Edmonds Real Estate Market is Heating Up

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Seattle Home Buyers Beware: It’s a Seller’s Market Again

In many places, home sellers are now in the driver’s seat, and the market seems to be roaring back

http://kuow.org/program.php?id=26255

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Bested by Austin: Seattle ranks No. 3 for tech startup jobs

Seattle was outranked by two cities in this year’s Payscale.com list of hotspots for technology startups.

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2012/03/01/bested-by-austin-seattle-ranks-no-3.html?ed=2012-03-01&s=article_du&ana=e_du_pub

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REALTOR® Confidence in Residential Markets – Up Significantly

The most recent REALTORS® Confidence Index indicates that REALTOR® confidence in residential market conditions is up – substantially

http://economistsoutlook.blogs.realtor.org/2012/03/02/realtor%C2%AE-confidence-in-residential-markets-up-significantly/

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State Employment Trends: January 2012

Employment may be on the road to recovery with the majority of markets showing signs of growth

http://www.realtor.org/research/research/stateemploymenttrends

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The Impact of Rising Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates will be starting to rise from this week on.

http://economistsoutlook.blogs.realtor.org/2012/03/16/the-impact-of-rising-mortgage-rates/

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Consumer Price Index

Research staff takes a look at recently released economic indicators, addressing what these indicators mean for REALTORS® and their clients

http://economistsoutlook.blogs.realtor.org/2012/03/16/consumer-price-index/

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Edmonds Real Estate: “The Bowl”

Edmonds Real Estate: Maplewood & Seaview Neighborhoods

Edmonds Real Estate:  September and October Stats for the Maplewood and Seaview Neighborhoods.

Edmonds Real Estate: Talbot Park Waterfront

 

Mukilteo: 9th Best Place to Live in US?

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2011/08/15/mukilteo-is-9th-best-spot-to-live-in.html

Tyler Echelbarger

Coldwell Banker Bain:  Edmonds

206-799-3877

West Seattle Contemporary Craftsman’s with Sound, Mountain, and Island Views!

Gorgeous Bank owned homes built in 2008.  Contemporary craftsman’s with great views of the Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains, and Vashon Island.  “Green Built” with handsome finish work, Fir wrapped beams & staircases, radiant in-floor heating, 50 yr. metal roof, clear cedar siding, solar-powered water heater, Master suite w/private deck, and so much more.  Click the links or video below for more information.

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This Weeks Real Estate News Links

NWMLS: Pending sales up 43%

 Urban-core neighborhoods showing strong demand, condo sales improving.

 http://www.nwrealestate.com/nwrpub/common/news.cfm 

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Why It’s Time To Buy

 The clouds haven’t quite parted, but the long-term case for home ownership is looking stronger.

 http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304563104576361522020024248.html?mod=djemRealEstate_h

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Harvard: Real estate recovery hinges on return of demand

 Household formation has plummeted and credit remains tight.

http://www.inman.com/news/2011/06/6/harvard-real-estate-recovery-hinges-return-demand

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Home prices drop again, but pending sales turn upward

 Local brokers hailed a surge in pending sales as a sign the Seattle area real-estate market is regaining momentum.

Real Estate Home Tours: Edmonds View Home and NW Contemporary w/Private Lake

Huge views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains from this “Nantcket Normandy” designed home in Edmonds. 

About 5,000 sf, 16 gated  acres, private lake, 4 bedroom guesthouse, horse stables, 2 workshops/oversized garages, and so much more!

Luxury Homes in Edmonds, Woodway, and Seven Lakes near Marysville

A sophisticated alternative to Seattle and the Eastside.  Get all the quality, views, craftsmanship, and luxury for just a fraction of the price.

Call me today to set up a private tour,

Tyler Echelbarger

Coldwell Banker Bain Edmonds

206-799-3877

 

 

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Our Listing mentioned in the NY Times!

My partner, Tom Luehmann, and I listed a home in Ballard in January….The result of our successful marketing campaign and contract negotiation was quoted in the New York Times!

The article from February 22nd titled, “Home Prices slid in December in most U.S. cities, Index Shows”, should have highlighted the word MOST.   The article features the argument between Economists Robert J. Shiller and Karl E. Case, authors of the famous “Case-Shiller Home Index” on whether or not the U.S. market has reached the bottom.  After several paragraphs of point-counterpoint, explanation of the data from various sources, and some rather disappointing projections, we come to the final 3 paragraphs of the article.  The majority of readers probably did not even make it to the end of this article and are left with a somewhat slighted view of the market.   Nonetheless, you will read about the real life example from OUR area showing that things are certainly not as bad as other areas in the U.S. and that Sellers DO have options in this difficult market.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/23/business/economy/23housing.html?_r=2&ref=davidstreitfeld

If you, or someone you know, are thinking about Buying or Selling but have questions or concerns about our market, please give us a call.    We appreciate your referrals/trust and don’t forget that a portion of all referral commission will go to one of our partnering charities, or to the charity of your choice, thank you!

Tyler Echelbarger / Tom Luehmann

206-799-3877

TylerEch@Cbbain.com