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Puget Sound Real Estate In the News

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Here’s the latest on our Sizzling Hot Real Estate Market

Washington home prices rose 10.6% in April compared to a year ago. It was the biggest jump of any state in the nation for the third month in a row. Home prices in Washington are growing at a rate nearly double the national average. -CoreLogic

Buyers are paying a premium to live in neighborhoods near a Light Rail transit hub according to Seattle Based Real Estate Company, Estately. We’ll vote on Sound Transit’s Light Rail Expansion in November.

Rock Star Steve Miller has just listed his home in the San Juans for $16.8 million. Yep – it comes with a recording studio!

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Preparing to Sell in a Fast Market

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Our real estate market is currently chock-full of opportunities for sellers. Shorter days-on-market, high list to sales price ratios and growing sales prices may have you thinking about your next move. If this sounds like you, the time to begin preparing is now:

STEP 1 – CONTACT ME! Because each neighborhood, style of home, and price point is different, it is important to learn just how hot the demand currently is for your home. If the demand is currently at a very high level this may adjust how much needs to be done to prepare your home and get it on the market. In addition, I want to know where you are moving to which will allow us to strategize and determine what selling and buying looks like financially and timing-wise.

STEP 2 – CLEAN AND POLISH. We will determine together if there are any larger projects that need to be done to get your home on the market, but decluttering, giving your home a deep cleaning, and touching up the curb appeal is critical in ANY market!

STEP 3 – ESTABLISH LISTING WEEK STRATEGY. The week that your home goes on the market will be a very busy one. I will have photos done and once the home is on the market, there may be a number of showings and people through your home. Depending on the anticipated demand for access, you may want to simply leave town for a few days, stay at a friend’s home or even at a hotel. Consider it a mini-vacation!

STEP 4 – DETERMINE PRE-INSPECTION OPTIONS. If demand for your home is going to be strong, some buyers may waive the inspection contingency (the inspection contingency would allow them to back out of the contract if agreement cannot be met on what needs to be fixed ahead of time). Therefore, some buyers may ask to do a pre-inspection before they write an offer. This is done at the buyers’ expense. We can discuss the pros and cons of allowing pre-inspections before we put the home on the market.

STEP 5 – OPEN HOUSE. Depending on where your home is located, an open house allows for a number of potential buyers through at the same time and is a great tool to generate excitement about your home. If I anticipate that the open house will be very busy, I will enlist the help of another agent to assist in crowd control.

STEP 6 – OFFER REVIEW DATE. If I anticipate there will be multiple offers, we can discuss the pros and cons of having a date that lets buyers know when they need to submit an offer by.

Generally speaking, selling your home in a fast market can go much quicker than you might think, so preparing for your move ahead of time will make life much easier when it is time to sign on the line. If this has you thinking, let’s talk! Give me a call or text: 206-484-2777 or email: karenwi@johnlscott.com.

Normandy Park’s 30 Acre Woods

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I take my dogs on the Walker Preserve trails in Normandy Park almost everyday. I love walking here! It feels like my very own 30 Acre Woods. This natural wooded preserve is maintained by neighborhood volunteers. I’m so grateful for their contribution to our community.

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Karen Williams has been a Realtor with John L. Scott for 18 years. She happily resides in Normand Park, Washington with her husband, son and two dogs, Griffey and Faith. She can be reached at 206. 484.2777 or karenwi@johnlscott.com

Summer’s Here And The Pools Are Open

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On my morning walk to the beach, I passed the Normandy Park Swim Club and heard the familiar sounds of an early morning swim team practice. Summer officially starts today and in Normandy Park that means the two summer swim clubs are open for business.

Both Olympic View Swim Club and Normandy Park Swim Club offer swim lessons, competitive swim and dive teams and a synchronized swimming program. More importantly, these community clubs are a gathering place for neighborhood picnics, pickle ball games, family BBQ’s, and hours of fun with friends at the pool.

Hurray for the first day of summer! I can’t wait to dive in.

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Karen Williams has been a Realtor with John L. Scott for 17 years. She happily resides in Normand Park, Washington with her husband, son and two dogs, Griffey and Faith. She can be reached at 206. 484.2777 or karenwi@johnlscott.com

“Little Free Library” In Normandy Park

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On a tree-lined street that winds through the heart of Normandy Park, is a “Little Free Library”.  It’s a free-standing wood box full of books, in the front yard of a home on a prominent corner lot.  The Little Free Library is a place where anyone can stop and pick up a book or leave a book to share. 

For the past few years, I’ve become accustom to the convenience of downloading and reading books electronically. Today, I decided to stop at the corner and pick out a book.  I was surprised at how that  little wooden box of books made me feel so connected to my community. It’s sweet, it’s simple and I loved it!  I’ll be back.

For more information on the “Little Free Library” movement, visit www.littlefreelibrary.org

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Karen Williams has been a Realtor with John L. Scott for 17 years. She happily resides in Normand Park, Washington with her husband and two dogs, Griffey and Faith. She can be reached at 206. 484.2777 or karenwi@johnlscott.com

 

The Normandy Park Cove Is A Gem For Locals

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Privately owned by 1800 Normandy Park households with equal and undivided interest, “The Cove” is a treasured gem.  It consists of 18 acres and includes 700 feet of waterfront on Puget Sound, a community clubhouse, tennis courts, woods with interpretive trails, two creeks (Miller and Walker), a duck pond for salmon rearing and a wetland area. The clubhouse is a popular place for weddings and community events. As a bonus, Normandy Park is dog friendly and The Cove is a popular meet up place for the resident pups.

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Karen Williams has been a Realtor with John L. Scott for 17 years. She happily resides in Normand Park, Washington with her husband and two dogs, Griffey and Faith. She can be reached at 206. 484.2777 or karenwi@johnlscott.com

 

Normandy Park Town Square Welcomes Two New Businesses

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Normandy Park residents have been buzzing on social media about the recent opening of The Normandy Park Market, in Town Square. The produce department has been getting most of the attention, with people raving about the beautiful vegetable displays, hard to find items, and organically grown options. The store management seems eager to accommodate its new neighbors by polling shoppers to see if there are items they’d like to see the store carry.

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A couple of doors down, a new Ace Hardware store has opened, with a staff so friendly and eager to help, you’ll feel right at home on your first visit.

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We have two great new additions to our business community.  Let’s support them!

Karen Williams has been a Realtor with John L. Scott for 17 years. She happily resides in Normand Park, Washington with her husband and two dogs, Griffey and Faith. She can be reached at 206. 484.2777 or karenwi@johnlscott.com

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Diversity of Homes For Sale in Normandy Park

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One of the reasons I love selling homes in Normandy Park is the diversity of home styles and price ranges.  Here’s a look at a few things currently for sale in Normandy Park:

Darling 1930’s 3 bed/1bath craftsman listed for $275,000

Sprawling 3420 sq/ft 1960’s  two-story listed for $450,000

Beautiful 4 bed/2.5 bath new construction offered at $784,950

“Architecturally Significant” waterfront home for $1,698,000

There are currently 28 homes on the market in Normandy Park. Like so many neighborhoods in and around King County, our inventory has increased significantly over the last 6 months. This graph tells the story.

Normandy Park Active Inventory By Month
Normandy Park Active Inventory By Month

 

Karen Williams has been a Realtor with John L. Scott for 17 years. She happily resides in Normand Park, Washington with her husband and two dogs, Griffey and Faith. She can be reached at 206. 484.2777 or karenwi@johnlscott.com

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Normandy Park Realtor Becomes Empty Nester and Neighborhood Blogger

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Today marks the one month anniversary since my son Zach moved away to college.  I won’t lie…it was hard the first couple of days he was gone. I cried, wandered in and out of his room, stared at my husband and two dogs and thought to myself, now what?

I started selling real estate when my son was two years old. It was hectic and at times  I wasn’t above dragging him along on appointments, throwing him in the car to drive by a new listing or bribing him with the offer of a new toy if he would just be quiet while mommy finished her project, phone call or….you get the idea.

As my son got older he helped me with technology. He explained posts, tweets and snaps; He showed me how to work my I-phone and download my first App.  Admittedly, his help often came with a roll of the eyes and a look that said “I can’t believe you don’t know how to do this, Mom!”  I wondered out loud before he left, “Who is going to help me with this stuff when you’re not here?”

Well, I’ve been an empty nester for 1 month now and I’m proud to say I’m doing fine. I’m on fast-forward with plans to integrate more technology into my Real Estate business. My son taught me the basics:  when you need to know something, you Google it; when you want to learn how to do something, you pull up a You Tube video; and when you have something to say, you tweet or blog about it.

First up is my new blog, LOVING LIFE IN NORMANDY PARK, where I’ll introduce you to my neighborhood and tell you why I’m so passionate about living and selling homes here.   Grab a jacket and let’s go. It’s a beautiful time of year for a walk in the park.

Morning Sunrise at Normandy Park Cove

Morning Sunrise at Normandy Park Cove

Karen Williams has been a Realtor with John L. Scott for 17 years. She happily resides in Normand Park, Washington with her husband and two dogs, Griffey and Faith. She can be reached at 206. 484.2777 or karenwi@johnlscott.com

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