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Another Maple Valley Closed Sale!

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With great thanks to everyone involved, I’m pleased to announce the closed sale of this absolutely wonderful home in Valley Meadows. With multiple offers, we were able to come to contract within about a week of listing.

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 The honor roll includes:

  • Brandon – the Buyer
  • Dean & Debbie – the Sellers
  • Andy – the relocation rep
  • Sara and Rob from Stewart Title – the title and escrow folks
  • Josh Hall – the Buyer’s broker
  • Dave Jagosh of Pacific NW Home Inspections – the Seller’s inspector
  • and me of course – the Seller’s broker

So … how was it done?

My clients (the Sellers) were fantastic. They prepped the house exactly as suggested, including having the home pre-inspected, then completed everything on the inspection list. It helped that we used one of the very best inspectors in the area – in fact the seller’s inspector also turned out to be the preferred inspector for the Buyer.

We did some careful marketing, targeting the home in the MLS with a full-fledged suite of photos, along with adding another 30 or so photos on my Web site, along with being sure the listing appeared on several hundred other sites.

Did we have careful talks about price? You betcha! The right price brought the expected offers with fully preapproved Buyers. With a bit of negotiation, everyone was thrilled! 

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 So a HUGE thank you and Congratulations to everyone involved!

 

Whooo hooo!

SOLD! Rare Valley Meadows Resale

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www.gabriellenemes.com
Valley Meadows Resale in Maple Valley WA

Rare Valley Meadows resale! Sitting on a lovingly landscaped corner lot backing to neighborhood park path is this ‘like new’ home with gorgeous millwork, shiny hardwoods, gleaming tile work and fresh paint.

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Too Cute!

Perfect both for entertaining and for quiet moments, the home’s open floor plan features formal living and dining rooms, formal den, family room with gas fireplace, island kitchen, and patio. Even a darling playhouse!

Grand Open Staircase

Throughout the home, every room is truly generous in size with large windows, which open the home to wonderful natural light. Just off the entry, the grand staircase leads up to the bonus/loft-perfect for play or maybe TV space?

 

Just off the loft are three bedrooms, and the compartmented main bath with double vanity, which is also open, Continental-style, to one of the bedrooms.

 

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Then, step through double doors to the master ensuite with its peaked ceiling. Large enough for a huge bed, plus sitting furniture, imagine bubble baths in the deep soaking tub … and all the clothes you can organize in the huge walk-in closet.

The owners have done everything possible to prepare this home for new owners. The pre-inspection report is available for your review during your personal tour.

Too many features to list–better come see!

 

It’s Under Contract! — And Now it’s SOLD!

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Congratulations to the new owners of this lovely home in Puyallup. February will always be a special month for you!

I’m so pleased that you found the home of your dreams! May you have many many years of happiness and satisfaction in your new home!

(post updated 3/5/2012)

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And the Sellers are so excited! I’m always excited as well when a good offer comes in on a listing and we’re able to negotiate the finer points resulting in an accepted contract.

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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!!

Another Truly Amazing and Unique House!

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Everyone now and then a house just captures imagination. Such is definitely the case for this unique house located in Wales, UK. This “hobbit” house was built completely by the owner, for an amazing sum of less than $5,000. It reminds me of the fairy tale houses of childhood stories.

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

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

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An overview from the inside of the rafters:

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And the windows are perfect too!

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The kitchen from the overlooking bedroom balcony:

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

Congratulations on Your New Home!

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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!!!

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

 

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Sold! Price Reduced — Start the New Year in a New House!

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How about starting the New Year in a New House? One that’s beautifully kept, has a fantastic floor plan, sits at the end of a culdesac in a small neighborhood with no through traffic … and that backs to a greenbelt too!? AND was just reduced in price! Good grief, this is a better value than even most of the bank-owned properties in the area! Ready to move in, this is definitely not a rehab property!

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

 

 

 

Congratulations to a Few More Summer-Time Closings!

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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

Congratulations Eric & Melanie!

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First time homebuyers Melanie and Eric are thrilled with their new house! Congratulations to you both; may you have many many years of happiness here. Now crack open that champagne and celebrate!

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! 

 

Sold! Foxy Townhouse in Kent!

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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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New Carpet, New Roof, New Paint = New House for You!

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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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