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04/22/2014
Open House in Queen Anne Today - 2429 1st Ave N, Seattle WA 98109
We'll be open from 1-4pm today and tomorrow. Come by and see a beautifully-crafted contemporary home with the traditional style to fit the historic Queen Anne neighborhood.
Click here for the full MLS listing for the home
Current list price: $1,300,000
Experience the sophisticated style of this custom-built Queen Anne residence. Natural surroundings complement the traditional Northwest style of the home. High-end finishes give a rich texture to the open layout. Relax in your spacious master suite, or converse with friends on the sun deck. Walk to nearby shopping, or entertain at home in the spacious kitchen and dining rooms. With an entire suite of amenities downstairs, this home is perfect for large groups of guests, or quiet relaxation.
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The entire top floor of this home is the master suite, with an expansive bedroom and bath, plus a private balcony, walk-in closet, and laundry room. Limestone, glass, and tile keep the bathroom luxurious and bright.
The main floor is perfect for entertaining, with an open kitchen, formal dining space, and comfortable living room. Walk out the french doors to the sun deck on top of the garage, or out to the lush gardens in the full fenced from yard. Quarter-sawn white oak floors and custom box beams give a warm, traditional feel to the open spaces.
Downstairs is perfect for guests, with two bedrooms, a kitchen, a full bath and a half bath, as well as a large family room and utility hookups.
Live in the comfort of contemporary construction with the style of a traditional home that fits the historic Queen Anne neighborhood.
Built in 2008 - 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, 3,240 square feet - MLS 607613
Call Sam DeBord for a showing or any additional information: 206-658-3225
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© The Seattle Homes Group: - Sam DeBord, Managing Broker, Realtor
Director, Seattle King County Realtors
State Director, Washington Association of Realtors
Coldwell Banker Seattle: Coldwell Banker Danforth & Associates
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Source: NWMLS Stats - The Northwest Multiple Listing Service did not compile or publish this information.
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Source: http://www.seattlehome.com/blog/open-house-queen-anne-today-2429-1st-ave-n-seattle-wa-98109/
04/21/2014
04/20/2014
Report: Seattle Real Estate Prices To Rise 12% by 2015, 18% by 2018
The Demand Institute recently did a nationwide study on home prices and made forecasts for the next few years. While the outlook for the country is quite different depending on your location, the Seattle market looks to fare very well in the near future.
The report projected a 12 percent rise in Seattle real estate prices over the next two years. Over the next four years we should be seeing an 18 percent increase in home values. Those numbers represent just one more research outlet viewing real estate as a healthy investment in our market.
The metro region studied in this case was the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue market. While Seattle and Bellevue usually track in a similar fashion, Tacoma can be an outlier and is often less reliable when added to a "Seattle market study". Either way, market reports for the Puget Sound region all seem to be pointing upward.
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© The Seattle Homes Group: - Sam DeBord, Managing Broker, Realtor
Director, Seattle King County Realtors
State Director, Washington Association of Realtors
Coldwell Banker Seattle: Coldwell Banker Danforth & Associates
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Source: NWMLS Stats - The Northwest Multiple Listing Service did not compile or publish this information.
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Source: http://www.seattlehome.com/blog/report-seattle-real-estate-prices-rise-12-2015-18-2018/
04/19/2014
Chinese Real Estate Rush to Accelerate in Seattle? Canada Cuts Off "Buy a Green Card" Immigration Policy
Vancouver, British Columbia has been a favorite international destination of Chinese real estate investors for decades. Immigration laws in Canada have allowed for wealthy foreign investors to "buy" citizenship through a direct investment in the domestic economy, and Vancouver was the poster child for Asian investment.
That investment appeal is now shifting South toward Seattle, as Canada's immigration policies have abruptly changed this year and altered the benefits of buying in these two nearby cities. Canada has ended their policy of granting citizenship to foreign investors, while the United States has recently streamlined its investment program, allowing for an easier route to a "green card" for foreigners.
The U.S.'s EB-5 program has been in existence for years, but its application and review process had previously been painstakingly slow. Created to generate job growth, its applications numbered only in the hundreds per year and investors were wary of being tied up in bureaucracy. Recent changes to the program promise to cure those bottlenecks, though, and as applications are now rising into the thousands per year, it appears that the timing couldn't be better with the change in international interest.
In the simplest terms, the EB-5 requires foreign investors to:
- Make a $1,000,000 investment
- Create or preserve 10 jobs locally
There are some exceptions, but these rules apply to most applicants. The applicants receive in return:
- Conditional permanent resident visas for applicant and dependents
- 2 years to prove the creation of those jobs and the investment
As thousands of applications pour in every year now, the numbers will likely balloon as Chinese investment shifts to the Puget Sound region. Real estate prices are significantly lower in Seattle than they are in Vancouver, and the ability to buy a luxury home, get a world-class education for your children, and live in a healthy, beautiful, and safe area like Greater Seattle is unmatched. Foreign home buyers on the Eastside already make up a significant portion of the buying market today. The trend will likely accelerate moving forward if the immigration policies of the two countries continue on their current courses.
© The Seattle Homes Group: - Sam DeBord, Managing Broker, Realtor
Director, Seattle King County Realtors
State Director, Washington Association of Realtors
Coldwell Banker Seattle: Coldwell Banker Danforth & Associates
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Source: NWMLS Stats - The Northwest Multiple Listing Service did not compile or publish this information.
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RMLS Market Action October 2013
RMLS Market Action for October 2013 is hot off the press and it shows that housing inventory in the Portland Metro area dropped to 3.4 months. Inventory was 3.7 months in September and 3.8 months this time last year.
The average sales price is $314,100 which is a slight drop from September but up 13.5% from October 2012. That level of year-over-year increases isn’t sustainable. Historically housing prices have increased about 4% over time and after the bubble crash, we’re still behind that but not by much. [Graphic below infographic]
We’ve created a new info-graphic for this month’s Market Action (click image to view full size):
Source: http://portlandrealestateblog.com/realestate/2013/11/rmls-market-action-october-2013/
The Seattle Homes Group - New Name, Same Company
As our team has continued to expand over the past few years, we've taken on new roles and gained significantly more exposure. While Brian and I have always sold real estate under the banner of Coldwell Banker and our websites, SeattleHome.com and SeattleCondo.com, we feel like it's time to give greater recognition to the real estate agents who we work with.
We've rebranded our team as Seattle Homes Group. Our local agents across the Puget Sound region are a huge part of our success, and they are the reason we can service so many buyers and sellers with local neighborhood knowledge, superior professionalism, and plenty of experience.
We will continue to serve you with the same level of quality you've always experienced, and are happy to chat with you any time, even if you're not ready to buy or sell yet. If you're a first time buyer looking for a condo in Seattle, or a waterfront homeowner on the Eastside, our team has sold every kind of property in the Greater Seattle market. Whether it's Brian, myself, or one of our neighborhood specialists, give us a call, send us an email, or text us and we'll get you in touch with the right person to make your home purchase or sale successful and stress-free.
- Sam
© Seattle Homes Group: - Sam DeBord, Managing Broker, Realtor
Director, Seattle King County Realtors
State Director, Washington Association of Realtors
Coldwell Banker Seattle: Coldwell Banker Danforth & Associates
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Source: NWMLS Stats - The Northwest Multiple Listing Service did not compile or publish this information.
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Source: http://www.seattlehome.com/blog/seattle-homes-group-new-name-same-company/
Case Shiller: Portland Real Estate Market Unseasonably Strong
The November 2013 Case Shiller report was released yesterday. There was a slight dip in the Portland index but a drop of less than a point at this time of the year shows the market remains strong.
Historically real estate has seen about 4% appreciation. If we apply that to the Portland real estate market since 2000 when the Index was set to 100, we can see that the market is still below the line.
As the market climbs, the number of properties with negative equity decreases. We’re looking at a window of roughly October 2005 to November 20008 where the market was above where it is now.  If we had 4% appreciation from here on out, it would be July 2015 when we matched July 2008′s 180.6, thus wiping out all underwater purchases statistically.
The crystal ball doesn’t expect 2014 to repeat 2013′s 13% year-over-year increase but we can see that there is some room to beat the market average.
Source: http://portlandrealestateblog.com/realestate/2014/01/case-shiller-unseasonably-strong/
2429 1st Ave N Seattle WA 98109 - For Sale
2429 1st Ave N, Seattle WA 98109
Just Listed: Custom-built home at the top of Queen Anne hill
Click here for the full MLS listing for the home
Current list price: $1,300,000
Experience the sophisticated style of this custom-built Queen Anne residence. Natural surroundings complement the traditional Northwest style of the home. High-end finishes give a rich texture to the open layout. Relax in your spacious master suite, or converse with friends on the sun deck. Walk to nearby shopping, or entertain at home in the spacious kitchen and dining rooms. With an entire suite of amenities downstairs, this home is perfect for large groups of guests, or quiet relaxation.
---
The entire top floor of this home is the master suite, with an expansive bedroom and bath, plus a private balcony, walk-in closet, and laundry room. Limestone, glass, and tile keep the bathroom luxurious and bright.
The main floor is perfect for entertaining, with an open kitchen, formal dining space, and comfortable living room. Walk out the french doors to the sun deck on top of the garage, or out to the lush gardens in the full fenced from yard. Quarter-sawn white oak floors and custom box beams give a warm, traditional feel to the open spaces.
Downstairs is perfect for guests, with two bedrooms, a kitchen, a full bath and a half bath, as well as a large family room and utility hookups.
Live in the comfort of contemporary construction with the style of a traditional home that fits the historic Queen Anne neighborhood.
Built in 2008 - 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, 3,240 square feet - MLS 607613
Call Sam DeBord for a showing or any additional information: 206-658-3225
See the real Seattle market. Try The Seattle Homes App. 100% of MLS listings, updated daily.
© The Seattle Homes Group: - Sam DeBord, Managing Broker, Realtor
Director, Seattle King County Realtors
State Director, Washington Association of Realtors
Coldwell Banker Seattle: Coldwell Banker Danforth & Associates
Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Google + | Sam (at) SeattleHome.com
Source: NWMLS Stats - The Northwest Multiple Listing Service did not compile or publish this information.
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Source: http://www.seattlehome.com/blog/2429-1st-ave-n-seattle-wa-98109-sale/
04/18/2014
Are You Resolute?
What does it mean to be resolute?Â
One of my favorite definitions: admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
Wow, who would not what to be admirably purposeful?
This time of year I start asking around about resolutions and the answers are wide ranging from complete acceptance to utter avoidance. For some the beginning of the year is a time to hit the reset button and wipe the slate clean and for others it is a time to be annoyed by all the people who ask about resolutions. Whenever I find a topic that brings such variations in response, I try to figure out what is at the core of these very different emotional responses. Could it be that people just really just hate New Years Resolutions for no particular reason or is there something more profound going on here?
If it was just a simple hatred of resolutions it wouldn’t give me a whole lot to write about, so I’m going to assume that there is more to this disdain than what meets the eye.
People like doing what they are good at and tend to gravitate toward these types of activities. For some planning and goals setting is their forte, but for others it is seen as just another way to fail. It is easy to think back to the years past and all the failed resolutions and want to avoid this disappointment like the plague, but it might not have to be this way.
Why do we fail at our resolutions?
There are a number of reasons fwhy we are unable to keep our resolutions, but I am going to talk about two, taking on too much and not being specific. Here is an example; I want to get healthy, sleep better and be a nicer person. These are all great goals, but they are not specific or actionable. In order for us to feel good about the sacrifices we make as we work toward our goals we have to have little wins along the way, like the mile markers that remind us that we are making progress and moving toward our goals.
Stanford researcher, BJ Fogg, showed us that breaking down a goal into a habit, and then placing structure around that habit will increases the odds of success. Before you can be healthy you need to create smaller habits that will lead your toward your ultimate goal of being healthier. In most cases we know what we need to do, but we don’t do it. For example, I want to be healthier is such a huge and loosely defined goal that it is hard to know where the mile markers are therefore the positive re-enforcement is almost impossible to acquire. It is important to keep the ultimate goal in mind, but break it down into smaller pieces or habits, for example:
1. I am going to drink half my weight in ounces each day
2. I am going to do yoga MWF before work
3. I am going to no eat sweets during the week
BJ Fogg, showed us that we need to break down our larger goals into smaller habits which have done her, but he also told us that we need to create structure around a goal in order to be successful. This is where a great little free app called “Lift” comes in.
How can a smartphone app help me accomplish my resolutions?
Recently I discovered the app Lift and happy that I did. It is a great way to break your larger goals into smaller pieces or habits but it is much more than that. Lift allows you to join in with others throughout the world who are trying to accomplish the same thing. For example, I wanted to start a habit of flossing before bead each night. I found a group of 54K people who were also trying to do the same thing! Immediately I don’t feel so alone and know that there is a community of people that I am part of who are trying to do the same thing.
There are also reminders that are set in the app. For example, every night I get a little reminder from my Lift app at 9:30pm that says “remember to floss tonight.” Reminding me to floss is only part of what the reminders do, they also motivate me. Typically there will be a message following the reminder that says something to the effect of “if you check in tonight, this will be your 9th night in a row!” I can’t tell you the number of times that I have been exhausted with no intentions of flossing and I get that little message that motivates me to keep up my habit.
The layout of the app is very simple. For each habit you are trying to instil, you have a huge green check button that you can click when you complete your habit and there is a sense of satisfaction when I click that button each night. Lift will also show you how well you are keeping up with your habit at a glance. This information is provided in an easy to access and understand format. A quick glance will give you the motivation that you need to keep up the good work or work a little harder.
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emee Home Comfort Heating Control System
Our house was pretty much a gut remodel. All the systems were new-to-the-curb and I was never happy with the HVAC system. We’ve got a high end variable speed furnace with AC but in reality we would have been better off with two separate systems to heat and cool the four floors. One system can’t deal with pumping air evenly. The basement was usually 20 degrees colder than the top floor. I looked into Home Comfort Systems years ago. The cost of the install was about the same as the new furnace and AC we had just paid a boatload of money for.
Fast forward to this year and Home Comfort is now owned by emme. An improved system costs less than half of the original bid. The premiss is that a computer controls bladders in all the ducts and the wireless thermostat in every room tells the system where it needs to heat or cool. Using the fan, it can circulate air from floor to floor to adjust the temperature. The video here is sped up by a factor of 4:
There are three levels of programming available and to be totally honest, we’re using the basic mode as I haven’t taken the time to program the more complicated programs. The thermostat is disappointingly slow in its response time, even after two software updates. It’s on WiFi so at least I could sit at a computer to program. We used to use space heaters in both the home office and our son’s room and those are no longer required. The basement still runs warmer than any of the other floors when the furnace is running but the temp difference is small compared to before. The in-room controllers allow a temporary setting to be held for two hours or to send that room into “saver” mode which lowers the heat/cool for that room until it is turned off.
The control system attached to the furnace. There are also two wireless access points boosting the signal from the room controllers.
Source: http://portlandrealestateblog.com/realestate/2014/02/emee-home-comfort-heating-control-system/
emee Home Comfort Heating Control System
Our house was pretty much a gut remodel. All the systems were new-to-the-curb and I was never happy with the HVAC system. We’ve got a high end variable speed furnace with AC but in reality we would have been better off with two separate systems to heat and cool the four floors. One system can’t deal with pumping air evenly. The basement was usually 20 degrees colder than the top floor. I looked into Home Comfort Systems years ago. The cost of the install was about the same as the new furnace and AC we had just paid a boatload of money for.
Fast forward to this year and Home Comfort is now owned by emme. An improved system costs less than half of the original bid. The premiss is that a computer controls bladders in all the ducts and the wireless thermostat in every room tells the system where it needs to heat or cool. Using the fan, it can circulate air from floor to floor to adjust the temperature. The video here is sped up by a factor of 4:
There are three levels of programming available and to be totally honest, we’re using the basic mode as I haven’t taken the time to program the more complicated programs. The thermostat is disappointingly slow in its response time, even after two software updates. It’s on WiFi so at least I could sit at a computer to program. We used to use space heaters in both the home office and our son’s room and those are no longer required. The basement still runs warmer than any of the other floors when the furnace is running but the temp difference is small compared to before. The in-room controllers allow a temporary setting to be held for two hours or to send that room into “saver” mode which lowers the heat/cool for that room until it is turned off.
The control system attached to the furnace. There are also two wireless access points boosting the signal from the room controllers.
Source: http://portlandrealestateblog.com/realestate/2014/02/emee-home-comfort-heating-control-system/
04/17/2014
04/16/2014
Travel Aches and Strains Can Be a Pain In Your Back
Traveling can be rough on the body. Whether you are traveling alone on business or on your way to a sunny resort with your family, long hours in a car or an airplane can leave you stressed, tired, stiff and sore.
"Prolonged sitting can wreak havoc on your body," says Dr. Scott Bautch, a member of the American Chiropractic Association's (ACA) Council on Occupational Health. "Even if you travel in the most comfortable car or opt to fly first class, certain pressures and forces from awkward positions can result in restricted blood flow. One of the biggest insults to your system from prolonged sitting is the buildup of pressure in the blood vessels in your lower legs. Contracting and relaxing the muscles helps the blood flow properly."
Dr. Bautch and the ACA suggest the following tips and advice to fight the pains and strains of travel before they occur.
Warm Up, Cool Down
Treat travel as an athletic event. Warm up before settling into a car or plane, and cool down once you reach your destination. Take a brisk walk to stretch your hamstring and calf muscles.
In the Car:
- Adjust the seat so you are as close to the steering wheel as comfortably possible. Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. Place four fingers behind the back of your thigh closest to your knee. If you cannot easily slide your fingers in and out of that space, you need to re-adjust your seat.
- Consider a back support. Using a support behind your back may reduce the risk of low-back strain, pain or injury. The widest part of the support should be between the bottom of your rib cage and your waistline.
- Exercise your legs while driving to reduce the risk of any swelling, fatigue or discomfort. Open your toes as wide as you can, and count to 10. Count to five while you tighten your calf muscles, then your thigh muscles, then your gluteal muscles. Roll your shoulders forward and back, making sure to keep your hands on the steering wheel and your eyes on the road.
- To minimize arm and hand tension while driving, hold the steering wheel at approximately 3 o'clock and 7 o'clock, periodically switching to 10 o'clock and 5 o'clock.
- Do not grip the steering wheel. Instead, tighten and loosen your grip to improve hand circulation and decrease muscle fatigue in the arms, wrists and hands.
- While always being careful to keep your eyes on the road, vary your focal point while driving to reduce the risk of eye fatigue and tension headaches.
- Take rest breaks. Never underestimate the potential consequences of fatigue to yourself, your passengers and other drivers.
In an Airplane:
- Stand up straight and feel the normal "S" curve of your spine. Then use rolled-up pillows or blankets to maintain that curve when you sit in your seat. Tuck a pillow behind your back and just above the beltline and lay another pillow across the gap between your neck and the headrest. If the seat is hollowed from wear, use folded blankets to raise your buttocks a little.
- Check all bags heavier than 5-10 percent of your body weight. Overhead lifting of any significant amount of weight should be avoided to reduce the risk of pain in the lower back or neck. While lifting your bags, stand right in front of the overhead compartment so the spine is not rotated. Do not lift your bags over your head, or turn or twist your head and neck in the process.
- When stowing belongings under the seat, do not force the object with an awkward motion using your legs, feet or arms. This may cause muscle strain or spasms in the upper thighs and lower back muscles. Instead, sit in your seat first, and using your hands and feet, gently guide your bags under the seat directly in front of you.
- While seated, vary your position occasionally to improve circulation and avoid leg cramps. Massage legs and calves. Bring your legs in, and move your knees up and down. Prop your legs up on a book or a bag under your seat.
- Do not sit directly under the air controls. The draft can increase tension in your neck and shoulder muscles.
Safe Travel For Children:
- Always use a car seat in a car when traveling with children below the age of 4 and weighing less than 40 pounds.
- Ask the airline for their policy on child car seat safety. Car seats for infants and toddlers provide added resistance to turbulent skies, and are safer than the lap of a parent in the event of an unfortunate accident.
- Make sure the car seat is appropriate for the age and size of the child. A newborn infant requires a different seat than a 3-year-old toddler.
- Car seats for infants should always face the rear. In this position, the forces and impact of a crash will be spread more evenly along the back and shoulders, providing more protection for the neck.
- Car seats should always be placed in the back seat of the car-ideally in the center. This is especially important in cars equipped with air bags. If an air bag becomes deployed, the force could seriously injure or kill a child or infant placed in the front seat.
- Make sure the car seat is properly secured to the seat of the vehicle and is placed at a 45-degree angle to support the head of the infant or child.
Chiropractic Care Can Help…
"If you follow these simple tips, you can enjoy pain-free, safe travel," says Dr. Bautch. "If you do experience pain and stress on your back, doctors of chiropractic are trained and licensed to diagnose and treat problems of the spine and nervous system."
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