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Eastside drawing many homebuyers from Asia
MEDINA, Wash. – Tere Foster stood at the front door surrounded by hardwood floors and 5,370 square feet of home. She knew the $4.4 million listing would attract some high-end buyers during this open house on Thursday, but most likely one group in particular.
Buyers from the Asia-Pacific region, especially Chinese. Read the full article here with video here.
Photos: Today’s wallpaper trends
Flocked, beaded or embroidered papers add sparkle to a room; overscale patterns and bold graphics of trees, botanicals and sea life are a far cry from the floral patterns of yesteryear; and eco-friendly materials such as cork, bamboo, rattan and wood are showing up in fresh colors and patterns. To view the photo gallery, click here.
Open Houses for Saturday October 11th and Sunday, October 12th, 2014
Saturday 12-2 & Sunday from 1-4
3724 NE 125th St, Seattle 98125
Nicely updated three bedroom rambler with panorama windows pleasantly set-back with large level front/back yard nestled in greenery in a great area! This home features crucial upgrades: double-pane vinyl windows, hardiplank siding,complete electrical rewiring with super desirable hard wired Ethernet, new entry doors. Open flow kitchen and living area provide easy access to backyard patio and lawn area. Close to parks, Lake WA, the Burke Gilman Trail, shops, restaurants and great schools. Easy freeway and bus access.
MLS# 704020 | $357,000
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Saturday from 2-5 and Sunday from 11-2
19317 5th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155-2120
Located down 175’ private drive (great for privacy and no thru traffic). This home has it all! An open and light floor plan, updated kitchen with cook island/breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, pantry and lots of cabinets. Kitchen opens to living room and formal dining which opens to entertainment sized rear deck. Master suite with tiled ¾ bath and double closets. Energy efficient with vinyl windows, heat pump and AC. Downstairs there is a rec room and space for an office or 4th bedroom. Two car garage, 2 car or RV carport and beautiful perennial gardens too!
MLS# 698302 | $369,950
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Saturday from 10-1 and Sunday from 1-4
19531 7th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155-1013
Gardener’s Paradise. Charming two bedroom home in desirable North Ridge area of Shoreline with oak hardwood floors, vinyl windows, new roof, hot water heater, whole house Split-system heat pump and AC. Kitchen with stainless steel refredigerator, dishwasher and stove, tiled counters and floors, eating space opens to a private deck and large level backyard with Southern exposure for existing organic garden, fruit trees and play. Large outbuilding for storage. Single carport with additional RV parking. Easy access to community pool, I-5, restaurants, shops, etc. Perfect starter/investment home!
MLS# 698110 | $259,950
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Sunday from 1-4pm
2616 NW 204th, Shoreline 98177-2471
Welcome to Salsby by the Sea! A subdivision above the waterfront in Richmond Beach. Nestled by Barnacle Creek, this well kept, 5 bedroom, contemporary home is at the top of a cul-de-sac with commanding views of Puget Sound and Mountains. Watch sailboats, cruise ships, orcas and ferries. Relax to spectacular sunsets and smell the salt air. Wander along the beach, part of which you own. Professionally landscaped with large stone rockeries, a sports court, and a rooftop deck!
MLS# 649146 | $1,050,000
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Sunday from 10-2pm 2616 NW 204th, Shoreline 98177-2471
Unique Brentwood sanctuary!! This exquisitely remodeled 2-story with basement features: a gourmet kitchen with oak hardwoods, custom cabinets and lighting, granite counters, eating bar, adjoining family room with oak hardwoods and a gas fireplace, living room with exposed beamed cedar lined vaulted ceilings and second gas fireplace, formal dining room with oak hardwood flooring. Upstairs: there are oak hardwood floors throughout the three bedrooms, a customized grand master bedroom with a vaulted cedar ceiling wit exposed beams, customized walk-in closet, luxurious three quarter master bath with radiant titled floor and tiled shower, mirror sconces, two additional bedrooms. Located in a private park-like setting with lots of windows, skylights, outside artist’s studio, large wrap around deck with built-in planters and sitting bench, covered hot tub, pond, gazebo and front patio. E-Z access to Canyon Park businesses, restaurants and shops.
MLS# 698972 | $525,000
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Sunday 1-4 3006 Webster Point Rd NE, Seattle 98105
Known as the Lionel Pries home in Webster Point, this was the last large project this well-known NW Architect completed. Still perfectly preserved in its 1965 glory. Grand entryway beckons you to the expansive back patio where views of Lk Washington, the 520 Bridge, & Mt Rainier are a sight to behold. Located at the exclusive point where the ship canal opens to Lake Washington. The home boasts terrazzo floors, vaulted ceilings, & views from all rooms. A chance to own a piece of Seattle history! MLS# 662558 | $5,900,000 Click here for more details.
New on the market!
11733 40th Ave NE, Seattle 98125
MLS# 701984 $350,000
Past additions and current updates have turned this 1940’s bungalow into a modern living space. The kitchen has concrete counter tops, stainless steel appliances and ample cabinet space. Both bathrooms have updated plumbing fixtures and finishes. Updates include in-floor radiant heat and electrical services/wiring. The lot has alley access and a two car garage with plenty of space for a large urban garden or future backyard cottage. Go inside, you will be pleased with the livable, in city home. More information here.
15026 40th Ave W #201, Lynnwood 98087
MLS# 704712 $210,000
Beautifully updated home with a remodeled master bath, new flooring, new carpet, fresh paint and custom lighting. Additional features include a level entry, ground floor patio, warm fireplace and two assigned parking spaces which includes an individual garage. Located close to Alderwood Mall with easy access to I-5 & I-405 and in the very desirable Edmonds School District. More information here.
3724 NE 125th St, Seattle 98125
MLS# 704020 $357,000
Nicely updated 3-BR rambler with panorama windows pleasantly set-back with large level front/back yard nestled in greenery in a great area! This home features crucial upgrades: double-pane vinyl windows, hardiplank siding,complete electrical rewiring with super desirable hard wired Ethernet, new entry doors. Open flow kitchen and living area provide easy access to backyard patio and lawn area. Close to parks, Lake WA, the BG Trail, shops, restaurants and great schools. Easy freeway and bus access. More information here.
Two Units – 8423 236th St SW #A & #B, Edmonds 98026
MLS# 703128 $330,000 MLS# 703186 $330,000
Beautifully updated homes with remodeled master bath, new flooring, new carpet, fresh paint and custom lighting. Additional features include a level entry, ground floor patio, warm fireplace and two assigned parking spaces which includes an individual garage. Located close to Alderwood Mall with easy access to I-5 & I-405 and in the very desirable Edmonds School District. More information here.
17825 Interlake Ave N, Shoreline 98133
MLS# 704128 $339,000
Spacious three-bedroom, three-bath, spilt level in Shoreline. Located on quiet cul-de-sac, but still close to schools, bus, and shopping. Fully finished daylight basement, with lots of built-ins and closets. Sunroom addition opens onto backyard deck; great for entertaining. Double sliding doors provide plenty of light. Two-car garage includes enclosed shop. Original owners have meticulously maintained this property More information here.
How far would you commute?
How far would you commute for a cheaper home? U-T San Diego reports on people who move 65 miles from their job to find what’s considered affordable ($350,000) new homes in Southern California. Are these homes worth a 65-mile commute?
For perspective, here’s a map that shows a 65-mile radius from The Oregonian headquarters in downtown Portland. The Oregonian’s Joseph Rose wrote about the growing number of extreme commuters in Oregon last year — most because their jobs moved but they couldn’t. By Read full article here.
Open Houses for Saturday October 4th and Sunday, October 5th 2014
Sunday from 1-4.
1156 Alki Ave SW #304, Seattle 98116
Rare one-bedroom Alki condo. Sleekly updated, with fantastic 180-degree views of Seattle, Puget Sound and the Olympics. Watch the ferries pass through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Directly across from Anchor Park on Duwamish Head Point. Large bedroom with double closets, ornamented with crown moldings. Updated bathroom has black-and-white marble tile flooring. New kitchen is modern and streamlined, and includes both a dishwasher and a washer/dryer combo unit. New light fixtures.
MLS# 701629 | $309,000
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Sunday from 1-4.
1117 NE 187th St, Shoreline 98155
Very charming Shoreline rambler with 1,520 sq. ft. of living space and a 8,870 sq. ft. gardeners dream yard with green house! Three + bedrooms and 1 full bathroom with upper loft and/or bonus room. Hardwood floors throughout main floor, updated kitchen with concrete counters, zero radius stainless sink, dishwasher, gas range with hood and ceramic tile floor. Spacious family room off kitchen is flooded with natural light from the skylights and abundant windows. This lovely home is one not to miss!
MLS# 702326 | $325,000
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Saturday from 10-1 and Sunday from 1-4.
19317 5th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155-2120
Located down 175’ private drive (great for privacy and no thru traffic). This home has it all! An open and light floor plan, updated kitchen with cook island/breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, pantry and lots of cabinets. Kitchen opens to living room and formal dining which opens to entertainment sized rear deck. Master suite with tiled ¾ bath and double closets. Energy efficient with vinyl windows, heat pump and AC. Downstairs there is a rec room and space for an office or 4th bedroom. Two car garage, 2 car or RV carport and beautiful perennial gardens too!
MLS# 698302 | $369,950
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Saturday from 2-5 and Sunday from 1-5.
19531 7th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155-1013
Gardener’s Paradise. Charming two bedroom home in desirable North Ridge area of Shoreline with oak hardwood floors, vinyl windows, new roof, hot water heater, whole house Split-system heat pump and AC. Kitchen with stainless steel refredigerator, dishwasher and stove, tiled counters and floors, eating space opens to a private deck and large level backyard with Southern exposure for existing organic garden, fruit trees and play. Large outbuilding for storage. Single carport with additional RV parking. Easy access to community pool, I-5, restaurants, shops, etc. Perfect starter/investment home!
MLS# 698110 | $259,950
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Sunday from 2-4pm.
9218 NE 133rd St, Kirkland 98034
Wonderful home located in the popular neighborhood of Finn Hill! A light filled living room welcomes you with a cozy brick fireplace, French doors lead you to the dining room with sliders that open to a multi-level entertainment sized deck that overlooks the private fully fenced sunny backyard. Kitchen with new granite counters and tile back splash.Lower level consists of nice sized family room, 4th bedroom, 1/2 bath and utility room.Two car garage at 488 sqft has plenty of room for work bench. A must see!
MLS# 695974 | $419,950
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Sunday from 1-4pm.
15556 8th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155
Desirable Cape Cod home completely remodeled prior to and well-maintained by the current owners. High quality kitchen with plenty of storage, Corian counters and gas cooking. Living room with gas log fireplace opens to dining room. Light and bright throughout with insulated windows. Two bedrooms with full bath on the main level with two more bedrooms upstairs. Finished basement with heat provides plenty of secure storage. Gas heat with air filter, on demand hot water, hi-tech wiring, updated systems, and more!
MLS# 692211 | $375,000
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Sunday from 1-4pm.
2616 NW 204th, Shoreline 98177-2471
Welcome to Salsby by the Sea! A subdivision above the waterfront in Richmond Beach. Nestled by Barnacle Creek, this well kept, 5 bedroom, contemporary home is at the top of a cul-de-sac with commanding views of Puget Sound and Mountains. Watch sailboats, cruise ships, orcas and ferries. Relax to spectacular sunsets and smell the salt air. Wander along the beach, part of which you own. Professionally landscaped with large stone rockeries, a sports court, and a rooftop deck!
MLS# 649146 | $1,050,000
Click here for more details.
Sunday from 12-3pm.
18016 14th Ave NW, Shoreline 98177-3209
$50,000 price drop! Dramatic views of Puget Sound and the glistening waters of Puget Sound from this Mid-Century Modern home. Unexpected detail, design and style surround you in this Great Room concept with hardwood floors. Savor the views form the deck, kitchen, living and dining rooms and Master Suite. 2nd kitchen in lower level, This amazing homes features a liveable open floor plan. Careful attention to detail, quality finishes and functionality add to this exceptional setting.
MLS# 678472 | $999,000
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Updated credit scoring models
Updated credit scoring models may expand access to mortgages for consumers previously disenfranchised. Large numbers of Americans cannot be scored using the decade-old FICO models that are still mandatory at Fannie and Freddie and as a result they can’t qualify for mortgages. Read the full article here.
Seattle ranks #1 as America's best cultural city
1. Seattle
We’re No. 1! With 1,840 cultural venues in our city of just more than 650,000 people, there’s one destination for every 354 people — blowing the other cities on this list completely away.
PropertyShark writes: “The fastest-growing major city in the U.S. is known for its lively blend of cultural activities, powered by its tradition of municipal support for the arts and its status as a national education hotspot.”
New on the market!
19531 7th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155
MLS# 698110 $259,950
Charming two bedroom home in desirable North Ridge area of Shoreline with oak hardwood floors, vinyl windows, new roof, hot water heater, whole house split-system heat pump and AC. Kitchen with stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and stove, tiled counters and floors, eating space opens to a private deck and large level backyard with open exposure for existing organic garden, fruit trees and play, 8X12 outbuilding for storage. Single carport with additional RV parking. Easy access to community pool, I-5, restaurants, shops, etc. Shoreline Schools. Perfect starter/investment home! More information here.
New on the market!
19531 7th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155
MLS# 698110 $259,950
Charming two bedroom home in desirable North Ridge area of Shoreline with oak hardwood floors, vinyl windows, new roof, hot water heater, whole house split-system heat pump and AC. Kitchen with stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and stove, tiled counters and floors, eating space opens to a private deck and large level backyard with open exposure for existing organic garden, fruit trees and play, 8X12 outbuilding for storage. Single carport with additional RV parking. Easy access to community pool, I-5, restaurants, shops, etc. Shoreline Schools. Perfect starter/investment home! More information here.
