With the all the problems and new policies in the mortgage industry today we are all sure to feel some impact in our local markets.  While Seattle has continued to be one of the strongest Real Estate markets over the past two years in the country, it looks like the tide may be changing some.  Buyers with marginal credit or zero money down will find it harder and more expensive to get a mortgage right now.  Stated Income Loans have more requirements and higher interest rates attached to them.  We have a client that has excellent credit scores and his mortgage payment has increased by about $200 a month on the same loan amount in just the last two weeks.  This has to have an impact on the local market.  Yet historically, a mortgage interest rate of between 8% and 9% is considered good.Usu... 08/13/2007

The Seattle Real Estate market has been pretty much unaffected by the housing slow down nationally until...maybe now!  Since 1995 we have seen almost double digit appreciation every year for most of the greater Seattle area.  Last year when we all saw a substantial downturn in housing prices across the country, Seattle Real Estate continued to go up.  The interesting thing however is that while prices continued to go up, home sales actually have started to decrease.Being a Buyer in the Seattle market over the past several years has meant that you had to be ready to act quickly to make an offer on a home or be prepared to get in a bidding war with several other Buyers.  Here's what happens:  A new Listing comes on the market for $600,000.  The Listing agent is holding offers for a week. ... 08/12/2007

International District Seattle Condos There are 128 condos in the International District of Seattle. The average year these condos were built is 1997. The average size of a condo in the International District of Seattle is 1037 square feet and has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. All 128 condos are located in buildings two stories or taller. The average length of ownership of an International District Seattle condo is 3.4 years. There are 77 condos that have been owned for five years or less, 22 condos have been owned between five and ten years, and 3 condos have been owned for ten years or more. There are 20 International District Seattle condos that are owner-occupied and 108 that are non-owner occupied. So far in 2007, there have been 25 condos in the International District Seattle fo... 08/11/2007

Hawthorne Hills Seattle Real Estate Hawthorne Hills Seattle Homes There are 1053 single-family homes in Hawthorne Hills Seattle. The average year these homes were built is 1949. The average size of a home in Hawthorne Hills Seattle is 2465 square feet and has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are 731 single-story homes in Hawthorne Hills Seattle. Additionally, there are 160 homes that are one and a half stories, and 158 homes that are two stories. There are 935 homes in Hawthorne Hills Seattle that have basements. The average basement in these homes is 1125 square feet. There are 388 homes that have garages. These garages are an average of 286 square feet. The average length of ownership of a home in Hawthorne Hills Seattle is 8.7 years. There are 340 homes that have been owned fo... 08/11/2007

Georgetown Seattle Real Estate Georgetown Seattle Homes There are 284 single-family homes in Georgetown Seattle. The aveage year these homes were built is 1924. The average size of these homes is 1665 square feet and has three bedrooms and one bathroom. There are 206 single-story homes, 55 homes that are one and a half stories, 20 two-story homes, and 2 homes that are two and a half stories or taller. There are 205 homes in Georgetown Seattle that have basements. The average size of a basement in Georgetown is 867 square feet. There are only 9 homes in Georgetown that have garages. The average size of these 9 garages is 539 square feet. The average length of ownership of a home in Georgetown Seattle is 6.6 years. There are 140 homes that have been owned for five years or less, 48 homes ... 08/11/2007

A great way to find a good Seattle real estate agent when you are thinking about selling your Seattle home is by attending open houses in your neighborhood.  You get to see an agent "in action" at an open house!  While you are there you can gauge their professionalism by the way they greet you, engage you in conversation and talk about the house they are hosting the open house at.  Ask questions about the neighborhood, the Seattle real estate market both in general and specifically homes in the neighborhood and comparable homes.  While talking to the agent, do you find them knowledgeable, and a good "fit" to work with you?    Check out the agents' marketing materials (flyer's etc.) are they informative and interesting to look at?   Ask the agent what they did to help their client get th... 08/11/2007

Boulevard Park Seattle Single Family Homes There are 2258 single-family homes in Boulevard Park Seattle. The average year these homes were built is 1950. The average size of a single family home in Boulevard Park is 1765 square feet and has three bedrooms and one bathroom. There are 1758 homes that are single-story, 373 homes that are one and a half stories, and 120 two-story homes. There are 1241 homes in Boulevard Park Seattle that have basements. The average size of a basement in this neighborhood is 952 square feet. There are 629 homes in Boulevard Park that have garages. These garages are an average of 369 square feet in size. The average length of ownership of a home in Boulevard Park Seattle is 7.4 years. There are 933 homes that have been owned for five years or less. There are ... 08/11/2007

Title: Golden Opportunities for Investment Rental Property in Booming Downtown AreasBuying pieces of the Seattle downtown pie is a win-win for investors and RD House Real Estate & Property Management. It's investing in our future today while paving the road for success for tomorrow.Many developers are betting that they'll persuade wealthy suburbanites and young professionals  to move downtown and be near their favorite restaurants, shops and cultural amenities.  As baby boomers see their children off to college, a two-bedroom condo in an urban setting might make more sense than a spacious home on a wooded lot.I can count at least four projects where a significant portion of the condos sell for $1 million or more. Never before has Seattle's downtown seen so many ultra-expensive condos co... 08/08/2007

Greenlake Seattle Real Estate There are 2009 single-family homes in Greenlake Seattle. The average home in Greenlake Seattle was built in 1929. The average size of a Greenlake Seattle home is 2197 square feet. There are 872 single-family homes, 741 homes that are one and a half stories, 339 two-story homes, and 29 homes that are two and a half stories. There are 1814 homes in Greenlake Seattle that have basements. The average basement in Greenlake is 885 square feet in size. There are 214 homes in Greenlake that have garages that are an average of 261 square feet in size. The average length of ownership of a Greenlake Seattle home is 8.4 years. There are 737 homes in Greenlake that have been owned for five years or less. There are 428 homes in Greenlake that have been owned between five... 08/08/2007

Genesee District Seattle Homes There are 1370 single-family homes in the Genesee District of Seattle. The average home was built in 1939. Also, the average home in this neighborhood is 2267 square feet and has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are 704 single-story homes, 343 one and a half story homes, 280 two-story homes and 8 homes that are two and a half stories or taller. There are 1158 homes in Genesee District Seattle that have basements. The average basement in Genesee District is 953 square feet in size. There are only 186 homes in Genesee that have garages. The average sized garage in this neighborhood is 291 square feet. The average length of ownership for a home in Genesee District Seattle is 7.8 years. There are 517 homes that have been owned for five years or less, 28... 08/08/2007

Columbia City Seattle Real Estate There are 1075 single-family homes in Columbia City Seattle. The average home in Columbia City Seattle was built in 1935. The average size of a home in Columbia City Seattle is 1936 square feet with three bedrooms and one bathroom. There are 656 single-story homes, 268 homes with one and a half stories, 136 two-story homes, and six homes that are two and a half stories or taller. The average length of ownership of a home in Columbia City Seattle is 8.1 years. There are 390 homes that have been owned for five years or less. There are 240 homes that have been owned between five and ten years and 287 homes that have been owned for ten years or more. The average property taxes for a home in Columbia City Seattle are $2669. There are 897 homes that are owner... 08/08/2007

Broadview Seattle Homes There are 3694 single-family homes in Broadview Seattle. The average home in Broadview Seattle was built in 1950. The average size of a home in Broadview Seattle is 2231 square feet in size with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are 2670 single-story homes, 475 homes with one and a half stories, 519 two-story homes, and 16 homes with two and a half stories or taller. There are 2369 homes in Broadview Seattle that have basements. The average size of a basement in Broadview Seattle is 1108 square feet. There are 1178 homes in Broadview Seattle that have garages. The average garage is 394 square feet. The average length of ownership of a home in Broadview Seattle is 8.7 years. There are 1186 homes that have been owned for five years or less. There are 760 home... 08/08/2007

Beacon Hill Seattle Real Estate Beacon Hill Single-Family Homes There are 4905 single-family homes in Beacon Hill Seattle. The average home in Beacon Hill Seattle was built in 1947. The average home in Beacon Hill Seattle is 2025 square feet with three bedrooms and one bathroom. There are 3550 single-story homes, 846 homes with one and a half stories, 474 two-story homes, and 14 homes that are two and a half stories or taller. There are 3875 homes in Beacon Hill Seattle that have basements. The average basement in Beacon Hill is 983 square feet. There are 964 homes in Beacon Hill Seattle that have garages. These garages are an average 306 square feet. The average length of ownership for a home in Beacon Hill Seattle is 8.3 years. There are 1663 homes that have been owned for five years ... 08/08/2007

Mount Baker Seattle Real Estate There are 1294 single family homes in Mount Baker Seattle. The average year these homes in Mount Baker Seattle were built is 1929. The average size of a home in Mount Baker Seattle is 2808 square feet with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are 370 single-story homes, 471 homes that are one and a half stories tall, 395 two-story homes and 13 two and a half story homes. There are 1212 homes in Mount Baker Seattle that have basements. The average basement in Mount Baker Seattle is 1040 square feet in size. There are 164 homes in Mount Baker Seattle that have garages. These garages are an average of 298 square feet in size. The average length of ownership of a home in Mount Baker Seattle is 8.5 years. There are 472 homes that have been owned for five yea... 08/08/2007

Stylish Condo Owners in | Hip & Cool Belltown Downtown Mid-town 5% MGT ?cool Boutique stylish Real Estate & Property Management ***** Rated Location: Seattle Metro Your real estate is a valuable investment and we can help you protect that investment with sound expertise. Our goal is to provide you the best property management service available in Washington State Please feel free to contact us Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Ricky D Sadler Broker/Senior PM @ 206-728-6063 or email rickyd@rd-house.com  Summary of ServicesOwner/Tenant Relations: As your agent, we will advertise your property to locate and qualify tenants suitable for your property. We handle the negotiation of leases, collection of advance rents, security deposit escrow accounts, and if necessary, eviction proce... 08/04/2007

Looks like the Blue Angels will be performing the "Low Show" this afternoon.  According to Q13 Fox news this morning, the Blue Angels need a ceiling height of at least 3,500 feet to do a low show and at least 7,000 feet to do their high show.  We have a cloud cover at 3,700 feet today, so it looks like the low show folks!No matter what show they perform, you can guarantee it will be spectacular and amazing!  It always is!Be aware, should you venture out and about around Seattle this weekend, there will be closures of the I-90 floating bridge during the air show.  So plan accordingly.For all the events and schedule, head on over to the official Seafair site.  Have a GREAT weekend! 08/04/2007

After dropping off some flyers for my listing at 3401 Wallingford Avenue Wednesday evening, the lovely and talented Teri and I were in search of some dinner.  Having worked in Fremont previously, I knew this would be a good area to find some food.  We definitely were not disappointed!  I had heard of a "new" (New to me anyway) restaurant on the radio that morning in Fremont that sounded yummy.  The Asteroid Cafe, the radio ad mentioned, was an Italian Restaurant that uses all organic and fresh ingredients in their food preparation.Now Italian, Organic, and Fresh are three of my favorite things, so I had to try it!  I drug Teri along with me.  Parking was easy along Fremont Avenue (this is not always the case, so prepare for the garage below Dad Watsons) and we were seated promptly upon ... 08/03/2007

Frequently Asked Questions, On RD House Real Estate & Property Management INC. Experience, our recommendation and our thought's on managing rental property in Seattle    We get calls everyday from land owners wanting to set up an interview wanting to ask question on our experience and management style, we hope this will help you in finding the very best management company for your property needs. RD House Real Estate & Property Management INC       First ask yourself the following questions Do you have experience managing rental property yourself? Are you familiar with fair housing and landlord/tenant laws in the jurisdiction(s) where your property is located? Do you have relationships with contractors that ensure you can get 24 hour service at reasonable prices? Do you have a reliable ... 08/02/2007

It summertime and we have to keep a closer eye on the kids; this is a great little reminder for us all to be safe, have a great!! Summer RD House Real Estate & Property Management INC http://www.rd-house.com/ 206-728-6063 Seattle WashingtonDo you know how to be street smart? Being street smart means knowing how to keep yourself safe from strangers when you're alone or with other kids. Whether you're walking to school or to the bus, hanging out on the playground, or riding your bike in your neighborhood, being street smart helps you stay safe. When you're street smart, you know your way around, you know how handle yourself in tough situations, and you're able to "read" people.Imagine if a baby were able to walk around alone. The baby couldn't understand a "Don't Walk" sign, wouldn't know... 08/01/2007

Northgate Seattle Washington Real EstateNorthgate Seattle Homes  There are 535 single-family homes in Northgate Seattle. The average year these homes were built in Northgate is 1953. The average size of a Northgate Seattle home is 1974 square feet in size and has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are 451 Northgate homes that are one story, 41 homes that are one and a half stories tall, and 42 homes that are two-stories tall. There are 381 Northgate Seattle homes that have basements. These basements are an average of 1051 square feet in size. There are 151 homes in Northgate Seattle that have garages. These garages are an average of 293 square feet in size. The average length of ownership for home in Northgate Seattle is 8.3 years. There are 184 homes that have been owned for five... 07/31/2007