Just Sold in Upper Rainier Beach

Just Sold for $377,599!!!

6004 S Norfolk St, Seattle 98118

Super clean & crisp brick home on corner lot in excelnt neighbrhd. Fresh designer colors, light-filled rms w/ big windows & multiple skylites, slate & hardwds main flr, flex liv/din room spaces open to entertainment-sized deck w/ peek-lake & territorial views. Sunny kitch w/ glass brick accents & skylight. Baths feature jetted tub, skylights & new flooring - private bath off Master bedroom. Finishd basmt w/new carpet, separate entry. Fenced yard, drive-thru carport, paved alley. Just move in!

Amy Lanset at the Ballard Art Walk

I'll be featuring works by artist Amy Lanset at the Ballard Art Walk in July.

Stop by Saturday , July 10th 2010 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

Homes Sold In Central Seattle WA

The median home price in Central Seattle, Washington was $511,250 in April. Upper end home buyers were still on the fence while first time home buyers were out in great numbers. Since the neighborhoods of Central Seattle tend to have more upper end homes the median price continues to get hit hard.
The number of homes sold in Central Seattle continues to climb with 118 closings in April. Similare to north Seattle the number of pending continues to skyrocket with 197 homes pending. Activity should continue to increase for the next couple months.

Thanks for reading!

-Andrew

www.SeattleHomeKey.com

Homes Sold In North Seattle WA

The median price of homes sold in North Seattle, Washington was $441,238 in April. In a typical year home values tend to peak in May or June. I expect they will this year as well, but I do wonder if many buyers purchased homes early to take advantage of the first time home buyer tax credit that recently expired.

"Move-up" home buyers continue to do well in this market by selling their home to a first time home buyer and purchasing in a higher price range that is likely not as strong.





The number of homes sold in North Seattle in April was just off March with 231 to 237 homes selling. The number of pending homes continues to skyrocket with 408 homes pending in April. The number of closings should continue to increase for the next couple months.

Thanks for reading!

-Andrew

www.SeattleHomeKey.com

Ashley Hoyle at the Ballard Art Walk

I'll be featuring works by photographer Ashley Hoyle at the Ballard Art Walk in May.

Stop by Saturday , May 8th 2010 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

Homes Sold In Central Seattle WA

Home values have shot down in Central Seattle Washington! The median home price was $606,500 in February but has decreased to $498,750 in March.

I suspected the increase in home values in February was a spike but I did not expect it to be followed by a decrease of $100,000. The upper end home buyers are still on the fence while first time home buyers are out in great numbers. For that reason the median price of homes in central Seattle is getting hit hard.

The number of homes sold in Central Seattle has skyrocketed from 64 in February to 113 in March.

Similar to North Seattle the number of pending homes continues to skyrocket with 172 homes pending in March. The number of closings should continue to increase for the next couple months.

Thanks for reading!

-Andrew

www.SeattleHomeKey.com

Homes Sold in North Seattle WA

The median price of homes sold in North Seattle, Washington was $402,625 in March. This number is down from last month which is surprising considering the seasonal slowdown around the holidays is behind us.

The market continues to compact. The value of upper end homes has been decreasing while the value of entry level homes has held steady or increased. The first time home buyer tax credit is helping homes priced under $500,000. In fact it is not uncommon to see multiple offers for homes that are priced right.

Home owners that are considering moving up will likely do well in this market by selling their home to a first time home buyer and purchasing in a price range that is not as strong.

The number of homes sold in North Seattle jumped up from February to March with 148 to 237 homes selling.

The number of pending homes continues to skyrocket with 358 homes pending in March. The number of closings should continue to increase for the next couple months.

Thanks for reading!

-Andrew

www.SeattleHomeKey.com

David Harrison at the Ballard Art Walk

I'll be featuring works by painter David Harrison at the Ballard Art Walk in April.

Stop by Saturday , April 10th 2010 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

Homes Sold in Central Seattle, WA

Home values have shot up in Central Seattle Washington! The median home price was $606,500 in February an increase of $100,000 since December.

There appears to be a renewed interest in Central Seattle homes with the sale of more mid to upper end homes. It is a welcome change for home owners who have seen the value of their home decline substantially.

This increase may be represented by just a spike in the graph below because next month the median price home will likely be under $550,000.

The number of homes sold in Central Seattle continued to drop from 113 in December, to 89 in January, to 64 in February.

Similar to North Seattle the number of pending homes is skyrocketing in Central Seattle. In December there were 89 homes pending to sell, in January there were 109, and in February there were 132. Strangely, these pending numbers aren't transferring to more homes selling. This may be due to the fact that it's taking longer for deals to close, or there is a body of Buyers who are having difficulty getting a loan.

Thanks for reading!

-Andrew

www.SeattleHomeKey.com

Lisa Snow Lady at the Ballard Art Walk

I'll be featuring works by painter Lisa Snow Lady at the Ballard Art Walk in March.

Stop by Saturday March 13th, 2010 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

Homes Sold in North Seattle, WA

The median priced of homes sold in North Seattle, Washington was $418,275 in February. With the seasonal slowdown around the holidays behind us, home values are gradually increasing.


Over the last 12 months the market has been compacting. The value of mid and upper end homes has been decreasing while the value of entry level homes has held steady or increased. The first time home buyer tax credit is helping homes priced under $500,000. In fact it is not uncommon to see multiple offers for homes that are priced right.


Home owners that are considering moving up will likely do well in this market by selling their home to a first time home buyer and purchasing in a price range that is not as strong.
The number of homes sold in North Seattle held steady from January to February with a 147 and 148 homes selling.


The number of pending homes is skyrocketing! It is strange that it isn't transferring to more homes selling. Either it is taking longer for deals to close, or there is a body of Buyers who are having difficulty getting a loan.

Thanks for reading!

-Andrew

www.SeattleHomeKey.com

Seattle housing market hits new low: Report - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):

Seattle housing market hits new low: Report - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):

An interesting news article however, it is not representative of north and central Seattle. In those areas, according to the NWMLS, the low was in March of 2009. Since then home values have been improving gradually.

Just Sold In West Seattle

Just sold for $399,950.0 0 at 3827 33rd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126!

AMAZING city and harbor view from this beautifully remodeled West Seattle Bungalow.

Incredible gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, Viking range, 2nd oven, slab granite counters, & tile floor (very Tuscan) with a very elegant dining room with fireplace.

Gorgeous white painted millwork throughout the home. Watch the city sleep from your master bedroom loft through the extraordinary skylights! Basement boasts lots of space for 2nd family room, theatre room, den & wine cellar!

Great VIEW & great location!

Homes Sold in North Seattle WA

The median priced home in north Seattle, Washington was $407,500 in December. With luck home values in January will stay above $400,000 and the low point of 2009 which was $394,250 last March.

The number of homes sold in north Seattle moved down to 206 and pending homes dropped to 163. This is typical for this time of year since many home Buyers have put their search on hold during the holidays.

I expect January to be the low point of the year for home sale values and volumes for 2010.

Homes Sold in Central Seattle, WA

The median home price in central Seattle Washington was $506,500 in December. Home price for pending homes was listed at $489,250. It looks clear that home prices in January of 2010 will continue to drop with a possible dip below the low in March of 2009 of $480,000.

The number of homes sold in central Seattle dropped to 113 in December. Pending homes dropped dramatically. Home buyer put there search on hold for the holiday season. I expect fewer homes to sell in December, but more homes to go pending which signals the begin of a new cycle for 2010.

Ballard Art Walk

I'll be featuring works by photographer Kelsey Scherler at the Ballard Art Walk in January.

Artist Statement:

I've always enjoyed the solitude and introspection that photography can bring, as well as the personal connections I can make while taking someone's portrait. I am inspired by surrealism and storytelling, as well as the natural sciences and anatomy.

Stop by Saturday January 9th, 2010 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