Duvall is a great place to live.  Great Schools, Great CommunityThe local elementary school just received this prestigious award. The "Schools of Distinction" represent the top 5% of elementary, middle, and high schools whose students have shown outstanding growth in both reading and mathematics skills during a 6 year period. Cherry Valley was one of 86 schools out of nearly 2,500 schools state-wide to be chosen for this award.Great school and community information can be found on my website:www.Duvall-Homes.com   10/19/2007

10/01/2007

May Sales in Riverview School DistrictLast month 22 home sellers entered into sales contracts and only 40% were at prices below $400,000. Compared to 2006 and 2005 which had 45% and 60% more sales at significantly lower prices (more than 65% were priced below $400,000 in ‘05). Interest rates are still very good so the higher prices appear to be the cause of the slow down. 44 new listings came on in May, bringing the total to 127 homes now available. 25% of the Active listings have been on the market for 2-4 months and another 25% from 4-12 months. 06/04/2007

Voters approved a 2004 levy to build a new library in Duvall that would quadruple the current size.  Various sites have been looked at over the years.  The current proposed site is located at the intersection of Big Rock Road and 3rd Avenue NE.  This site is near Safeway and will also be near where Lake Washington Technical College will build a campus.More information can be found at:     http://www.rivercurrentnews.com 06/01/2007

Shopping for real estate without a Buyer Agency Agreement and a lender preapproval puts you at a disadvantage when a hot property hits the market. This waterfront property on Lake Joy had multiple offers but the Buyers who had, one week earlier, hired the LINNEROOTH Team, are the Buyers who got the home. Why? 1) they found out about it, saw it, and wrote an offer before anyone else had seen the property 2) they followed the negotiation strategy suggested by their Buyer's Agent3) they didn't take a day or two to "think about it" 4) they knew their financial ability. Time to Move? Call the LINNEROOTH Team for free advice. Local home office: 425-788-9222   05/29/2007

The City of Duvall WA is named after James Duvall. Mr. Duvall was a simple man who lived simply. James happened to be the one who sold the property to the Cherry Valley Town Site Company. Thus it was he for whom the town was named, even though his brother arrived in the area ten or so years before. His idea was to log off the hills of the area and live with his brother. When James arrived, he acquired the land from the riverbank up to the hillside extending a mile east of what was known as the Pole Line Road, which is now 275th Avenue NE. James had his logging camp located on the southwest corner of what is now 3rd Avenue and Bruett Road (road to Cedarcrest High School). His first job was to clear off enough of the woods in order to setup a skid road for transporting the logs to the riv... 05/25/2007

There are 5,735 people living in Duvall and it is one of the fastest growing communities in the state. The City was named after James Duvall, a logger, who homesteaded here in 1871. We are a small, yet diverse city, rich in history and tradition. Our residents represent many walks of life and represent an exciting cross section of occupations and cultures. Duvall is located on SR-203, approximately 25 miles northeast of Seattle, halfway between Monroe and Carnation, and is fast becoming a favorite residential community for both commuters and for those who choose to conduct business in a small town setting. 05/25/2007

Join the fun runs, be in the parade, or come watch as kids, horses, dancers and floats march down Main Street. After the parade, stroll along Main Street to view the Art Show or down to McCormick Park along the Snoqualmie River and enjoy the all day festival in the park. There will be food, games, crafts, music and performances to entertain your entire family! Bring an umbrella; plan for rain and hope for sun!Duvall Days is a community event. Many community and civic groups and individuals work in conjunction with the City to make this festival possible. You can help too - volunteer to help in the weeks leading up to Duvall Days or on the day of. Join us and join our community in celebrating Duvall!And don't forget the Annual Pancake Breakfast Sunday morning. Duvall Fire Station will ho... 05/25/2007

Welcome to the 2nd Season of the 2007 Duvall Farmers Market! Mark you Calendars now for every Wednesday, beginning June 6 and ending September 26; 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm. The Market is closed on Wednesday, July 4.The Duvall Farmers Market will be filled with Farmers from all over the State of Washington and the Snoqualmie Valley area bringing with them a bountiful selection of organic and locally grown fruits, vegetables, gorgeous bouquets of flowers, live plants and culinary herbs for garden or table, raw goats milk and delicious goodies, just to name a few. Juried handcrafted items like jewelry, natural and organic lavender herbal soaps and other wonderful items for body, bath or home are a great addition to your shopping experience. Fun weekly sponsored activities for kids and adults alik... 05/25/2007

In real estate, you usually hear LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Today's Duvall home seller is faced with longer average market times. While location is still king, home sellers are wisely choosing to improve the condition of their homes before listing them. While some improvements won’t increase the value, they will reduce the number of days on market. Examples of condition improvement are: new appliances, fresh paint, new carpet, newly stained decks, updated counter tops, updated lighting, and landscaping improvements. Work with an experienced Realtor beforehand to identify the improvements to consider. Many of The Linnerooth Team clients consult with them months before a planned home sale so that they will maximize their home sale profits and minimize their time on the market. 05/25/2007