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Redmond Listing - Lovely Brick Rambler on the Top of Rose Hill
2009-09-18 06:34:00
Lovely Redmond listing sits on the top of Rose Hill on the Redmond Kirkland border. Greg Perry | Windermere Real Estate/NE | 425-829-7012 8316 132nd Ave. NE, Redmond, WA Lovely Brick Rambler On The Top of Rose Hill! 3BR/1.5BA Single Family House offered at $450,000 Year Built 1960 Sq Footage 1,990 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 1 partial Floors Unspecified Parking Unspecified Lot Size 14,475 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This brick rambler high on the top of Rose Hill is in a word....GORGEOUS! You'll find many upgrades in the kitchen which includes granite counters and a deluxe stainless steel appliance package. The deluxe bathrooms have also been upgraded with the best quality vanity cabinetry and tops. You'll also find a jetted tub in the main bath. New interior and exterior paint and roof. There is an unfinished basement area that works great as storage or a shop. It can be finished into a home offic...
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Almost Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The First Time Homebuyer Ta
2009-09-09 00:50:00
And remember our Million Dollar Challenge Seminar coming up on September 23Lake Washington Technical Collage at 10:00 amwww.1-MillionDollarChallenge.com
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Introducing the Seattle/Eastside Million Dollar Challenge!
2009-09-01 04:44:00
Windermere Real Estate/NE, Inc, of Kirkland, Cobalt Mortgage of Kirkland and dozens of community sponsors have created the Million Dollar Challenge !  We are working to add One Million Dollars into our local economy by helping 125 first time home buyers receive the $8,000 government First Time Home Buyer tax credit. We're holding a community sponsored First Time Home-buyers Seminar on Saturday, September 26th at 10:00am.   The event location is the Lake Washington Technical College Auditorium. Here a quick introductory video.  Additional details can be found at www.1-MillionDollarChallenge.com.
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Lynnwood Listing! Gorgeous Sunny Rambler!
2009-08-22 00:55:00
By Greg Perry, Kirkland Realtor Greg Perry | Windermere Real Estate/NE | 425-829-7012 20528 21st Place W, Lynnwood, WA Sunny , pristine Lynnwood rambler has countless custom touches, from elegant moldings to a deluxe potting shed with commercial SS sink and counte 3BR/1.5BA Single Family House offered at $299,950 Year Built 1964 Sq Footage 1,394 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 1 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 8,276 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This charming, sunny rambler is in a word...gorgeous! This property is pristine,with countless custom touches from elegant moldings to a deluxe potting shed with commercial quality SS sink. The large kitchen has painted cabinetry and slate floors that spill into the family room. Living areas have hardwood floors throughout. Both the full and 1/2 bath have been updated. Lot is large, fenced and level. Located close to Alderwood shopping. Rarely will you...
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City of Kirkland Installs New Roadway Markings for Safer Bicycling
2009-08-21 00:52:00
Thursday, August 20, 2009   New Roadway Markings Make “Sense” for Bicyclists Kirkland , Redmond, WA piloting new pavement markings for easier cycling     Kirkland & Redmond, WA – The neighboring cities of Kirkland and Redmond, in East King County, Washington, are becoming more bicycle friendly.  Both cities have recently installed new pavement markings to help cyclists trigger traffic signals and to help drivers and cyclists better share the streets.   Traffic signals sometimes don’t recognize the presence of bicycles.  The new markings help cyclists know where to stop so the signal can sense them.  The bicycle symbol is painted on the pavement and when the cyclist stops on it, the signal is activated.    In Kirkland, cyclists should keep their eyes out for markings at seven intersections between Carillon Point and Juanita. In Redmond, 150th Avenue NE from NE 40th to NE 51st Streets will bear the same symbols. &...
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Important new rules for Home Inspectors!
2009-08-14 21:47:00
Requirements for Home Inspectors are changing!  The following information was written and submitted to 425Realty.com from Jim Merritt, WIN Inspections Services.    Make sure YOUR Home Inspector is a licensed Home Inspector!   Licensing for Home Inspectors comes to Washington Licensing for Home inspector in the state of Washington was signed into law in June of 2008.  The law includes qualifications for Home Inspectors including 120 hrs of approved educational courses, 40 hours of practical in the field training and the ability to pass a national and state home inspector examination. Effective Sept 1 2009 all home inspectors must be licensed (RCW 18.210.020) Further the home inspector license does not include a structural pest inspection. In order to obtain a pest inspection one must hire an inspector licensed by the WSDA as a structural pest inspector which is a separate license (RCW 18.280.190) How do you know if you are using a licensed Home Ins...
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Fire Safety Tips From the City of Kirkland Fire Department
2009-08-07 23:31:00
Thursday, August 6, 2009   From the City of Kirkland Fire Department about INCREASED FIRE DANGER AND FIRE SAFETY TIPS When there is extreme heat for long periods of time, ground cover and vegetation become very dry and increase fire danger.  The Kirkland Fire Department offers the following fire safety tips to help you minimize fire hazards so that you can enjoy the warmer weather. Hot Weather Fire Safety Tips : ·      &nb sp;  Do not use weed burners or other open flame devices. All vegetation burning (land clearing type) is prohibited under the current Puget Sound Clean Air burn ban. ·      &nb sp;  If you smoke while driving, always use vehicle ashtrays; never throw cigarette butts out of the window. ·      &nb sp;  Only use chain saws with spark arresters. When using stump grinders or other tools that can create sparks, keep the surrounding ground and vegeta...

King County Real Estate Highlights -- July 2009
2009-08-06 19:23:00
Overall, July activity in King County was strong.  County pending sales came in at 2,217 (vs. 1855 in 2008) up 19.51%.  Closed sales count came in at 1,725 (vs. 1,562 in 2008) up 10.56%. King County median prices were down 13.71% from 2008 coming in at $384,000 (vs. 445,000 in 2008). For the Eastside, NWMLS areas 500-600, there were 521 closed sales (vs. 512 in 2008), up 1.76%.  Eastside pendings were up 22.10% coming in with 663 (vs. 543 in 2008). The median price for the Eastside was $515,000 (vs. $597,475 in 2008), down 13.80%.
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Tax Credit Deadline Approaching Quickly!
2009-07-29 17:09:00
The deadline for the $8,000 tax credit is coming quicker than you think!  Yes, the credit ends on November 30th (sale must be closed).  But did you know to meet that deadline you should have your purchase and sale agreed to and in escrow no later than October 1st? There are many prospective homeowners who will see this deadline and want to qualify and claim the $8,000.  We used to consider a normal closing approximately 30 days.  Now, normal closing times are closer to 45 days due to system delays and lender issues.  With the predicted onslaught of buyers,  you might want to figure a 60 day closing to be safe in meeting the deadline. Extra potential delays will be caused by:    Delays in appraisals caused by new HVCC rules.    Lender procedural issues.    Lender system overload caused by too many buyers.    Escrow system overload caused by too many buyers...
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Come meet me on Phinney Ridge! (Open House)
2008-05-28 00:00:00
By Brian Perry, Realtor I'll be hosting a twilight OPEN HOUSE on Thursday Evening between 4:30pm and 7:00pm at our listing on Phinney Ridge . The address is, 6706 Sycamore Ave NW. Also on Sunday, I'll be holding an OPEN HOUSE...
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May Earthdog Antics
2008-05-27 00:00:00
By Greg Perry Kirkland Realtor When I'm not serving my clients in the real estate business, one of my hobby passions is purebred Cairn Terriers. One of our cairns, Kona (CH Cairngorm Coffee Tea or Me RA ME CGC) completed...
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Monday's Inspiration -- Memorial Day
2008-05-27 00:00:00
"The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every...
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Phinney Ridge Home for Sale - Seattle Listing - 6706 Sycamore Ave W. Seattl
2008-05-23 00:00:00
Seattle area Home for Sale Phinney Ridge Listing - Brick Tudor 6706 Sycamore Ave W. Seattle, Wa 98117 MLS# 28086981 Greg Perry - Seattle Realtor This Phinney Ridge brick Tudor is in a word, gorgeous! Impeccable original detail in moldings...
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Got Woodpeckers? My neighbors do!
2008-05-09 00:00:00
By Brian Perry Eastside Realtor When we think of pest control in our homes, woodpecker rarely tops the list. I was woken yesterday morning to sweet spring sounds, chirping birds, distant sound of barking dogs, an overzealous member of the...
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The rebirth of FHA loans
2008-04-23 00:00:00
It?s being called the new subprime (in a good way), but these old government programs have been around for a long time. They have just been neglected by a mortgage industry that found subprime loans to be easier and quicker...
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Eastside Mother's Day Events
2008-04-23 00:00:00
Looking for something special to do with mom in and around the Eastside this year? There are plenty of Mother's day events happening from Seattle to Carnation! Here is a select list of Mother's day events in Bellevue, Bothell, Kirkland,...
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Monday's Inspiration -- The men and women who serve
2008-04-22 00:00:00
By Greg Perry I am the proud father of a U.S. Marine who served a tour in Kuwait and Iraq. Over the weekend, we celebrated Kevin's birthday. Kevin has always been the ultimate team player. As a youth hockey player,...
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Seattle / Eastside Real Estate Market Statistics -- 1st quarter absorption
2008-04-11 00:00:00
Absorption rates are the ratio between ACTIVE and PENDING inventory. Using this ratio, we can see how many Months of Inventory an area holds. Residential sales --not including condo sales. 0-3 months = Seller's advantaged market 3-6 months = Balanced...
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Friday's Did You Know? Seattle Wins the Stanley Cup!
2008-04-11 00:00:00
Did you know, that on March 26, 1917 the first Stanley cup champion outside of Canada was crowned right here in Seattle ? The Seattle Metropolitans beat the defending world champions the Montreal Canadians three games to one, locking up the...
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A New Dog For Your New Home!
2008-04-08 00:00:00
For many, having a pet to love is one of the criteria used in a house selection. We include memories and experiences of our loved dogs, cats and other pets in our experience we call "home". In our family, we've...
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Monday's Inspiration -- About Business
2008-04-08 00:00:00
"My father taught me always to do more than you get paid for as an investment in your future." "If you make a sale you make a living. If you make an investment of time and good service in a...
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Friday's Did You Know? The History of Baseball in Seattle.
2008-04-05 00:00:00
This weeks did you know branches out of the Eastside, and covers a tradition in the Seattle area. Baseball is back! In celebration of this years promising Seattle Mariners' season we take a look at a snapshot of the history...
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NWMLS AREA 600 -- No. Kirkland, Bothell,Woodinville,Duvall Real Estate Mark
2008-04-04 00:00:00
By Greg Perry Kirkland Real tor NWMLS Area 600 is the hardest of all King County's Eastside areas to analyze. The borders range from Kenmore to the East, No. Kirkland on the South, the Snohomish County line on the north and...
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Cooking up a new KITCHEN!
2008-04-02 00:00:00
By Greg Perry Kirkland Realtor Industry remodeling experts agree that a kitchen remodel delivers the most bang for the payback buck. The last cost vs. value study by remodeling magazine shows that a major kitchen remodel will return an average...
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Mission accomplished for Matthew and Stacey!
2008-04-02 00:00:00
In February, I received the following email from Stacey : "My husband and I moved back up to Seattle last Spring and are now looking to buy a house around the Issaquah & Sammamish area. My husband often tracks your posts...
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Monday's Inspiration -- It's a matter of attitude
2008-04-01 00:00:00
?Many of life's failures are men who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.? --Thomas Edison ?The best thing about the future is that it only comes one day at a time." --Abraham Lincoln...
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Need A Home Loan? This is a time to work with a pro!
2008-03-28 00:00:00
By Greg Perry Kirkland Realtor For over 10 years, I've met with my real estate colleagues in monthly small groups. These groups are "mastermind groups" and include good agents (from all companies) and lenders (mortgage initiators). We have one thing...
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Our 2008 Disneyland Vacation
2008-03-28 00:00:00
Here's a fun little video of my family in Disneyland . The cast of characters are my wife Val, daughter Jennifer, her husband Alex and my grandchildren Kai and Maya. Minnie Mouse is in a supporting role. Of course the star...
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Friday's Did You Know? Juanita Beach is one of the coldest place on earth!
2008-03-28 00:00:00
By Greg Perry Kirkland Realtor Every spring, as the flowering plumb and cherry blossoms bloom, another rite of spring takes place in Juanita. Opening day of little league baseball. I have come to realize that spring baseball in Juanita could...
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East Bellevue (NWMLS 530) Improves To Balanced Market
2008-03-27 00:00:00
By Greg Perry East side Realtor NWMLS Area 530, East Bellevue has improved from a Buyer's advantaged market to a BALANCED market. Residential absorption rates averaged over the last seven weeks show that 530 is holding 23.7 weeks of inventory. The...
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