New to Market: Canyon Park Townhome
Canyon Park Townhome
Delight in abundant natural light, a functional layout and a central yet peaceful location in this beautifully remodeled townhome! Just moments away from all the amenities of Canyon Park, desirable details and thoughtful updates throughout this unit sparkle and shine: luxury vinyl plank floors, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, in-unit laundry and an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Two good-sized bedrooms share a full bath on the upper level. The private patio offers room for relaxation and a container garden, plus a storage unit for your outdoor gear. Two off-street parking spaces included. A well-run, pet-friendly HOA with clubhouse for residents and no rental cap. Conveniently close to groceries, dining, top-rated Everett schools, parks, I-405 and more!
1526 192nd Street SE, #L2 | Bothell, WA 98012
2 Bedrooms • 1.5 Bathrooms • 936sf
Offered at $470,000
Open Houses
Friday, May 3rd
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday, May 4th
11:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday, May 5th
1:00pm - 3:00pm
New to Market: Picnic Point (Copy)
Open House Weekend
Saturday, August 20th from 11:00am-2:00pm
and Sunday, August 21st from 11:00am-2:00pm
Dearborn Park
Set along a treed edge of Dearborn Park, this Beacon Hill home has been lovingly maintained w/great updates done for you: all new plumbing throughout, stainless steel appliances, a new front fence and efficient mini splits for A/C. An open layout highlights hardwood floors, a gas fireplace and updated kitchen with granite and gas cooking. Three generously sized bedrooms, a rec room and two flex rooms offer you more than enough space for the modern life at home. Enormous laundry room has tons of additional storage. Relax on the deck or tend to your veggies in the garden beds. Fully fenced yard plus two off-street parking spaces. Set close to the Chief Sealth Trail, light rail, dining and shops with easy access to downtown.
5331 28th Avenue S | Seattle, WA 98108
3 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 2,080sf
Offered at $799,000
New to Market: Picnic Point
Open House Weekend
Saturday, August 13th from 11:00am-2:00pm
and Sunday, August 14th from 12:00pm-2:00pm
Picnic Point
Looking for the perfect Picnic Point spot? This is the one! A thoughtfully laid-out floor plan maximizes every square foot and bathes in all-day light, highlighting fresh paint throughout, vaulted ceilings, bamboo floors, gas fireplace, open living spaces and a nicely updated kitchen with granite, stainless appliances and eating area. Three spacious bedrooms include a primary with walk-in closet & en-suite full bath with new floors and sinks. Move in with peace of mind thanks to recent upgrades: new water heater and skylight, new fence in 2021 and new roof/gutters in 2019. Roomy, fully fenced lot with deck and established gardens. Serene location close to parks, trails, beaches, great Mukilteo schools and amenities! No HOA.
14605 54th Place W | Edmonds, WA 98026
3 Bedrooms • 2.5 Bathrooms • 1,904sf • Built 1997
Offered at $789,000
SOLD: Fircrest Living
Fircrest Living
Gushing w/original charm & tasteful updates, this adorable Fircrest home is sure to steal your heart! Large windows fill the open main floor w/light, highlighting hardwoods, living room with gas fireplace, kitchen w/granite counters & gas cooking, a spacious primary bedroom & full bath w/heated tile floor. Upstairs, find 2 extra bedrooms, a full bath & flex bonus room great for crafts, work or play! Heat pump for A/C & storage galore. Tranquil backyard includes a large Trex deck, paver patio, water feature, stunning gardens, sprinklers & a huge detached 2-story garage w/shop space. Set on a quiet street & tucked down a long stamped concrete driveway w/ apple trees & mature landscaping. Conveniently close to everything!
1037 Princeton Street | Fircrest, WA 98466
3 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 1,954sf
Offered at $650,000 | Sold at $655,000
Hot New Price: 2015 Built Home
We've got some news...
This modern 2015 built home in Seattle's Whittier neighborhood has a hot new price!
Now listed $100,000 less at $1,395,000, this home is sure to impress.
And visit us for an open house Saturday and Sunday from 12:00-2:00pm to see it before it's gone!
Perfectly nestled between Phinney Ridge and Ballard, this modern 2015-built home checks all the boxes! Sunlight pours into open living areas to highlight the spacious living room with gas fireplace and dual sliders plus a large dining room. Whip up meals with fresh ingredients from nearby Ken's Market in the sleek chef's kitchen complete with gas cooking, quartz counters and a breakfast bar. All three bedrooms are upstairs, including the primary suite with vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet and 5-piece bath with giant walk-in shower and tub. Efficient systems, upper level laundry, all new paint and built-in vac all included! Fully-fenced yard offers a sunny patio with room to BBQ & relax plus access to the off-alley detached garage. Stroll to great dining, parks, schools and more!
7309 3rd Avenue NW | Seattle, WA 98117
3 Bedrooms • 2.5 Bathrooms • 2,220sf • Built 2015
Offered at $1,395,000
New to Market: 2015 Built Home
2015 Built Home
Perfectly nestled between Phinney Ridge and Ballard, this modern 2015-built home checks all the boxes! Sunlight pours into open living areas to highlight the spacious living room with gas fireplace and dual sliders plus a large dining room. Whip up meals with fresh ingredients from nearby Ken's Market in the sleek chef's kitchen complete with gas cooking, quartz counters and a breakfast bar. All three bedrooms are upstairs, including the primary suite with vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet and 5-piece bath with giant walk-in shower and tub. Efficient systems, upper level laundry, all new paint and built-in vac all included! Fully-fenced yard offers a sunny patio with room to BBQ & relax plus access to the off-alley detached garage. Stroll to great dining, parks, schools and more!
7309 3rd Avenue NW | Seattle, WA 98117
3 Bedrooms • 2.5 Bathrooms • 2,220sf • Built 2015
Offered at $1,495,000
Congratulations to my buyer on the purchase of her new construction townhome!
This sale came with lots of hurdles to jump through and she stuck it out like a champ for nearly a year.
If you are looking to buy brand new when ground is just being broken, please know that the process can be long and daunting with many delays in today's world. Supply chain issues, a concrete strike, staffing shortages, and weather delays put this one a few months behind schedule. As interest rates begin to rise, it's also important to remember that the rate you see when you make your offer, will most likely not be the same one you see when you are able to finally lock your rate. If the process gets delayed, you'll also want to prepare for rate lock extension fees and the potential of a different monthly payment than you may have been planning on. Having a great lending partner when buying is always key, but especially in new construction to help you navigate and adapt along the way. Thank you to Ryan Niles-Mortgage Advisor and Realtor Business Strategic Partner. and team for keeping this one together!
New to Market: Fircrest Living
Fircrest Living
Gushing w/original charm & tasteful updates, this adorable Fircrest home is sure to steal your heart! Large windows fill the open main floor w/light, highlighting hardwoods, living room with gas fireplace, kitchen w/granite counters & gas cooking, a spacious primary bedroom & full bath w/heated tile floor. Upstairs, find 2 extra bedrooms, a full bath & flex bonus room great for crafts, work or play! Heat pump for A/C & storage galore. Tranquil backyard includes a large Trex deck, paver patio, water feature, stunning gardens, sprinklers & a huge detached 2-story garage w/shop space. Set on a quiet street & tucked down a long stamped concrete driveway w/ apple trees & mature landscaping. Conveniently close to everything!
1037 Princeton Street | Fircrest, WA 98466
3 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 1,954sf
Offered at $650,000
Join us Saturday from 11am - 2pm for an open house or request a private tour.
We'd be glad to get you in the door before it's gone!
SOLD: Phantom Lake Craftsman by MN Custom Homes
What a pleasure it has been to watch this beauty take shape! From a hole in the ground at the beginning of the year, to 4,300+ finished and customized square feet today, this one really shines. Stellar work by MN Custom Homes and a HUGE congratulations to my wonderful repeat clients! Wishing you a lifetime of happy memories in your gorgeous dream home!
Phantom Lake Craftsman by MN Custom Homes
MN Custom Homes presents a craftsman design in the convenient Phantom Lake neighborhood. Entertainment spaces include two story great room, outdoor covered living space with BBQ hook up and vaulted bonus room. Private main floor guest suite. Dedicated office and dining room. Master suite with stunning 5-piece bath and heated floors. 3 car wide garage. 10' ceilings on the main and 9' ceilings upstairs. Convenient access to I-90, Microsoft campus and DT Bellevue. Bellevue Schools, Spiritridge Elementary.
5 Bedrooms • 4.5 Bathrooms • 4,315sf
SOLD at $2,895,000
SOLD: Ballard Townhome
There's truly nothing better than assisting repeat clients on the sale of their homes...homes that you sold them long ago!
Ballard Townhome
Effortlessly chic, perfectly situated and 4-Star Built Green - this townhome truly has it all! Tasteful details can be found at every turn in this beautifully modern Ballard home: sleek concrete and hardwood floors, an open layout made for entertaining with tons of great natural light, efficient radiant in-floor heat and a stunning chef's kitchen complete with quartz counters, gas cooking and tons of storage space. Two generously-sized bedrooms on the middle level while the luxurious primary encompasses the top floor, complete with walk-in closet and spa-like ensuite full bath. Savor great sunsets from the HUGE rooftop deck plumbed with water and gas. No HOA and conveniently just blocks from Ballard fun: top-notch dining, breweries, Farmers Market, transit and more!
1139 A NW 56th Street | Seattle, WA 98107
3 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 1,530sf
SOLD at $825,000
SOLD: New Rainer Vista
New Rainier Vista
Life is just better in Columbia City! This end-unit townhome at desirable New Rainier Vista is full of light with a rare 4-bedroom layout. Bright and open main level is made for entertaining - spacious living areas, covered deck, bamboo floors, full-size dining room (no cramped eating area here!) and a beautiful chef's kitchen with gas cooking, stainless appliances, and a center island. Three bedrooms upstairs including the owner's suite with vaulted ceilings, views of downtown Bellevue and the Cascades, a walk-in closet, and an ensuite bath. The lower-level bedroom makes for a great office or guest room with access to a beautiful fenced-in garden patio. A rare 2-car garage makes it easy to leave the car at home & stroll to nearby dining, shops, groceries, parks & light rail.
4327 Jill Place S. | Seattle, WA 98108
4 Bedrooms • 2.25 Bathrooms • 2020sf
SOLD at $850,000
4327 Jill Place S. | Seattle, WA 98108
4 Bedrooms • 2.25 Bathrooms • 2020sf
Offered at $850,000
Just Listed: Mountlake Terrace Cottage
JUST LISTED - Offered at $475,000
23803 55th Ave West, Mountlake Terrace
Just minutes to the blossoming center of Mountlake Terrace - this affordable home is cute as a button & has it all! Inviting living spaces greet you w/ warm natural light & a cozy gas fireplace, while the kitchen has great cabinet space and a breakfast nook. 2 generously-sized bedrooms plus a full bath give you just the right amount of space. Relax in the spacious and private fenced backyard w/ ample driveway parking & room for pets, gardens, BBQs & play. Conveniently located close to great dining, shops, parks, schools & more, + just mins away from I-5, future light rail, transit lines & park-n-ride. Truly an unbeatable opportunity for first time homebuyers or investors!
Join us Saturday from 12-3pm for an open house or give us a call and we'd be glad to schedule a private tour!
This one won't be around long...
Death by Decor: 5 Telltale Signs a Design Trend Is All but Over
How do you tell if a design trend is on point or on its way out? According to Realtor.com there are five very easy ways to figure it out.
Take sliding barn doors, for example. A few years back, they were all the rage. By 2017, they were ubiquitous. And now? Now they’re just worn-out. The same might be said for other recent hall-of-fame fads such as Edison bulbs, succulents, and Mason jars.
So how can you tell a decor trend’s on the outs? For starters:
1. It’s all over HGTV
Call it the Chip and Joanna Gaines effect: When a trend’s in constant rotation on home improvement shows, you know it’s probably not long for this world.
“I know a trend is heading toward life support when I see it in mass market retail or it’s become ubiquitous on HGTV,” says Susan Matthews, a Realtor® with Carolina One Real Estate, in Mount Pleasant, SC. After all, she says, “These shows are filmed months in advance.”
Terence Michael, who (fascinatingly) works as both a mortgage broker and a TV and film producer in Los Angeles, couldn’t agree more: “Suddenly my set dressers want everything to be gold and brass and navy blue,” he says. But by the time the show actually airs, a previously current trend like that combo will be so yesterday.
2. It’s in all the catalogs
Love that reclaimed wood-meets-industrial look, but unsure if it’ll still be in style next season? For another clue that a design trend is on its last legs, just check your mailbox.
“When all the catalogs in your mailbox feature the same trend, you know the trend is dying a slow but comfortable death,” says Lance Marrs, a broker at Living Room Realty, in Portland, OR.
3. It’s permeated the big-box chains
Experts are quite unanimous on this one: When a trend’s filtered down to Target, Lowe’s, or Ross, you know it’s nearing the end.
For example, “I knew white subway tile was on the outs when it became the least expensive option at Home Depot,” says Justin Riordan, principal at Spade and Archer. (Ditto that for “anything Tuscan,” Harmon says, which she says is a mainstay of home improvement stores.)
Their take? If you can buy it alongside your toilet paper and La Croix, it’s probably no longer really on trend.
4. The price plummets
When a trend’s been there, done that, you’ll see it displayed en masse at discount retailers, Harmon says.
These closeout businesses do “opportunity buys,” Harmon says, meaning they’ll purchase a lot of product at a time because it’s been sitting unsold in a designer’s warehouse for some time.
“If the designer could sell the product at market to retailers full price, trust me, they would,” Harmon says.
5. It shows up beyond interior decor
When a trendy pattern such as the chevron or pineapples starts cropping up in multiple media (think home decor and clothing and office supplies), “it’s a sign of death,” Harmon says.
“It’s been selling well for a while so big retailers are splattering it on everything,” she says. “As soon as it’s done blowing up, it’s over.”
In reality, of course, trends do last longer than a single season.
“Every season, magazines want what’s new, but most people don’t shop that way,” Scott notes.
In fact, even the experts agree that following trends can be unsustainable; once everyone freaks out about, say, charcoal and eggplant, the pendulum swings back to light and bright. And then there’s the obvious: Changing up your home decor to follow every of-the-moment design whim can be exhausting and expensive.
Perhaps the best real-life advice, according to Realtor.com? Find a style you like, stick to it, and freshen it up when you get bored.
NEW TO MARKET: Developers Dream
Developers Dream
Calling all builders and developers! Incredible opportunity to build on a rare shy half-acre, flat in-city lot. Fantastic Northgate location just down the road from the light rail opening this fall and NHL practice arena! Established fruit trees & a pond on the lot make this a tranquil location to build your dream home, or homes! Currently there are two 2 bed/1 bath fixer uppers located on the property, both with utilities in place and separate gas/electric meters. Detached 2-car garage includes shop area with a wood stove. Private location w/ driveway already installed and a shed. Water, sewer, gas & electric already on property. Unbeatable location & immense value! Sold as-is.
11035 17th Avenue NE | Seattle, WA 98125
2 Bedrooms • 1 Bathroom • 1,150sf
Offered at $1,200,000
NEW TO MARKET: New Rainier Vista
New Rainier Vista
Life is just better in Columbia City! This end-unit townhome at desirable New Rainier Vista is full of light with a rare 4-bedroom layout. Bright and open main level is made for entertaining - spacious living areas, covered deck, bamboo floors, full-size dining room (no cramped eating area here!) and a beautiful chef's kitchen with gas cooking, stainless appliances, and a center island. Three bedrooms upstairs including the owner's suite with vaulted ceilings, views of downtown Bellevue and the Cascades, a walk-in closet, and an ensuite bath. The lower-level bedroom makes for a great office or guest room with access to a beautiful fenced-in garden patio. A rare 2-car garage makes it easy to leave the car at home & stroll to nearby dining, shops, groceries, parks & light rail.
4327 Jill Place S. | Seattle, WA 98108
4 Bedrooms • 2.25 Bathrooms • 2020sf
Offered at $850,000
4327 Jill Place S. | Seattle, WA 98108
4 Bedrooms • 2.25 Bathrooms • 2020sf
Offered at $850,000
PENDING IN 5 DAYS: Laurelhurst Condo
And just like that, we are pending after only 5 days on market!
Live the good life at the Laurelhurst! This incredibly spacious unit is move-in ready for the summer ahead! The open layout features hardwoods throughout and a massive living room with tons of space to host. The beautifully updated kitchen boasts white Silestone counters, updated appliances and tons of storage space. Two roomy bedrooms, including a primary with en-suite three-quarter bath and dual closets, plus in-unit laundry. Covered lanai is the perfect place to sip your morning coffee! Well-run HOA with designated parking, storage unit, game room and on-site gym. Great location just a short stroll to the Burke Gilman Trail, UW, Seattle Children's, U Village and excellent dining. Numerous transit options nearby. The best of NE Seattle is right outside your door!
4545 Sand Point Way NE #404 | Seattle, WA 98105
2 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 1,262sf
PENDING IN 5 DAYS AT $549,000
Seattle: Properties for Sale Receive Up To 30 Offers
According to HousingWire, a large number of residents in Seattle and the Puget Sound region work at high-paying jobs for companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon, to name a few. Most of those workers saw their net worth increase in the past year, and they chose to invest much of that new money into real estate.
That’s why, says Realtor.com, the average asking price for a home in Seattle is around $750,000 — up 3.4%, year over year. The median sale price is even higher, at $795,000 with winning offers at 10% to 20% above asking price with up to 30 offers per home. It’s definitely a seller’s market! To combat this, buyers should make sure they have all of their financial ducks in a row before considering home shopping.
If you’d like more information about buying or selling a home, give me a call at 206.778.3829 and let’s walk through your options!
NEW TO MARKET: Laurelhurst Condo
Laurelhurst Condo
Live the good life at the Laurelhurst! This incredibly spacious unit is move-in ready for the summer ahead! The open layout features hardwoods throughout and a massive living room with tons of space to host. The beautifully updated kitchen boasts white Silestone counters, updated appliances and tons of storage space. Two roomy bedrooms, including a primary with en-suite three-quarter bath and dual closets, plus in-unit laundry. Covered lanai is the perfect place to sip your morning coffee! Well-run HOA with designated parking, storage unit, game room and on-site gym. Great location just a short stroll to the Burke Gilman Trail, UW, Seattle Children's, U Village and excellent dining. Numerous transit options nearby. The best of NE Seattle is right outside your door!
Join us Saturday, 6/12, from 11am to 1pm for an open house or send us a note/give us a call and we'd be glad to schedule a private tour.
This one won't be around long...
4545 Sand Point Way NE #404 | Seattle, WA 98105
2 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 1,262sf
Offered at $549,000
NEW TO MARKET: Thackeray Place NE
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, May 16th from12;00pm to 3:00pm
Thackeray Place NE
Shaded by trees, surrounded by gardens and set in the perfect Wallingford location, this cute-as-a-button craftsman is the perfect mix of classic details and modern updates, with a fully legal ADU with Murphy bed and 3/4 bath, perfect for guests, detached office, studio, or AirBNB! The main home is beautifully updated with sparkling hardwoods, A/C, built-in shelves, open living spaces and more. Bright and open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, butcher block island & deck ideal for summer BBQs. Upstairs, two bedrooms including huge master with vaulted ceilings & dual closets + full bath. Full-height, unfinished basement ready for your creative touch. Updates include plumbing, electrical, windows & more. Stroll to Gasworks, Burke Gilman, shops & dining!
4207 Thackeray Place NE | Seattle WA 98105
3 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 2,150sf • Built 1919
Offered at $999,000
It's monthly stat time!
King County here's how you stacked up in April 2021 vs. April 2020:
2,047 more new listings this year in April. (We have Covid to thank last April for what seems like a large differential this year.)
1,545 more closed sales this April.
Average days on market down by 3 days to just 13.
Inventory down from a 1.7 month supply to a .6 month supply.
Median sales price up by $95,000 to $750,000.
Inventory did not change from March to April this year and we definitely feel it. Bidding wars still continue across the board with many sellers taking early offers before their review date even has a chance to arrive. Though I feel like I'm seeing a bit more inventory start to appear this month, it's getting snatched up equally as fast.
I say it every month, but NOW is the time to sell. There hasn't been a market quite like this in my 16 years of selling, so trust me when I tell you, you likely won't be disappointed with the results. If you've been considering a move, I'd be glad to chat!