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Just Listed – 16116 72nd Ave W, Edmonds WA 98026

March 23, 2019 By john7manning

Every now and then, a house comes along with features that are so distinctive and unique that it stands out. This Edmonds home, sitting high above the Puget Sound, has unobstructed views for miles. See bald eagles soaring over the incredible Pacific Northwest seascape. The interior of the home was designed to take full advantage! It has a sophisticated yet understated layout with high end features and fixtures. The light filled interior has a calm and comfortable feeling. This is a home with soul, a home that does the soul good!

Filed Under: Just Listed, RE/MAX News Tagged With: edmonds realtor, for sale in seattle, just listed in seattle, RE/MAX, RE/MAX Edmonds, RE/MAX Seattle, Seattle homes, seattle real estate, seattle real estate market, Seattle Real Estate News, seattle realtor, seattle realtors, The RE/MAX Collection

NWMLS InfoSparks September Market Update for Seattle and Ballard

October 3, 2018 By Remax On Market

The Seattle and Ballard Market Update is a monthly update using information from NWMLS’ InfoSparks using data for sold residential and condominium homes in Seattle and the Ballard/Greenlake area. September’s Market update key points include:

  • Median sales price is up slightly
  • Listings available are up 25% from last month. Not quite as much as July to August, but still a significant jump nonetheless
  • Closed sales were down again, a 28% drop from August to September
  • Average days on market jumped to 23 days for Seattle, increasing the months of inventory to 2.4. We haven’t seen that high of a month’s supply since Sep 2013.
  • Total sales volume was down sharply, by almost $200 Million

Have questions about buying or selling, or specific questions on trends in your neighborhood? Shoot us an email at hello@remaxonmarket.com. We’re happy to answer all your questions!

Filed Under: Ballard Neighborhood News, Home Buyers, Seattle Homes, Seattle News Tagged With: real estate market, seattle homes for sale, seattle market news, seattle real estate

Just Listed: North Seattle 2-Level Home

September 24, 2018 By Remax On Market

13770 30th Ave NE Exterior

13770 30th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98135
MLS #1365765
Offered at $620,000

Ultimate space and privacy on huge almost 1/3 acre usable lot. Easy commute to all points and stone’s throw to neighborhood amenities. Lovingly maintained four bed home with big private deck over massive back yard with incredible possibilities. Home is open, sunny and bright. Features include hardwood floors, second kitchen, washer/dryers on both levels, fireplaces on both levels & large rec room downstairs. 2012 roof, fresh exterior paint, ample parking, patio, fire pit.

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Filed Under: Just Listed, Real Estate News, Seattle Homes Tagged With: kenwood homes, Seattle homes, seattle real estate

Getting Into the Short-Term Rental Market

September 4, 2018 By Remax On Market

Seattle real estate is still red-hot and many investors have flocked to our city. If you’re one of them, and you’re thinking about using your property as a short-term rental on sites like AirBNB or HomeAway, do your due diligence first. It’s important to familiarize yourself with the local and on-site laws affecting rental terms, zoning and city regulations.

In a recent U.S. News article, RE/MAX On Market broker/owner John Manning was quoted. As an early adopter of short-term rentals, Manning welcomes the increased oversight of the short-term rental market.

“As a short-term rental owner, I welcome it,” he says. From Manning’s perspective, government licensing not only ensures rental properties are operating within established ground rules, but also creates stability in the housing market. Without regulation, people might be quick to snap up properties to rent out, which could reduce the affordability and community atmosphere of local neighborhoods.”

It’s also worth noting that there are legal and liability costs associated with owning and operating any kind of rental.

If you have questions about short-term rentals or investing in property in Seattle or the surrounding area, we’re always happy to help. Contact us at 206-965-8205 or email a quick note to john@remaxonmarket.com.

Disclaimer: RE/MAX On Market is a licensed real estate agency, not an investment firm. We urge you to educate yourself on when to seek legal counsel in a real estate transaction.

Filed Under: Home Buyers, RE/MAX News, Real Estate News, Seattle Homes, Seattle News Tagged With: Seattle investment properties, seattle real estate, short term rentals

RE/MAX On Market Featured In Seattle Time’s Homebuyer Article

May 18, 2018 By Remax On Market

Homebuyer article
Image Courtesy of The Seattle Times

Three of our clients were featured so prominently in this Seattle Times article on homebuying. It was great also to see dear friends Jaime Stenwick at RE/MAX Junction and Kyle Bergquist at PRM quoted. One of our preferred lenders, Jeff McGinnis at Wallick & Volk, is the guy who left the birthday party to make magic for one of our clients. He should have been named!

Here’s some top quotes, first from our client Kara (and her lender, Jeff):

Kara Fichthorn remembers the frantic experience when she and her boyfriend were locked in a bidding war for a house in Wedgwood and the seller’s skeptical agent wanted to talk to their lender — who was based in Bellevue and knew the local market — immediately.

“He (the lender) was at his wife’s birthday party, and he left the birthday party to talk to the selling agent to double confirm that we were legit and we could afford this house,” Fichthorn said. They got the house.

The biggest thing sellers are looking for now is certainty that a deal will close quickly and under the terms agreed upon.

Next up, from our client Morgan Avis, who initially listed his Queen Anne condo with no staging and fixing. We later took on this listing after the initial failure and sold it above listing price:

There are so many developers and wannabe contractors who watched a few hours of HGTV out there now that you can’t find any great deals on true fixer-uppers: Even complete teardowns are going for a half-million bucks.

But you can set yourself apart by being less picky. Morgan Avis initially tried to sell his Queen Anne condo without doing any staging or fixing up basic imperfections. He was stunned to see home shoppers come by and complain about things like a flat-screen TV bracket he left on the wall — one person even whined about a cracked outlet faceplate, something that could be replaced with a couple of bucks and two screws.

No one bid on the condo, which he priced at $395,000, after five weeks on the market. On the advice of his realtor, he put about $1,500 worth of “really petty work” into the condo — like moving the microwave onto a shelf instead of the kitchen counter — and staged it. They relisted it, and instantly sold it for $420,000.

“My advice for buyers is: Be willing to overlook cosmetic things; think about what it would really cost to fix something and the inconvenience” it would take, Avis said.

Finally, our managing broker John Manning was quoted on the homebuying process as well:

There is a typical process that buyers will go through: They will bid somewhat conservatively on the first house, lose by a lot, and be flabbergasted when they find out what the winning bidder did. Their frustration will cause them to increase their offer the next time, and the time after that. Eventually, a “winning at all costs” mentality takes over.

“It’s almost a psychological defeat that causes them to become desperate, quite frankly, and if they have the cash, they will often throw more cash at a home than the technical value itself might support,” said John Manning, a RE/MAX broker in Ballard.

Overall, the article has inaccuracies and is more negative than the reality but its still nice to be quoted and have our RE/MAX On Market client successes feature so prominently as the bright spots in the story. Regardless, if you have a great agent who knows how to navigate the market, negotiate, and analyze pricing, you won’t find yourself in a situation as terrible as the article paints. Our brokers at RE/MAX On Market are highly qualified and trained to get you through these situations. Contact us today!

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Filed Under: RE/MAX News, Seattle Homes Tagged With: Buying a Home, Guide to Buying a Home, Homebuyer, Homebuyer Journey, Seattle Homebuyer, seattle real estate, Seattle Times

SOLD: 5679 Beach Drive SW – West Seattle

May 14, 2018 By Remax On Market

West Seattle waterfront home

SOLD: 5679 Beach Drive SW
West Seattle, WA
MLS #: 1256502
Sold Price: $2,250,000 (100% of Listing Price)
Listing Agent: John Manning

Filed Under: RE/MAX News, Real Estate News, Seattle Homes Tagged With: Luxury Homes, Seattle homes, seattle real estate, The RE/MAX Collection, View Homes, Waterfront Homes, Waterfront Property, West Seattle

March 2018 Market Update

April 7, 2018 By Remax On Market

Seattle’s NWMLS has released this handy infographic as a way to help you better understand Seattle’s real estate market. Some points that stood out in the March 2018 recap were:

  • New median home price is $401,762, an increase of more than 13% from the same time last year
  • Closed sales decreased by 180 compared to March 2017
  • Active listings were nearly 10% lower than last year
  • There was 3.71 Billion dollars in closed sales, a 10% increase from last year

Marck 2018 Market Update Infographic Seattle Real Estate Market NWMLS

If you have questions about buying or selling a home in Seattle or the surrounding area, we would love to be a resource for you. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with all your real estate related questions!

Filed Under: RE/MAX News, Real Estate News, Seattle Homes Tagged With: King County homes, MLS listings, NWMLS, seattle home search, Seattle homes, seattle listings, seattle real estate, seattle realtors

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