SOLD! Bothell Home For Sale – Updated tri-level in Norway View!

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Tony Meier


14521 104th Ave NE, Bothell – Listed for $310,000

Nicely updated home in Norway View! The spacious floorplan boasts 1750 s.f. and features 3 bedrooms, 2.75 baths on a private lot! Many  recent updates include – carpet, paint, hardwood floors, white molding & 6 panel doors. The home has vaulted ceilings & abundant skylights making it “light & airy”! The formal living room & dining room feature vaulted ceilings, bay window, fireplace and rich cherry floors. The dining area has a French door to the deck – perfect for BBQing! The kitchen has tile floors, ample maple cabinets, gas cooktop, white appliances  included and a pantry too! The huge family room has a cozy fireplace, big closets and a French door to the deck. Off the family room is a nicely appointed full bath. Wonderful master suite has vaulted ceilings & walk-in closet. The attached 3/4 bath includes an updated granite counter & new fixtures. Two additional bedrooms are also very spacious. The main bath has a tile floor, granite counters & new fixtures. Big laundry room with washer & dryer included. Expansive decks wrap around the rear of the home – making a great place to entertain or relax. The front yard has lush plantings making for a very private feel. Attached two car garage. Outstanding Northshore schools – Moorlands Elementary, Northshore Jr High & Inglemoor High.

Tony Meier
Making Real Estate Easy, Fun & Profitable!
Serving Buyers, Sellers & Their Referrals Since 1989
Windermere Real Estate/NE
EastsideHomes.com – Seattle’s Eastside Real Estate Resource

 

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SOLD! Redmond Home For Sale – Sheffield on English Hill

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Tony Meier


14200 180th Ave NE – Priced at $639,000
http://www.EnglishHillHome.com

Fantastic two story on private lot in sought after Sheffield on English Hill. The wonderful floor plan features 4 bedrooms, 3.25 baths, 3,580 s.f. with office & bonus/guest room. Wainscoting, crown molding and six panel doors make for an elegant feel. Large formal living room with coffered ceiling & fireplace. Formal dining room with hardwood floors & bay window overlooking the backyard. Private office located on main level. Updated kitchen with breakfast bar, granite countertops, stainless appliances & hardwood floors. Nook with slider to big deck. Spacious family room with cozy gas fireplace. Huge main floor bonus room with Murphy bed, closet and attached 3/4 bath – perfect for guests or in-law suite! Nicely appointed powder room. Large master bedroom has French doors to private deck. The bedroom has been expanded into the adjacent 4th bedroom and could easily be converted back as needed. The master bath has a double vanity, soaking tub, new tile shower with heated tile floor and walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms are quite spacious. The shy acre lot is like your own private park – large lawn, an entertainment sized deck, gazebo, separate play area with swing-set and a walking trail along the back of the property. Three car attached garage with storage in the attic above. Three storage closets off bonus room wing. Fenced side yard with double gate – great for storage or as a dog run! Outstanding Northshore schools. Fantastic location with easy access to Microsoft, AT&T, freeways, shopping, downtown Redmond and Woodinville!

 

Tony Meier
Making Real Estate Easy, Fun & Profitable!
Serving Buyers, Sellers & Their Referrals Since 1989
Windermere Real Estate/NE
EastsideHomes.com – Seattle’s Eastside Real Estate Resource

 

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SOLD! – Redmond Home For Sale – Coventry on English Hill

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Tony Meier

17504 NE 141st St, Redmond – Listed for $460,000 

Wonderfully updated home in Coventry on English Hill. The light filled 2390 s.f. floorplan features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on a sunny, 8,396 s.f. lot. Many updates includes updated kitchen & baths, new carpet, refinished hardwood floors, new exterior paint & refreshed interior paint – which includes white millwork & 4 panel doors! The gracious two story entry welcomes you in. Formal living room with big windows and cozy fireplace. Formal dining room overlooks rear yard. Big kitchen with breakfast bar, ample cherry cabinets, granite counters & updated black appliances included! Spacious nook adjoining kitchen and family room. Relaxing family room with hardwood floor border, brick fireplace and a slider to rear patio & yard. Updated powder room for your guests. The staircase is finished in hardwoods and leads to a large landing on the second floor. The wonderful master suite has ample room and a walk-in-closet too. The attached bath has been update with a double vanity, white  cabinetry, soaking tub and a oversized shower. Three additional bedrooms are very spacious. The full bath in the hall has been update too! Big, entertainment sized patio overlooks the private rear yard. Nice lawn provides room for play or soaking up the sun! Ample garden beds & lush plantings will satisfy any  gardener! Attached two car garage with work bench included. The English Hill HOA has several acres of open space, walking trails & basketball court for your enjoyment. Outstanding Northshore schools – Sunrise Elementary, Timbercrest Jr High & Woodinville High.

Tony Meier
The Broker You Can Refer to Your Friends
Serving Buyers, Sellers & Their Referrals Since 1989
Windermere Real Estate/NE
EastsideHomes.com – Seattle’s Eastside Real Estate Resource

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Seattle Top’s Forbes list of America’s Most Walkable Cities!

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Tony Meier

The 10 Most Walkable Cities
Buyers have expressed more preferences to walkable communities in home-shopping surveys.

Walk Friendly Communities, a national recognition program, recently recognized the top places in the country for walking, taking into account such factors as safety, space in communities devoted to pedestrians, as well as whether walking is integrated into the city’s overall urban planning process.

Here is its list of the top 10 most walkable cities:

1. Seattle, Wash.
2. Ann Arbor, Mich.
3. Arlington, Va.
4. Hoboken, N.J.
5. Santa Barbara, Calif.
6. Charlottesville, Va.
7. Decatur, Ga.
8. Austin, Texas
9. Charlotte, N.C.
10. Flagstaff, Ariz.

Source: “America’s Most Walkable Cities,” Forbes (May 6, 2011)

Just remember your Gore-Tex coat… :-)

Tony Meier
The Broker You Can Refer to Your Friends
Serving Buyers, Sellers & Their Referrals Since 1989
Windermere Real Estate/NE
EastsideHomes.com – Seattle’s Eastside Real Estate Resource

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SOLD! English Hill Home For Sale – Light & bright two story in Sunrise on English Hill!

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Tony Meier

17301 NE 135th St, Redmond $410,000

Additional details – click here

Tastefully updated home in Sunrise on English Hill. The light filled floorplan features 3 bedrooms, 2.25 baths on a 12,134 s.f cul-de-sac lot with southern exposure! Many recent updates include – remodeled kitchen, updated bathrooms, refinished hardwood floors & air conditioning too! Formal living room with big windows and cozy fireplace. Formal dining room with hardwood floors and a peaceful garden outlook. Updated kitchen with breakfast bar, granite tile counters, white cabinetry and updated appliances included! Relaxing family room with hardwood floors and a slider to rear deck & yard. Remodeled powder room with granite counter. Wonderful master suite with vaulted ceiling and a romantic fireplace. The updated bath has a double vanity with tile counters, tile floor, double shower and a huge walk-in-closet attached! Two additional bedrooms are spacious. The full bath in the hall has been updated with a new floor and nice tile accents. Huge, entertainment sized deck (approx. 550 sq.ft.) overlooks the private rear yard and has a gazebo and hot tub – great for relaxing, play or soaking up the sun! Garden beds, an apple tree and lush plantings will satisfy any gardener! Attached two car garage with shop attached. Home is 1980 square feet. Outstanding Northshore schools – Sunrise Elementary, Timbercrest Jr High & Woodinville High.

Tony Meier
English Hill Top Selling Broker Since 2007
Serving Buyers, Sellers & Their Referrals Since 1989
Windermere Real Estate/NE
EnglishHillOnline.com – Covering all aspects of live on English Hill
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Redmond Garden Club’s Annual Sale May 7th 2011

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Tony Meier

The Redmond Garden Club will be having their annual sale May 7th from 8am to 3pm.

The sale will be located at 17817 NE 131st Street, Redmond, 98052.
Follow the signs along NE 124th/NE 128th, Avondale Road, or Redmond-Woodinville Road
All kinds of greenery and goodies including: Perennials Annuals, Vegetable Starts, Shrubs, Crafts, Planters plus garden related yard sale items and much more
Come early for the best selection!

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Pending Home Sales Rise Again in March

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Tony Meier

March saw another increase in pending home sales, with contract activity rising unevenly in six of the past nine months, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.


The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, rose 5.1 percent to 94.1 in March from a downwardly revised 89.5 in February. The index is 11.4 percent below 106.2 in March 2010; however, activity was at elevated levels in March and April of 2010 to meet the contract deadline for the home buyer tax credit.

The data reflects contracts but not closings, which normally occur with a lag time of one or two months.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said home sales activity has shown an uneven but notable improvement. “Since reaching a cyclical bottom last June, pending home sales have posted an overall gain of 24 percent and demonstrate the market is recovering on its own,” he said. “The index means modest near-term gains in existing-home sales are likely, which would be even stronger if tight mortgage lending criteria returned to normal, safe standards.”

The PHSI in the Northeast fell 3.2 percent to 63.4 in March and is 18.4 percent below March 2010. In the Midwest the index rose 3.0 percent in March to 83.5 but is 16.6 percent below a year ago. Pending home sales in the South jumped 10.3 percent to an index of 110.2, but are 10.5 percent below March 2010. In the West the index increased 3.1 percent to 103.7 but is 4.1 percent below a year ago.

“Based on the current uptrend with very favorable affordability conditions, rising apartment rents, and ongoing job creation, existing-home sales should rise around 5 to 10 percent this year with sales growth of lower-priced homes likely to outperform high-end homes. That means the price trend will reflect more homes sold in the lower price ranges,” Yun said.

“The good news is that recent home buyers are staying well within budget, leading to exceptionally low loan-default rates among home buyers over the past two years,” he added.

Source: NAR

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Celebrating MOM on Mother’s Day

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Tony Meier


Since its birth as a National Holiday in 1914, the second Sunday of May has been dedicated to showering the Moms in our lives with love and appreciation. Here are some ideas to help you do just that:

For a Craft-Loving mom:
Make her a custom photo book full of fun family memories or give her some time to herself to spend flexing her creative muscles. http://www.snapfish.com

For a Luxury-Loving mom:
Personalized, 300-thread count cotton percale sheets http://www.westelm.com
Of course a day at the spa never goes out of style. http://www.mountainsunmassage.com

For an Etiquette-Loving mom:
Create personalized note cards or thank you notes https://www.sendoutcards.com/claire/

For a Fitness-Loving mom:
A new outfit for the gym can put a spring in her step. A gift certificate to check out a new fitness trend is always fun, too!

For a Garden-Loving mom:
Offer to attend one of the many wonderful events and workshops at Molbaks with her. Surprise her with colorful plants and container gardens. http://www.molbaks.com

For a Tech-Loving mom:
Complete her wish list with the new iPad2…it takes surfing the web, checking emails, watching movies and reading books to the next level.
http://www.apple.com/ipad

…and don’t forget – a thoughtful note and time spent with mom can be the BEST gift of all.

Tony Meier
The Broker You Can Refer to Your Friends
Serving Buyers, Sellers & Their Referrals Since 1989
Windermere Real Estate/NE
EastsideHomes.com – Seattle’s Eastside Real Estate Resource

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SOLD! Issaquah Highlands – Burnstead Resale Home with a Flowing Great Room Floorplan.

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Tony Meier


 

2372 29th Ave NE,
Issaquah WA 98029- $539,000
Issaquah Highlands Neighborhood

Nestled on a quiet street in Northpark on Issaquah Highlands, sits this charming Burnstead built, two story home. The gracious floorplan boasts 2700 s.f. and features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths plus a den! The great room design includes: Gourmet kitchen with a big island, gas cooktop, maple cabinets, walk-in pantry and stainless appliances included. Light and bright dining area with rich maple floors. Huge family room with gas fireplace and plenty of room to relax. On the main floor you will also find a den with double glass door entry and a nice powder room for your guests. The grand staircase leads you upstairs to the spacious landing. The wonderful master suite has a dramatic vaulted ceiling and big windows overlooking the rear yard. The sumptuous master bath  features double vanity, shower, tub and a generous walk-in-closet. Three additional bedrooms upstairs are very spacious. The hall bath has a double vanity and shower over tub. The laundry room is oversized with extra storage area. The sunny rear yard has a patio – great for relaxing or entertaining. You will find a lawn for play and nice planting beds for  gardening. Attached two car garage. Great community features include abundant parks, trails, shopping and restaurants. Outstanding Issaquah schools – Grand Ridge Elementary, Issaquah Jr High & Issaquah High!

More photos & details online at Issaquah-Home.com

Tony Meier
The Broker You Can Refer to Your Friends
Serving Buyers, Sellers & Their Referrals Since 1989
Windermere Real Estate/NE
EastsideHomes.com – Seattle’s Eastside Real Estate Resource

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Mortgage payments, short sales and your credit score…

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Tony Meier

Unfortunately, I have been assisting several people lately with short sales. During the process we discuss the serious impact this process will have on my clients credit score.

The New York Times posted an article, that fills in the details further.

Missed Mortgage Payments Hurt Credit Scores
Missed mortgage payments, short sales, and foreclosures can all drastically bring down a credit score.

Lenders use credit scores to measure how well a person handles debt. Credit scores range from 300 to 850, with 650 and below considered poor credit. A mortgage makes up a big part of a person’s credit score and often is the most important part of a person’s credit profile.

And just missing a single mortgage payment by 30 days can ruin a credit score, say FICO and VantageScore, which have studied the impact mortgages can have on credit scores. For borrowers, that can be nearly as destructive as a foreclosure to a credit score, according to the companies.

On the other hand, loan modifications, which is when lenders approve new loan terms, have a “very, very minimal” impact to credit scores, possibly dropping the borrower’s score by 10 or 15 points, Sarah Davies, the senior vice president for analytics at VantageScore, told The New York Times.

A good credit score is important not just for financing home purchases, but employers increasingly check credit as well as landlords when seeking rentals. Also, poor credit scores can also mean higher costs on car loans and credit cards.

How a Credit Score Is Affected

FICO evaluated three various scenarios of mortgage holders — a borrower with a great credit score (780), a borrower with good credit (720), and a poor credit borrower (680) — in a study it conducted last month. Here’s the impact FICO found:

▪ 30 days late on a mortgage payment: The 780 credit score borrower has her credit score fall to 670-690. The 720 credit score borrower has his fall to 630-650. The 680 credit score borrower falls to 600-620.
▪ Short sale, deed in lieu of foreclosure, or settlement, assuming the balance has been wiped out: The 780 credit score borrower falls to 655-675; the 720 credit score falls to 605-625; and the 680 credit score drops to 610-630.
▪ Foreclosure, or short sale with a deficiency balance owed: The 780 credit score drops to 620-640; the 720 credit score falls to 570-590; and the 680 credit score decreases to 575-595.

Source: “Fallout From a Poor Credit Score,” The New York Times (April 24, 2011)

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