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News! 3/19/10
Just Listed: This beautiful five bedroom home is located on 75 ft of waterfront property on Angle Lake
4406 S 189th Street, Seatac, WA, 98188 King
Price: $795,000
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3.5
Year Built: 2001
Square Feet: 2750
Lot Size: 15899
MLS: 40849
This beautiful home is located on 75 ft of waterfront property on angle lake. The interior benefits from beautiful hardwood floors, crown molding & vaulted ceilings. The kitchen has been recently updated with granite counters & boasts double convection ovens & an undermount stain proof sink. There are 2 master suites on the main floor and 3 additional bedrooms upstairs. New windows have been installed throughout. There's a 2 car attached garage and a 3 car detached carriage house.
For more information visit: www.davidjedwards.com/40570.asp or Call 425-636-0296
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Driving Directions: From I-5 Southbound, take S. 188th St.(Exit 152), Keep right to S. 188th St, Turn right on S. 188th st, Left on 46th Ave S, Right on S 189th St. 4406 S 189th St is on the right.
If you would like to preview this home, please contact me to arrange for a private showing.
To find the value of your home, visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/free-home-evaluation.asp
To search the MLS database of homes for sale, visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/search-for-homes.asp
News! 3/18/10
The State of Real Estate - A Commentary
As the market continues to show shoots of recovery, experts believe that the roots will continue to grow. In his annual letter to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett said, “Within a year or so, residential housing problems should largely be behind us.”
After a steep run-up in prices during the first half of the decade, home values have readjusted back to normalized levels. Fixed mortgage rates are sitting near record lows and the number of homes available for sale are providing home buyers with more options. Also encouraging are indications that the high end of the housing market could begin moving again as luxury financing becomes more readily available.
Despite high unemployment and looming foreclosures, experts maintain their expectations that the economy will grow in 2010, while the government carries on its search for solutions to help both troubled homeowners and the unemployed.
To find the value of your Puget Sound home, visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/free-home-evaluation.asp
To search the MLS database of homes for sale in the Puget Sound, visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/search-for-homes.asp
News! 3/17/10
Home Projects - Tile the Entryway Floor
When buyers are searching for their next home, the foyer lends the perfect first impression. But if the flooring isn't pleasant, they're definitely going to question whether there's something else wrong with the property. The price to do this project by yourself is going to be about $200 for tiles and $65 for tools if the space is four feet by four feet. A professional would charge between $600 and $1,000. The project should take about one day. This is an important upgrade to consider if your neighbors all have tile entries and you don't or if you have carpeting or linoleum. Even the cheapest ceramic tile is more appealing to buyers than the priciest linoleum. Tiles make a house look luxurious.
The Edwards Real Estate Group works with a fantastic tile installer. If you would like to get a tile bid for your home, please feel free to let us know and we'll get you in contact with our contractor.
To find the value of your home, visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/free-home-evaluation.asp
To search the MLS database of homes for sale, visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/search-for-homes.asp
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News! 3/16/10
Just Sold! 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home In Roy WA
312 James St North, Roy, WA, 98580
Closing Date: March 11th 2010
Listing Price: $140,000
Sold Price: $140,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 2005
MLS: 29070489
This Well Maintained Home Boasts Three Bedrooms And A Large Functional Kitchen. The Backyard Has Been Fully Fenced. There Is A Large Two Car Garage With Room For A Shop Or Additional Storage. This Home Enjoys Close Proximity To Resturants, Parks, Schools And The East Gate Of Fort Lewis.
For more information: Call 425-636-0296.
For more information visit www.davidjedwards.com/34238.asp
Virtual Tour: http://www.flyinside.com/tour.php?id=34238
Directions: From 512 E, Take the WA-7/Pacific Ave. Exit to Prklnd/Span. R on WA-7/Pacific. R on WA-507/SM Hwy. R on Water St. W. R on Warren St. N. L on Cedar St. W. Cedar becomes James St. N. End
This home is no longer available. However, if you would like to preview homes similiar to this, please contact me to arrange for a free buyer's consultation.
To find the value of your home, visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/free-home-evaluation.asp
To search the MLS database of homes for sale, visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/search-for-homes.asp
News! 3/15/10
Interior Updates to Consider for Your Home
- Kitchen updates show one of the greatest returns at resale on a national basis; a kitchen update can be as simple as replacing old appliances. Keep in mind that ENERGY STAR qualified front-load washers and dryers are another way to achieve affordable luxury while saving on energy bills.
- Update and synchronize fixtures and hardware. Replacing lighting fixtures can be one of the most cost-effective ways to update the look of a home. Create a layered lighting effect, which means installing different levels and intensities of light, to highlight hubs of the home like the kitchen and bathrooms. Consider updating the hardware on the kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets and even doors throughout the home to create a harmonious design throughout.
- Give walls a fresh coat of paint. Nothing makes a house look and feel move-in-ready like a fresh coat of paint, but be aware that very bright or very dark colors may turn a future buyer off. Consider repainting rooms in pleasing neutral colors before attempting to sell a home. A few simple touch-ups to cover marks and faded color can make the whole room look like new. Check out www.lowesmoving.com and search "paint problem solver" for tips on tackling any paint issue.
- Make flooring fashionable. Installing hardwood flooring is one of the best investments you can make in your home. Consider replacing carpet as a viable update option as well, especially if you're looking to update on a budget. Area rugs can add instant appeal to any room and can help divert attention from worn areas of existing flooring. If you have rugs that cover damage and your home is listed for sale, you must disclose the damage upfront so that it doesn't suprise a buyer later.
The Edwards Real Estate Group works with a fantastic staging professional. If you would like a staging consultation for your home, please feel free to let us know and we'll get you in contact with her.
To find the value of your home, visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/free-home-evaluation.asp
To search the MLS database of homes for sale, visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/search-for-homes.asp
News! 3/13/10
OPEN HOUSE: One bedroom Condo in desirable Echo Lake Waterfront
Tuesday March 16th 1:00 to 3:00 PM
1126 N 198th St #B106 Shoreline, WA 98133
Price: $129,900
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Year Built: 1986
Square Feet: 592
Lot Size: 134105
MLS: 30404
This one bedroom condo is conveniently located on the ground floor in desirable echo lake waterfront condominiums. It is a short distance to a beautiful waterfront, park-like setting complete with a dock for fishing, boating, and swimming on echo lake. There are picnic tables and barbeque pits located on the grounds. This condo is convenientlly located near a bus line, great shopping, and fantastic restaurants.
For More Information Visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/39978.asp or Call 425-636-0296
Virtual tour: http://www.flyinside.com/tour.php?id=39978
Driving Directions: North on Aurora Blvd to N 198th. Right turn on N 198 to go into complex. First building on left.
If you would like to preview this home, please contact me to arrange for a private showing.
To find the value of your home, visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/free-home-evaluation.asp
To search the MLS database of homes for sale, visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/search-for-homes.asp
News! 3/12/10
Exterior Updates to Consider for Your Home
- Create a welcoming entryway. A new front door can instantly change the style of the home as well as conserve heat and air conditioning. Entryway doors that compliment the exterior of your home, yet also stand out from the other homes in the neighborhood, are a must-have to maintain curb appeal and buyer's interest.
- Bring the indoors out. With spring fast approaching, people will be spending time outdoors. Making some key upgrades can turn your backyard into an entirely new living area while increasing the value of the home. Craft an outdoor kithen - it's as easy as starting with a grill. Or add an outdoor sink and prep area, portable refrigerater, food storage, patio set for six... the options are endless. A new patio is an excellent way to define livable outdoor space. Consider eco-friendly Trex(R) decking or hardscape options like brick pavers or decorative stones.
- Create instant curb appeal. Install landscape lighting like solar and low-voltage lighting - both options are energy efficient and easy to install. Add color and interest to your entryway and front yard by planting flowers. This simple step can instantly change the look and feel of your landscape. Container gardening is an affordable way to create flower beds along walkways and entryways with little work involved.
- Replace siding and roofing. The exterior of your home creates the first impression. It makes a statement about how much you value your home. Replacing roofing is a professional level job.
The Edwards Real Estate Group works with a fantastic roofer as well as a fantastic landscaper. If you would like an exterior consultation for your home, please feel free to let us know and we'll get you in contact with either one of them.
To find the value of your home, visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/free-home-evaluation.asp
To search the MLS database of homes for sale, visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/search-for-homes.asp
News! 3/11/10
OPEN HOUSE: One bedroom condo in desirable Echo Lake Waterfront
Sunday March 14th 1:00 to 4:00 PM
1126 N 198th St #B106 Shoreline, WA 98133
Price: $129,900
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Year Built: 1986
Square Feet: 592
Lot Size: 134105
MLS: 30404
This one bedroom condo is conveniently located on the ground floor in desirable echo lake waterfront condominiums. It is a short distance to a beautiful waterfront, park-like setting complete with a dock for fishing, boating, and swimming on echo lake. There are picnic tables and barbeque pits located on the grounds. This condo is convenientlly located near a bus line, great shopping, and fantastic restaurants.
For More Information Visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/39978.asp or Call 425-636-0296
Virtual tour: http://www.flyinside.com/tour.php?id=39978
Driving Directions: North on Aurora Blvd to N 198th. Right turn on N 198 to go into complex. First building on left.
If you would like to preview this home, please contact me to arrange for a private showing.
To find the value of your home, visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/free-home-evaluation.asp
To search the MLS database of homes for sale, visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/search-for-homes.asp
News! 3/09/10
Home Projects - The Dining Room - Replace the Overhead Fixture
Buyers who entertain often will pay closer attention to the dining room, but in general, it's an area of the home you don't want to skimp on. The cost to replace an overhead fixture will vary from $39.00 to $300.00 depending on the cost and quality of the fixture itself. A professional would charge about $700.00. It should take about four hours to complete. Replace your fixture if you haven't replaced the lighting in years, and it's not meant to look antique. Any lighting in the room that's brass should definitely go. Lighting is critical, especially in the dining area. The right chandelier sets the overall tone and can dramatically impact the buyer's decision.
News! 3/08/10
Just Listed: One bedroom condo in desirable Echo Lake Waterfront
OPEN HOUSE: Sunday March 14th 1:00 to 4:00
1126 N 198th St #B106 Shoreline, WA 98133
Price: $129,900
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Year Built: 1986
Square Feet: 592
Lot Size: 134105
MLS: 30404
This one bedroom condo is conveniently located on the ground floor in desirable echo lake waterfront condominiums. It is a short distance to a beautiful waterfront, park-like setting complete with a dock for fishing, boating, and swimming on echo lake. There are picnic tables and barbeque pits located on the grounds. This condo is convenientlly located near a bus line, great shopping, and fantastic restaurants.
For More Information Visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/39978.asp or Call 425-636-0296
Virtual Tour: http://www.flyinside.com/tour.php?id=39978
Driving Directions: North on Aurora Blvd to N 198th. Right turn on N 198 to go into complex. First building on left.
If you would like to preview this home, please contact me to arrange for a private showing.
News! 3/05/10
Just Listed: Own This Classic Family Home With 3 Bedrooms and Two Bathrooms
712 2nd Ave North Kent WA 98032
Price: $199,950
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1922
Square Feet: 1200
Lot Size: 5227
MLS: 25230
This classic single family home is located in the heart of downtown Kent with easy access to the sounder sommuter train, showare center & Kent stations, great dining, shopping and entertainment. The home benefits from a large, flat lot, an open floor plan, three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, large closets, insulated windows, tile counters, new carpet and fresh paint. This turn key home is ready for you to move in today.
For more information visit: www.davidjedwards.com/36509.asp or Call 425/890/8045
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Driving Directions: From 405, take SR-167 South, take 84th Ave. exit, turn left on 84th Ave. S. Keep straight on Central, right onto James, right onto 2nd Ave.
If you would like to preview this home, please contact me to arrange for a private showing.
News! 3/04/10
Just Listed: Charming three bedroom home in Tacoma
6122 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98408
Price: $159,500
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Year Built: 1962
Square Feet: 1400
Lot Size: 5750
MLS: 23881
This charming three bedroom home is move-in ready with fresh interior paint and new carpet throughout. All of the kitchen appliances are in place and being sold with the home. There is a detached one car garage with a workshop space and plenty of off street parking accessed from an alley at the rear of the home.
For more information visit: www.davidjedwards.com/39548.asp or Call 425-636-0296
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Driving Directions: Take WA-7 - EXIT 133, to CITY CENTER. Merge on WA-7 S via exit on LEFT toward PACIFIC AVE. Take WA-7 exit to MT. RAINIER. Turn RIGHT on WA-7., LEFT on PACIFIC AVE/WA-7. House is on the RIGHT.
If you would like to preview this home, please contact us to arrange for a private showing.
News! 3/02/10
Just Sold! Three Bedroom Two Bath Home in Kent
12236 SE 207th St, Kent, WA 98031
Closing Date: February 26, 2010
Listing Price: $120,000
Sold Price: $120,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1982
Lot Size: 4285
Square Feet: 1152
MLS: 29122653
This home benefits from a large master suite, skylights, double pane windows and a perimeter fence. This property is being sold with the land! The seller will let a buyer assume the existing loan of $95,000 w/ $8,000 down of you can skip the bank all together if you prefer owner financing! If you are unable to qualify for the assumption, the seller will provide financing. The purchase price would be $120,000 with $10,000 down.
This home is no longer available. However, if you would like to preview homes similiar to this, please contact me to arrange for a free buyer's consultation.
News! 3/01/10
Just Listed! Expansive water views of the Puget Sound 
4609 N Vassault Street, Tacoma, WA, 98407
Price: $299,900
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.5
Year Built: 1976
Square Feet: 2480
Lot Size: 7500
MLS:25646
This home's entry leads you through airy and open rooms flooded with natural light. You'll love gazing out your windows at the expansive water views of the puget sound. The master bedroom boasts an attached bath. There are three additional bedrooms and two additional bathrooms located throughout the house. A deck runs the entire length of the back of the house and is a perfect spot for quiet relaxation and entertaining.
For more information visit: www.davidjedwards.com/36706.asp or Call 425-636-0296
Virtual Tour: http://www.flyinside.com/tour.php?id=36706
Driving Directions: From I-5 South Merge on WA-16 W via EXIT 132 to GIG HARBOR. Take 6TH AVE exit 3, to WA-163 N/RUSTON. STRAIGHT onto BANTZ BLVD. RIGHT on N PEARL ST/WA-163 N. LEFT on N 46TH ST. RIGHT on N VASSAULT ST.
If you would like to preview this home, please contact us to arrange for a private showing.
News! 2/15/10
Northwest MLS members report 28 percent increase in pending sales from year ago
KIRKLAND, WA, February 4, 2010 – “More certainty” and “more stability” in the market contributed to a boost in activity during January, according to officials from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Brokers reported an increase of nearly 27 percent in pending sales (purchase offers made and accepted, but not yet closed) from December and a 28 percent jump from twelve months ago.
Two other indicators of activity fell -- inventory and sales prices. There were 3,915 fewer active listings of single family homes and condominiums in the MLS system compared to a year ago, a drop of about 10.3 percent. Sales prices area-wide for January’s closed sales declined about 4.8 percent from year-ago figures. (The NWMLS service area covers 21 counties.)
“We anticipated there would be improved sales in the first-time buyer market and are encouraged to see activity gaining ground in the higher price ranges as well,” observed NWMLS director Joe Spencer, the president and COO of John L. Scott Real Estate. He cites historically low interest rates, great affordability, and the home buyer tax credits as factors for “helping push us into a more stable market,” and noted he expects to see this momentum continue in the coming months.
NWMLS members added 11,206 new listings to inventory during January, including 9,269 single family homes and 1,937 condominiums. With those additions, the selection at month end totaled 34,256 listings, down more than 10 percent from a year ago. The inventory of single family homes shrunk 11.5 percent, while the condo selection declined by 3.7 percent.
Members tallied 5,579 pending sales during January, improving on the year-ago total by 1,226 transactions (up 28.2 percent). For the four-county Puget Sound region (King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish), the number of pending sales jumped nearly 35 percent, led by King County’s increase of 47.4 percent. Currently, there is about a 6.1 months supply (ratio of houses for sale to houses sold). Economists consider a supply of 3-to-6 months to be a balanced market.
“The market has definitely picked up, with more interest and action by buyers,” reports Dick Beeson, broker/owner of Windermere Commencement Associates in Tacoma and a member of the NWMLS board of directors. “Sellers are expecting better results this year than last year, but not necessarily higher prices,” he remarked.
The median sales price for last month’s closed sales of single family homes and condominiums combined was $259,903, down 4.8 percent from the year-ago price of $273,000. Compared to December, prices fell about 1.9 percent area-wide, with eight counties showing increases in sales prices. In King County, last month’s median price of $350,000 for single family home sales was unchanged from December.
Single family homes (excluding condos) sold for a median price of $262,500, which compares to the year-ago selling price of $276,000, a drop of 4.9 percent. Short sales and tax credits may be skewing some of the data, according to industry insiders.
“The short sale inventory continues to climb yet many banks are starting to get their act together and actually making it easier for agents and buyers to get faster answers to their proposed contracts,” Beeson said. “Shorter closing times are good for everyone,” he stated, while expressing ongoing concern with the role of Appraisal Management Companies. (Beeson and the National Association of Realtors® suggest Appraisal Management Companies pose potential conflicts of interest if they’re lender-owned, and say assigning appraisers to prepare reports in areas where they lack geographic know-how can yield unreliable results.) “Sales are sometimes lost because of appraisals that don’t reflect the market,” Beeson explained.
Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, believes the tax credit is skewing market data. Commenting on NAR’s report of December activity, which showed a 10.9 percent jump in pending sales from December 2008 and 1.0 percent increase from November, Yun said “There are easily understood swings in contract activity as buyers respond to a tax credit that was expiring and was then extended and expanded.” Noting December was the fifth highest monthly tally in two years, Yun stated “These swings are masking the underlying trend, which is a broad improvement over year-ago levels.”
Beeson said the fast-approaching tax credit deadline is expected to boost activity in the next few months. “This year will be better than last because of more certainty in the market,” he remarked. Buyers who have a contract in place to purchase a primary residence by April 30, 2010, have until June 30 to finalize the transaction to qualify for a tax credit of up to $8,000 for first-time buyers and $6,500 for repeat buyers.
Northwest Multiple Listing Service, owned by its member brokers, is the largest full-service MLS in the Northwest.
Its membership includes more than 24,000 brokers and agents. The organization, based in Kirkland, currently serves 21 counties in western and central Washington. Ferry and Clallam counties are now included in the monthly statistical reports.
News! 2/13/10
Just Listed: Newly Remodeled Three Bedroom Home in South Tacoma
6240 S Warner Street, Tacoma, WA, 98409
Price: $199,500
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1.25
Year Built: 1927
Square Feet: 2408
Lot Size: 5600
MLS: 15975
This Newly Remodeled Home In South Tacoma Boasts A Detached Studio With A Separate Entrance. The Interior Of The Primary Residence Has Been Completely Remodeled From Top To Bottom. This Includes New Kitchen Cabinets, New Appliances, New Flooring Throughout, New Bathroom Fixtures, New Windows And Fresh Paint. This Home Is Move-In-Ready!
For more information visit: www.davidjedwards.com/39193.asp or Call 425-636-0296
http://www.flyinside.com/tourphp?id=39193
Driving Directions: From I-5 S, Take SO 56 ST exit, EXIT 130. Take TACOMA MALL BLVD ramp to S 56TH ST WEST. LEFT on TACOMA MALL BLVD. RIGHT on S 56TH ST. LEFT on S BIRMINGHAM ST. RIGHT on S 58TH ST. LEFT on S WARNER ST.
If you would like to preview this home, please contact us to arrange for a private showing.