Homes Sold in Central Seattle WA

The median home price in central Seattle Washington was $549,750 in September which continues to decline from its high in July. Values should hold steady for October but will then likely begin a normal decline as winter approaches.

The number of pending and sold homes in central Seattle continues to rise so far this year. 119 sold in September and it looks like September or October with be the peak.

Homes Sold In North Seattle WA

The median home price in north Seattle Washington continued to rise in September to a high for the year of $432,750. Values may hold steady for October but will then will likely begin a normal decline as winter approaches.
The number of pending and sold homes in north Seattle peaked for the year in June with 317 homes selling. 248 sold in September and that number should continue to decrease through January 2010.

Ballard Art Walk

I'll be featuring works by painter William Scales at the Ballard Art Walk in October.

Scales' current show of watercolors focused largely on Seattle and the northwest with highlights from recent travels to England and Italy. His work is an attempt to simply appreciate and celebrate the variety of forms, textures and conditions of light that we experience every day.

Stop by Saturday October 10th, 2009 from 6 to 9 PM at the FORUM CENTER, which is located at 1718 NW 56th Street, Seattle, WA 98107.

For more information go to: http://www.seattlehomekey.com/artwalk.html

Satisfied Real Estate Clients

I am grateful to have received this letter of recommendation from my clients Adam and Heidi recently.
-Andrew

As a first time homebuyer, we had no real idea how the real estate market worked. We had a general idea of what we wanted in a house, the general location where we wanted to live, and our budget.

We ran into Andrew at an open house he was holding. After talking for a few minutes, it was apparent Andrew had an excellent grasp and knowledge on the Seattle housing market. Andrew’s office was in the same neighborhood we lived, and he also explained how involved he was in the community - especially with the art walks he volunteers for. It was a relief to meet someone who was as passionate about his community as we are. We exchanged contact information and the process began.

Andrew graciously showed us about ten places in one day. This helped us get an idea what we could get with the budget we had allotted. It turns out the home we chose was the same house we met Andrew originally at the open house!

The purchasing process was so painless, it was amazing. Andrew had great recommendations on which inspector to use, among many other things. The best part about using Andrew as our real estate agent was his willingness to communicate at all times. It seemed he was always available to take a phone call or to meet in person. He explained everything in detail and helped us complete the transaction as smoothly as can be imagined. We very much look forward to working with Andrew to secure more real estate transactions in the future!

Thanks again,
Adam and Heidi

Read other letters of recommendation about Andrew L. Parker at http://www.seattlehomekey.com/testimonials.htm

Ballard Art Walk

I'll be featuring works of photographer Karen Ulvestad at the Ballard Art Walk in September.

Ulvestad was born and raised in the greater Seattle area. Her work spans over 25 years of photographing the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. Ulvestad will be featuring a culmination of work she has done on the island of Kauai.

Stop by this Saturday September 12th, 2009 from 6 to 9 PM at the FORUM CENTER, which is located at 1718 NW 56th Street, Seattle, WA 98107.

http://www.seattlehomekey.com/artwalk.htm

Homes Sold in North Seattle WA

Sales Value Line-Chart
The median home price in north Seattle Washington was $414,500 in July. From May of 2008 through March it slid downward from a high of $512,475 to a low of $394,250. Since then prices have stabilized and they should continue to improve through the summer.

Sales Volume Line-Chart
The number of pending and sold homes in north Seattle may have peaked for the year in June. Close to 147 homes sold in July down from 158 in June. 141 homes are pending which is down from 180.

www.seattlehomekey.com

Homes Sold in Central Seattle WA

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The median home price in central Seattle Washington inched up to $548,000 in July. From December 2008 through March 2009 median values slid from a high of $647,500 to a low of $480,000. It appears April was the turning point and values should continue to rise through the summer.

Sales Volume Line-Chart
54 homes sold in July in central Seattle. It appears June will likely be the peak for the year with 56 homes sold, in which more homes sold than any month since August of 2007.

The gap between homes that have closed and homes that are pending continues to be larger than normal. It's likely due to stricter rules for getting a loan and may also be due to the number of short sales on the market. According to the NWMLS 12% of the homes sold in King County are short sales which tend to take longer to close.

www.seattlehomekey.com

Ballard Art Walk

In August I'll be featuring works of photographer Jena Locomis Garcia at the Ballard Art Walk.

"I love the idea of where we have been, what was here and not here before us, and what has stood the test of time. I adore the stories objects tell. As a photographer, many of my stories don’t involve a word. Images tell just enough of the story, leaving the rest up to our imaginations."

Stop by this Saturday August 8th, 2009 from 6 to 9 PM at the FORUM CENTER, which is located at 1718 NW 56th Street, Seattle, WA 98107.

http://www.seattlehomekey.com/artwalk.htm

Andrew Parker Jazz Quartet at the Magnolia Summer Festival

I'll be playing jazz with my quartet at the Magnolia Summer Festival this Saturday August 1st at 3:00 PM.

The main stage is located at the Magnolia Play Field. View Map

Video of last years performance.

Homes Sold in North Seattle WA

Sales Value Line-Chart

The median home price in north Seattle Washington was $410,125 in June. From May of 2008 through March it slid downward from a high of $512,475 to a low of $394,250. Since then prices have stabilized and they should continue to improve through the summer.

Sales Volume Line-Chart

The number of pending and sold homes in north Seattle continue to skyrocket! Close to 159 homes sold in June which is more than any month since August of 2007. Approximately 181 homes are pending but I expect only 90% of those to close.

www.seattlehomekey.com

Homes Sold In Central Seattle WA

Sales Value Line-Chart

The median home price in central Seattle Washington was $535,000 in June. From December 2008 through March 2009 median values slid from a high of $647,500 to a low of $480,000. It appears April was the turning point and values should continue to rise through the summer.

Sales Volume Line-Chart

The number of pending and sold homes in central Seattle continue to skyrocket! 56 homes sold in June more than any month since August of 2007. Approximately 75 homes are pending but I expect only 75% of those to close.

www.seattlehomekey.com

Ballard Art Walk

In July I'll be featuring works by muralist Kristine Henshaw at the Ballard Art Walk.

Henshaw, delights in painting the spectacular beauty of her home state Washington. A muralist for over ten years, her work can be seen in many public and corporate facilities throughout the region.

Stop by this Saturday July 11th, 2009 from 6 to 9 PM at the FORUM CENTER, which is located at 1718 NW 56th Street, Seattle, WA 98107.

http://www.seattlehomekey.com/artwalk.htm

Recently Sold in Magnolia

I recently sold this charming brick Tudor in Magnolia for $615,000.

http://www.seattlehomekey.com/Listings.htm#condon

Large condo for rent in University Plaza $1675/m

Located on the northeast corner of the 15th floor. Excellent mountain views. Spacious rooms and updated kitchen and baths with granite countertops. Approx. 1150 sf with W/D in the unit. Building amenities include exercise room, sauna, pool, and banquet room. All utilities included in rent!

For more information go to: http://www.seattlehomekey.com/Forrent.htm

Homes Sold in North Seattle WA

From October of 2008 through March the median priced home in north Seattle has been sliding downward with a low of $394,250. It appears April has turned the corner with the median priced home selling for $427,750. May dropped a little to $401,875 but home prices should continue to improve through the summer.
Sales Value Line-Chart

Like Central Seattle home Buyers are making offers! However, banks don't appear to be funding all of their loans. There were 166 homes pending in April and only 110 that closed in May. The NWMLS reports there are 177 homes pending in May we'll have to wait and see how many close in June.

Sales Volume Line-Chart

http://www.seattlehomekey.com/

Homes Sold in Central Seattle WA

From November of 2008 through March the median priced home in Central Seattle has been sliding downward with a low of $480,000. It appears April has turned the corner with the median priced home selling for $563,750. May dropped a little to $537,500 but prices should continue to rise through the summer.

Sales Value Line-Chart


Home Buyers are making offers! However, banks don't appear to be funding all of their loans. There were just over 60 homes pending in April and only 45 closed in May. The NWMLS reports there are 70 homes pending in May we'll have to wait and see how many close in June.
Sales Volume Line-Chart


http://www.seattlehomekey.com/

Ballard Art Walk

In June I'll be featuring works by photographer Rick Scott at the Ballard Art Walk.

Scott, a highly respected and regarded Sports Radio consultant, has turned his focus to photography. Rick has the same passion for photography as he does the sports radio business and it shows in his work. With a keen eye for detail Rick’s compositions draw the viewer into the photograph using light and color.

Stop by this Saturday June 13th, 2009 from 6 to 9 PM at the FORUM CENTER, which is located at 1718 NW 56th Street, Seattle, WA 98107.

http://www.seattlehomekey.com/artwalk.htm

Homes Sold in North Seattle WA

April is way way up! From October of 2008 through March the median priced home in north Seattle has been sliding downward with a low of $394,250. It appears April has turned the corner with the median priced home selling for $427,750.
Sales Value Line-Chart

The volume of homes sold is way way up! Approximately 88 homes sold in April and 166 are pending.

Sales Volume Line-Chart

http://www.seattlehomekey.com/

Homes Sold in Central Seattle WA

April is way up! From November of 2008 through March the median priced home in Central Seattle has been sliding downward with a low of $480,000. It appears April has turned the corner with the median priced home selling for $563,750.

Keep in mind, generally May is the peak and January is the valley of any given year. So prices should continue to rise through the summer and then begin to fall in the winter.
Sales Value Line-Chart

Tightened restrictions for Jumbo Loans continue to drag down the median price. Bank of America is entering this segment with a new program. With luck it will drive down the costs of these mortgages. For more information read this article from the Seattle Times.

The volume of homes sold continues to rise. Approximately 38 homes sold in April and 61 are pending.
Sales Volume Line-Chart

http://www.seattlehomekey.com/

Ballard Art Walk

In May I'll be featuring works by artist Glenn Raschick at the Ballard Art Walk. Glenn's goal for his paintings is to create a credible witness to the beauty of God's creation that he experiences day to day.

Stop by this Saturday May 9th, 2009 from 6 to 9 PM at the FORUM CENTER, which is located at 1718 NW 56th Street, Seattle, WA 98107.

For more information go to: http://www.andrewlparker.com/artwalk.htm