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Seattle and Eastside Home Price Drop vs. U.S.

Seattle and Eastside Home Price Drop vs. U.S.

S&P/Case-Shiller released the monthly Home Price Indices for March 2012 and it shows good news for Seattle. The S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index is actually a 3 month average of January, February and March. The release includes prices for 20 individual cities as well as the National index. For the month of March, Seattle home prices show an increase of 1.7% compared to the same period last year. The graph above show the percentage price drop from the highest … Read entire article »

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Seattle, WA vs. Austin, TX Weather

Seattle, WA vs. Austin, TX Weather

Seattle, Washington and Austin, Texas have a lot in common. Both are close in population size, both have vibrant music and high-tech roots and both are considered great places to live and work. But are they on opposite sides when considering the weather? Though many might consider Seattle and Austin weather to be like comparing the tropics to the desert or the polar regions to the Mediterranean, actual comparisons are much closer than most would expect. For example, for almost … Read entire article »

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Is Issaquah Entering a Home Sellers Market?

Is Issaquah Entering a Home Sellers Market?

Both home buyers and sellers, along with real estate agents and brokers are all asking the same question, is the Issaquah real estate market entering a sellers market? The graph above shows single family homes for sale, sold and pending. As of April 2012, the sold plus pending totaled 172. This is the highest number in over four years. In addition, as the graph indicates, the number of homes for sale is at it’s lowest level … Read entire article »

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Great Way to Search for Issaquah Homes and Real Estate

Great Way to Search for Issaquah Homes and Real Estate

There is a new website that is geared just for searches in the Issaquah home and real estate market. Not only does the search breakdown the price ranges, but also the areas within Issaquah. Specific search areas within Issaquah include: The Issaquah Highlands Talus Klahanie Lakemont Mirrormont Montreux Included in each specific search areas are not only price ranges, but specific information about ach area – including parks and area shopping. There are also featured listings for homes and condominiums with accompanying photos … Read entire article »

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New Construction Homes in Issaquah

New Construction Homes in Issaquah

There is currently an enclave of four distinct new construction homes in Issaquah built by Dawson Lane Homes. These four homes are located on a cul-de-sac of only 16 homes – all with a private playground and park for residents use. The four homes range in price from $474,950 to $489,950 from 2,293 and 2,425 square feet.  The four available homes are all located in the new community of Caliterra. This new community has easy access to … Read entire article »

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Issaquah Housing and Real Estate Market Outlook for 2012

Issaquah Housing and Real Estate Market Outlook for 2012

The Issaquah single-family home market continues to show improvement through November 2011 compared to the same period last November of 2010. Though the number of homes actually sold during the same twelve month period was almost the same (495 in 2011 vs. 514 in 2010) other indicators were up as the Northwest MLS and local Real Estate agents and Realtors reported. Both the average days on market and the actual selling price vs. listing price improved … Read entire article »

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Taller Buildings allowed in Issaquah

Taller Buildings allowed in Issaquah

On December 19, 2011, the Issaquah City Council approved buildings up to 150 feet tall (roughly 15 stories) in certain parts of the Issaquah real estate market. The area approved for taller buildings is located in the business district along state Route 900. Currently, real estate agents and brokers report that the area contains storage units, one and two story office buildings and an automotive repair center. As part of the approval to allow higher buildings, … Read entire article »

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