Downtown Bellevue Condos

Time to buy in Bellevue Towers!

2011-01-04T11:43:00.000-08:00

You need buyer representation!! Advertised prices have been cut by up to 30% Bellevue Towers now lender owned. For the best deal and the best representation contact us today.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2013835593_bellevuetowers04.html

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Home Prices slip once again

2010-12-10T13:07:00.000-08:00

Winter months can be an excellent time to buy!

Area home prices slip from a year ago.

November's median single-family sale price in King County was $359,950, the lowest in more than five years. Prices now have dropped more than 25 percent since July 2007, when the local market peaked.

By Eric Pryne
The median price of houses sold in King County slipped to a new post-bubble low last month, according to statistics released Monday by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.

The number of sales also fell, dropping nearly one-third from November 2009's total.

"We're not out of the woods yet," said Glenn Crellin, director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at Washington State University.

November's median single-family sale price was $359,950, the lowest in more than five years. Prices now have dropped more than 25 percent since July 2007, when the local market peaked.

While it set a record, November's median price still was down just 2.7 percent from the same month last year.

Crellin said he expects prices will continue to drop on a year-over-year basis until mid-2011. Higher-priced homes now constitute a larger share of sales, he said, and that has kept the median price from dropping more steeply.

Those properties are selling, he said, because buyers are negotiating steep price discounts.

The growing number of homes in foreclosure also should keep prices down, Crellin added.

Buyers closed on 1,092 houses in November, down 31 percent from November 2009. But the drop was expected: Last November's sales were inflated by first-time buyers rushing to take advantage of a federal tax credit for first-time buyers that had been scheduled to expire at the end of that month.

That credit later was extended and expanded but expired for good earlier this year. In Southeast King County, "it's been dead ever since," said Marti Reeder, an agent at the John L. Scott Real Estate office in Kent. "October and November were complete busts."

But December is looking brighter, Reeder added. She wrote up two offers Sunday and was writing up another Monday afternoon.

King County condo sales fell even more steeply than single-family sales in November. Closed condo sales dropped 47 percent from November 2009's total. The median price, $225,000, was down nearly 11 percent year-over-year.

House sales in Snohomish County were down 27 percent from the same month last year. The median price, $260,000, fell more than 8 percent from November 2009.

While closed sales of single-family homes fell sharply last month, pending sales — offers that were accepted in November but haven't yet closed — rose 3 percent in King County. The listing service highlighted that increase in its official statement, calling it a "pleasant surprise."

It was the first year-over-year increase since the tax credits expired this spring.

But last month's total is better than November 2009's only because many potential buyers were backing off a year ago as they awaited the planned expiration of the tax credit, Crellin said.

What's more, he added, an increasing number of pending sales — especially short sales — don't close for months or don't close at all. Considering all that, the listing service's emphasis on the November increase is "a bit overstated," Crellin said.

But Peter Hickey, broker/owner at Windermere Real Estate/Northeast in Kirkland, said his office wrote up 80 percent more sales than usual during the last two weeks of November. All are strong, legitimate sales that are expected to close, he said.
"The mood is changing," Hickey said. "People are sick and tired of being scared."

Mortage rates fall to an all-time low!

2010-11-11T10:49:00.000-08:00

Mortgage rates fell to a slim 4.17 percent this week. The lowest recorded rate since 1971! Great read.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2013405181_apusmortgagerates.html

Im attatching a link explaining the recently low mortgage rates in todays market. Take a look!

2010-10-28T12:16:00.001-07:00

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2013281278_apmortgagerates.html

Great article concerning the housing market decline.

2010-10-26T12:48:00.000-07:00

See how the housing market in seattle is compared to the rest of the country. Very interesting and useful. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2013261399_homeprices27.html

Goldman Sachs, Bellevue buildings are on default list.

2010-10-26T10:45:00.000-07:00

Hey, this is an awesome article taking from the Seattle Times. Definately a good read and worth your time.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2013214897_archon24.html

Condo Statistics for the month of October 2010

2010-10-25T15:42:00.000-07:00

Active Listings From October 1-25th, 2010
Condo units total active: 25
Avg. List Pr/Sqft: $357.93
Avg. List price : $389,824
Pending Sales October 1-25th, 2010
Condo units: 4
Avg. Price : $365,213
Time On Market :162
Closed Sales October 1-25th 2010
Condos units: 4
Avg. Sell Price:$320,750
Sell Pr/Sqft: $281.53
Avg. Sqft: 1,221sqft
Avg. Time On Market: 252

As of October 25th, 2010 there are 216 total units on the market in West Bellevue ( West of i-405)

King County House prices post year-over-year gain for first time in past 2yrs

2010-04-06T11:24:00.000-07:00

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2011531292_homesales06.html
Here is a great update on King County home and condo prices.

Conner Homes no longer in Bellevue

2010-01-20T16:18:00.001-08:00

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2010834735_conner20.html

Buying a Bellevue Condo Just Became a Whole Lot Easier

2010-01-06T17:00:00.000-08:00

When you work with a 17-year veteran in the real estate and construction industries, you can breathe easy.
With dozens of new condominium projects and resale condos to choose from, you no longer have to spend endless hours learning it all.
Just ask Cherie.
Cherie Lang and her team are THE Downtown Bellevue Condo Experts. Whether you’re buying your first home or a luxury condo, the Bellevue Block team is ready to assist you in finding your perfect home.
It all starts with learning about your dreams
Buying a home is one of the biggest – and most important financial – decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. It’s a decision that requires careful reflection. You want to find the place that’s right for you… The place where you’ll want to kick off your shoes and unwind… The place that allows you to live the lifestyle you enjoy… The place you’ll be proud to call home.
So… take a moment and imagine that place. What does it look like? Is there a vibrant view of downtown Bellevue or perhaps the water? What amenities are there? A sparkling pool to take a dip after work? Fine restaurants and inviting bars to meet friends?
Here at the Bellevue Block, we take the time to sit down with you and help you discover what’s important. After all, it’s your home. And we want it to be perfect. We’ve got the knowledge of the market and the technology to help you find what you desire.
Let’s start the conversation. Call Cherie and the Team at 206-391-2021.

King County home sales surge in December for seventh straight month

2010-01-06T16:19:00.000-08:00

This is a great article published a few days ago in the Seattle Times. Signs showing that the Eastside housing market is making a comeback!
The median price of a house sold in King County last month was $380,000, down 5.8 percent from December 2008 — the last month the median topped $400,000.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2010703876_homesales06.html