Real Estate Advice for the Auburn, Kent, Maple Valley, Puyallup, Renton & Tacoma Areas

Fall Has Fallen Around My House!

Fall Has Fallen Around My House!

Our Pacific Northwest area has had an “almost – on again/off again” summer this year. Other than just a week or two of hot weather early in August, much of the rest of the summer has been wet, overcast, or just daggone cool! We didn’t really have much of a winter this last year either, now that I think of it. Leaves have been dropping steadily over the last week or so, although we really haven’t been hit with the onslaught from the big maple in the front yard. It’s coming soon though! Yesterday was a gorgeous fall day — just hot enough to make you think... [Read more...]

It’s ALL About ME!

It’s ALL About ME!

Whoo hoo! I just got notification that: I was voted the Best Real Estate Agent in Auburn, WA by KOMO News 4!!  and I was a finalist in the Auburn Reporter’s “Best of” too!!   This is so cool! I’m so flattered and truly grateful to everyone who voted. What an honor to be recognized! Thank you, thank you! (and thanks for letting me puff up a bit! … My head’s now square back in place and I “think” it’ll fit through the door …) Share and Enjoy:

16 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale

16 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale

While buyers must shop within their financial qualifications, their decision to make an offer on a home is first, and foremost, an emotional response to the appearance of your home and property. The money and negotiation side to the actual purchase comes later. In order to maximize the appearance of your property — thus eliciting more excited Buyers about your home, follow these 16 simple preparation tips. 1. Tidy up the grounds, porches and garage. 2. Keep the lawn trimmed and edged. 3. Make sure that your yard is clean. 4. Your front door adds to that first impression—be sure it is scrubbed... [Read more...]

Valley Cities Landing — A Perfect Solution for Homelessness in Auburn, WA

Housing opportunities for homeless veterans and other homeless individuals working through mental illness in Auburn, WA took a much needed gain on Friday afternoon. As an Ambassador for the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, attending opening ceremonies and participating in ribbon cuttings is just part of the position. However, being touched by the care and compassion demonstrated at the dedication ceremony for Valley Cities Landing on Friday afternoon was truly a priviledge. Valley Cities Landing is a 24-unit studio apartment complex designed and implemented through the cooperative efforts of the State... [Read more...]

Engaging and Vital Real Estate Statistics for Kent, WA

Engaging and Vital Real Estate Statistics for Kent, WA

Over the last few days, I’ve blogged a bit about market updates: Boring but Invaluable Statistics for Auburn and Tedious but Crucial Statistics for Maple Valley, Washington. After yesterday’s Maple Valley post, one reader from another site where I also post these stats, chimed in to say “why are you calling these Tedious?” Hmmm. With that light admonition in mind, I decided that Real Estate Statistics for Kent, should, at the very least, be classified as “Engaging and Vital.” Because I live in Auburn, am based out of my Maple Valley office, raised my family in... [Read more...]

Tedious but Crucial Real Estate Statistics for Maple Valley, WA

Tedious but Crucial Real Estate Statistics for Maple Valley, WA

Similar to the Boring but Invaluable Statistics for Auburn posted yesterday, Maple Valley, WA where my office resides and located about 15 minutes northeast of Auburn, has it’s own set of Tedius but Crucial Statistics.     Tedious but Crucial Statistic #1: As with much of the area, home prices have fallen a bit in Maple Valley for the last few years. However, encouraging is that since February, prices have actually risen slightly: February March April May June July $ 287,729 $ 271,727 $ 271,158 $ 305,186 $ 308,423 $ 311,281   Average Sold Prices in Maple Valley   Moving quickly... [Read more...]

Boring But Invaluable Real Estate Statistics for Auburn WA

Boring But Invaluable Real Estate Statistics for Auburn WA

Yeah, I know … stats are boring. Especially putting them together every month. But when helping a seller understand what they need to do to sell their house … or why they’ll likely get the price under discussion, or why a buyer could/should pay a particular price for a home, they’re invaluable. So here’s boring, but invaluable statistic #1: The average home price for homes that sold as of end of July 2010 is less than it was in July 2004: So here’s boring, but invaluable statistic #2: There’s typically a spike in accepted offers in March, followed by steady... [Read more...]

Real Estate Advice for the Auburn, Kent, Maple Valley, Puyallup, Renton & Tacoma Areas