The median price of Seattle homes sold in March increased 18.9 percent over the year to $535,000. This is the biggest jump in at least five years. Multiple offers have become commonplace across the region because of the shortage of homes for sale. In March, King County had 1.3 months’ supply of homes, while Seattle had less […]
It seems like there is new construction going on in every neighborhood in Seattle these days! There is a great website to keep track of all of the local building that is happening in Seattle. Seattleinprogress.com provides a user friendly look at the details of all applied, approved or completed projects in the last year. […]
Home supply is still low in the Seattle area, and prices continue to rise. The median price for a single-family home in King County this January was recorded at $441,500, up from $410,000 in January 2014. The city of Seattle saw the median price rise to $517,500, up 12.5 percent over the year. The Seattle […]
As this year comes to a close, I wanted to take a look back at the Seattle area rental market of 2014. It was quite a year with a very low vacancy rate and an extremely high demand for rentals in the greater Seattle area. January started out unusually busy and stayed that way until just recently. It […]
Zillow posted their annual list for best Trick or Treat cities and Seattle is ranked #8 out of 20 cities. Phinney Ridge, Loyal Heights, Wallingford, Queen Anne and Roosevelt grabbed the top neighborhoods in Seattle for Tick or Treater’s! Using a methodology that takes into account things such as population density, Walk Score® and local crime […]
You’ll Find Seattle’s Best Public Schools in Queen Anne & Ballard! Redfin recently reviewed the ratings at GreatSchools and compiled a list of neighborhoods across America where the most highly-ranked public schools can be found. In Seattle, they’ve determined that Queen Anne and Ballard are the best places to send your kids in the Seattle […]
There is still plenty of time to enjoy some summer fun in Seattle! August is here and in full swing with fairs, festivals and concerts galore. Here is a quick list of some fun happenings in our area. Enjoy! Railroad Festival 8/15-8/17/14 Snoqualmie Railroad Days draws 10,000 people for train rides, […]
If you are in the market for a new home or suddenly find yourself relocating to the Seattle area for your dream job, finding a new place to call home for a reasonable price may be difficult. Two of Seattle’s hottest areas are Queen Anne/Magnolia and Ballard/Greenlake/Greenwood. These neighborhoods are seeing […]
Ballard got the top spot! Searching for an apartment in Seattle? See which 10 neighborhoods renters absolutely love: http://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/seattle-neighborhoods/
With the warmer months upon us, many families will decide that this is the perfect time to move. Whether it’s to a neighborhood nearby or a home far away, moving can be a very stressful event. Getting organized is essential. Here is a link to a really detailed moving checklist that is organized by the […]