Homes Sold In Central Seattle WA

The median priced home value in central Seattle Washington has been flat since March. Hovering just above or just below $600,000. It moved from $596,250 in October slightly up to $598,500 in November.

The financial crisis and the economy has hit central Seattle harder than areas which have a lower median value. There are fewer buyers who have the cash or who can afford a Jumbo Loan out there. With this in mind, I expect the median priced home to move lower in the coming months. Sales Value Graph

Since September the sales volume has dropped dramatically. There were just under 50 homes sold in September, and in November there were just over 25 homes sold. Sales Volume Graph

An interesting trend to notice is the fact that the pending sales line on the graph typically leads the sold homes line on the graph. As the number of pending homes increases or decreases the sold homes increase or decreased the following month. Whoever, since August it has been reversed. There has been a significant number of homes that are pending that are not closing which is likely due to financing.

At the end of November there were 40 homes pending to close, but I don't believe they will all sell in December. December is typically one of the slowest months of the year for home sales because of the holidays. This year will be no different. I expect 25 to 30 homes to sell in December.

Buyers keep in mind there are many great buying opportunities with this market. Today Sellers are motivated and interest rates are low. We may be looking back at this winter as one of the best Buyer's markets we've seen for quite a while.

Ballard Art Walk

The FORUM CENTER is under construction this month so I won't be participating in the Ballard Art Walk. I'll be there next year. I hope to see you then.

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Work for Food in Seattle WA

A little less than a year ago I began my “Work for Food” campaign to support the Hungry in Seattle. My intentions were to donate a portion of my personal real estate commission to support local food banks and soup kitchens.

To date I’ve raised over $2,000!!!

Half was donated to the Phinney Neighborhood Association which operates a Soup Kitchen that feeds over 22,000 homeless, low income, elderly and disabled people each year.

The other half was donated to the Ballard Food Bank which distributes food, clothing and personal hygiene items plus provides three hot lunches a week to people in need.

In 2009 I intend to continue this campaign. With the current economic crisis we are facing, these two non-profits, as well as many others, need all the help they can get. Please keep them in mind this holiday season.

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Conforming Loan Limits

I've just received word that the new temporary conforming loan limits for King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties have been announced. The new limit will be set at $506,000 for loans purchased between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009. This replaces the 2008 temporary loan limit of $567,500.

Home Sales in North Seattle Washington

After a busy summer home values in north Seattle Washington continue to move down. The median priced home sold for $424,500. Down from its peak in May of $512,475. Sales volume continues to decrease as well with only 98 total homes sold.

Tightened standards for obtaining financing plus the negative news on the economy is the likely cause. I expect values and volumes to continue to slip in November.

There are many great buying opportunities with this market. Today Sellers are motivated and interest rates are low. We may be looking back at this winter as one of the best Buyer's markets we've seen for quite a while.

Take a look at this interesting article titled "Real Estate Markets Most Likely to Rebound" Forbes.com

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Home Sales in Central Seattle WA

The median priced home value in central Seattle Washington have been pretty flat since March. Hovering just above or just below $600,000. It moved from $571,475 in September up to $596,250 in October.

For that same period, the sales volume has been flat as well. It's been hovering around 50 homes sold each month, but in October that dropped to 40. A surprise since there were 59 homes pending in September. Tightened standards for obtaining financing plus the negative news on the economy is the likely cause.

What will happen in November? Good question.

The volume of homes sold will likely be in the high 30's since there are 42 pending sales in October. Although, it may be lower depending on the confidence of home buyers. The median home price will likely remain under $600,000.

There are many great buying opportunities with this market. Today Sellers are motivated and interest rates are low. We may be looking back at this winter as one of the best Buyer's markets we've seen for quite a while.

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Homes Sold in Central and Northwest Seattle October 2008

October 2008 continues to be tough for the real estate market in Seattle Washington. The non-stop negative news with the economy is having a heavy effect on the attitudes of Buyers.


Queen Anne
24 single family homes sold on Queen Anne in October which was a nice improvement from the 16 that sold last month . 41.7% were sold within 30 days at 97.2% of the listing price.
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Magnolia
15 single family homes sold in Magnolia in October, which is up from 8 that sold last month. 26.7% were sold within 30 days at 100% of the listing price.
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Ballard (Zip Code 98107)
17 single family homes sold in Ballard in October, which is down from 24 last month. 29.4% were sold withing 30 days at 97.3% of the listing price.
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North Ballard (Zip Code 98117 including Loyal Heights, Olympic Manor, North Beach...)
35 single family homes sold in north Ballard in October, which is consistent with the 34 homes that sold last month. 48.6% were sold within 30 days at 98.9% of the listing price.
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Green Lake, Phinney Ridge, Wallingford (Zip Code 98103)
27 single family homes sold in the greater Green Lake/Wallingford area in October. 55.6% were sold within 30 days at 98.9% of the listing price.
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Ballard Art Walk November 2008

I won't be at the Ballard Art Walk in November. Instead I'll be volunteering at the Phinney Neighborhood Association's 21st Annual Winter Beer Taste. If you'd like to join me or get more information go to: http://www.phinneycenter.org/events/beer.shtml

Two associates of mine, Susanne Stauffer and Erin Goodwin, will be taking my place at the Art Walk. They'll be hosting photographer Irene Stauffer. http://www.seattlehomekey.com/artwalk.htm

PNA's 21st Annual Winter Beer Tast "Finally Legal!"

Join me for the Phinney Neighborhood Association's 21st Annual Winter Beer Taste named "Finally Legal!" on Saturday November 8th. You'll find good food, great music and an excellent variety of beer to choose from.

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Home Sales in Central Seattle WA in September 2008

Home values in central Seattle Washington have been pretty flat since March. The median priced home has been hovering just above or just below $600,000. In September it jumped down to $571,475. Sales volume has been flat as well hovering around 50 homes sold each month with 48 selling in September.

Buyers are having a tough time getting financing with the current credit crunch. I expect the number of homes sold in October to remain around 50 and the median priced home to move downward.

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Home Sales in North Seattle WA for September 2008

In September home values in north Seattle Washington continue to move down. The median priced home sold for $435,125. Sales volume continues to decrease as well with only 112 total homes sold.

With the current economic and credit crisis the world is dealing with, it is no surprise that the real estate market is moving downward. I expect values to continue to slip and volumes to remain relatively flat in October in north Seattle.

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Homes Sold in Central and Northwest Seattle WA September 2008

September 2008 turned out to be a tough month. With the issues that buyers are having obtaining loans due to the credit crunch it is no surprise.

Queen Anne
16 single family homes sold on Queen Anne in September. 31.3% were sold within 30 days at 96.2% of the listing price.
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Magnolia
Only 8 single family homes sold in Magnolia in September. 50% were sold within 30 days at 99.2% of the listing price.
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Ballard
22 single family homes sold in Ballard in September. 36.4% were sold withing 30 days at 100.3% of the listing price.
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North Ballard (Loyal Heights, Olympic Manor, North Beach...)
34 single family homes sold in north Ballard in September. 44.1% were sold within 30 days at 98.9% of the listing price.
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Green Lake/Phinney Ridge
26 single family homes sold in the greater Green Lake/Phinney Ridge area in September. 42.3% were sold within 30 days at 99% of the listing price.
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Fremont/Wallingford
16 single family homes sold in the greater Fremont/Wallingford area in September. 43.7% were sold withing 30 days at 98.7% of the listing price.
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Sheila Siden at the Ballard Art Walk

I'll be presenting new works by artist Sheila Siden at the Ballard Art Walk on October 11th, 2008 from 6 to 9 PM at the FORUM CENTER which is located at 1718 NW 56th Street, Seattle, WA 98107.

"The garden is an ever-changing palette of color, shape, texture and line. My garden is inspiring me these days...itself a creation...and I seek in painting from it to identify with its chaos. I am interested in distilling its elements." -Sheila Siden

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Home Sales Value and Volume in Central Seattle WA in August 2008

Home values in central Seattle Washington have been pretty flat since March. The median priced home has been hovering just above or just below $600,000. In August it was $619,000.

Sales volume has been flat as well hovering around 50 homes sold each month with 47 selling in August.

The summer months are typically the busiest of the year for central Seattle. Although, this summer has not held that trend due to the current troubled climate in the lending industry. I expect the number of homes sold in September to remain around 50 and the median priced home to remain around $600,000.

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Home Sales Value and Volume in N. Seattle WA in August 2008

In August home values in north Seattle Washington matched June 2007's peak. The median priced home sold for $515,000. Sales volume slid down 15% from July with a total of 120 homes sold.

In the past the home sales volume and the median home sales value in north Seattle has typically peaked in June. In 2008 the peak for sales volume was likely in July and the median home value may not peak until November. The delays are caused by the current troubled climate in the lending industry and its effect on the real estate market.

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Homes Sold in Central and Northwest Seattle Washington

Queen Anne
16 single family homes sold on Queen Anne in August. Only 12.5% were sold within 30 days at 96.9% of the listing price.
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Magnolia
15 single family homes sold in Magnolia in August. Only 20% were sold within 30 days at 99.1% of the listing price.
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Ballard
15 single family homes sold in Ballard in August. 40% were sold withing 30 days at 99.8% of the listing price.
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North Ballard (Loyal Heights, Olympic Manor, North Beach...)
51 single family homes sold in north Ballard in August. This area was hot! 45.1% were sold within 30 days at 99.3% of the listing price.
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Green Lake/Phinney Ridge
30 single family homes sold in the greater Green Lake/Phinney Ridge area in August. 66.7% were sold within 30 days at 97.8% of the listing price.
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Fremont/Wallingford
20 single family homes sold in the greater Fremont/Wallingford area in July. 45% were sold withing 30 days at 99.2% of the listing price.
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Sharon Blumer at the Ballard Art Walk in September 2008

I'll be presenting new works by artist Sharon Blumer at the Ballard Art Walk in September. “Montessori Revisited” utilizes the elements of color, texture, light and form we all experienced as children to convey her passion. Drawing her inspiration from the living world, Blumer’s rich textural creations explore the beauty and majesty of the Animal Kingdom. Her playful, multi-dimensional work captures the fleeting beauty of the world’s endangered animals.

September 13th, 2008 from 6 to 9 PM at the FORUM CENTER located at 1718 NW 56th Street, Seattle, WA 98107.

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Union Members Save on Lender Closing Costs

I was talking with a friend of mine who is a lender and his company is offering a special program that benefits union members. It saves on closing costs and has mortgage assistance benefits if one is disabled or unemployed. If your a union worker and are considering buying a home or refinancing it is something to consider. See the attached flyer.

Andrew Parker Quartet at the Magnolia Summerfest 2008

My jazz quartet perfromed at the Magnolia Summer Festival earlier this month. Below are video highlights. The Andrew Parker Quartet is composed of yours truly on Tenor Saxophone, Josh Rawlings on Piano, Nate Omdal on Bass, and Adam Kessler on Drums.

Enjoy!

Encompass by Andrew Parker

Killer Joe by Benny Golson

Home Values in North and Central Seattle

Home values in north Seattle dropped from their peak in October 2007 with the median priced home selling for $511,000. By January the median was down to $444,000. Between January and May it worked its way back up to $512,475 and since then has dropped down to $485,938. Sales volume likely peaked in July. The number of pending sales is heading downward. In August I expect values and volumes to be down slightly from July.

October of last year was also the peak for central Seattle. The median priced home at that time was $671,000. Since then home prices have slowly declined to $585,000 in April. In June it was up to $611.750, but July dipped to $584,296. Sales volume looks to be slowly declining. The rest of the year may be bumpy.

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Sold Homes in Central and Northwest Seattle July 2008

This month I have condensed my postings for Sold Homes in Central and Northwest Seattle. Let me know if you like or dislike the new layout.

Queen Anne
15 single family homes sold on Queen Anne in July. A little less than half were sold within 30 days at 99.6% of the listing price.
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Magnolia
18 single family homes sold in Magnolia in July. Exactly half were sold within 30 days at 95.3% of the listing price.
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Ballard
24 single family homes sold in Ballard in July. Only 37.5% were sold withing 30 days at 99.7% of the listing price.
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North Ballard (Loyal Heights, Olympic Manor, North Beach...)
37 single family homes sold in north Ballard in July. 64.9% were sold within 30 days at 99.1% of the listing price.
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Green Lake/Phinney Ridge
40 single family homes sold in the greater Green Lake/Phinney Ridge area in July. 47.5% were sold within 30 days at 98% of the listing price.
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Fremont/Wallingford
38 single family homes sold in the greater Fremont/Wallingford area in July. 42.1% were sold withing 30 days at 100.3% of the listing price.
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Terry Blumer at the Ballard Art Walk-August 2008

Join me at the Ballard Art Walk on August 9th. I'll be hosting Terry Blumer from 6 to 9 PM at the FORUM CENTER located at 1718 NW 56th Street, Seattle, WA 98107.

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

Terry's Artist Statement:
“The architecture of Nature has always intrigued me. From the simple elegance of a leaf to the complexity of a bird’s feathers, nothing created by humans can ever quite replicate the perfect design found in nature. Originally from Texas, I earned my Architectural degree from the university of New Mexico and the controlled elements of architectural drawing strongly influence my work. I work in many different mediums and generally find myself gravitating towards those which encourage assemblages and explore the illusion of multi dimensions. I find collage particularly rewarding as it allows things of beauty to be created out of recycled materials which might have otherwise made their way into landfills.”

Andrew Parker Quartet at the Magnolia Summer Fest

I'll be playing jazz with my quartet at the Magnolia Summer Festival on August 2nd at 1:30 PM.

Look East 2.6MB (an original composition)

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Homes Sold in the Seattle WA Neighborhood of Queen Anne

A total of 24 single family homes sold in the Seattle, Washington neighborhood of Queen Anne during the month of June 2008.

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Homes Sold in the Seattle Wa Neighborhood of Magnolia

A total of 18 single family homes sold in the Seattle, Washington neighborhood of Magnolia during the month of June 2008.

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Homes Sold in the Seattle WA Neighborhoods of Fremont and Wallingford

A total of 26 single family homes sold in the Seattle, Washington neighborhoods of Fremont and Wallingford (zip code 98103) during the month of June 2008.

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Homes Sold in the Seattle WA Neighborhoods of Green Lake and Phinney Ridge

A total of 27 single family homes sold in the Seattle, Washington neighborhood of Green Lake and Phinney Ridge (zip code 98103) during the month of June 2008.

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Homes Sold in the Seattle WA Neighborhood of Ballard

A total of 22 single family homes sold in the Seattle, Washington neighborhood of Ballard (zip code 98107) during the month of June 2008.

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Homes Sold in the Seattle WA Neighborhood of N. Ballard

A total of 41 single family homes sold in the Seattle, Washington neighborhood of N. Ballard (zip code 98117) during the month of June 2008.

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Home Values in North and Central Seattle

North Seattle has rebounded from the low in January. Home values began to drop from their peak in October 2007 with the median priced home selling for $511,000. By January the median was down to $444,000. The median has worked its way back up and by May reached $512,475, but June dipped to $494,250. I expect home values to improve in July. In the past the number of homes sold each month typically peaked in May,but this year the peak will be delayed to July or August.

Central Seattle continues to not fair as well. October of last year was also the peak. The median priced home at that time was $671,000. Since then home prices have slowly declined to $585,000 in April. May showed a slight increase to $588,000 and June continues that rise to $611.750. In July I expect home values and volumes in central Seattle to continue to see a slight improvement.

Below are graphs that track home values and sales volumes of single family homes in Central and North Seattle from January 2006 to present.

Jesse Link at the Ballard Art Walk July 2008

Join me at the Ballard Art Walk on July 12th. I'll be hosting painter Jesse Link from 6 to 9 PM at the FORUM CENTER located at 1718 NW 56th Street, Seattle, WA 98107.

Jesse Link's Artist Statement:
Born in Pittsburgh and a graduate of the Art Institute and West Liberty State College Jesse Link has degrees in Industrial Design and Communications. After college Jesse did little painting until on deployment in Balad, Iraq where he was recognized for his talent after his first painting was sent to be displayed at the Yuma arts center in Yuma Arizona. After 2 years and over 100 paintings in 08 he relocated from New Orleans to Seattle to begin his career as a fine artist.

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

Work For Food

The Ballard Food Bank has named me a "Food Bank Friend" and noted my efforts to help the hungry in Seattle in their Spring Newsletter. Read Article

If you'd like to learn more about my effort to raise $15,000 to support local food banks and soup kitchens go to: http://www.andrewlparker.com/Workforfood.htm

Auxiliary Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Seattle WA

With the growing population in Seattle Washington and the need for more urban density, homeowners have an opportunity to add value to their home, as well as create additional income for their pocket book, by building an Auxiliary Dwelling Unit (ADU) in the unused space of their home. This additional income may be ideal for the retiree who wants to stay home but the cost of taxes and other expenses are forcing them out, or the first time home buyer who wants to live in a neighborhood they would otherwise be unable to afford.

The expense of remodeling to create an ADU can become costly. For example, adding a second kitchen can cost tens of thousands of dollars. With this in mind, it makes good sense to plan out improvements and additions wisely.

According to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), the average 2-kitchen home that sold between 2000 and 2004 in North Seattle had a value of approximately $30,000 more than a home without.

For some, the investment of building a second kitchen to create a space for an ADU Unit maybe a worth while investment. However, it goes without saying that not all homes or individuals will function well with an ADU. Before making the investment it is important to have a good design. The space should be designed so it functions well as a rental unit and also as part of the home as a whole. Future buyers may not want an ADU Unit. Therefore, a good design will create a space that is desirable for any use.

Also, being a landlord is not always an easy job. Between finding and screening potential tenants, collecting rent, dealing with concerns, complaints, and maintenance problems being a landlord can be a lot of work.

Homes Sold in the Seattle WA Neighborhood of Queen Anne

A total of 27 single family homes sold in the Seattle, Washington neighborhood of Queen Anne during the month of May 2008.

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Homes Sold in the Seattle WA Neighborhood of Magnolia

A total of 15 single family homes sold in the Seattle, Washington neighborhood of Magnolia during the month of May 2008.

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Homes Sold in the Seattle WA Neighborhood of Ballard

A total of 28 single family homes sold in the Seattle, Washington neighborhood of Ballard (zip code 98107) during the month of May 2008.

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Homes Sold in the Seattle WA Neighborhood of Fremont and Wallingford

A total of 28 single family homes sold in the Seattle, Washington neighborhoods of Fremont and Wallingford (zip code 98103) during the month of May 2008.

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Homes Sold In the Seattle WA Neighborhoods of Green Lake and Phinney Ridge

A total of 28 single family homes sold in the Seattle, Washington neighborhood of Green Lake and Phinney Ridge (zip code 98103) during the month of May 2008.

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Homes Sold in the Seattle WA Neighborhood of N. Ballard

A total of 46 single family homes sold in the Seattle, Washington neighborhood of N. Ballard (zip code 98117) during the month of May 2008.

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Home Values in Central and North Seattle

North Seattle has rebounded from the low in January. Home values began to drop from their peak in October 2007 with the median priced home selling for $511,000. By January the median was down to $444,000. In May the value shot back up to $512,000 and volumes rose as well. I expect home values to dip but volumes in north Seattle to plateau in June.

Central Seattle is not fairing as well. October of last year was also the peak. The median priced home at that time was $671,000. Since then home prices have slowly declined to $585,000 in April. May shows a slight increase to $588,000. In June I expect home values and volumes in central Seattle to continue to see a slight improvement.

Below are graphs that track home values and sales volumes of single family homes in Central and North Seattle from January 2006 to present.

Jeremy Lange at the Ballard Art Walk June 2008

Join me at the Ballard Art Walk on June 14th. I'll be hosting photographer Jeremy Lange from 6 to 9 PM at the FORUM CENTER located at 1718 NW 56th Street, Seattle, WA 98107.

Jeremy Lange’s Artist Statement:
One of the most compelling elements of photography is its ability to capture in detail a single moment. In literally a fraction of a second a photograph captures the feeling of that moment in its imperfect perfection. These are the moments artist Jeremy Lange strives to capture and the feeling they convey. The proceeds from the sales of Lange’s work will be donated to Big City Mountaineers, a non profit that specializes in offering underprivileged kids an opportunity to experience the outdoors.

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Home Values in North Seattle

Below are graphs that track home values and sales volumes of single family homes in North Seattle which is the geographic area north of the ship canal to 145th Street.

In northwest Seattle, home values began to drop from their peak in August 2007 with the median priced home selling for $494,500. By March the median was down to $434,950. In April it is starting to move back up and was at $454,000. Currently, the volume of homes sold and pending is on the rise. I expect home values in northwest Seattle to continue to improve in the coming months.

In northeast Seattle, homes values began to drop from their peak in May of 2007 with the median priced home selling for $550,000. By January the median was down to $432,000. In April it is also starting to move up and was at $445,000. Currently, the volume of homes sold and pending is on the rise. I expect home values in northeast Seattle to continue to improve in the coming months.

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Home Values in North and Central Seattle

I've been looking over the sales history of single family homes located in Seattle's central (S. of the ship canal & N. of I90) and north (N. of ship canal) neighborhoods. From the statistics I've created the following graphs.

For north Seattle, home values began to drop from their peak in October 2007 with the median priced home selling for $511,000. By January the median was down to $444,000. There was a move upward in February to $477,000, but the median settled down to $450,000 in April. Currently, the volume of homes sold and pending is on the rise with the warming of spring. I expect home values in north Seattle to improve in the coming month.

Central Seattle is not fairing as well. October of last year was also the peak. The median priced home at that time was $671,000. Since then home prices have slowly declined to $585,000 in April. With the coming of summer I expect home values in central Seattle to flatten out and potentially improve in the coming months.

Mortgage interest rates may be playing a large role in the difference in statistics between north and central Seattle's market. Low interest rates for conforming loans may be helping north Seattle. While jumbo rates which are about 2 points higher continue to be a drag on central Seattle.

Homes Sold in the Seattle WA Neighborhood of N. Ballard April 2008

A total of 41 single family homes sold in the Seattle, Washington neighborhood of N. Ballard (zip code 98117) during the month of April 2008. This is 11% more than March of 2008 but 20% less than April of 2007.

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Homes Sold in Seattle WA Neighborhoods of Green Lake and Wallingford April 2008

A total of 53 single family homes sold in the Seattle, Washington neighborhoods of Green Lake and Wallingford (zip code 98103) during the month of April 2008. This is 10% more than March of 2008 but 22% less than April of 2007.

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Homes Sold in Seattle WA Neighborhood of Ballard April 2008

A total of 24 single family homes sold in the Seattle, Washington neighborhood of Ballard (zip code 98107) during the month of April 2008. This is 20% less than March of 2008 and 15% less than April of 2007.

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Homes Sold in Seattle WA neighborhood of Magnolia April 2008

A total of 18 single family homes sold in the Seattle, Washington neighborhood of Magnolia during the month of April 2008. This is slightly less than in March of 2008 but off 48% from April of 2007.

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Homes Sold in Seattle WA neighborhood of Queen Anne April 2008

A total of 21 single family homes sold in the Seattle, Washington neighborhood of Queen Anne during the month of April 2008. This is slightly less than in March of 2008 but off 46% from April of 2007.

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Jennifer Huhns at the Ballard Art Walk-May 2008

I’ll be hosting Jennifer Huhns this month at the Ballard Art Walk. She creates original stained glass mosaic art panels and custom architectural installations. She uses recycled materials whenever possible to create art that celebrates the beauty of nature and the human experience.

Stop by to view her work and enjoy a little wine, beer and Hors D Oeuvres. More Details