30 year fixed mortgage rate will be 5.7% by the end of next year.

What Does This Mean to a Buyer?

Here is a simple demonstration of what impact these projected changes would have on the mortgage payment of a home selling for approximately $250,000 today:

If you are considering a home purchase or home sale, give us a call, text or email. We work with you through the entire process, from sale to sold!

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Seattle Real Estate April 5, 2014

Sunday Open House! 11715 N Park Ave N Seattle WA

11715 N Park Ave N
Seattle WA 98133

OPEN SUNDAY 1PM-4PM

This one-owner home boasts light-filled spaces and convenient floor plan. The large kitchen opens to eating nook and family room with vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace. Entertain in the sunken living room which is distinguished by a cathedral ceiling and a large wall of windows. The dining room is highlighted by bay windows and a coved ceiling. The owner's suite features bath and walk-in closet. Outside of this fully landscaped home, enjoy the backyard with patio, deck and waterfall with pond. More details online at: AtHomeInBroadview.com

Stop by Sunday and see this charming Seattle home.

If you are looking for a home in the Seattle area, look no further than Steve and Sandra. We are Washington natives who are proud to call the Puget Sound area home. From searching for a home to closing, we will be with you every step up the way!

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Seattle Real Estate April 5, 2014

Seattle Area Real Estate Statistics

Get your customized real estate stattistics market trends report right HERE! Pick any loaction you want for updates on real estate statistics in your neighborhood or any other area you are curious about.

Thinking about buying or selling a home? Give us a call, text or email. We are here to assist you every step of the way, you won't be passed off to assistants!

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Mill Creek Real Estate April 5, 2014

Just Listed! Mill Creek Home for Sale – 2311 137th Pl SE Mill Creek WA 98012

2311 137th Place SE
Mill Creek WA 98012

This one-owner single level home boasts light-filled spaces and convenient floor plan. The large kitchen opens to eating nook and family room with vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace. Entertain in the sunken living room which is distinguished by a cathedral ceiling and a large wall of windows. The dining room is highlighted by bay windows and a coved ceiling. The owner's suite features bath and walk-in closet. Outside of this fully landscaped home, enjoy the backyard with patio, deck, waterfall and pond.

More information online at ExclusivelyMillCreek.com

For a private tour of this great home, contact Steve today!
Your Full Service Mill Creek Real Estate Broker.

See all Mill Creek homes for sale HERE.

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Real Estate April 4, 2014

Ballard Seattle WA Real Estate Statistics

The housing market in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood continues to be hot, hot, hot!

Check out the February statistics below to see what's going on in Ballard's single family home housing market.

The number of for sale listings and up 5.3% from previous month. The number of sold listings increased 78.9% month over month. The number of under contract listings was down 14.3% comparing to previous month. The months of inventory
based on closed sales is 0.6.

The average sold price per Square Footage was up 10.2% comparing to previous monthThe Median Sold Price increased by 3.3% from last month. The Average sold price also increased by 5% from last month. Based on the 6 month trend, the average sold price trend is "appreciating" and the median sold price trend is "appreciating". The average days on market showed a neutral trend. The ratio of sold price vs. original list rice is 102%.

If you are considering a purchase or sale in this trendy Seattle neighborhood, give us a call, text or email. We are experts in Northwest Seattle real estate!

-Steve and Sandra

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Seattle Real Estate April 4, 2014

Open Saturday! 11715 N Park Ave N Seattle WA

11715 N Park Ave N
Seattle WA 98133

OPEN SATURDAY 1PM-4PM

This one-owner home boasts light-filled spaces and convenient floor plan. The large kitchen opens to eating nook and family room with vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace. Entertain in the sunken living room which is distinguished by a cathedral ceiling and a large wall of windows. The dining room is highlighted by bay windows and a coved ceiling. The owner's suite features bath and walk-in closet. Outside of this fully landscaped home, enjoy the backyard with patio, deck and waterfall with pond. More details online at: AtHomeInBroadview.com

Stop by Sunday and see this charming Seattle home.

If you are looking for a home in the Seattle area, look no further than Steve and Sandra. We are Washington natives who are proud to call the Puget Sound area home. From searching for a home to closing, we will be with you every step up the way!

-Steve and Sandra

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Real Estate April 3, 2014

Capitol Hill Seattle WA Real Estate Statistics

Seattle's trendy Capitol Hill Neighborhood is sizzling!

Currently Capitol Hill is a Seller's market and will likely be so for the foreseeable future.

The number of single family homes for sale listings in February was up 5.6% from previous month. The number of sold listings and decreased 9.1% month over month. The number of under contract listings was up 37.5% comparing to previous month. The months of Inventory based on closed sales is 1.9.

The average sold price per square footage was up 1.1% comparing to previous month. The median sold price decreased by 18% from last month. The average sold price also decreased by 48.8% from last month. Based on the 6 month trend, the Average Sold Price trend is "Neutral" and the Median Sold Price trend is "Neutral". The average days on market showed a neutral trend. The ratio of sold price vs. original list price is 105%.

Check out all of the single family homes currently for sale on Capitol Hill HERE!

If you are currently considering a home purchase or sale on Capitol Hill, give us a call, text or email. After all, we are Seattle real estate experts and Washington State natives.

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Real Estate April 2, 2014

Mill Creek WA Real Estate Statistics

February 2014 was a neutral real estate market. The number of for sale listings was up 84.6% from one year earlier and up 9.1% from previous month.

The number of sold listings decreased 29.4% year over year and the same month over month. The number of under contract listings was up 35.3% comparing to previous month and up 64.3% comparing to previous year. The months of Inventory based on closed sales is 4, up 161.5% from previous year.

The average sold price per square footage was up 4.3% comparing to previous month and up 2.3% comparing to last year. The median sold price increased by 3.1% from last month. The average sold price also increased by 6.9% from last month. Based on the 6 month trend, the average sold price trend is "neutral" and the median sold price trend is "neutral".

The average days on market showed a upward trend, a decrease of 10.5% comparing to previous year. The ratio of sold price vs. original list
price is 94%, a decrease of 1.1% comparing to previous year.

If you are considering a Mill Creek home sale or purchase, give Steve a call, text or email. After all, Steve is an expert in Mill Creek real estate!

??-Steve and Sandra

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