Snoqualmie Ridge, perched idyllically above Snoqualmie Valley below. Several small cities like Snoqualmie in King County have seen their 20-year growth plans be rejected by regional leaders because they want to grow too much. (Steve Ringman/The Seattle Times)   By  Lynn Thompson Seattle Times staff reporter

Leaders of the small cities — Duvall, Carnation, North Bend, Snoqualmie and Covington — say they, not a central planning agency, should determine how they expand within their own borders. And they say that without growth they can’t keep the lights on and the roads paved.

“We have a right to grow, a right to revenue to support our city,” said Snoqualmie Community Development Director Mark Hofman.

Much…

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See the list of "Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Real Estate Broker" Here:

Follow These Steps If Your Home Has Not Sold Within 30 Days Of Hitting The Market:

Nothing is more frustrating than a product or service that fails to perform as expected.

In the case of real estate, you hire a listing agent to sell your home because he says he can get the job done, yet several weeks after listing your home for sale you are not under contract. Moreover, you are not seeing the critical signs that indicate that your real estate agent is doing what it takes to get you moved.

Unfortunately for home sellers, there is a large segment of real estate agents who want your listing for ulterior motives.  They are prepared to "buy your listing," knowing they…

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Some Highlights:

  • Real estate outranks stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, and bonds as the best long-term investment among Americans.
  • Real estate is ranked as the best long-term investment among all age groups.
  • Millennials rank both real estate and savings/CDs at 26% when it comes to the best long-term investment.

Just remember: Browsing the listings for months is one way search out the deals, but weighing the investment potential of each property can be difficult, and many homes for sale are never listed publicly.

The Home Buying Process

As you begin to think about buying a home, you're probably acutely aware that this is likely to be your greatest investment ever (short of children or a good marriage), and…

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Preparing your home to sell can sometimes seem overwhelming. Here's the first tip to get your home ready: 

Make sure that the outside of your home looks perfect. If buyer's drive by and think your yard is a mess, they won't even stop the car!!!

Make sure the yard is clear of debris.

Add some color to the front, with new flowers.

Pressure-wash the concrete.

Make sure all of the shrubs are trimmed, so people can see your home.

Make sure the windows are clean inside and out!!!

Store any evidence of animals, this immediately can turn buyers away.

 

Any other questions, please feel free to email me.

 

Good Luck

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Get To Know Trossachs

Everything You Need to Know About Your Trossachs Neighborhood

Here are the answers to your questions about Trossachs!

1. How much have home values in Trossachs increased just since January 1st of this year? Price per square foot in Trossachs has gone UP from $256.49 per sq ft to $276.08 per sq ft. Sale prices have gone UP from 99.40% of the asking price up to 103.61% of the asking price. That is an increase of 7.2% OR on an $800,000 home an increase of over $57,600!

2. What is the average number of days a Trossachs home takes to sell? 19 Days

3. What is the price per square foot difference between a Buchan and a Murray Franklin Home in Trossachs? Sold Buchan Homes are going for: $287.68 per sq ft with a median…

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Sellers: What Every Buyer Wants to Know about Your Home   By Suzanne De Vita

Home sellers are in an advantageous position this summer, with demand high and sales at their strongest in close to a decade. Planning to list your home in the coming weeks? Get the most for your house before the season’s up by making it accessible to buyers—with information.

Every homebuyer wants to know specific aspects of homes they’re considering purchasing—information that may seem premature to advertise initially, but could ultimately be determining factors in their decision to make an offer.

This information may include:

  • How old is the home? When was it last renovated? How old is the roof?
  • What structures or fixtures are included in the list price? (Appliances, ceiling…

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$1,280,000 - 2449 277th Ave SE, Sammamish
  Bedrooms : 5
  Bathrooms : 4.5
  Sq. Footage : 4,435
  Year Built : 2003
  Garage Spaces : 3
  Type : Residential
  MLS® Number : 957962
 
 
 
 
 
Offered By: Property Description:
  Matt Jensen
Branch Manager - Issaquah Highlands Office
206.909.8200
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Exquisite & elegance abounds in this custom done Aldarra William Buchan Masterpiece! Alluding detail at every corner, sprawling two…

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$820,000 - 22629 NE 25th Way, Sammamish

   Bedrooms: 4
   Bathrooms: 2.5
   Sq. Footage: 3,820
   Year Built: 1984
   Garage Spaces: 3
   Type: Residential
   MLS® Number: 958740
OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
  Steve Vernon
Broker
425-246-2378
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The bright kitchen looks out into private garden and deck. Off the kitchen is a large family room which leads to huge bonus room or office. The formal Dining room and living room has dramatic custom finishes. Master bedroom is impressive with a large walk-in closet and spa-like…

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$319,000 - 5710 322nd Ave NE, Carnation

   Bedrooms: 3
   Bathrooms: 1
   Sq. Footage: 1,477
   Year Built: 1981
   Type: Residential
   MLS® Number: 958712
OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
  Tonya Eliason
Real Estate Broker
425.831.5721
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Gorgeous private setting on over 1/2 acre with 1477sf 3 bedroom rambler & outbuildings! Huge fenced yard plus fenced side yard and back pasture (very overgrown, no horse for 10 years). Huge covered outbuilding (est. 2400sf) offers plenty of space for all your projects. Bring the pups, the horse & the…

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$1,019,990 - 2228 275th Ct SE, Sammamish

   Bedrooms: 4
   Bathrooms: 2.75
   Sq. Footage: 3,802
   Year Built: 1996
   Garage Spaces: 3
   Type: Residential
   MLS® Number: 958052
OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
  Shivani Thakkar
Broker
425-200-8765
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Beautiful Murray Frankly built home with stunning Mountain view. New fully upgraded kitchen with custom cabinetry, quartz center island with extra storage, high-end appliances, hot water dispenser & much more. Sought after floor plan with dual staircase & dual bonus room. Huge…

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