Kirkland East of Market - Market Sales Activity 2012. Kirkland - has experienced an increase in sales for 2012 YTD. I have broken down the market sales stats by traditional sales, short sales, and foreclosures. The market sales report is also broken down showing condos and single family homes. Kirkland- East of Market (Short Sales) Total SOLD Single Family Home: 5                              Total Sold Condominiums: 1 Average Square Feet: 2,074                                       Average Square Feet: 789 Days on Market: 352                                                 Days on Market: 63 $ /sqft: $230.20                                                         $ / sqft: $335.87 High: $752,000                                                          High: $319,000 Median: $360,000   ... 09/26/2012

Kirkland East of Market- fixer upper, this home is ideal for a Builder or Investorr as the home has a large spacious lot and surrounded by other high-end homes valued in the million dollar range. The bungalow / cottage home is seen much through Kirkland East of Market, but as homes get remodeled and fixed up by Custom home Builders or Investors, the exterior facade is dramatically changed to more of a NW Craftsman, Spanish Mediterranean Villa, or a Contemporary two-story. 330 - 7th Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033 Home is being offered at $399,500 and sits on 5,500sqft lot. Two houses down to the left of this home, is a home that was completed back in 2011, and was a tear down and built from the ground up. You can do the same with this home, as it could yield a value range of $800K-$850K if i... 09/26/2012

Buyer Beware - Inventory at Record Lows for King County - Caveat Emptor Terrific time to buy a home, so states the news.  Mortgage rates are at record lows. Employment in the fields that pay enough to support mortgages is up.  Couples seeking homes have better credit now in the Pacific Northwest than any other time for many decades.   Yet many people get lost in the pursuit of the perfect house - because it isn’t out there.  Current inventory levels are so low that when homes hit the market priced properly many buyers jump and bid - with acceleration clauses, “PacMan” clauses, escalation enhancements and a forest of other creative offerings to improve their position.  Others have more than enough income and down payment, yet cannot get an approval close to the advertised interest rates.... 09/24/2012

  Recently sold homes in Holmes Point    To stay updated sign up to have FREE WEEKLY UPDATES on the latest Holmes Point and Kirkland area real estate market activity e-mailed to you weekly. Holmes Point is a very private wooded area with above average sized lots.  You still can find some beach homes cottages that were built as second homes in the early 1920s. Most of the growth has been after 1950. The housing mix is a nice blend of traditional architecture to custom northwest contemporaries. Holmes Point is approximately 4 miles to Kenmore and 5.7 miles to down town Kirkland.  The Holmes Point community is close to major east side employment centers; Microsoft,  Physio Control, Evergreen Medical Center, North Creek Business Park, and the University of Washington Bothell Campus. In Hol... 09/23/2012

The kids are back in school.  Clogging my favorite daytime haunts when I’m hurrying between appointments or assignments.  Taking too much time crossing the streets, often without the safety of the crosswalks.  Driving with loud music, talking with their passengers.   The kids are back in school.  Dealing with peer pressure, exploring/expanding their personal, academic and identity horizons, questioning everything.   Waiting in a long line for my go-juice today I observed several students abruptly ignore the line and go straight to the manager, easy earshot for me.  Being a dad my protective instinct went up and my rant-thoughts evaporated.  The student (high school?  junior high?  all look the same to me) talking to the manager vigorously expressed the urgency prompting her line-cuttin... 09/19/2012

        To stay updated sign up to have FREE WEEKLY UPDATES on the latest Holmes Point and Kirkland area real estate market activity e-mailed to you weekly.   90-day stats for Single Family properties inKIRKLAND, WA98034 as of September 7, 2012 Median List Price: $437,631 Average List Price: $614,252 Total Inventory: 201 Price per Square Foot: $201 Average Home Size: 2,267 Median Lot Size: 9,051 Average # Beds: 3.72 Average # Baths: 2.53 Homes Absorbed: 12 Newly Listed: 11 Days on Market: 151 Average Age: 30       Related posts: Seattle April Real Estate Market Snapshot (16.8) Duvall Real Estate Market Update (12.9) Lake Forest Park Real Estate Market Update (12.8) Holmes Point Real Estate Trends (12.8) Bothell Real Estate Market Activity 2 yr Trends (12.2) 09/16/2012

Holmes Point real estate takes a brief respite Within the last 30 days (August 4- September 4) they were ZERO pending sales in Holmes Point. This is not that unusual for the summer real estate market to take a brief pause. This should change after Labor Day and the start of the school year.  Holmes Point has a nice mix of homes for sale, a good way to get a good idea is to visit some of the open houses this Sunday.  Homes for sale in Holmes Point are priced from $350,000 and go up to $3million. For more information regarding real estate in the Holmes Point area contact Adrian Willanger 206-909-7536 Stay Current with what’s going on in the Holmes Point real estate market Subscribe to our email market report and have it emailed to you weekly/monthly! Subscribe now Holmes Point is a desti... 09/04/2012

Buyer after buyer is espousing the same litany:  The real estate market  is against them. Seems “every” well-priced listing becomes a bidding war out of their price range. There are no “deals” out there for them. Well...  according to several surveys conducted in mid-August 2012...   "Many buyers who emerged from hibernation this spring eager to take advantage of low rates and near-bottom prices now seem to have become demoralized by the intense competition for a limited selection of homes for sale," the company said today in releasing the results of the survey, which was conducted Aug. 16-22.    A survey of 982 prospective buyers in 19 markets by a tech-based brokerage shows an increasing conviction that home prices are on the rise, and a growing reluctance to get into multiple-offer ... 09/03/2012

Bridle Trails Kirkland Real Estate - 3 Bedroom HomeThe Kevin Meyer Group with John L Scott Real Estate recently helped to facilitate the successful closing of this fantastic 3 bedroom home for sale in the highly sought after Bridle Trails neighborhood of Kirkland. Located within one of the eastside's top neighborhood's and one block from high ranking Franklin Elementary, this bridle trails home for sale was destined to go fast and garner a ton of attention.  Newly remodeled, this home has been nicely updated with new carpet, paint (interior and exterior), double pane vinyl windows, a rear deck off the dining area, garage doors and much more.  A retaining wall was also contstructed in the backyard to make the space more usable and yard friendly. This home was priced to sell fast and was ... 08/28/2012

Great weather. Lakefront Downtown. Beautiful water and mountain views. Enchanting culture. Upscale shopping. This is just to name a few of the perks of choosing to live in this 3 bedroom home for sale in East of Market, Kirkland, WA.   This 3 bedroom home for sale property is situated in the midst of a relatively affluent community with restaurants, art galleries, lavish parks, and even beaches. Technology firms such as Microsoft, Boeing, and other hi tech establishments are just nearby so you can just imagine the good balance of urban and country living. This 3 bedroom home for sale in East of Market, Kirkland, WA is just an easy commute to everything. It is just a 5 minute walk to Downtown Kirkland and to the lake, for a quick swim perhaps. The unique downtown waterfront is the only ... 08/22/2012

This totally remodeled Home For Sale on Juanita Creek in Kirkland is just what you have been looking for. Relax in your secluded back yard to the sound of the creek or watch for the salmon running through it. Need even more room? Go to the picnic table & small park right next to your driveway maintained by the city. The long private driveway to your home sets it back away from the road & with the creek on your property you will feel a serenity seldom found right in town. This totally remodeled Home For Sale on Juanita Creek in Kirkland has been totally remodeled with new floors, a new kitchen, 2 new baths, new paint, new doors, new hardware, granite counters all around, double pane windows, central air conditioning, & new roofs on the home & the detached 2 car garage/shop. This totally ... 08/17/2012

Holmes Point-real estate snapshot Currently through August 16, 2012 there are 19 homes for sale in Holmes Point. Ranging in price from $325K-$3.0M. Since July 7, 2012 there have been 7 pending sales in Holmes Point priced from $395K-$1.5M. Sales have been steady with 8 registered sales from June 27, 2012 to August 2012 ranging in price from $380K to $900K the average market time for the sold Holmes Point listings was 86 days. Purchasing a home in Holmes Point Most of the homes in Holmes point have views of Lake Washington. Waterfront homes for sale in Holmes Point start at approximately $1.7 million and can go as high as $4.5M. A great way to get a feel for the wide range of styles and prices of homes in Holmes Point is to stop by one of the many Sunday open houses in Holmes Point. Hol... 08/16/2012

Seattle Center Summer Events - NOW YOU HAVE ALTERNATIVES! GET READY TO ROCK THE CASBAH ! WITHOUT THE ROCKS, SECTS AND VIOLINS, NO SHOOTINGS, STABBINGS OR GANG BANGERS & CHIPS OPTIONAL... NEW LAKESIDE FESTIVAL FOR EAST OF LAKE WASHINGTON BUT CLOSE AS THE FREEWAYS!   Hmmm... that didn’t work out too well this weekend with all the bridge and freeway closures.  But it didn’t prevent tens of thousands of people from discovering us, learning how easy it was to find parking (most of it free!), experiencing outstanding music events (without extra costs!), enduring 80-ish temperatures with balmy breezes, et al.  For me the musical highlight was the Salsa songs and dancing.   Even restricted by my volunteer duties I still loved it!   ALERT!  ALERT!  ALERT!  During the two (2) days of fun in the s... 08/12/2012

Pending Sales Prices Trending Up in Holmes Point  The four pending sales in the last 30 days (July 9-Aug 9, 2012) in Holmes Point are averaging $804K.  The six sold listings averaged $509K with the top selling price at $900k with the average market time 92 days.   The Holmes Point community features a vast range of housing choices. Homes for sale in Holmes Point are priced from $350,000 and go up to $4.5million. Many of the homes for sale in Holmes Point have views of Lake Washington. Waterfront homes for sale in Holmes Point start at approximately $1.7 million and can go as high as $4.5M. A great way to get a feel for the wide range of styles and prices of homes in Holmes Point is to stop by one of the manySunday open houses in Holmes Point. WHAT’S FOR SALE AROUND HOLMES POINT Just nor... 08/09/2012

Homes for Sale in Bridle Trails/Kirkland area recently - No!  LIFESTYLE upgrade opportunity in Bridle Trails/Bellevue area!  Some of what has come to pass in the Community recently, with more to come very soon.  Call for info!   SOLD! 4816 117th Pl NE, Kirkland, Wa 98033 ask $825,000 This elegant and exquisite Sablewood home was only available a few days before someone saw the opportunity and elected to opt in.  Off-market after 8 days.  4 bedrooms, three and ¼ baths, a comfortable 3800+ sf of living area inside, 13,500+ outside.  Nice indeed. SOLD!11810  NE 39th Street, Bellevue, Wa 98005   ask  $998,000 Horse-acre Bridle Trails storybook Stoneybrook classic.  Excellent use of 5150+ square feet of living space nestled on nearly 49,000 square feet of park-like grounds.  Outstanding oppo... 08/06/2012

Keller Williams Kirkland Team Meeting August 2, 2012Keller Williams Kirkland Team Meeting August 2, 2012Today was our bi monthly Team Meeting at our office.We explored the upcoming reality of becoming a paperless office. The deadline is set, procedures are in place, training is ongoing every Tuesday. Some videos were shown of the new Keller Williams International site. Mega Agent Camp is coming up next month. 8000 agents from across the land will convene in Austin Texas to be inspired and expanded.Our office’s own Sam DiBello shared some of his presentation to buyers, especially in the environment of multiple offers.Finally, an intra office competition was launched to compete on listings and sales, the stock in trade of our livelihood! The Phil Leng Team was leading one of the three gro... 08/02/2012

The Phil Leng Team | Keller Williams Kirkland | (206) 409-6600 13354 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA Updated Eco-friendly Waterfront View Home 2BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $969,000 Year Built 1984 Sq Footage 2,260 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 13,776 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Sleek & spacious 'Green' living at it's finest! Prime location home in Kirkland's popular West of Market Community. Pleasant views of Lake Washington and Seattle skyline. Walking distance to Lake Washington and Kirkland's many waterfront parks. Home interior includes upgraded eco-friendly finishes! see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Laundry room - Living room - Master bath - Office/Den - Dishwasher - Dryer - Microwave - Refrig... 08/02/2012

Purchasing a home in Holmes Point Kirkland’s  Holmes Point community features a wide varied of housing choices. Homes for sale in Holmes Pointare priced from $350,000 and go up to $4.5million. Most of the homes in Holmes point have views of Lake Washington. Waterfront homes for sale in Holmes Point start at approximately $1.7 million and can go as high as $4.5M. A great way to get a feel for the wide range of styles and prices of homes in Holmes Point is to stop by one of the many Sunday open houses in Holmes Point. Holmes Point is extremely popular with people who love the outdoors with it’s close proximity  to hiking parks & biking and access to Lake Washington makes this area extremely sought after.   The same pattern happened in 2011 with the cuts being a little bit deeper.  In Jul... 08/02/2012

August Reverie ⇏⇏⇏ Kirkland in review ⇛⇛⇛ The Phil Leng Team   Kirkland is among the most august of areas in the Pacific Northwest to engage in reverie... along the waterfront, around the grand gazebo perhaps inspiring an impromptu cotillion.      Here we are at the beginning of the end of Summer...  Wait!  Where was I when it arrived?  How could I miss it?  Perhaps I was out looking at houses when it slipped on by.  Regardless, to some of us there is no better place to be in the Pacific Northwest, be it Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter.  Kirkland is  just that kind of place.   Where else do you find the comforting walkabout of downtown Kirkland and the most high-tech AND down home people in the same locale?  Kirkland is definitely the spot.   Living close to or on the water is easier ... 08/01/2012

Selling Holmes Point The six homes that sold in Holmes point from June 14 -July 20, 2012 had an average market-time of 19 days.  And averaged $248. per sq.ft. The Holmes Point community features a wide varied of housing choices. Homes for sale in Holmes Point are priced from $350,000 and go up to $4.5million. A large majority of the homes in Holmes point have views of Lake Washington. Waterfront homes for sale in Holmes Point start at approximately $1.7 million and can go as high as $4.5M. A great way to get a feel for the wide range of styles and prices of homes in Holmes Point is to stop by one of the many Sunday open houses in Holmes Point   90-day stats for Single Family properties inKIRKLAND, WA98034 as of July 27, 2012 Median List Price: $419,413 Average List Price: $613,269 Tota... 07/30/2012