The Issaquah real estate market continues to be driven by exceptionally strong home buyer demand - there's simply not enough resale inventory to satisfy the number of home buyers out there in Issaquah today. As a result, Issaquah home prices continue to increase. The past couple of Thursday and Fridays have seen quite a few new listings however, and that's good news. But, they've also been snapped-up very quickly by savvy buyers waiting for a good match to come up for … [Read more...]
Apparently Snoqualmie Ridge homeowners have gotten the message - "NOW is a great time to sell your home!" During the month of April, new listings for resale homes and pending sales literally “skyrocketed” compared to previous months and years. New listings more than doubled, while pending sales were just shy of doubling as well. For homeowners who are considering placing their home on the market, inventory still remains at historically low levels. Buyer demand … [Read more...]
What is a greenbelt? We get this question a lot - and it can have a different meaning depending on the circumstances and location of the home. Home buyers coming to the Seattle or Bellevue areas from other parts of the country understandably may have preconceived notions as to what a “greenbelt” actually is... but they may be mistaken. In the Pacific Northwest, a greenbelt or buffer-zone is generally considered by most homeowners and buyers alike, to be a vacant … [Read more...]
"Issaquah, We Have a Problem!" Record low inventory of available homes for sale in Isssaquah is causing buyers to grow increasingly anxious... if not desperate. Multiple offers have been common place for a while, but now we’re also hearing stories from other real estate agents of some sellers becoming quasi “homeless” because they can’t close on their new homes quickly enough, or they simply weren’t able to find a suitable new home - so temporary housing may be … [Read more...]
Another weekend in Issaquah with crazy open houses - and multiple offer situations. Buyers are out in great numbers, and the pickings are very slim. Today marks a first for me though... witnessing TWO inspectors suit-up at separate times as they took turns inspecting the crawl-space and other areas of the home - DURING a very busy open house! Agents have argued back and forth for years about the effectiveness of open houses. Well, now open houses are almost … [Read more...]
Looking to buy a home in Seattle? You'll likely to find that some of the rules of the home buying game seem to have shifted, and not always in your favor. The days of multiple bids and offers over asking price are back in earnest (depending on the area) - particularly in Seattle, Bellevue and other parts of Seattle's Eastside. If you are weighing the advantages of buying a house in the Seattle area before interest rates rise, and as prices continue to increase, … [Read more...]
