Bellevue, Washington, surrounded by magnificent natural beauty and outdoor spaces, this one-of-a-kind place offers the ultimate in shopping, dining and cultural attractions, all within easy strolling distance of popular hotels. Vibrant, modern and growing, Bellevue is the gateway to the entire Puget Sound region. Within minutes you can explore Seattle's culture and history, visit Kirkland's waterfront parks and Juanita Bay, or Peter Kirk.  Tour galleries, or tour Woodinville's Wine Country, home to 70 wineries and some of the world's best wines. You can even quench your taste for adventure with a day-trip to nearby mountains for hiking, biking, or skiing. Homes for sale in Bellevue WA (98005) between $500K and $600K Homes for sale in Bellevue WA (98005) between $600K and $700K Homes for... 08/13/2014

       August:  Bearish signs for West Bellevue’s real estate market  This Week: The median list price this week in West Bellevue is $2,088,000 is down from  last week’s $2,193,000.  The Market Action Index  (MAI see chart below) has been trending down lately, while days-on-market is climbing, providing mostly bearish signs for the market.  Supply and Demand The  West Bellevue real estate market has been cooling off consistently for several weeks, as more homes are available and demand is less.  We have begun to see prices move lower as a result.   If the MAI falls into a Buyer’s zone, it is likely that prices continue their downward trend until we see some turnaround in the Market Action Index.  Price Again this week we see a downward notch for prices in west Bellevue.  We continue to ... 08/11/2014

       August:  West Bellevue’s real estate market takes a short pause This Week: The median list price this week in West Bellevue is $2,193,000 is up from  last week’s $2,138,995.  Inventory has been lightening lately and the Market Action Index  (MAI see chart below) has been trending up.  Though days-on-market is increasing, these are mildly positive indications for the market.  Supply and Demand The  West Bellevue real estate market has been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while.   Despite the consistent decrease in the Market Action Index (MAI), we’re in a Seller’s Market.  If the MAI begins to climb, prices will likely follow suit.  If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices. Price In the last few weeks we’ve se... 08/02/2014

     July: Buyer demand for West Bellevue real estate cooling  This Week: The median list price this week in West Bellevue is $2,138,995 is down from  last week’s $2,213,000.  Inventory and days-on-market are both trending higher recently.  However, the improving Market Action Index  (MAI see chart below) implies some increased demand will temper the negative trends.  Supply and Demand The  West Bellevue real estate market has been cooling and prices have recently flattened. Despite the consistent decrease in the Market Action Index (MAI), we’re in a Seller’s Market.  If the MAI begins to climb, prices will likely follow suit.  If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.  Price In the last few weeks we’ve seen prices in  West Bell... 07/23/2014

     Demand for west Bellevue real estate will help stabilize prices    This Week:  The median list price this week in West Bellevue is $2,213,000 is up from  last week’s $2,188,000.  Inventory and days-on-market are both trending higher recently.  However, the improving Market Action Index  (MAI see chart below) implies some increased demand will temper the negative trends. Supply and Demand The  West Bellevue real estate market has started cooling and prices have recently flattened. Despite the consistent decrease in the Market Action Index (MAI), we’re in a Seller’s Market. If the MAI begins to climb, prices will likely follow suit.  If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.   Price In the last few weeks we’ve seen prices in ... 07/20/2014

     West Bellevue's real estate market showing signs of cooling   This Week: The median list price this week in West Bellevue is $2,213,000 is up from  last week’s $2,188,000.  The Market Action Index  (MAI see chart below) has been trending down lately, while inventory and days-on-market are climbing.  The trend implys a weakening market.   Supply and Demand The  West Bellevue real estate market has started cooling and prices have recently plateaued.  Since we’re in the Seller’s zone, watch for changes in the MAI.  If the MAI resumes it’s climb, prices will likely follow suit.  If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone watch for downward pressure on prices.  Price In the last few weeks we’ve seen prices in  West Bellevue bouncing around this plateau.  Look for a pe... 07/13/2014

Homes Near Somerset Elementary School in Bellevue, WA     14100 Somerset Blvd. SE Bellevue, WA 98006 Principal: Tara Gray Phone: 425-456-5804                                               Website     Find all for sale Homes Near Somerset Elementary School in Bellevue, WA.    Somerset is one of 17 elementary schools in the Bellevue School District. Our school currently serves approximately 600 students in preschool through fifth grade. The Somerset staff is committed to working together to provide the best possible education for each of our students. We value working collaboratively with our students’ families and believe that the connection between home and school plays an important role in the success of our students and our educational program at Somerset. . To find out what your Hom... 07/09/2014

Homes Near Ethon School in Bellevue, WA     2701 Bellevue-Redmond Road Bellevue, WA 98008 Principal: Russell Smith Phone: 425-881-4230                                               Website     Find all for sale Homes Near Ethon School in Bellevue, WA.    At Eton, you find students smiling, learning, and engaged. You see teachers committed to the education of children intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. As our Mission Statement declares, our community is committed to the education of the whole child.   Eton graduates are ready for the next step. They are academically prepared for any high school program, confident in their abilities, and sure of themselves as individuals. The Upper Elementary and Middle School (grades 4–8) programs are Montessori-inspired... 07/09/2014

Homes Near Ardmore Elementary School in Bellevue, WA     16616 NE 32nd St. Bellevue, WA 98008 Principal: Heather Sanchez Phone: 425-456-4700                                               Website     Find all for sale Homes Near Ardmore Elementary School in Bellevue, WA.    Ardmore is a diverse and vibrant neighborhood school of about 400 students. Nestled in the Ardmore neighborhood of NE Bellevue, Washington, our school serves students PreK-5th grade. We offer a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum and also are a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) elementary pilot school for the Bellevue School District.   Ardmore offers a variety of enrichment opportunities for students throughout the school year, and enjoys a strong and supportive PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Associat... 07/09/2014

Homes Near Cherry Crest Elementary School in Bellevue, WA     12400 NE 32nd St. Bellevue, WA 98005 Principal: Liz Ritz Phone: 425-456-4900                                               Website     Find all for sale Homes Near Cherry Crest Elementary School in Bellevue, WA.    Cherry Crest is one of 17 elementary schools in the Bellevue School District. Our school currently serves approximately 420 students in Kindergarten through fifth grade. We have a variety of programs to serve the needs of our K-5 student population. These programs include state-funded Special Education services for students who struggle in the areas of reading, writing, math, organization, social or emotional. We also have services that provide Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Physical Therapy... 07/09/2014

Homes Near Bennett Elementary School in Bellevue, WA     17900 NE 16th Street Bellevue, WA 98008 Principal: David Staight Phone: 425-456-4800                                               Website     Find all for sale Homes Near Bennett Elementary School in Bellevue, WA.    Bennett is one of 17 elementary schools in the Bellevue School District. Our school currently serves approximately 420 students in Kindergarten through fifth grade. We have a variety of programs to serve the needs of our K-5 student population. These programs include state-funded Special Education services for students who struggle in the areas of reading, writing, math, organization, social or emotional. We also have services that provide Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Physical Therapy. Stude... 07/09/2014

     West Bellevue home prices starting to feel the heat   This Week: The median list price this week in West Bellevue is $2,188,000 is down from  last week’s $2,583,500.  The Market Action Index  (MAI see chart below) has been trending down lately, while inventory is climbing.  These trends imply a weakening market.  Supply and Demand The  West Bellevue real estate market has started cooling and prices have recently plateaued.  Since we’re in the Seller’s zone, watch for changes in the MAI.  If the MAI resumes it’s climb, prices will likely follow suit.  If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone watch for downward pressure on prices.  Price In the last few weeks we’ve seen prices in  West Bellevue bouncing around this plateau.  Look for a persistent down-shift in th... 07/01/2014

    West Bellevue's real estate market low inventory level is the real story    This Week: The median list price this week in West Bellevue is $2,268,000 is down from  last week’s $2,393,000. The Market Action Index  (MAI see chart below) has been trending down lately, while inventory and days-on-market are climbing.  The trends imply a weakening market.   Supply and Demand In the last few weeks the West Bellevue real estate has achieved a relative stasis point in terms of sales to inventory.  However, inventory is sufficiently low to keep us in the Seller's Market zone so watch changes in the MAI.  If the market heats up, prices are likely to resume an upward climb.  Price We continue to see prices in West Bellevue hovering around these current levels, even though they slip slightly t... 06/26/2014

Homes Near Woodridge Elementary School in Bellevue, WA   12619 SE 20th Place Bellevue, WA 98005 Principal: Nicole Hepworth Phone: 425-456-6200                                               Website     Find all for sale Homes Near Woodridge Elementary School in Bellevue, WA.    Woodridge Elementary School currently serves approximately 600 students in preschool through fifth grade. It has a variety of programs to serve the needs of their diverse K-5 student population. These programs include a school-funded JumpStart morning program for children in grades 3-5; a state-funded Leaning Assistance Program (LAP) that provides reading support for children struggling in reading; English as a Second Language support for intermediate and advanced level second language learners; and a Special Edu... 06/25/2014

Homes Near Open Window School in Bellevue, WA   6128 168th Place SE Bellevue, WA 98006 Principal: Jeff Stroebel Phone: 425-747-2911                                               Website   Find all for sale Homes Near Open Window School in Bellevue, WA.    Open Window School is an independent school nurturing and challenging Kindergarten through Eighth Grade students of high intellectual ability. While many schools have gifted students and programs, Open Window is a truly unique learning environment in which every aspect of the school has been specifically designed for gifted learners. For twenty-eight years, the school’s focus on meeting the academic, social and emotional needs of gifted learners has inspired students to new levels of academic excellence, creativity and personal accomp... 06/25/2014

Homes Near Sherwood Forest Elementary School in Bellevue, WA   16411 NE 24th St. Bellevue, WA 98008 Principal: Laura Blackett Phone: 425-456-5700                                               Website     Find all for sale Homes Near Sherwood Forest Elementary School in Bellevue, WA.    Sherwood Forest is one of 16 elementary schools in the Bellevue School District.  It has approximately 400 students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.  The school is lucky to have a variety of programs that serve the needs of our students.  It houses a centered Special Education program as well as a Beginning Level English Language Learner Program.  Sherwood Forest also has a preschool program on our school campus.  In addition, it has additional supports for students through our English as a Second Lang... 06/25/2014

Homes Near Sunset Elementary School in Bellevue, WA   4229 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE Bellevue, WA 98008 Principal: Wayne Hamasaki Phone: 425-837-5600                                               Website   Find all for sale Homes Near Sunset Elementary School in Bellevue, WA.    Sunset Elementary School's mission statement reflects its emphasis on personal student responsibility—“high expectations for academic achievement and responsible behavior empower children to become independent…life-long learners.” Teachers continually seek ways to improve instructional skills in math, reading, writing, differentiated instruction, technology integration and for English language learners and special needs students. Sunset enjoys outstanding support from Sunset PTA, parent and community voluntee... 06/25/2014

Homes Near Enatai Elementary School in Bellevue, WA   10615 SE 23rd Street Bellevue, WA 98004 Principal: Joseph Kempisty Phone: 425-456-5200                                               Website   Find all for sale Homes Near Enatai Elementary School in Bellevue, WA.    Enatai Elementary School has the mission of providing all students with an exemplary college preparatory education so they can succeed in college, career and life. The Enatai staff is committed to working together to provide the best possible education for each of the students. The school values working collaboratively with students’ families and believes that the connection between home and school plays an important role in the success of students and the program at Enatai.   To find out what your Homes near Bellevue M... 06/24/2014

Homes Near Three Cedars Waldorf School in Bellevue, WA   556 124th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 98005 Principal: Geraldine Kline Phone: 425-401-9874                                               Website     Find all for sale Homes Near Three Cedars Waldorf School in Bellevue, WA.    The foundation of Waldorf® Education is the belief that the world is good and beautiful. The qualities we embrace and develop in our students reflect a positive, hope-filled approach to education, where working as a team is embraced, yet where the differences between us as individuals are recognized and cherished.   The key to education at Three Cedars Waldorf School is balance: between students’ practical knowledge and their creative enthusiasm; in a rich curriculum where challenging academics are integrated with a... 06/24/2014

Homes Near Phantom Lake Elementary School in Bellevue, WA   1050 160th Ave. SE Bellevue, WA 98008 Principal: Erin King Phone: 425-456-5606                                               Website   Find all for sale Homes Near Phantom Lake Elementary School in Bellevue, WA.    Phantom Lake is one of 16 elementary schools in the Bellevue School District. It currently serves approximately 475 students in preschool through fifth grade and has a variety of programs to serve the needs of our diverse K-5 student population. These programs include a Title 1/LAP JumpStart morning program for children in grades 3-5 to support struggling students in need of academic intervention support for math or reading; reading support for children struggling in reading in all grades K-5; English Language Learn... 06/24/2014