Cedar Park gateway to the Burke Gilman Trail

One of the very best kept secrets in Seattle is the Cedar Park neighborhood.  Bordering on the western shores of Lake Washington and bordered by Matthews Beach to the south, 145th is the north border and 35th Avenue  and Sand Point Way provide the west border for this 4 mile long wooded residential area.

The natural sloping Cedar Park topography offers many homes with great views of Lake Washington, Mount Baker and to the south Mount Rainier.  Originally developed in the 1920s to the early 40s  as vacation cottages, after 1945 the area developed into a single-family residential community with the bulk of the homes being built from 1950-1970.

The waterfront homes in Cedar Park are separated by the Burke Gilman trail that runs from Gas Works Park in Seattle to Redmond’s Marymoor Park.  The Burke Gilman Trail was formerly a rail road line converted into a public trail in 1978.

Cedar Park is located close to the University of Washington, Lake City and the Northgate shopping area conveniently located to several freeway on and off ramps.

The currently inventory of homes for sale are priced from $299,000-$1,3 million.

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Dateline Seattle Wa. May 16, 2012 – During the preparation and staging of a new listing in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood the stager suffered an ankle sprain and minor knee bruises.  The stager is reported to be in good condition and said “I’ll finish the job prior to Sunday’s public open house.”

The home is a 1950s daylight rambler, originally build as the personal residence for the homebuilder; the home has its roots deeply embedded in a “new urbanism” theme, built within an extremely walk-able neighborhood represented by its walking score of 80. Local residences, while passing by, can often be heard commenting about the subtle architectural characteristic of this home compared to other homes built in this era.

The home is located at 1911 31st Avenue West in Seattle features a large inviting covered entry, natural daylighting from well thought out placement of windows, use of stone & brick, “big” rooms, and an abundance of storage.

An extremely well maintained with some updating to kitchen and bathrooms, a rare home for the era, with a 2-car garage and 3 baths located just east of popular Carleton Park in South Magnolia.

Offered at $639,950

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Bothell currently has 70 homes for sale under $400K. In fact you can get a new “cottage style” home in Bothell for $229,500 featuring a large media room and vaulted ceilings.

You might find a limited selection of new homes in the Seattle (51) and when shopping for a new construction in the Kirkland market you need to start looking at about $464k and up.  Relax, take a deep breath and look at the available the large selection of new construction in Bothell area to select from.

Bothell is a 28 minute drive from downtown Seattle and is 15 minutes from downtown Kirkland.

No matter what your housing need may be Bothell has a wide selection of inventory of new homes to choose from.

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If you are considering moving, or are buying your first Seattle home, you’ll want to think of your dog. Most people that own a dog consider it to be one of the family members and treated it as such.  Even so, many people overlook the comfort of their dog when it comes time to buy a home in Seattle and just assume their favorite pooch will adapt to any new home. This may be true for some dogs, but there are a few dogs that need to be taken into consideration when looking at homes on the market

1. If your dog is older, it would be unwise to purchase a Seattle home with multiple levels and many staircases. An elderly dog can severely strain his bones and muscles attempting to climb steps, especially if you want your dog to have free run of the house. Steer away from these types of houses if possible. 

2. Young, active dogs or puppies need room to play. If your animal is one that enjoys running around, you should look for a Seattle home with a big backyard or at least a great dog friendly park in the neighborhood.

3. What sort of Seattle neighborhood are you placing your pet into? You should be wary of the kind of atmosphere you are moving into beforehand, and assess the general attitude towards animals that people in your potential area have. If your dog is one that barks and growls a lot, you don’t want to be stuck next to an elderly old lady that hates dogs.

There are also the local laws that you must observe, such as the laws for keeping your dog on a leash or letting him roam free. The area you choose to reside in should also have parks that permit you to walk your dog, rather than repel him away with nasty signs.

Moving is a big change in your life, but what many people don’t realize is that it is a change for your dog as well. His comfort should be taken into consideration before you make the next step towards buying a Seattle home. 

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Choosing the Right Condo for You

The first thing you should think about is where the condo is located. Examine the location by taking a look at the neighborhood around it and what sort of amenities are nearby. Your real estate agent will be able to give you a clearer picture about the neighborhood.

The price of the condo is the second factor you should take into account, as the price should reflect what the condo has to offer. How big is it? Where is it? What is near it? Does the condo have good security? What sort of amenities does the condo have?  Another question you might have is: “What will the value of the condo be in the future, and how much will it increase over time?”

When examining the condo to find out its condition, you may want to look at factors such as whether the condo has been renovated recently or not, how old it is, or whether it has just been built. This will help you figure out what sort of changes you may need to make to really make it your own dream condominium.

Every condominium has its own sort of rules when it comes to making changes in the condo. Any structural changes will definitely not be allowed but usually you can change the flooring, do some painting and add extra features like crown moldings. It is always best to find out exactly what the rules are on these changes when choosing the right Seattle condo for you. If you’re not able to do much work at all inside the condo, you’ll have to love it as it is.

Talk to your Seattle real estate agent about your condo options. There are a lot of great condos being offered right now and as time goes by they are sure to increase in value. By listing out the features that you’d like to see in a condo, you’ll have no problem choosing the right Seattle condo for you together with a great real estate agent.

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You hear a lot of talk about the need to do home improvements to add value to your Seattle home. While some improvements will definitely add a lot of value to your home, there are some that won’t increase the price at all. When you are thinking of doing home improvements as an investment that will pay off down the road later, you’ll want to know what type is of improvements you should be doing to raise your Seattle home’s value.

The first thing that you need to realize before attempting to do any type of home improvements, is that the potential buyer is not even going to be able to see any of them if your Seattle house is a cluttered mess and your yard looks like it is the local neighborhood dumping zone. Make sure that you put the basics into place including landscaping, painting, carpet cleaning, wall cleaning etc. before doing any other improvements. The improvements you make need to be seen by the people that are viewing your Seattle home, and they won’t be noticed if your house is in a bad state of affairs.

The things that affect the value of your home the most include its square footage, where the bedrooms are located, the design and how many bedrooms there are. If you can improve on any of these factors, there’s a good chance that you will see the value of your home increase significantly.

Something like adding crown molding to your home is not going to increase the value. It will make your Seattle house look nice, which may give you a faster sale, but you can’t really expect to get any extra money out of your home by adding this molding. That’s where the confusion lies.

There are a lot of things you can do to your home to make it sell faster but that does not necessarily mean that it will increase the value of your home. These are two completely separate entities that need to be kept in different compartments. If you start assuming that you can raise the value of your Seattle home by doing small things that make your home look better, you’re mistaken in most cases.

Ask your real estate agent about any possible improvements that you can do to raise the value of your Seattle home. He’ll be able to offer some sound advice that will actually increase the price of your home when you decide to sell it later.

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When you’re deciding to settle down in a home you might want to think about Woodinville country homes for your kids. Inactivity has obviously had a huge impact on childhood obesity. With children today being deprived of the space and land of the country, many children find themselves stuck on the couch with laptops and iPhones. In the city, it is really unfortunate to have to say that it is not really safe anymore for children to be playing outside without constant supervision. Accidents can occur in the country as well, however, and despite the obvious reasons for monitoring your child in the city, your kids should still be closely watched no matter where they may be.

There are many benefits to buying Woodinville country homes; the beautiful night skies and the clean, crisp air being only some of the reasons why you should think about settling down there. For kids, being able to see the bright stars can not only spark a fire of imagination in their minds, but it can open up a whole new world as well. The Woodinville countryside offers many learning experiences with wild animals roaming the area living free in their own habitat.

The vast amount of land that you will acquire with Woodinville country homes leaves room for many possibilities including gardens with home grown vegetables or the possibility of raising stock. In the spring and fall seasons your home and landscape can be a majestic sight to not only see, but experience. Your children will be able to observe nature in its raw form, not just through the eyes of a screen.

Young people should not be deprived of their freedom to be kids. Instead of settling in a home in the center of a bustling city, consider providing your children with Woodinville country homes to help them develop naturally. They’ll definitely be better off seeing some chipmunks running around in the country than they would be by watching a TV show about it.

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