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Year-to-Date 2018…My Clients’ Sales and Purchases
The first half of 2018 has been fast-paced with frenetic behavior and outcomes. However, by the end of May, we started to see a mild slow down with inventory increasing and in some cases multiple offers subsided. The trends are unpredictable due to many factors including interest rate and stock market volitility, political actions — local and federal — and normal summertime distractions.
THANK YOU to all of my wonderful clients and friends for your continuous stream of business, referrals and support. Please contact me if you’d like to discuss your plans for the future, or if you have any friends, family members or co-workers who may need my assistance. Thanks for taking a look at Tamara Marson’s 2018 Sale History.
~ Tamara
ACTIVE – Tramonti Condo in Eastlake
List Price: $939,000
2 Bedroom | 2.25 Bath
PENDING – First Hill Plaza
List Price: $1,595,000
2 Bedroom | 1.75 Bath
Magnolia
List Price: $995,000 | Sold Price: $1,165,000
2 Bedroom | 1.75 Bath
Ravenna
List Price: $848,000 | Sold Price: $958,000
4 Bedroom | 1 Bath
Ballard
List Price: $795,000 | Sold Price: $855,000
3 Bedroom | 3.25 Bath
Ravenna
List Price: $849,000 | Sold Price: $1,051,000
5 Bedroom | 3.5 Bath
Capitol Hill
List Price: $378,000 | Sold Price: $416,000
Studio | 1 Bath
First Hill Plaza
List Price: $1,899,000 | Sold Price: $1,855,000
1 Bedroom | 1.5 Bath
Ocean Shores
List Price: $189,000 | Sold Price: $190,000
2 Bedroom | 2 Bath
Upper Rainier Beach
List Price: $449,950 | Sold Price: $525,000
3 Bedroom | 2 Bath
West Seattle
List Price: $799,950 | Sold Price: $799,950
3 Bedroom | 2.75 Bath
Blue Ridge
List Price: $1,680,000 | Sold Price: $1,640,000
4 Bedroom | 3.25 Bath
Westlake
List Price: $725,000 | Sold Price: $798,500
2 Bedroom | 2 Bath
A Look Back at 2017…My Clients’ Sales and Purchases
2017 was an exciting, fast-paced and sometimes exhausting year, with year-over-year appreciation in the Seattle metro market climbing to over 14%. THANK YOU to all of my wonderful clients, friends and family for your continuous stream of business, referrals and support. I appreciate the loyalty of my Sellers who allowed me to assist them, and I appreciate the patience and perserverance of my Buyers who wouldn’t give up in this competitive market. Happy New Year to all! And please contact me if you’d like to discuss your plans for the future, or if you have any friends, family members or co-workers who may need by assistance.
~ Tamara
Victory Heights listing sold
List Price: $749,000 | Sold Price: $735,000
4 Bedroom | 2.25 Bath
Fall City sale
List Price: $185,000 | Sold Price: $164,500
Vacant Land
Queen Anne listing sold
List Price: $1,350,000 | Sold Price: $1,525,000
3 Bedroom | 1.5 Bath
Magnolia sale
List Price: $725,000 | Sold Price: $725,000
3 Bedroom | 2.5 Bath
Des Moines sale
List Price: $274,950 | Sold Price: $291,000
3 Bedroom | 1 Bath
Queen Anne condo listing sold
List Price: $499,000 | Sold Price: $500,000
2 Bedroom | 2 Bath
Fall City listing sold
List Price: $600,000 | Sold Price: $650,000
3 Bedroom | 2.75 Bath
Downtown Snoqualmie listing sold
List Price: $359,900 | Sold Price: $380,000
2 Bedroom | 1 Bath
Admiral sale
List Price: $938,000 | Sold Price: $938,000
3 Bedroom | 2 Bath
Broadview condo sale
List Price: $399,000 | Sold Price: $450,000
3 Bedroom | 1.75 Bath
Pinehurst sale
List Price: $599,800 | Sold Price: $595,000
3 Bedroom | 1.75 Bath
Ravenna sale
List Price: $799,000 | Sold Price: $915,000
3 Bedroom | 3 Bath
Lake Chelan Hills sale
List Price: $525,000 | Sold Price: $500,000
3 Bedroom | 2 Bath
Maple Leaf sale
List Price: $660,000 | Sold Price: $660,000
3 Bedroom | 2.5 Bath
Ballard condo listing sold
List Price: $299,000 | Sold Price: $375,000
1 Bedroom | 1 Bath
Lake Hills listing sold
List Price: $599,000 | Sold Price: $665,000
4 Bedroom | 1.25 Bath
Victory Heights listing sold
List Price: $400,000 | Sold Price: $479,000
3 Bedroom | 1.75 Bath
Wallingford/Fremont condo listing sold
List Price: $600,000 | Sold Price: $600,000
2 Bedroom | 2 Bath
Wallingford listing sold
List Price: $1,495,000 | Sold Price: $1,595,000
3 Bedroom | 2.5 Bath
Greenwood listing sold
List Price: $645,000 | Sold Price: $756,000
2 Bedroom | 1 Bath
Seahurst sale
List Price: $425,000 | Sold Price: $415,000
2 Bedroom | 1 Bath
Magnolia condo listing sold
List Price: $263,000 | Sold Price: $263,000
1 Bedroom | 1 Bath
Kenmore sale
List Price: $350,000 | Sold Price: $340,000
2 Bedroom | 2 Bath
Portage Bay listing sold
List Price: $1,090,000 | Sold Price: $1,065,000
4 Bedroom | 2.5 Bath
Westlake/Queen Anne condo listing sold
List Price: $725,000 | Pending Price: $798,500
2 Bedroom | 2 Bath
Blue Ridge sale
List Price: $1,680,000 | Pending Price: $1,640,000
4 Bedroom | 3.25 Bath
Fairmount/West Seattle sale
List Price: $799,950 | Pending Price: $799,950
3 Bedroom | 2.75 Bath
A Look Back at 2016 — My Clients’ Sales and Purchases
2016 was a year to remember. The market was swift and year-over-year appreciation in the metro market climbed to over 10%. THANK YOU to all of my wonderful clients and friends for your continuous stream of business, referrals and support. It was an exciting and sometimes exhausting year, and I look forward to what 2017 has in store. Please contact me if you’d like to discuss your plans for the future. Happy New Year!
~ Tamara
Redmond
List Price: $549,988 | Sold Price: $569,000
3 Bedroom | 3.5 Bath
Green Lake
List Price: $799,950 | Sold Price: $915,000
3 Bedroom | 3 Bath
Richmond Highlands
List Price: $689,500 | Sold Price: $682,000
5 Bedroom | 4 Bath
Magnolia
List Price: $619,900 | Sold Price: $641,500
3 Bedroom | 2.25 Bath
Madison Park
List Price: $1,275,000 | Sold Price: $1,275,000
4 Bedroom | 1.75 Bath
Wallingford
Sold Off Market: $718,000
3 Bedroom | 1.75 Bath
Alderbrook
List Price: $399,000 | Sold Price: $395,000
3 Bedroom | 2.5 Bath
Kenmore
List Price: $635,000 | Sold Price: $649,000
5 Bedroom | 3 Bath
Green Lake
List Price: $1,125,000 | Sold Price: $1,342,000
4 Bedroom | 3 Bath
Sunset Hill
List Price: $769,000 | Sold Price: $826,000
3 Bedroom | 1.75 Bath
Queen Anne
List Price: $477,500 | Sold Price: $503,000
2 Bedroom | 1.75 Bath
Bothell
List Price: $648,500 | Sold Price: $640,000
4 Bedroom | 3 Bath
Ravenna
List Price: $560,000 | Sold Price: $610,000
4 Bedroom | 1 Bath
Green Lake
List Price: $859,000 | Sold Price: $975,000
3 Bedroom | 2.5 Bath
Lakeridge
List Price: $358,000 | Sold Price: $452,000
3 Bedroom | 2 Bath
West Seattle
List Price: $359,950 | Sold Price: $426,000
3 Bedroom | 1 Bath
Wallingford
List Price: $1,150,000 | Sold Price: $1,330,000
3 Bedroom | 2.5 Bath
Kirkland
List Price: $859,950 | Sold Price: $859,950
3 Bedroom | 2.75 Bath
Olympic Hills
List Price: $375,000 | Sold Price: $390,000
2 Bedroom | 1 Bath
Alki
List Price: $475,000 | Sold Price: $503,500
2 Bedroom | 1.75 Bath
Fremont
List Price: $350,000 | Sold Price: $353,500
1 Bedroom | 1 Bath
Wallingford
List Price: $489,950 | Sold Price: $508,000
2 Bedroom | 1.75 Bath
Mt Baker
List Price: $389,000 | Sold Price: $375,000
2 Bedroom | 1.5 Bath
Sammamish
List Price: $479,000 | Sold Price: $479,000
3 Bedroom | 2.5 Bath
First Hill
List Price: $1,425,000 | Sold Price: $1,425,000
2 Bedroom | 1.75 Bath
North Beach
List Price: $689,000 | Sold Price: $665,000
4 Bedroom | 2.75 Bath
Victory Heights
List Price: $749,000 | Pending
4 Bedroom | 2.25 Bath
No Matter What the Groundhod Says…You Should Sell Before Spring
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Is spring closer than we think? Depending on which Groundhog you witnessed today, you may have less time than you think to get your home on the market before the busy spring season. Many sellers feel that the spring is the best time to place their home on the market as buyer demand traditionally increases at that time of year. However, the next six weeks before spring hits also have their own advantages. Here are five reasons to sell now.1. Demand is StrongFoot traffic refers to the number of people out actually physically looking at homes right now. The latest foot traffic numbers show that there are currently more prospective purchasers looking at homes than at any other time in the last 12 months, which includes last spring’s buyers’ market. These buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase… and are in the market right now! Take advantage of the buyer activity currently in the market. 2. There Is Less Competition NowHousing supply nationally just dropped to 4.4 months, which is under the 6 months’ supply that is needed for a normal housing market. This means, in many areas, there are not enough homes for sale to satisfy the number of buyers in that market. This is good news for home prices. However, additional inventory is about to come to market. There is a pent-up desire for many homeowners to move, as they were unable to sell over the last few years because of a negative equity situation. Homeowners are now seeing a return to positive equity as real estate values have increased over the last two years. Many of these homes will be coming to the market in the near future. Also, new construction of single-family homes is again beginning to increase. A recent study by Harris Poll revealed that 41% of buyers would prefer to buy a new home while only 21% prefer an existing home (38% had no preference). The choices buyers have will increase in the spring. Don’t wait until all this other inventory of homes comes to market before you sell. 3. The Process Will Be QuickerOne of the biggest challenges of the housing market has been the length of time it takes from contract to closing. Banks are requiring more and more paperwork before approving a mortgage. There is less overall business done in the winter. Therefore, the process will be less onerous than it will be in the spring. Getting your house sold and closed before the spring delays begin will lend itself to a smoother transaction. 4. There Will Never Be a Better Time to Move-UpIf you are moving up to a larger, more expensive home, consider doing it now. Prices are projected to appreciate by over 23.5% from now to 2019. If you are moving to a higher priced home, it will wind-up costing you more in raw dollars (both in down payment and mortgage payment) if you wait. You can also lock-in your 30-year housing expense with an interest rate below 4% right now. Rates are projected to be a full point higher by the end of 2015. 5. It’s Time to Move On with Your LifeLook at the reason you decided to sell in the first place and determine whether it is worth waiting. Is money more important than being with family? Is money more important than your health? Is money more important than having the freedom to go on with your life the way you think you should? Only you know the answers to the questions above. You have the power to take back control of the situation by putting your home on the market. Perhaps, the time has come for you to move on and start living the life you desire. That is what is truly important.
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NEW Windermere Search App for iPhone/iPad
We’re excited to announce that the new Windermere Real Estate Search App is now available to download in the iTunes App Store. This free app, available for iPhones with iOS version 5 or higher, has many great features including:
- GPS based Nearby Listings & Nearby Open Houses
- Google Points of Interest near you and near a specific property
- Property search by location
- Agent and Office Search
- myWindermere features including:
- Driving Tours
- My Favorites
- My Saved Searches
- My Agent
- Listing Details with all the information available on the website as well as “More Like This” which shows similar listings
The Search App Home Screen
The home screen includes:
- “Nearby Listings” links to the Search map showing nearby properties based on the user’s location.
- The main image of properties closest to the user’s location showing the closest property first, their distance from the user, address, beds / baths, and price. On click of this image the user will be taken to the details page for that property.
- A link to “Search All Listings” showing users properties from their previous search from their phone; or if it is their first time clicking on it they will be taken to a map with Nearby Listings.
- “Nearby Open Houses” shows nearby Open Houses today on a Map within a one-mile radius of the user’s GPS location
- myWindermere Sign In / Register / and Sign Out buttons and shortcuts to “Favorites”, “Saved Searches”, and “My Driving Tours”
- Sharing of links to download the app on the iTunes App Store from Facebook & Twitter.
- The main navigation of the app takes the user to:
To the home screen
Nearby Homes for Sale, Open Houses, and Points of Interest including Restaurants and Shopping
Property Search with Map and List Views and all the options available on Windermere.com
My Favorites from the user’s myWindermere account
and More which includes links to:
- Find an Agent or Office
- Find an Agent by name
- Find a nearby office
- My Agent showing the user’s myWindermere Associated Agent
- Driving Tours
- Saved Searches
- Manage My Account for editing the user’s myWindermere name, email address, and password
Property Search
The map search shows 50 listings at one time:
“List” shows the search results in a list view:
To modify the search results users can zoom in and out while on the Map, or click “Options”:
Users can save the search while on the map; a myWindermere account is required just like on the web.
Property Details
The Property Details includes the data about the property, as well as the following features that are also on Windermere.com:
- View property images
- Ability to comment on the property, and view the user’s associated agent’s comments
- Add / Remove the property from Favorites
- Send a link to the property on Windermere.com via email
- Share a link to the property on Windermere.com via Facebook and Twitter
- Hide to exclude the property from appearing in search results
- Map this Listing which includes a link to get driving directions
- Contact links for additional information about the property
And these new features:
- “More Like This” shows the user similar listings within a one mile radius.
- “Add to Driving Tour” allows the user to create a new tour to add the property to, or they can add to an existing Driving Tour.
- “What’s Nearby” takes the user to a map view of nearby Google Points of Interest:
Driving Tours
Users can add multiple properties to a Driving Tour, and have the tour route optimized by Google. They can then view the tour on a map, or in a list. In list view they can view turn-by-turn directions.
Driving Tour Map View
Driving Tour List View
Driving Tours can be emailed to the user’s contacts on their phone using the phone’s email client:
To download the app, search for “Windermere Real Estate Search App” in iTunes App Store, or click here from your iPhone:
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