Kent WA Real Estate | Absorption Rate | Buyer’s Market – Seller’s Market? Is it a Buyer’s Market in Kent Washington or a Seller’s Market in Kent Washington?  How can we tell?  One tool we use in the real estate industry is the calculation of absorption rates.  In simple terms it is the amount of time it takes to sell all of the current home inventory if no other homes come on the market for sale. Looks like today Kent, Washington is still in a buyer’s market.  What I have done is calculated all of the homes listed for sale in the categories of active, pending inspection, pending feasibility, pending bu requested, pending short sale and even pending to arrive at the number of homes available on the market.  Even though the pending homes really are not available for new contracts they ha... 11/04/2011

Kent WA Real Estate | Homes that Sold October 2011 During the month of October there were 111 homes that sold in Kent, Washington. These homes all have the city listed as Kent which would include areas of unincorporated King County. Any of the homes out in Covington that are not in the Covington City limits will be reported in the Kent market data. If you would like to see stats for an individual neighborhood just fill out the form below and we can get the information to you. These Kent WA homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available the home buyer and seller signed all of their documents as escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the King County courthouse that... 11/04/2011

Window Replacement Kent can be one of your home's most attractive features. Window Replacement Kent can provide you with convenient ventilation, ease of use, superior natural light, and cleaning convenience not found in older windows. If you have an older home, or inefficient windows you could be throwing up 30% of your heating and cooling dollars out the window, literally. On average, with Window Replacement Kent, the owner could expect to recoup approximately 69% upon the sale of the home when replacing their older windows with Window Replacement Kent from Green City Window and Door. Green City Window and Door  http://Greencitywindow.com : We are a General Contractor with over 45 years of experience in the building trades specializing in replacing residential windows and doors. We off... 10/18/2011

Kent WA Real Estate | September Homes Sold 2011   During the month of September there were 88 homes that sold in Kent, Washington.  These homes all have the city listed as Kent which would include areas of unincorporated King County.  Any of the homes out in Covington that are not in the Covington City limits will be reported in the Kent market data.  If you would like to see stats for an individual neighborhood just fill out the form below and we can  get the information to you.  These Kent WA homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available the home buyer and seller signed all of their documents as escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the King County courthouse... 10/17/2011

The Landings at Riverview - successful short sale SOLD and new community statistics. I am the only real estate Broker (Freddy Delgadillo) to have sold and closed a successful SHORT SALE in The Landings in Kent within the last 12 months (from this post). There have been many attempts, but no success and in return those "short sales" have now turned into foreclosures. 21821- 42nd PL South, was in great shape, located next to a greenbelt, and had some updates, but what made it come together was the cooperation between two Brokers (me and the Buyers Broker) and both principals, the Buyers and Sellers, but most importantly the understanding of the Bank that I was dealing with. The subject property had a 1st & 2nd mortgage (lien) and was vacant which makes it challening to negotiate with Bank... 09/10/2011

I have absolutely no idea as to the origin of that expression....but I do know I'm way too busy to research it right now.  As the Mother of 3 boys, I'd like to think it's tied somehow to something warm and fuzzy like a newborn, but who knows....maybe it has something to do with Breakfast at Tiffany's and diamond jewelry? As a Short Sale Realtor in South King County, I know good things also come in the form of small low maintenance condos. Take this charming 2 Bedroom 2 Bath unit in the Harbor Reach Community of Kent, WA.  At just a smidge over 1130 square feet, the space feels open, but cozy thanks to volume ceilings (didn't measure, but my guess is 10') in the Living Room and ample windows in both Living and Dining Rooms. The Kitchen is more than functional with ample counterspace and ... 08/22/2011

Phil and Patti Leng Team | Keller Williams Kirkland | (206) 409-6600 23009 114th Way SE, Kent, WA Lots of decks for the grand summer BBQ! 4BR/1+1BA Single Family House offered at $139,900 Year Built 1980 Sq Footage 1,440 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 1 full, 1 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 7,700 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Four bedroom rambler with two bath rooms plus a den! Where else do you get all of this for such a low price! Updated kitchen, large living room with a real fireplace and bay windows with double doors leading out to the back yard. Lots of decks for the grand summer BBQ! Large two car garage with a sink and lots of storage for the serious mechanic. There is an extra building behind the home that could be a bedroom, a workshop, an office or a hobby r... 08/12/2011

Market updates for some of  King County's waterfront escapes - waterfront real estate outside the city.  Kent Waterfront Homes - Lake Meridian Waterfront Lake Meridian in Kent is an easily-accessible waterfront locale from most of the Greater Seattle market.  Once on the lake, however, it has a true Northwest timberland feel, with many homes holding the classic A-frame and lake-cabin looks that you'd expect to see at a mountain retreat.  The views of Mount Rainier from Lake Meridian are absolutely stunning, filling the skyline on a clear day.  View Larger Map Get Directions View Bird's Eye Most Lake Meridian waterfront homes sell between $300,ooo and $700,000, an affordable price point for most buyers searching the waterfront market in King County today. Lake Meridian Waterfront Homes i... 08/01/2011

Time to Move OnTime to Move OnI got a call from my very excited buyers. They had found “THE” house. I did the research, my wife showed them the inside, we wrote up the offer and presented it.Our offer was all cash at closing, with no financing. The house had been for sale for over three months starting at $152,700, with a number of price drops, but no offer. Finally they dropped the price from $137,200 to $99,000. THAT is what got my buyers excited.I explained everything about a short sale from the buyers side. We made the offer. Now suddenly there were two offers and we had to go to $105,000. That was their upper limit, but we agreed and went under contract. The inspection was done and we were ready to close (on the buyers side)Being a short sale, almost two entire months dragged on wi... 07/30/2011

One of my favorite places for breakfast food is Mom’s Kitchen. It’s tucked away in an older industrial area of south Kent warehouses on Central Ave. It’s easy to drive by without knowing it’s there if you don’t catch the one roadside sign. It wasn’t scientifically located by experts from a national big box chain for maximum street exposure to a targeted demographic. I don’t think they’ve ever advertised because I’ve never seen it. Yet, locals know exactly where Mom’s is and are willing to make the trip to get here.  Make good no nonsense real comfort food and they will come. By and large we clean up pretty good around here in the Pacific Northwest and we’re usually quite respectful of our appearance. Yet, from time to time and being from the motherland of grunge, we do love our places w... 06/13/2011

The InterviewHer name is Barbara Beckworth. She was a top realtor in Ohio, but has now transferred to our area and joined our Keller Williams Kirkland office.She is interested in working with buyers. I wanted to meet her and get to know her before any other arrangements would be made.So we jumped in my car and had an interview.It lasted over two hours. I had pictures to take in Seattle and in Kent for broker price opinions.Here is the video from Kent: 02/05/2011

It’s Monday again and time for our Monday market updates. This report is for Single Family homes in Kent, WA listed and sold through NWMLS for the week November 15, 2010 – 11/22/2010     Search Kent WA Properties Here Search Kent WA SHORT SALE LISTINGS Here Search Kent BANK-OWNED Listings Here What’s Your Kent Home’s Value? Find out here   11/22/2010

Fantastic Harbor Reach Condo in Kent for sale. Peek view of the lake, original owner, top floor-end unit. Great room w/fireplace & vaulted ceilings, kitchen including microwave, self-clean oven, refrigerator, dishwasher & breakfast bar. Master with walk-in closet & private bath. Attached garage, clubhouse, sauna, hot tub & exercise rm. Surrounded by pristine lakes & nature preserve areas. Close to Green River Trail, Russell Road Park, Green River Golf Course, 5 min to the ShoWare Center & Kent Station for dining, movies & shopping. Easy access to most major freeways & the airport. You'll love this Harbor Reach Condo! Live Life, Be Well...Namaste! Krisy 10/14/2010

Over the last few days, I've blogged a bit about market updates: Boring but Invaluable Statistics for Auburn and Tedious but Crucial Statistics for Maple Valley, Washington. After yesterday's Maple Valley post, one reader chimed in to ask "why are you calling these Tedious?" Hmmm. With that light admonition in mind, I decided that Real Estate Statistics for Kent, should, at the very least, be classified as "Engaging and Vital." Because I live in Auburn, am based out of my Maple Valley office, raised my family in Kent and live only a few blocks outside of the Kent city limits, keeping an eye on what's happening just down the street is meaningful and useful to me ... and of course to my clients in the area. So here goes. Suppose you are a client of mine with a home in Kent. You're conside... 08/28/2010

On my way back from Graham yesterday after a lively social media conversation with a great group of agents at John L Scott ... It was also fun to see an old friend and colleague, John Lynch, Broker/Owner. They have a beautiful office in a new building just off Meridan at 196th. I was having a great day, you know the kind, full of Deja Vu, synchronicity, and mysterious insights from the universe. Heading up East Valley Highway through Kent I saw this sign... Psychic Special $10 "How cool is that?" ... and it's on sale! I thought about stopping. I just heard on the radio it was a full moon today... Maybe this is the power tool I need in my social media toolbox. Think about it, a social media strategy empowered with a psychic edge. Hmmmm.... Do you think if it's a "special" they might leav... 08/25/2010

There have been 108 Single family homes sold in Kent for the month of May. The lowest priced home sold was $136,000 and the highest price was $575,000. The median sales price for all homes sold was $260,000 and the average days on market for these listings was 69 days.   Kent Homes Sold Year to Date There have been 418 Single family homes sold in Kent so far this year through May 31st*.  The lowest priced home sold was $91,900 and the highest price was $575,000. The median sales price for all homes sold was $256,933 and the average days on market for these listings was 67 days. *Represents single family homes listed through NWMLS only and does not reflect private party sales. 06/15/2010

Check all Kent Bank Owned Homes availablity. Request Kent Bank Owned Homes that fit your needs. Search all KENT BANK OWNED HOMES status.     KENT BANK OWNED HOMESKENT WATERFRONT FORECLOSURESKENT FORECLOSURESKENT BANK OWNED KENT BANK OWNED HOMESKENT LUXURY HOMESKENT WA BANK OWNED HOMESKENT BANK REPOSKENT CONDOS FOR SALEKENT FIXERSKENT REO PROPERTIES 06/10/2010

Homes for Heroes We would like to welcome Donya Martin our new lender affiliate in Washington state. Read more about Danya Here 03/23/2010

  Trey Affolter | Keller Williams Realty | 253-222-6000 13306 SE 272nd St #E101, Kent, WA Desireable Lake Meridian Ridge Condo, Kent WA 2BR/1BA Condo   offered at $109,975 Year Built 1995 Sq Footage 714 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 1 Covered spaces Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $249 per month DESCRIPTION Desirable Lake Meridian Ridge condo. End main floor unit featuring an open floor plan with 2 bed/2 baths & living room with gas fireplace, in unit laundry, & a walk out slider to the patio & yard. Very well maintained with many upgrades throughout, including new paint, upgraded lights, & new flooring in bathrooms. Master offers a private bath. Spacious kitchen w/ eating bar. Homeowner dues include water/sewer, garbage, and earthquake ins. Close to shopping, ... 03/10/2010

January homes sales in Kent WA totaled 58*.  The lowest priced home sold was $199,999 and the highest price was $499,999. The median sales price for all homes sold was $259,995 and the average days on market for these listings was 58 days. *Represents single family homes listed through NWMLS only and does not reflect private party sales. Call (425.432.5400) or email us anytime if you have questions about the market, your property or know someone who needs help with a real estate issue. We’re here to help! 02/23/2010