The Sellers will be ticking off the very short list of requested repairs in the next few days … seems like there’s always stuff in the gutters in our area, no matter when they were last cleaned … and then this beautiful home will go to some also very excited Buyers.

Congratulations to everyone involved! Your home sale is Pending! Now let’s get this one Closed!!

Just imagine how much fun it would be to live in such a place!

Now, of course, I’m totally curious about how well our local building inspectors might appreciate the framing techniques used here:

An overview from the inside of the rafters:

And the windows are perfect too!

The kitchen from the overlooking bedroom balcony:

With many thanks for posting photos and information, please visit the owner’s site at www.simondale.net. SOOO cool!

Five months in the making … and here it is! Congratulations, Gary! May you enjoy many many years in your new house!

And who wouldn’t – all that brand new space just for you, combined with an awesome view of Mt. Rainier and the foothills! Whoo hooo!!!

 There’s a mountain there … a BIG one. Darned clouds got in the way!

How about starting the New Year in a New House? 

All of the rooms are generous in size in this home. In fact, the homeowner says that the large kitchen was one of the primary reasons she bought the house in 2004! Now updated with gorgeous slab granite counters and sparkly white cabinets, there’s plenty of efficient storage, not just in the kitchen, but throughout the house.

You’ll love pulling up a stool at the center island–one of the perfect homework or breakfast spaces! Add in a kitchen table to keep everyone part of the action, plus enjoy the activities in the attached family room with its gas fireplace.

Love to entertain? How about a barbeque on the stamped concrete patio … or bask in the cool air conditioned atmosphere on a hot summer day?

Keeping with that entertaining theme … In addition to the really large family room (which, by the way, would also be a great theater room), the formal living room has high high ceilings and both the formal living and dining rooms are accented with bay windows. Nice!

With four generous bedrooms, plus the requisite 2 1/2 bathrooms, there are private spaces for everyone. The master ensuite includes an pretty oval soaking tub, double-size walk-in shower, two sinks, plus a very generous walk-in closet — complete with double-hung rods to give you plenty of clothes storage. The other three bedrooms are big enough for beds, desks, dressers — perfect for the family member that wants his or her own space!

This is the moment to buy a new home. Interest rates continue to be phenomenal, and the price on this house is amazing. Start your New Year in Puyallup in a new house! You know you deserve it!

• 15309 88th Ave Ct E, Puyallup
• 2218 Sq feet
• 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths
• 2 car garage (w/hanging storage racks)
• Natural Gas Heat/Hot Water/Kitchen/Laundry/Fireplace
• All appliances stay (except fridge)
• Built in 1999
• FHA, VA, Conventional Financing — all okay
• MLS# 252044

I was pleased in August and September to assist a few more families with new homes. A big congratulations to them and wishes for many many years of happiness, laughter, and peaceful times in their new abodes:

Diane, Mariah, and Sierra — Congratulations on your new condo purchase in Issaquah! It was so much fun to work with all you ladies. I think Mariah may have a future in real estate — keeping me on my toes and asking so many great questions during all of the house-hunting fun!

Joe and Okju — Wow! Always amazing when a home with a big yard in a wonderful neighborhood is found around the $100k mark. You two were focused, determined, and soooo excited when we found your new “place!” I was sooo impressed with your ability to look beyond the faults and into the bones, allowing you to find the perfect house — after a wee bit of updating! Congratulations again to you both! Whoo hoooo!!

Jeff and Melissa — Yes, it’s “just a rental,” but how exciting to find the perfect one for your relocation to Seattle! The rental time will go quickly while you decide where, exactly, you want to live. I loved your positive attitude, even though faced with a challenging move with three teens! Good for all of you!

Steve and Jen – Your “gonna live here forever” home took a while to find, but what fun now that you’re in and learning about country life! I’m excited to see the plans you have for remodeling and adding on and making the place all your own. Congratulations!

As usual, closing a purchase takes a whole team; there’s absolutely no way any of this would have happened with the skilled assistance and knowledge of these talented folks too. Give them a call whenever you need their services:

Marilyn Brown, LPO and Escrow Officer, at First American Title in Kent. Absolutely the best in keeping a transaction on track and getting everything filed on time.

Dave Jagosh, Home Inspector with Pacific Northwest Home Inspections. Dave, I just don’t know how we’d proceed without you. Your knowledgeable eagle eyes and calm, professional demeanor takes the “scare” out of the “what ifs” in buying a house!

Beth Jensen, Loan Officer with Cobalt Mortgage. Absolutely fantastic, as usual, you provide the best in loan representation there is. You know your products, are there for the client, and get things done correctly and on time. No lending delays when you’re involved, that’s for sure! Thank you again, for being there for my clients! You’re the best1

Thank you for allowing me to be of assistance in your home search and purchase. I was truly honored!

And to two of my favorite team members:

• Marilyn Brown at First American Title & Escrow — Thank you for coming through at the last minute. This turned into a last minute affair, didn’t it?
• Dave Jagosh — Nobody does inspections as well as you do them! 

Blue balloons should begin flying tomorrow in recognition of the National Realtor© Open House weekend and to point folks to those properties participating in the event all across the country. Not only is this a good time to showcase listings, but I’ve armed my actively searching Buyer clients with handfuls of business cards so that they can be comfortable touring homes, as well.

Which brings to mind the question of the real purpose of open houses. Of course, ideally an open house event might spawn a buyer for the featured property. At the very least, open houses can be a dynamite way to pick up a new client or two.

In the most recent couple of years, however, I’ve backed off doing open houses. Yes, I still do them periodically, but not nearly as often as I used to. Why? Because no matter how well prepared I try to be – advertising the event, bringing the cookies, doing the homework, preparing the give-aways – the hours almost always go by with little more than a nod from a passing looky-loo.

5621 S 232nd Street, Kent, WA -- Open 1-3pm Saturday 6/4/11

This should be an interesting event. In our area … at least for me … this Spring season has been busy busy with new Buyers and listings. So I’m sincerely hopeful that the increase of activity will manifest itself over the weekend. It’d be fun (yikes!) to be slammed with folks looking to buy, wouldn’t it?

I curious as to whether you’re participating as well. What do you expect to see this weekend?

If you’re in the downtown Kent Washington area tomorrow afternoon, drop by to see me at 5621 S 232nd Street. I’ll bring the snacks, you bring the questions!

Promenade North is the sought-after community within The Lakes with townhouse living that fits all your easy lifestyle preferences — let someone else do the yard work and care for the roof!

Your new townhouse sits at the end of a four-unit building, providing corner windows for fantastic light.  When you come home after shopping, enter the private attached garage, then take just one step into the covered entry and your front door.

Once inside, the well-designed interior shines. Wood-laminate floors lead straight through to the kitchen, guest bath and laundry, and to the open living and dining rooms. Recently updated, the kitchen features solid surface counters, new cabinetry, and sparkling white appliances. A large pass-through with eating bar separates the kitchen from the dining room — keeps the cook part of all the living room activity!

Moving on to the dining and living room, you’ll appreciate the ceiling fan, angled walls and ample windows. In the living room is a wood-burning Heatilator fireplace (the owner says it’ll warm up the entire space in just a few minutes!) On clear days, walk through the sliding glass doors and out to your own patio and storage unit.

The art niche at the top of the stairway is the perfect place to display your favorite art piece … and leads down the short hallway to all of the bedroom areas. At one end is the master suite — large enough for a king-sized bed — with ceiling fan, generous closets and its own full bath with double vanity. At the opposite end of the hall are two secondary bedrooms, plus the 2nd full bath.

Promenade North is a professionally managed association. Your dues, of course, support the common areas of the community such as all of the green lawns, landscaping, and so on. Also included in your dues are Earthquake Insurance and Water and Sewer use.

This lovely lovely condomium/townhouse is perfectly set for a new owner. It’s not a bank-owned or short sale property, so will be an easy close! Ask your Buyer’s agent to show you this home before it’s gone! Or, call me personally for a tour — Gabrielle @ 206.300.8421

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• Middle {11}
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Middle Schools in Kent, WA, 3

11 Middle Schools found in the area.

School	Type	Grade Level	Enrollment	Students per Teacher
Cedar Heights Middle School Phone: (253) 373-7620 19640 SE 272ND St, Kent, WA 98042	Public	7-8	707	20
Kent Phoenix Academy Phone: (253) 373-7200 11000 SE 264TH St, Kent, WA 98030	Alt.	8-12	314	21
Kent-Meridian High School Phone: (253) 373-7405 10020 SE 256TH St, Kent, WA 98030	Public	8-12	1937	20
Mattson Middle School Phone: (253) 373-7368 16400 SE 251ST, Kent, WA 98042	Public	7-8	680	20
Meridian Middle School Phone: (253) 373-7383 23480 120 Ave SE, Kent, WA 98031	Public	6-8	666	18
Mill Creek Middle School Phone: (253) 373-7200 620 North Central Ave, Kent, WA 98030	Public	7-8	820	18
Totem Middle School Phone: (253) 945-5100 26630 40TH Ave South, Kent, WA 98031	Public	6-8	574	15
Childrens and Academy Schools Phone: (253) 852-4949 318 5th Ave SO, Kent, WA 98035	Private	PK, K-11	50	6
Cascade Vista Baptist School Phone: (253) 854-8088 11517 SE 208TH St, Kent, WA 98031	Private	PK, K-12	118	11
Children's Therapy Center Phone: (253) 945-2084 10811 SE Kent Kanlgey Rd, Kent, WA 98030	Sp-Ed	2-12	8	-1
Children's Therapy Center Phone: (206) 433-2217 10811 SE Kent Kanlgey Rd, Kent, WA 98030	Sp-Ed	PK, K-12	0	0

Elementary Schools in Kent, WA, 3

30 Elementary Schools found in the area.

School	Type	Grade Level	Enrollment	Students per Teacher
Cedar Valley Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-7649 26500 Timberlane Way SE, Kent, WA 98042	Public	PK, K-6	352	15
Covington Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-7652 17070 SE Wax Rd, Kent, WA 98042	Public	PK, K-6	586	19
Crestwood Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-7634 25225 180TH SE, Kent, WA 98042	Public	PK, K-6	485	19
East Hill Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-7455 9825 South 240TH, Kent, WA 98031	Public	PK, K-6	510	17
Emerald Park Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-3850 11800 SE 216TH St, Kent, WA 98031	Public	PK, K-6	534	19
George T. Daniel Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-7615 11310 SE 248TH St, Kent, WA 98031	Public	PK, K-6	464	17
Grass Lake Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-7661 28700 191ST Place SE, Kent, WA 98042	Public	PK, K-6	441	19
Horizon Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-7313 26741 144TH Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042	Public	PK, K-6	525	20
Jenkins Creek Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-7331 26915 186TH Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042	Public	PK, K-6	331	15
Kent Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-7497 24700 64TH Ave South, Kent, WA 98032	Public	PK, K-6	558	17
Lake Youngs Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-7646 19660 142ND SE, Kent, WA 98042	Public	PK, K-6	471	18
Martin Sortun Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-7314 12711 SE 248TH St, Kent, WA 98030	Public	PK, K-6	554	18
Meadow Ridge Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-7870 27710 108TH Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030	Public	PK, K-6	493	17
Meridian Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-7664 25621 140TH SE, Kent, WA 98042	Public	PK, K-6	507	18
Millennium Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-3900 11919 SE 270 St, Kent, WA 98030	Public	PK, K-6	604	20
Neely O Brien Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-7434 6300 South 236TH St, Kent, WA 98032	Public	PK, K-6	593	17
Panther Lake Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-7470 10200 216TH Ave SE, Kent, WA 98031	Public	K-6	646	-1
Park Orchard Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-7473 11010 SE 232ND, Kent, WA 98031	Public	PK, K-6	461	15
Pine Tree Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-7687 27825 118TH SE, Kent, WA 98031	Public	PK, K-6	425	19
Scenic Hill Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-7479 26025 Woodland Way South, Kent, WA 98031	Public	PK, K-6	503	18
Soos Creek Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-7690 12651 SE 218TH Place, Kent, WA 98031	Public	PK, K-6	418	19
Springbrook Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-7485 20035 100TH Ave SE, Kent, WA 98031	Public	PK, K-6	387	16
Star Lake Elementary School Phone: (253) 945-4000 4014 South 270TH, Kent, WA 98031	Public	PK, K-5	474	18
Sunnycrest Elementary School Phone: (253) 945-4100 24629 42ND AV South, Kent, WA 98032	Public	PK, K-5	348	14
Sunrise Elementary School Phone: (253) 373-7630 22300 132ND Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042	Public	PK, K-6	572	20
Childrens and Academy Schools Phone: (253) 852-4949 318 5th Ave SO, Kent, WA 98035	Private	PK, K-11	50	6
Cascade Vista Baptist School Phone: (253) 854-8088 11517 SE 208TH St, Kent, WA 98031	Private	PK, K-12	118	11
Sunbeams Lutheran School Phone: (253) 854-3240 23810 112TH Ave SE, Kent, WA 98031	Private	PK, K-1	70	16
Children's Therapy Center Phone: (253) 945-2084 10811 SE Kent Kanlgey Rd, Kent, WA 98030	Sp-Ed	2-12	8	-1
Children's Therapy Center Phone: (206) 433-2217 10811 SE Kent Kanlgey Rd, Kent, WA 98030	Sp-Ed	PK, K-12	0	0

High Schools in Kent, WA, 3

10 High Schools found in the area.

School	Type	Grade Level	Enrollment	Students per Teacher
Kent Phoenix Academy Phone: (253) 373-7200 11000 SE 264TH St, Kent, WA 98030	Alt.	8-12	314	21
Kent-Meridian High School Phone: (253) 373-7405 10020 SE 256TH St, Kent, WA 98030	Public	8-12	1937	20
Kentlake High School Phone: (253) 373-4900 21401 SE 300 St, Kent, WA 98042	Public	9-12	1861	23
Kentridge High School Phone: (253) 373-7345 12430 SE 208TH St, Kent, WA 98031	Public	9-12	2289	23
Kentwood High School Phone: (253) 373-7680 25800 164TH Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042	Public	9-12	2148	23
Regional Justice Center Phone: (253) 373-7454 12033 SE 256TH St, Kent, WA 98031	Alt.	9-12	37	-1
Childrens and Academy Schools Phone: (253) 852-4949 318 5th Ave SO, Kent, WA 98035	Private	PK, K-11	50	6
Cascade Vista Baptist School Phone: (253) 854-8088 11517 SE 208TH St, Kent, WA 98031	Private	PK, K-12	118	11
Children's Therapy Center Phone: (253) 945-2084 10811 SE Kent Kanlgey Rd, Kent, WA 98030	Sp-Ed	2-12	8	-1
Children's Therapy Center Phone: (206) 433-2217 10811 SE Kent Kanlgey Rd, Kent, WA 98030	Sp-Ed	PK, K-12	0	0

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Look out over the neighborhood and into the distance from this corner-culdesac in the Kentridge/Glencarin area of Kent. Freshly painted with brand new carpeting and roof (to be completed prior to closing) = a clean, tidy, and move-in ready home just for you.

Along with the kitchen (complete with eating bar), the main floor of this classically-styled split-level home features large light-filled living and dining areas overlooking the neighborhood, along with three bedrooms, a full bath, and a 3/4 bath adjoining the master bedroom.

Downstairs is the gigantic family room (billiards anyone?) with its own fireplace and sliding doors leading to the flagstone patio and fenced backyard. You’ll appreciate the laundry & 1/2 bath combination, perfect for muddy, messy jobs! At the top of the 2-car garage are two extra rooms—rearrange doors and these two rooms can open to the laundry and family room, perhaps allowing for an additional bedroom? Be sure to verify all measurements, dimensions and sizes to your own satisfaction — it’s possible that these two extra rooms are not included in the home’s square footage.

Located in walking distance to Emerald Park Elementary and Kentridge High School; just a short bus commute to Meeker Middle School. Shopping and bus service is also close-by along with easy easy commuting to Highway 167, straight across the Kent valley and up the other side to I-5 and Sea-Tac airport. Downtown Seattle is approximately a 30 minute commute; with similar drive-time to Tacoma. … location, Location, LOCATION!

A one-year homeowner warranty, for your ease of mind will be provided by Gabrielle at closing free of charge to you!

NOT a short sale or bank-owned property — EASY, FAST PURCHASE FOR YOU!

Call or text Gabrielle at 206.300.8421 for a personal tour!

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Eastern exposure for morning sunlight. This rambler sits on .93 acres and the large front yard has a circular driveway for easy access and plenty of room for all your gardening ideas.

This charming rambler, tucked away in a beautiful country setting in the Tahoma School District, is offered for the first time by the original owners.

Formal living room, dining room and separate family room with corner wood-burning stove. Vaulted ceilings add spaciousness! Large island kitchen with eat-in area includes center island, pantry and sliding glass door access to oversized deck overlooking the back of your .94 acre property. Private master suite includes tile counters and jetted corner tub!

Stay cool in the summer, warm in the winter with central air conditioning and heat pump. Home includes generator wiring, security system and is wired for speakers.

If you’ve always wanted a large yard for play and barbeque, room for gardens, and room for animals, that’s also located with easy access to major highways, this is the place! Come see it!

(courtesy of Cindy Lowden, RE/MAX Select R.E.)