Trossachs Local Community Information

The community of Trossachs is located on the southern end of the Sammamish Plateau, just minutes from downtown Issaquah, Sammamish, and Fall City. The community features several parks, trails, and newer elementary school. Several homes enjoy stunning views of the Cascade Mountains. Home styles range from condominiums to $800,000 plus luxury homes.

The city of Sammamish is located on the eastern shores of Lake Sammamish, nestled between Issaquah and Redmond. In the past 35 years, this suburban community has grown from a population of 6,000 to over 38,000 residents, yet it still retains its rural look and feel. Incorporated in 1999, Sammamish is taking shape as roads, parks, and other city infrastructure are

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Priced at $541,000

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5
Home Size: 3,210 sq.ft. Garage: 3
Lot Size: 8,886 sq.ft. Community: Snoqualmie Ridge
County: King Property Type: Single Family Home
Year Built: 2004 MLS Number: 363365 

Stunning DR Horton Golf Course Home located on Hole #1 TPC! This stylish Ironwood residence offers 4 beds, 2.5 baths, den/office, PLUS bonus room, 3 car garage w/work station, french doors, wrought iron spindles on staircase, spectacular mountain views, gorgeous chef's kitchen with SS appls, granite counters, spacious master suite with lavish appts and tile, crown molding, wainscoting, dramatic double glass front doors, whole house sound, too many extras to name! A truly rare opportunity!

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Priced at $649,000

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.75
Home Size: 2,460 sq.ft. Garage: 2
Lot Size: 44,786 sq.ft. Community: Lake Marcel
County: King Property Type: Single Family Home
Year Built: 1992 MLS Number: 363263

Beautiful home nestled on private, tree-lined 1.03 acre park like setting, overlooking 193 ft. of waterfront cove that enters Lake Marcel. 30 Min. commute to Microsoft Campus. Open kitchen and family room with vaulted ceilings, skylights, hardwoods, and feature fireplace. Solid granite countertops and new stainless appliances. Dining and living room with fireplace. Patio doors onto deck. View cove from family room/ kitchen/dining room. Large windows throughout house, lush landscaping. All baths have granite counters and tile

Snoqualmie Ridge Community Information

It's a place made up of neighbors who genuinely care. Snoqualmie Ridge is the answer for homeowners looking for a place to live, work and play. It's the spirit of community.  With miles of trails, lots of parks and a quaint retail center, Snoqualmie Ridge is an thriving masterplanned communnity with growing real estate development.

Charming Planned Community

Homeowners enjoy the stunning natural beauty of more than 1,343 acres of the Upper Snoqualmie Valley. Snoqualmie Ridge is located near Snoqualmie Falls and the historic town of Snoqualmie. Plus over 40 percent of the community has been set aside as open space, including amazing parks and trails, preserved wetlands and the Jack Nicklaus Signature TPC Golf

According to reports, the US Government will officially and openly begin monitoring the private e-mails of citizens.

The FBI has reportedly formed or is forming a new internet surveillance unit and the National Security Agency (NSA) building a data center in Utah will be able to sift through communications between private citizens. While rumored for years, this is the first open admission that the government can readily spy on you whenever it wants to. Another agency, Homeland Security, began its social media monitoring program a few months ago.

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Priced at $500,000

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Home Size: 1,870 sq.ft. Garage: 1
Lot Size: 44,431 sq.ft. Community: North Bend
County: King Property Type: Single Family Home
Year Built: 1987 MLS Number: 362373

Stunning riverfront home on over an acre with additional cottage on property. 150' of gorgeous riverfront offers a sandy beach and yet with no flood insurance required! Main home is immaculate: move in ready, 3BR's, 2 Bath, master with WIC master bath, spacious kitchen, huge bonus, living room with fireplace, formal dining, metal roof, huge deck, etc. Refurbished historic homesteaders cabin features loft bedroom, bath, living w/wood stove, kitchen,, patio etc - MIL or rental? Spectacular mountain views, 150' of riverfront w/sandy

Prices of for-sale homes are on the rise in several metro areas. According to Realtor.com, which tracks 146 metro markets, the following areas have seen their median list prices increase the most from March to April:

1. Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.-Wis.

Monthly median list price increase: 7.90 percetn

Median list price: $199,500

2. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc, Calif.

Monthly median list price increase: 7.07 percent

Median list price: $545,000

3. Detroit

Monthly median list price increase:

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Priced at $279,000

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5
Home Size: 1,890 sq.ft. Garage: 2
Lot Size: 5,178 sq.ft. Community: Snoqualmie Ridge
County: King Property Type: Single Family Home
Year Built: 2006 MLS Number: 360927

Great Short Sale Value. Charming home looks like it came out of a Pottery Barn catalog. This move in ready home shows like a model home. With nearly 1900 sq ft featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths loft, this home is a great value. The light filled home features a large open family room, dining area & kitchen with large bar. Upstairs find a spacious loft & a master suite with a walk in closet & full bath. Fully fenced back yard. Close to parks, amenities, & everything Snoqualmie Ridge has to offer.

There are currently 524 active residential homes for sale in Bellevue, with an average price of $967,875; up from our last report.  These numbers reflect an increase in housing inventory from the last report , but a continued uptick in pricing.  In addition, there are now only 64 short sales in Bellevue, at an average price of $524,336, another uptick in pricing, along with now only 9 bank owned homes, at an average price of $601,528.  It appears the market is now shifting towards a sellers market, as days on market continue to shift down and prices continue to edge higher.  These are positive signs that Bellevue's housing market is strong.

There are currently 257 active residential condos for sale in Bellevue, with an average price of $412,074.