Nice Selection of Waterfront Homes for Sale in Holmes Point Kirkland’s Holmes Point neighbor registered on closed sale for the month of January.  The closed sale was a custom Northwest Contemporary with big views of Lake Washington from just about every room selling for $749,000.  Currently there are 11 homes for sale in Holmes Point.  Looking for a waterfront home?  Currently, Holmes Point has  7 waterfront homes to choose from beginning at $1,375,000 to $2,385,000.   2012 Closed home sales  in Holmes Point the  highest in last 7 years Closed home sales in Holmes Point in 2012 out paces the previous year by 35.4%.  The 42 closed home sales in Holmes Point is the highest total in the last 7 years. To stay updated sign up to have FREE WEEKLY UPDATES on the latest Holmes Point and Kirklan... 02/03/2013

Finn Hill Kirkland WA Real Estate - 3 Bedroom Home Kevin Meyer recently helped to facilitate the successful closing of this fantastic 3 bedroom home for sale on top of the beautiful Finn Hill neighborhood of Kirkland.The view, the view, the view, WOW!  Situated down a private road on top of the south side of Finn Hill, this home has amazing panoramic views of Lake Washington and the entire Seattle skyline.  At approximately 3,500 square feet, this Finn Hill Kirkland daylight rambler home features three large bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a formal living room, dining room, wine room, and lower level rec room with wet bar. This home is built for entertaining with rooms that flow from one to the next and featuring a deck that runs the length of the home staring out over the world and overlooking th... 01/29/2013

Shortage of  listings in Holmes Point  The Holmes Point area reached a two year high in May 2012 with 29 homes listed for sale.  A brisk summer home selling market  in Holmes Point ( 17 sales) created a situation where demand outpaced supply creating a shortage of listings.  Currently there are 9 homes for sale in  Holmes Point compared to 27 listings a year ago at this time.    The number of closed sales in Kirkland’s Holmes Point in 2012 out paces the previous year by 35.4%.  The 42 closed home sales in Holmes Point is the highest total in the last 7 years. Localized real estate market reports are great for getting a “feel” of what that specific market is doing.  For a more accurate pricing on residential property a Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) needs to be done comparing your hom... 01/24/2013

"KIDS FOR KIDS RAFFLE" $2 is all it takes to enter the drawing!!! All proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of King County ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!!! 1ST PRIZE ~ SAMSUNG 51" PLASMA HDTV ~ 1 WINNER 2ND PRIZE ~ NINTENDO Wii ~ 1 WINNER 3RD PRIZE ~ AMAZON KINDLE ~ 2 WINNERS 4TH PRIZE ~ GIFT CERTIFICATE TO CUCINA CUCINA ITALIAN RESTAURANT ~ 3 WINNERS   Message me for more information on how to get entered! Cheers!    Kirkland Boys and Girls Club Gives a place to call their own, where they can have fun, get a healthy snack, be creative, be a part of a team, get help with homework...or just hang out with friends.  We offer a safe, fun, inclusive and inspiring place that kids and their families count on - every day. Together we are changing lives!   01/22/2013

Closed home sales in Holmes Point the  highest in last 7 years The number of closed sales in Kirkland’s Holmes Point in 2012 out paces the previous year by 35.4%.  The 42 closed home sales in Holmes Point is the highest total in the last 7 years. Holmes Point well know for is secluded lots and access to Lake Washington. The Holmes Point community is a destination area in north Kirkland. Homes for sale in Holmes Point start at $875,000 for a non-waterfront home to a contemporary waterfront home for $2,385,000 with a nice selection to choose from. To stay updated sign up to have FREE WEEKLY UPDATES on the latest Holmes Point and Kirkland area real estate market activity e-mailed to you weekly. Holmes Point is a very private wooded area with above average sized lots. You still can find som... 01/03/2013

Happy Holidays to all, peace on Earth and Good Will to everyone.   God Bless you One and All... Hello.  Quick recap:  How has this year been for you?  JUST you?  Not bearing the weight of every tragedy we read about, hear about or see.  How was YOUR year?   First, you now have the option to accomplish that which you missed in 2012.  Cause next week is a new year.  Any goal, task, aspiration, hope and/or achievement you feel you missed in 2012 will be more clear and available in 2013. Second, it’s all behind you.  It’s in your shadow because you’re moving into the sun, into opportunity, into grace.  Into the life you now choose. Third, the difference between want and choice?  Commitment.  The willingness to do whatever is necessary to achieve your objective.  Twelve hour days.  After 16... 12/24/2012

New Construction top home sale in December in Holmes Point The top closed sale in Holmes Point (through December 18) is  West Tier’s new construction at Holmes Point,  The 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with views of Lake Washington closed at $892,950. This new neighborhood of new homes in Holmes Point has been well received. A truly unique blend of modern designed view homes in unique wooded setting.  Several homes under construction that haven’t been priced, for more information contact Adrian Willanger.   Holmes Point well know for is secluded lots and access to Lake Washington. The Holmes Point community is a destination area in north Kirkland. Homes for sale in Holmes Point start at $699,950 for a non-waterfront home. Waterfront homes begin at $1.399,000 with a nice selection to choos... 12/19/2012

http://actvra.in/MHd Day One (after dark) of the 12 Days of Christmas At the Overlake Christian Church in Redmond, Washington.  Occasionally the second time around sticks to the innards of our minds, so here goes (with a video added!) There  is one Christmas Carol that has always baffled me. What in the world do  leaping lords, French hens, swimming swans, and especially the partridge  who won't come out of the pear tree have to do with  Christmas?     This  week, I found out.  My Aunt Sarah in Atlanta enlightened me.   From  1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England  were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone during that  era wrote this carol as a catechism song for young Catholics. It has two  levels of meaning: the surface meaning plus a hidden meaning known only  t... 12/14/2012

How does Washington State compare when it comes to closing cost, nationally? Bankrate.com came up with a survey showing what it cost to obtain a loan in 2012. The survey is broken down by State, and the following criteria was used to determine the results.     Loan Criteria: Loan Amount of $200,000 Down Payment: 20% Excellent Credit Purchase of Single Family Home                             Break down of the top States with HIGHEST closing costs in 2012                State                Origination Cost             Title & Escrow Cost               Total Cost   New York                 $1,813                            $3,622                          $5,435 Texas                     $1,701                            $2,918                          $4,619 Pennsylvania           $1,717 ... 12/06/2012

Holmes Point closed home sales (still) outpacing 2011's Closed sales in November (2012) in the Holmes Point community fell off slightly from the previous year’s totals (2011 2 closed sales in November compared to 5 in November 2012). Year-to-date closed sales in Holmes Point are still outpacing 2011 (38 to 29) up 24%. Holmes Point well know for is secluded lots and access to Lake Washington. The Holmes Point community is a destination area in north Kirkland. Homes for sale in Holmes Point start at $699,950 for a non-waterfront home. Waterfront homes begin at $1.399,000 with a nice selection to choose from. To stay updated sign up to have FREE WEEKLY UPDATES on the latest Holmes Point and Kirkland area real estate market activity e-mailed to you weekly. Holmes Point is a very private wo... 12/03/2012

Buyer's gravitating to the appeal of the parks and views of Holmes Point The common denominator in the 3 closed real estate sales in Holmes Point in October were the proximity to the parks and waterfront.  The October closed real estate sales in Holmes Point ranged between $457K-$842K, the three listings were all withing walking distance to O.O Denny Park and St. Edwards park. The highest priced listing was a popular Northwest Contemporary style home with panoramic views of Lake Washington. Closed sales in October in the Holmes Point community fell off slightly from the previous year’s totals (2011 5 closed sales in October compared to 3 in October 2012). Year-to-date closed sales in Holmes Point are still outpacing 2011 (36 to 24). To stay updated sign up to have FREE WEEKLY UPDATES o... 11/29/2012

     Holmes Point is all about connecting with the outdoors.  You won’t find any sidewalks but what you find is lots of green spaces perhaps the greenest space along Lake Washington.  To the east of Holmes Point is Big Finn Hill Park, together with Saint Edward Park provides more than 10 miles for trails for the outdoors enthusiasts to enjoy hiking, biking, jogging and dog walking along the twisty and winding trails. Holmes Point is a destination neighborhood in North Kirkland bordering the eastern Shores of Lake Washington.  Many of the homes have views of the lake and Olympic Mountains to the west. Holmes Point Lifestyle search Our new “Lifestyle Search” allow you to view the neighborhoods and the parts of town in relation to your personal life choices. Search for Schools, shopping, m... 11/23/2012

Searching sale statistics for Kirkland Downtown condominiums? Here is a market sales report for October 2012. Downtown Kirkland had only 10 sold condos in October, compared to 14 sold condos in September. Out of all the Downtown Kirkland sold condominiums in October, there was only one condo that sold as a short sale.   Downtown Kirkland, WA SOLD CONDOMINIUMS – October 2012 Total Sold Condominiums Sales: 10 Avg. sqftt: 1,933 Avg.days on market: 171 $ /sqft: $360.97 High: $3.5 million Median: $463,000 Low: $227,000 Avg. original list price: $816,125 Avg. sold price: $791,595   Downtown Kirkland, WA SOLD CONDOMINIUMS – September 2012 Total Sold Condominiums Sales: 14 Avg. sqftt: 1,345 Avg.days on market: 85 $ /sqft: $303.91 High: $945,000 Median: $305,000 Low: $145,000 Avg. original list ... 11/21/2012

Closed sales in Holmes Point from 10/1/2012-11/18/2012  Holmes Point well know for is secluded lots and access to Lake Washington. The Holmes Point community is a destination area in north Kirkland.  Homes for sale in Holmes Point start at $450,000 for a non-waterfront home.  Waterfront homes begin at $1.3m with a nice selection to choose from.  Closed sales in Holmes Point for week of 10/1/2012-11/18/2012  To stay updated sign up to have FREE WEEKLY UPDATES on the latest Holmes Point and Kirkland area real estate market activity e-mailed to you weekly. Holmes Point is a very private wooded area with above average sized lots.  You still can find some beach homes cottages that were built as second homes in the early 1920s. Most of the growth has been after 1950. The housing mix is a nic... 11/19/2012

One of the country’s biggest investors in residential real estate is sounding some early alarm bells that the period of great deals on houses may not last much longer.  Blackstone Group LP has been purchasing foreclosed homes in bulk across the country for years, including over 10,000 homes last year alone.  While the group plans on turning their purchases into rental homes, they see upward pricing trends creating urgency for single property purchasers as well. Blackstone is the world’s larges private equity firm, and it spent over $1.5 billion on foreclosures last year.  Jonathan Gray, Blackstone’s head of real estate, is bullish on the market and thinks the price increases may accelerate more quickly than most consumers believe.  In an interview with Bloomberg News, Gray said “”The re... 11/16/2012

  This 2 Bedroom Rambler Home for sale in Kirkland is located in a great location close to the freeway & everything & yet is in a quiet, cozy neighborhood.  A very peaceful setting.  The back yard is fully fenced & big enough for all your needs yet easy to maintain. This 2 Bedroom Rambler Home for sale in Kirkland has been totally remodeled & looks like a brand new home on the inside.  Updates include a new Kitchen, a new Bathroom, new Floors, new modern Light Fixtures, a new Furnace, new Baseboards, new Doors, new Paint, & much more.  Nothing to do but move in. This 2 Bedroom Rambler Home for sale in Kirkland has an open concept & features a large Kitchen with an eating bar which opens to a dining room & a large living room as well.  The bathroom is accessible from both the hallway & t... 11/15/2012

Seattle Humane Society Fundraiser This Saturday November 3, 2012 from 1-5 PM at Northwest Cellars  in Kirkland Washington will be a great fundraiser to raise money for the Seattle Humane Society. The knowledge staff at Northwest Cellars Winery will be pouring some of their great wines for you, treats for your dog, and they’ll be selling their just released Tail Waggin Red and Whiskers White wines. 40% of the proceeds from the sale of these wines are donated to the Seattle Humane Society along with 100% of your $10.00 admission fee. Information: Northwest Cellars Winery is located at 11909 124th Avenue NE Kirkland, Wa.98034 Admission $10.00 Donation Date: November 3, 2012 Time: 1-5PM 11/01/2012

The shrinkage in Holmes Point listings is following a pattern that exists in much of the Pacific Northwest. Listings levels in Holmes Point reached their lowest level since May 2010. Lawrence Yun , National Association of Realtor chief economist, said the market trend is up. “Despite occasional month-to-month setbacks, we’re experiencing a genuine recovery,” he said. “More people are attempting to buy homes than are able to qualify for mortgages, and recent price increases are not deterring buyer interest. Rather, inventory shortages are limiting sales, notably in parts of the West.” The median time on market of Holmes Point sold listings were 65 days in July, 117 days in August and 48 days in September. 4 of the 5 homes that sold in July were on the market less than 33 days, while the ... 10/31/2012

Kirkland lies on the eastern shores of Lake Washington, approximately 15 minutes from Seattle over the I-520 Evergreen Point floating bridge. In Kirkland you will find great neighborhoods, like East of Market, Houghton, Januita and Finn Hill. Downtown Kirkland has a great atmosphere with a cluster of shops along its main streets and connecting tree-lined lanes. Walk into any number of small shops and boutiques and find stunning outfits, furnishings and décor for the home, paintings and sculptures, sportswear, spa and skincare supplies, jewelry, and gadgets for the serious chef. There's also a collection of designer consignment stores for those hunting for cheap chic.  If you are considering a move to Kirkland below are some resources: City of Kirkland Lake Washington School District Kir... 10/30/2012

Daylight Saving time will be here pretty quickly. Even though fall weather is upon us, it is amazing to me that I am getting so many advertisements on Christmas lighting ceremonies. I say "Whoa", lets stop the bus for a minute. The areas around us are beautiful and I want to appreciate all we have here. The leaves are changing, the animals are all getting ready for winter, our views are opening up due to dropping leaves. (Quick, let me sell your property now, this is where you Chuckle, then call me 206-910-1632). Taking a moment to walk through one of the many parks in my neighborhood, along the lake or just around your block, I can feel Mother Nature and all the adventures in store for us these next few months.   After enjoying the simple pleasures nature provides, I decided to check o... 10/26/2012