Real Estate Listings • June 8, 2018

NEW LISTING: Beautifully Updated Kent Condo

by Don Koonce

24846 45th Place S 1-A2
Kent, WA 98032
Listed at $128,500

MLS #: 1306245
Taxes: $1,704 (2018)
Lot Size: 13.78 acres
Type: Condo/Townhouse
Year Built: 1984
Style: Condo 1level Unit
School District: Fed
County: King County
Community: Lake Fenwick

Beautifully updated corner unit welcomes you home. It features fresh paint, new flooring, new windows, open kitchen, living, and dining areas, updated bath, in unit laundry, fireplace, and deep 1 car garage. Located just minutes from I-5, Sea-Tac Airport, Lake Fenwick, shopping, and restaurants. Youll appreciate the private patio in summer, or cozy fireplace in winter. With lush landscaping and a great community of neighbors, youll surely love this home. No rental cap, investment opportunity.

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Events • May 31, 2018

SAVE THE DATE: URB Garden Tour & Neighbor Meet and Greet

by Don Koonce

Dear friends,

I’m thrilled to announce that Alan and I will participate in the 9th progressive Upper Rainier Beach Garden Tour & Neighbor Meet and Greet coming up on Sat., June 9.

Participating in the garden tour is how I met most of my neighbors, who have since become great friends. In fact, I was working on my sidewalk garden when one of the garden tour organizers came by and invited me to participate in the tour.

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Real Estate Listings • May 30, 2018

NEW LISTING: Bright, Spacious Condo in Fantastic Location

by Don Koonce

11223 Corliss Ave N 203
Seattle, WA 98133
Listed at $250,000

MLS #: 1299578
Taxes: $2,017 (2018)
Lot Size: 8,115 SQFT
Type: Condo/Townhouse
Year Built: 1991
Style: Condo 1-level Unit
Views: Territorial
School District: Seattle
County: King County
Community: Haller Lake

Very bright, spacious condo in a fantastic location. Walk to shops and restaurants, Northgate mall, and the upcoming Northgate light rail station. Unit offers open kitchen, dining, and living areas, ample storage, laundry room, secure lobby access, off street parking, storage unit, and fireplace. Pets allowed; 100% owner occupied – rental potential.

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Community News & Information • Local Giving Opportunities • May 25, 2018

SAVE THE DATE: ProjectCool School Supply Drive

by Don Koonce

The simple beauty of Project Cool:

Every homeless student who receives a new backpack can walk into class with the same new tools and good supplies as their classmates, and not feel unprepared or embarrassed.

Project Cool helps hundreds of homeless schoolchildren each year. We give each child a sturdy new backpack filled with quality school supplies, books, toothbrushes, and more. We train school staff and social workers about supporting homeless students, and much more.

You can help us fill students’ backpacks by purchasing supplies off of the Wish List!

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Real Estate Listings • May 22, 2018

NEW LISTING: Crisp, Move-In Ready on Corner Lot in Lakewood

by Don Koonce

4735 S Hudson St
Seattle, WA 98118
Listed at $740,000

MLS #: 1296718
Taxes: $6,298 (2018)
Lot Size: 5390 SQFT
Type: Single-Family Home
Year Built: 1989
Style: Split Entry
Views: Territorial, City
School District: Seattle
County: King County
Community: Lakewood

Crisp, move-in ready, easy-living abode on fantastic corner lot in Lakewood. Nicely appointed, not-so-typical twists push this design well beyond its original roots. Big vaulted ceilings, pass thrus and double doorways open communication between living/dining/kitchen. Recently installed hardwoods, tile floors, quartz kitchen, and new interior paint fill rooms with fresh vibrant energy. Great floor plan has 4 bedrms/3 baths, Master w/ private bath. Stunning yard/gardens! Stroll to Seward Park and shops-20min walk to Light Rail.

Information provided as a courtesy only, buyer to verify. For more, go here.

Real Estate Listings • May 17, 2018

NEW LISTING: Snazzy City Dwelling in Excellent Leschi Ridge

by Don Koonce

535 29th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
Listed at $670,000

MLS #: 1291118
Taxes: $4,497 (2018)
Lot Size: 3600 SQFT
Type: Single-Family Home
Year Built: 1901
Style: 1 Story W/Basement
Views: Territorial
School District: Seattle
County: King County
Community: Leschi

Snazzy city dwelling in excellent Leschi Ridge location. Two units-perfect for shared living, co-buy or ADU income. Soaring 12ft ceilings and big picture windows create volumes of interior space and light. Main Level: 2bed/1bath, forml din, kitch w/eating space, walk-in closet in main bedrm. LL=3bed/1bath, continental kitch/dining, walk-out to patio and sweet yard, completely fenced. W/D hookups in both. Close to all the sweet spots on CD-to-Leschi compass, stroll to Fat’s or Daniels. Just move in!

Information provided as a courtesy only, buyer to verify. For more, go here.

Real Estate Listings • May 12, 2018

NEW LISTING: Upper Rainier Beach Trifecta

by Don Koonce

10417 67th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98178
Listed at $625,000

MLS #: 1287415
Taxes: $4,729 (2018)
Lot Size: 5650 SQFT
Type: Single-Family Home
Year Built: 1954
Style: 1 Story W/Basement
Views: Mountain, Lake
School District: Seattle
County: King County
Community: Rainier Beach

The Upper Rainier Beach Trifecta:

Pretty Lake Views
Brick Mid-Century
Move-In Ready!

Built-to-last MCM on pretty lot in the heart of popular Lake Washington neighborhood. Big picture windows for max exposure to views and light, updated systems, gleaming hardwoods, two fireplaces, three bedrooms main floor. LL is finished w recrm, fourth bedroom and half bath. Fantastic private patio and gardens for summertime al fresco entertaining. Alley to covered parking plus garage. Walk to parks and restaurants, close to Light Rail.

Information provided as a courtesy only, buyer to verify. For more, go here.

Case Studies • May 5, 2018

BUYER SUCCESS STORY: Lemons Into Lemonade with $20K Off Sale Price

by Don Koonce

Sondra got the home & neighborhood that she wanted, and her children can walk between both parent’s houses.

After her recent divorce, Sondra Cuban wanted to find a home that was close enough to her old home that her children could walk between the houses. That severely limited her options.

She also was not comfortable competing with other buyers, which further limited her options, as we would have to wait until after the offer review date to see what happens on any home that she expressed an interest in.

We toured many homes until she found the perfect one: an adorable Cape Cod on a lovely tree lined street just six blocks from Seward Park and Lake Washington, with new paint inside and out and newly finished oak floors.

The two bedrooms and one brand-new bathroom would be perfect for her and the kids, and came with a well-equipped kitchen and glorious sun-room with fireplace, all on one level in the middle of a freshly landscaped lot.

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CoBuy • April 30, 2018

Learn More About Co-Buying A Home with My New Video

by Don Koonce

I recently announced that I’ve become certified to work with CoBuy–an exciting new company with an online platform that makes it easier to buy a home with one or more other people–be it friends, family members, or both. Well, the folks at CoBuy have just released a video featuring yours truly as their latest certified agent, and I’d love to get your feedback.

Real-estate licensed CoBuy Pros are not your traditional real estate agents. Your time is valuable and the CoBuy platform was designed with this in mind. CoBuy minimizes the need for superfluous face time, while I’m there to support you in what could otherwise be a rather risky and complicated process.

Once you’ve decided to co-buy a property with one or more friends or family members, you can sign up for an account on the site. Here you will be guided through co-buying a home at your own pace. You’ll have access to resources and tools, and you are able to contact a CoBuy Pro for additional support at any point.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions!

Real Estate News & Information • April 30, 2018

Market Update: Economic Vitality Leading to Robust Housing Demand

by Don Koonce

The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

The Washington State economy added 96,900 new jobs over the past 12 months, representing an annual growth rate of 2.9%—still solidly above the national rate of 1.5%. Most of the employment gains were in the private sector, which rose by 3.4%. The public sector saw a more modest increase of 1.6%.

The strongest growth was in the Education & Health Services and Retail sectors, which added 17,300 and 16,700 jobs, respectively. The Construction sector added 10,900 new positions over the past 12 months.

Even with solid increases in jobs, the state unemployment rate held steady at 4.7%—a figure that has not moved since September of last year.

I expect the Washington State economy to continue adding jobs in 2018, but not at the same rate as last year given that we are nearing full employment. That said, we will still outperform the nation as a whole when it comes to job creation.

HOME SALES ACTIVITY

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