tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57655642011-07-30T15:10:43.692-07:00A sneak peek into Seattle homes and the real estate market in the greater Seattle area. Written by Stephanie Moe, a Seattle real estate professional with Rockwell Realty, LLC. and founder of SeattlesHomes.com.Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.comBlogger411100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-80768561379234742222010-09-12T13:04:00.000-07:002010-09-24T13:15:50.062-07:00

Two bedrooms and a view to die for awaits you at this updated and fun condo in Wallingford. Perched above the Burke-Gilman Trail this conveniently located condo offers stunning lake & city views. Light-filled & well designed 2-bedroom layout has open living/dining & kitchen with eating bar. Hardwood floors, granite counters, new appliances & lighting. Just minutes from UW, Gas Works Park

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-54822301684078541932010-06-03T16:50:00.001-07:002010-09-24T13:17:53.497-07:00

The location in Greenwood is fantastic -- across from Greenwood Park and just mere steps to anything you could ever want: grocery stores, pubs, restaurants, coffee shops, theater, antique stores, and the other eclectic fun shops in the thriving Greenwood community.This classic turn-of-the-century Craftsman sits high off the street offering private front porch Olympic Mountain & sunset

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-35744916852573343312010-04-25T10:03:00.002-07:002010-04-25T11:27:54.592-07:00

There are just 5 short days left to have an accepted contract and still qualify for the $8000 first-time home buyer tax credit or the $6500 credit for qualified current homeowners. I've been surprised that I do not know too many Buyers in the past month that seem motivated to take advantage of this opportunity. Now don't get me wrong, I completely understand that it is more important to find

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-87713043849160472010-04-24T10:43:00.000-07:002010-04-25T11:27:28.379-07:00

This may be very good news for homeowners who have lost their home due to financial troubles either through foreclosure or a short sale. As it stands right now, these people have to wait a minimum of 4 years before they are eligible to qualify for a new mortgage. Fannie Mae has announced that it is relaxing this 4+ year waiting period to a minimum of 2 years if the Buyer can come up with a 20%

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-80208866317922306392010-04-13T13:47:00.000-07:002010-04-13T13:50:28.262-07:00

An estimated 1,000 people took part in this fun Glee flash mob on Saturday in downtown Seattle. How fun is that?!!

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-13844460387543028472010-04-08T17:08:00.000-07:002010-04-12T17:25:21.118-07:00

It's the 2nd Friday of the month again already! Sheesh does time ever fly!?! I love hosting the monthly neighborhood art walk at the office. I've met a ton of fabulous neighbors and business owners and am absolutely excited about being a part of the Greenwood-Phinney community!This month we are featuring a very talented good friend of mine. He has some extremely unique pieces including a

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-77943893731028375842010-04-03T08:42:00.000-07:002010-04-03T09:24:44.907-07:00

For the past 9 months or so we have been hard at work on a very special company re-brand for Rockwell Realty. With the help of Horsepower Design, we are very excited to be nearing the launch! This is our new for sale sign! Isn't it pretty? :) The cityscape mosaic represents our goal of having offices in "urban villages" throughout the city as well as abstractly showing our "Connected to

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-2463013538964223192010-04-01T15:15:00.001-07:002010-04-01T15:49:16.235-07:00

I just listed this beauty of a townhouse in the heart of Fremont. Very hip & modern with outstanding mountain, city and territorial views and at 1776 sqft of finished space, is much larger than other new construction townhomes. Includes a fantastic top floor master suite. Owner completed $40K worth of custom upgrades. Bamboo hardwoods with hydronic in-floor heating throughout. Custom built-in

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-55306027341787394032010-03-11T09:32:00.000-08:002010-04-03T09:42:44.862-07:00

It's that time of the month again! When we all love to wander the neighborhood looking at beautiful works of art in all different types of media and style.This month we are proud to be featuring a very talented artist by the name of Jenny Gini."Expressions" by Jenny Gini -- Paintings focus mostly on women's faces or figures in both realistic and surrealistic depiction. In her large graphic

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-34837623795682536612010-01-31T13:10:00.000-08:002010-02-04T14:30:29.788-08:00

I just listed this very comfortable and convenient home in Meadowbrook. It is quite affordable at only $265,000 and a very easy commute to downtown Seattle, UW, or the East Side. And unlike most comparable new construction, this one has ALL of the appliances included and custom window shades as well...bonus! 1370 sqft of finished livable space plus an additional 200 sqft garage. It has 3 bedrooms

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-31700121821073375132009-11-03T17:40:00.000-08:002009-11-03T17:58:39.219-08:00

Seattle Public Schools has released their recommended attendance maps. These maps show the schools to which students will receive an initial assignment, based on their address. You can look up your school's boundary map here.For more information about the new Student Enrollment Plan for Seattle Public Schools, you can find the complete plan here.

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-14049173003037827912009-11-03T16:41:00.000-08:002009-11-03T16:59:50.667-08:00

The Seattle City Council unanimously voted yesterday to allow backyard cottages on all eligible lots in the city. The backyard "cottage" was originally restricted to just Southeast Seattle where it was approved in 2006. Council member Sally Clark said "This is a smart and modest step to create affordable housing options, help someone pay their mortgage, get older on their property, or to make

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-83702449967700044282009-10-31T09:02:00.000-07:002009-11-03T17:06:07.384-08:00

Three more Seattle area condominium projects just announced they'll be selling units at an auction on Dec. 5th. Seattle Property Auction will be handling the sale taking place at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Seattle at 1:00pm on December 5th. The three communities will be available to tour daily from 11am - 5pm starting today until the day before the auction.Avaview Condominium - 9056 Mary

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-49138250151838234492009-10-29T09:49:00.001-07:002009-10-29T10:22:06.173-07:00

Please come visit us on Halloween (Sat, Oct. 31) from noon until 3pm! We'll be at our Greenwood office handing out treats as part of the neighborhood safe trick-or-treating. We also still have some fantastic art on the walls from Jamie Farage that is available for sale and is very fitting for this time of year! Hope to see you there!Rockwell Realty8315 Greenwood Ave NSat, Oct. 31st, 12-3pm

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-35040086355408415002009-10-29T08:57:00.000-07:002009-10-31T08:48:59.341-07:00

Senators agreed yesterday to extend the popular tax credit giving first-time homebuyers up to $8000. The plan was set to expire at the end of November, but the new proposal will extend it to buyers who are "in written contract" on a home by April 30th, 2010, and they have until June 30th to close the transaction. Now to clear up some confusion, nothing has been signed around yet so it is not

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-31845027053960640042009-10-27T09:11:00.000-07:002009-10-29T09:25:29.095-07:00

I find the timing of the release of this video to be a bit questionable. With just a week to go before we go to the polls to cast our votes for Seattle's new mayor, this video might be accused of being political propaganda since the two candidates differ greatly on the big decision of rebuilding the viaduct or replacing it with a massive tunnel.The general public may also be a bit misled since

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-75072518919946694042009-10-26T08:33:00.000-07:002009-10-29T08:53:14.765-07:00

The Associated Press has released a great interactive map that charts the home foreclosure rate in all 50 states, every month from July 2005 until Sept. 2009. Take a look here.In looking at this, it makes me question all of the media and hype that keep saying things are back on the upswing. Really? As far as Seattle goes, I feel like we have some specific neighborhoods and price points that

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-62135021890294422112009-10-24T09:27:00.000-07:002009-10-29T10:22:46.832-07:00

We've been hard at work for the last few months on a new "brand" and identity over here at Rockwell Realty. Thanks to the folks over at Horsepower Design for their patience with us and their creativity helping us come up with a top notch brand!We'll be unveiling the new look very soon, but just know that when a lot of real estate companies are tightening their belts and cutting back in this

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-26768287062825941312009-10-21T11:43:00.000-07:002009-10-29T11:07:33.815-07:00

I just received news that the FHA condominium approval changes that was originally scheduled to go into effect on October 1st, but was then delayed to Nov. 7th, has once again been delayed until Dec. 7th?!The letter from HUD states:"Implementation of FHA’s new policy guidance for condominium project approval and condo unit financing will be delayed until December 7th 2009. The new guidance, to

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-87855525073932741282009-10-21T10:06:00.000-07:002009-10-29T10:21:45.589-07:00

Puget Sound's chapter of "Girls on the Run" is looking for volunteers to serve as Running Buddies for this year's 5K.I'm a volunteer coach at Greenwood Elementary School this year and it is a blast! Please come join us in this year's 5K on Saturday, Dec. 12th -- it's non-competitive and you'll be helping an 8-11 yr old girl learn to live healthy and have a positive self image as she completes

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-28656978797810913142008-11-05T09:19:00.000-08:002008-11-05T10:05:15.387-08:00

Oh yes, these times they will be a-changing! And hopefully for the better! It's been a long road to this history-making election, and quite honestly I am thankful that it is finally over. So much time, money, and energy is put into the campaigns that I think the government and the American public get too wrapped up in it all which makes moving forward difficult at times. We fear we are in a

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-53907031416025106522008-11-04T16:10:00.000-08:002008-11-04T16:24:15.746-08:00

Forbes Magazine published yet one more very positive article about the Seattle real estate market's future outlook. Real Estate Markets Most Likely To Rebound states that "the best cities in which to invest are those that are considered gateways to international investment, have vital downtowns where people can forgo cars, and don't have a glut of condos or office space."Seattle ranked #1

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-87738777427785486462008-10-22T13:19:00.000-07:002008-10-22T13:41:47.181-07:00

The Seattle Post Intelligencer today published an article: Seattle Real Estate Rated No 1. According to the 30th annual study of emerging trends in real estate from PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Urban Land Institute, Seattle ranked as the #1 city to invest among the nation's top ten metropolitan areas. San Francisco ranked 2nd, followed by Washington DC, and New York City. Chicago was ranked

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-51075944613866539532008-10-16T11:39:00.000-07:002008-10-17T12:59:49.021-07:00

Just read this the other day on Yahoo News - A Cambodian couple decided to saw their wooden house in half as part of their divorce! The husband carried all of the bits and pieces away to his parents' house nearby while the wife got to keep the half that is still standing! Wow, that's one way to do it I guess! Divorce is definitely an ugly situation, but this one is just plain bizarre!

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-1159913975246579712006-10-03T14:57:00.000-07:002006-11-12T19:43:01.892-08:00

Perhaps it has something to do with the Baby-Boomers getting older and wanting 1-story homes, or perhaps we are just seeing a new trend in popularity of midcentury modern architecture, but homes built between 1940 and 1969 are selling quite well right now. They might even be edging out our beloved Seattle Craftsman Bungalows?!?!While these classic-modern homes have historically not been the most

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-1159554042554174932006-09-29T11:06:00.000-07:002006-11-12T19:43:01.701-08:00

Exciting news for homeowners in the greater Seattle area!According to recent predictions in Forbes Magazine, the median home value for the Seattle area will continue to increase over the next 10 years. Currently the median home price in the Puget Sound is $384,543. Predictions place this value to be $612,383 in the year 2016. To read more information about other major cities click here.

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-1151599240907933062006-06-29T09:31:00.000-07:002006-11-12T19:43:01.522-08:00

A pilot program to create more affordable housing in the Southeast portion of Seattle is being considered by City officials. The program would allow property owners to create "detached accessory dwelling units", or DADUs.These DADUs differ from "mother-in-law apartments" in that they are not connected to the main property. They can be located in garages, servants' quarters, or be built from

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-1145467951766180462006-04-19T09:54:00.000-07:002006-11-12T19:43:01.166-08:00

In the last few weeks, I have been previewing at a lot of condos downtown near Pike Place Market for an out-of-state buyer. I recently viewed a great historic Loft unit complete with a private rooftop deck with views of the Puget Sound.What a great place to live -- and right across the street from the Market! Every time I am in this area I am reminded about what a wonderful bustling neighborhood

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-1145154297971774002006-04-15T18:58:00.000-07:002006-11-12T19:43:00.944-08:00

Apartment hunters beware! Rentals in the Puget Sound region are getting tougher to find, and prices are going up! According to a recent article in the Seattle Times, Puget Sound regional vacancy rate is 4.6% - down from 6.5% a year ago. Average rents have climbed 4% in this past year.There are a number of factors causing this trend. One is the growing economy -- 50,000 jobs added last year and

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-1144709675319768862006-04-10T15:45:00.000-07:002006-11-12T19:43:00.712-08:00

Here's a recent article from the Seattle Times that talks about current market conditions in our area. March home-sales numbers were released last week by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. They show the median closed price of King County single-family homes has shot up almost 12 percent in the past year, reaching $405,000 last month (and up from $392,950 in February.) The median price of a

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-1144706504337029552006-04-10T14:47:00.000-07:002006-11-12T19:43:00.519-08:00

Last week Seattle City Council unanimously approved a measure that will allow building heights to rise in much of downtown Seattle."It is a milestone today, and it is an important turning point," said city councilman Peter Steinbrueck, who crafted changes to a proposal advanced by Mayor Greg Nickels last year. "We will do more with this legislation than change the look of downtown. ... We're

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-1144117293371525402006-04-03T19:19:00.000-07:002006-11-12T19:43:00.266-08:00

Thanks again to www.turnhere.com for providing these great Seattle neighborhood videos. Ballard is a neighborhood full of its original Scandinavian heritage and local character. It is growing rapidly and has quickly become one of Seattle's most trendy yet casual and laid-back neighborhoods. Enjoy this video narrated by a local musician. Here are links to some of the local attractions mentioned in

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-1143860492627387472006-03-31T18:44:00.000-08:002006-11-12T19:42:59.959-08:00

Announced on Inman News today, RealEstateABC has a new online home valuation site that is supposed to rival Zillow. I've played around with both of these sites and find them to be useful to help potential Buyers and Sellers get an idea of prices in their neighborhoods, but will these online tools ever be able to replace the accurate market analysis of an experienced real estate agent? There are

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-1143857788963917412006-03-31T17:51:00.000-08:002006-11-12T19:42:59.781-08:00

I recently read an article in the Seattle Times about "green" building techniques and how Seattle is proving to be a role model for the rest of the nation. Now, what exactly does it mean to build "Green"? According to www.builtgreen.net, there are a number of factors required to qualify, but here are a few of my favorite things a green home may include:Recycled building materials, like reclaimed

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-1142959374604993442006-03-21T08:42:00.000-08:002006-11-12T19:42:59.602-08:00

There's been a lot of talk about the real estate "bubble" over the last few years. I've been asked by many potential Buyers and Sellers what I think might happen with our rapidly rising prices in the Seattle area. I have always maintained that I do not think a "bubble" exists in our area. Seattle is still growing rapidly and the economy is doing well. With increased jobs comes an increased demand

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-1142901843194753962006-03-20T16:29:00.001-08:002006-11-12T19:42:59.399-08:00

Well, I told myself I was going to try my best to write on a weekly basis. Guess I've been failing at that! LOL! One more try....perhaps now that I have recently found some fantastic new videos about the different neighborhoods in Seattle I will have more to write about. :-)Big thanks to www.turnhere.com for making these wonderful insightful videos. I love the fact that they interview real people

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-1132247647326244692005-11-17T09:12:00.000-08:002006-11-12T19:42:59.016-08:00

A national real-estate investment brokerage, Marcus & Millichap, recently picked the Seattle area -- King, Pierce and Snohomish counties -- as the nation's No. 1 market for real-estate investments over the next three years. The firm noted the region's improving economy and relatively small amount of retail space for the size of the population.

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-1131492513290766632005-11-08T15:21:00.000-08:002006-11-12T19:42:58.821-08:00

What's "cool" about the Internet is that there is so much information available, including information about real estate. You can read online articles about how to buy a house, sell a house, getting a mortgage, local communities, and more.Especially cool is that now you can do something that, in the "olden days," only Realtors could do. You can see all the listings on the web.Practically all of

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-1131472501976958122005-11-08T09:52:00.000-08:002006-11-12T19:42:58.600-08:00

Nearly 600 Washington consumers will share in a $2.5 million multistate settlement with title insurer Fidelity National for providing kickbacks to Wells Fargo, state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler said last week.Refunds will range from $20 to $60. According to the settlement, some Wells Fargo home-loan customers were directed to Fidelity National for title insurance, and Fidelity National

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-1131336241591910932005-11-06T19:55:00.000-08:002006-11-12T19:42:58.407-08:00

With the cold and rainy winter weather settling in, most buyers prefer to wait for the more pleasant spring weather before finding a home to purchase. Although it is much more enjoyable to go home-shopping on a beautiful spring day, think about this: If you really like a home on a gray, dreary winter day then you will absolutely love it on a bright sunny day! Also, after a heavy rain is the best

Stephanie Moenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765564.post-1062636653108865212003-09-03T17:50:00.000-07:002006-11-12T19:42:58.019-08:00

Seattle Real Estate - Seattle Homes For Sale

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