Summer Edition - July 2020

BRYAN LOVELESS & ASSOCIATES Luxury Edition

-July 2020-

Why Bryan Loveless & Associates?

Your Luxury Housing Expert Bryan specializes primarily in the high-end luxury home market.

From elegant waterfront estates to one-of-a-kind new construction homes and stunning view properties, he is the area’s foremost expert in marketing and sales of luxury properties. Bryan has led the extremely successful Windermere Northeast office in total sales volume for the last 16 years; he is in an excellent position to provide you with expertise in the local luxury home market.

Living the Lifestyle Bryan is fortunate enough to enjoy living on Lake Washington and has experienced first-hand the benefits that come with lakeside living. No one is better equipped to articulate the benefits of luxury living in general, and lakefront living in particular, than someone who actually lives the lifestyle that they are selling.

Committed to the Community Bryan has a long history of volunteering in his community. He donates a portion of his commission from every transaction to the Windermere Foundation. In addition, every year he opens his home for charity events, having raised over $250,000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation over the past few years. Bryan has been a proactive donor and member of The Nick Of Time Foundation in honor of Daniel Phelps, a close friend of Bryan’s son Nick, who passed unexpectedly. He also donates to a variety of charities including the Seattle Police Foundation, Ryther Center for Children & Eastside Baby Corner, and almost 2,000 lbs of food to Hopelink food bank each year.

The Power of Windermere Windermere Foundation has donated over $41 million to numerous programs and organizations in the Puget Sound region. These organizations provide shelter, food, children’s programs, emergency assistance, and much more. Windermere is in the top most philanthropic companies in Washington. In response to COVID-19 they proudly organized “Feed the Front Lines”, a program that delivers much-needed meals to the medical professionals at local hospitals in Seattle.

Sold | $6,500,000 | Kirkland

Unique and Changing Times...

As I write this piece, I am reflecting on all of the changes that have happened in just the past six months – it has truly been unprecedented and unbelievable!

I hope this magazine finds you and your family healthy and safe. Unfortunately, there are those amongst us who have not been so lucky. Loss of employment, income and diminishing of savings is widespread, but COVID 19 related health issues have taken even a greater toll on many families. During April and May of this year Windermere conducted a Neighbors in Need campaign and matched the first $250,000.00 in broker and client donations. Participating in this program was extremely gratifying, as the proceeds were immediately distributed to area food banks and for help to those that are most vulnerable. The total raised was $690,000.00!

Thanks to all of you who participated!

In recognition of the continuing struggles locally, I have committed during July-September to significantly increase my own donations to the Windermere Foundation – a wonderful local charity that disburses over 97% of donated funds (Windermere picks up the bulk of the administration costs). I am calling it the “Summer of Giving” and am donating $500.00 from each of my closings during these next three months to this wonderful charity and compelling cause.

Feel free to contact me if you are interested in participating in helping those less fortunate in our area.

On to current real estate market news: Amazingly, the 2020 Puget Sound real estate market is currently extremely robust! While both pending and closing sales were understandably down year after year during March and April

they have come roaring back. Of course some of the reasons for the resurgence include record low interest rates (I am currently seeing fixed rate loans ranging from 2.75%-3.5% annual interest) and low numbers of available listings (active listings are currently down 35% in King County over this time last year). Additionally, I believe that, after sheltering in place for a few months, many people are rethinking their current homes and deciding to make a change – whether that means remodeling or buying a new home. I think waterfront properties are particularly benefitting from this phenomenon - Lake Washington waterfront remains in ultra-high demand, with available listings being the biggest challenge in the industry. I personally have had 5 waterfront listings and 5 waterfront buyers go under contract already in 2020!

This available inventory shortage is not just limited to waterfront property but is market-wide.

With things at least somewhat uncertain in the future, it is a wonderful time to consider selling your home. Conversely, with the record low interest rates, it is also a tremendous time to buy!

In summary, given the fact we continue to be in the throes of a pandemic, the real estate market is astoundingly good and the Pacific Northwest is again proving to be one of the most desirable places in the U.S. to live – we are indeed truly blessed to call this wonderful place home.

I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge and thank the front line healthcare professionals and all essential workers for their tireless dedication in keeping our community safe. It is at times like these that their wonderful examples of courage and the best of the human spirit are an amazing inspiration to all and can’t fail to energize us and restore our faith in humanity!

I would like to wish you and your family good health this year and beyond – and please let me know if you need any assistance with anything (not just real estate)!

Bryan Loveless Windermere NE 206.459.5250 Cell

Bristol Court Classic Magnificent spaces blend seamlessly to create traditional warmth & contemporary elegance in this 3,404 SF classic.

Situated in the charming Bristol Court neighborhood this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home features quality fixtures and detailed finishes throughout. Gracious floorplan includes open living spaces, executive office with gas fireplace, and a true chef ’s kitchen including a massive island, granite slab counters, American Cherry cabinets, and Monogram appliances. Expansive upper level master suite with additional sitting area, gas fireplace, private deck, and spa-inspired 5-piece master bath with radiant heated travertine tile floors, separate vanities, large soaking tub, frameless shower, and generous walk-in closet. In addition, the upper level includes a guest suite with private bathroom, and two large bedrooms, with a jack-and-jill bathroom. Beautifully manicured lot, fully maintained by the quality HOA, features a fully fenced entertaining patio with outdoor fireplace and level lawn. Located in the sought-after Forbes Creek community just blocks to Juanita Village, Juanita Beach Park, trails, and just a couple of minutes to I-405 and downtown Kirkland. Located in the award-winning Lake Washington school district this home will appeal to the most discerning buyer!

PRICE | $1,700,000 INFO BOX 11022 101ST PL ACE NE , KIRKL AND MLS | 1625968

SQF T | 3,404

BEDROOMS | 4

BATHROOMS | 3.5

Your Place In Kirkland

Juanita Point - Juanita Point is one of Kirkland’s most sought after neighborhoods. With sweeping southwesterly views of Lake Washington and the Olympic Mountains. Commonly referred to as Juanita Bay, this lovely neighborhood extends far beyond it’s southwestern Lake Washington border. There is something for everybody here! Fine dining, incredible beach activities, nature parks galore, and boutique shopping make up this legendary Kirkland community. The beautiful Juanita Beach Park only a couple minutes away welcomes all with lovely features including; tables for a stunning sunset picnic, a safe enclosed swimming area for hot summer days, and a fun new children’s playground. Come play beach volleyball or even a game of tennis anytime of the day at the well-lit sport courts. Rain or shine pick up some fresh nutritious food at the seasonal Juanita Friday Farmers Market hosted at Juanita Beach Park. At Juanita Village you can enjoy shops and restaurants of all types, conveniently located only steps from Juanita Bay Park. Located in the middle of the Juanita neighborhood sits Café Juanita, a true Kirkland icon providing exquisite cuisine and fabulous experiences.

Lake Washington Estate Spectacular west facing waterfront estate with 231+ feet of prime no bank waterfrontage with fabulous vistas of Lake Washington and stunning Mount Rainier. 1.1 acre (48,050 square feet) of beautiful, truly park-like property with towering evergreens, outbuildings, fire pit, two docks – even an island with a drawbridge! 5,528 square foot architecturally unique residence with inglenook, bird’s eye view crow’s nest, and new private guest suite / in home work space. Easily subdividable into 2-4 lots, or redevelopable into a remarkable one-of-a-kind estate – the possibilities are nearly endless! Just minutes to iconic Inglewood Golf Club & Kenmore Air Harbor, 600+ acres of parks and trails, vibrant Juanita Village and downtown Kirkland! Rare, sought after waterfront privacy – perfect for 4th of July BBQ’s and Seafair parties or just sip your favorite beverage and enjoy watching the magnificent, ever-changing views! This is the chance to purchase a waterfront legacy property in sought after Holmes Point for an extended family compound, signature waterfront plat or large private estate site – don’t miss your opportunity to live the dream!

PRICE | $5,500,000

INFO BOX 11645 HOLMES POINT DR. NE , KIRKL AND MLS | 1609678

ACRES | 1.1

BEDROOMS | 5

BATHROOMS | 4.75

T i p s a n d Tr i c k s To S e l l Yo u r Ho m e FA ST ER Staging Staging gives off the impression of a well maintained house while also making the home feel larger. Deep clean, de-personalize, declutter and arrange your furniture in a way that makes your home’s layout look desirable and enticing. Giving ever y place in the house a purpose. purpose .

Move-In Ready Homes that sell fast and for a high market value are ready for the new owners right away. It is impor tant to consider the necessar y repairs in your home, like a leaky sink or chipped paint before listing.

Pricing This internal aspect of a fast sale is most effective when you are using helpful teamwork between you and your representing agent . It is impor tant to trust your agents exper tise thoughout the pricing process.

Energy Efficiency As our communities grow to be more environmentally friendly upgrading energy-efficient features can add appeal to your home. Installing these features not only increases the sale price of your home but is also a way to give back to the enviornment .

Curb Appeal The f i r st i mpre s s i on o f y our home is the e x te ri or ! K e e p i ng the i ns i de ni c e is j ust as i mp or t ant as the ou t s i de .

This wi l l he l p to c onve y how l u xuri ous y our home re al l y is . Do not undere s t imate how i nf l ue nt ial i t wi l l b e!

Storage Space ? ? ?

Clearing out the closets, cabinets and drawers and removing your items will help make them appear roomier. Storage Space is a key factor for most buyers!

Signature Holmes Point Traditional Located at the end of a quiet lane in coveted Holmes Point, this 4,270 square foot, 5 bedroom, 3.75 bath home is spacious & features a traditional floorplan with main floor living, dining and family rooms, and office or guest bedroom. Beautiful chef ’s island kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances & quartz slab counters, gleaming hardwoods, generous room sizes, and expansive lower level with high ceilings, large spaces & abundant storage. Large backyard facing deck connecting to the kitchen is perfect for sunset BBQs. Upper level includes a substantial bonus room ideal for a media room. Quarter acre+ park-like grounds include a private fenced backyard landscaped with lush plantings. A+ location just a few blocks from neighborhood boat launch & Lake Washington access, 600+ acres of protected forests, hiking trails, & waterfront parks. Just 4 minutes to QFC/Inglewood Shopping Center and St. Edwards State Park and 7 minutes to iconic Inglewood Golf Club – this home will appeal to the most discerning buyer!

PRICE | $1,350,000

INFO BOX 12963 64th AVE NE , KIRKL AND SQF T | 4,270

MLS | 1568337 BEDROOMS | 5

BATHROOMS | 3.75

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Filled with refined and thoughtful choices the functional luxur y designs are some of the most common seen in today ’s luxur y homes. Rich, inviting fabrics and materials make the home have a cohesive feel throughout . Ever y item in the house should feel like it has a place and has always belonged there. These luxur y homes are well-executed and consistent from room to room, however, each room is not completely the same. Color palettes do not stay exactly the same however, lots of wood accents as well as warm under tones are suggested.

Functional Luxury

Mid-Century Modern

LUXURY ST YLES

INTERIOR DESIGN

Mid-centur y modern interior design began in Germany then moved to grow in America after World War II. There are many distinguishing features that separate it from the vast number of st yles people have in their homes. These features include : minimal ornamentation, sleek and uncluttered lines, geometric and organic forms and contrasting materials. New methods of construction and new ways of using materials like plastic were developed with this growing st yle. Use of traditional materials such as wood, and non-traditional materials such as metal, glass, vinyl, and plywood. Wide range of colors are incorporated into this design including bold & neutral colors and graphic black & white.

Contemporary

Contemporar y design rose to popularit y towards the late twentieth centur y. There are vast aesthetics optional to the contemporar y home owner. Flamboyanc y and bold colors are common design elements. State ment pieces are the most impor tant par t in a contemporar y home including statement f loors, ceilings, and light fix tures. Ar t , funky furniture and unusual home designs are components of the contemporar y design as well.

Victorian

Victorian design was established between 18371901 when Queen Victoria was in power. In this time a bare room was considered a show of “ lack of taste� and so the st yle appears to be more cluttered in comparison to the more modern st yles. Wallpaper was ver y popular with this st yle of design due to the production of wallpaper skyrocketing at that era. Soft , subdued tones, rose pink s, grays, with no bright colors but does include the occasional burgundy, lavender and mustard yellows.

Minimalistic

A minimalist interior must have function in mind when being executed. Clean lines, mono chromatic and uncluttered are some of the concepts used when thinking about minimalistic de sign. This t ype of interior design allows the focus to be on something other than the decoration while still adding a cohesive feel. To create the uniform feeling, colors and materials are used to interpret clean and simple ambiance throughout .

To avoid visual clutter, pick a color scheme and stick to it however, accent colors can still be incorporated!

Beachfront Lot 11112 78th Ct. NE Kirkland

Spectacular, southwest facing waterfront estate lot with 7 7 feet of prime, no-bank beachfront looking down the wide par t of Lake Washington and stunning Mt Rainier. Beautiful building site with gentle slope to lake, fabulous custom plans for a 5,561 SF residence. All utilities to site. Just minutes to Inglewood Golf Course & Kenmore Air Harbor, ex tensive parks and open space, vibrant Juanita Village and downtown Kirkland!

Massive 93 foot long dock with 23’ X18’ enter taining-sized end – per fect for 4th of July and Seafair par ties or just sip your favorite beverage and enjoy watching the ever-changing natural work of ar t – from pink sunrises to golden sunsets and endless maritime and wildlife performances in between! This is the flagship parcel in a new 6 lot enclave on a quiet lane.

Bryan Loveless SOLD | $1,188,250

PENDING | $3,250,000

Building Sites Lake Washington Lot

11677 Holmes Point Dr. NE Kirkland Beautiful 62’ of Southwest facing Lake Washington water front on a 10,863 (quar ter acre) lot in sought-after Holmes Point . Price included a building permit for a 5, 276 sqft three level contemporar y home.

Custom designed modern home includes fabulous light-filled open living with huge great room with Nana walls to 360 sqft covered deck for seamless indoor-outdoor living, four large en-suite bedrooms plus den, five baths, and huge ground f loor rec/media/f lex room. Recently cleared – list price includes over $180,000 in studies, permits, and site work . Proposed driveway is engineered and path roughed in down slope near road, but beautiful mostly level building site and lake frontage. Quiet and peaceful Holmes Point area includes 600+ acres of protected forests, trails, a communit y boat launch and water front park s. Sweeping views looking SW at Lake Washington, incredible sunsets, & a multitude of maritime per formances!

Champagne Point Waterfront Located near the end of quiet Champagne Point Road on the shores of Lake Washington, this 2,962 square foot home represents an amazing opportunity. Fabulous southwest facing 60 feet of no-bank waterfront with beautiful large 90 foot dock with custom 30 foot boat slip and 6.5-9 foot depths. Quality built 1989 home is mostly original and awaits a cosmetic restoration, and currently features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 2,962 finished square feet with an additional 839 unfinished square feet on the lower level. The main floor includes a spacious master suite, open floorplan with high ceilings, and 700 square foot newer Trex deck for spectacular outdoor living. Recent upgrades include a whole house natural gas generator, air conditioning, rebuilt deck, roof and Marvin windows. Rare, sought-after site attributes include a peaceful dead-end lane and level driveway and 11,014 square foot lot with tremendous off-street parking and an 887 square foot three car garage! This “A+” Kirkland location includes 600+ acres of protected forests with trails and waterfront parks, just 8 minutes from Inglewood Golf Club and vibrant Juanita Village and 15 minutes from quaint downtown Kirkland. Lake Washington schools – award-winning Carl Sandburg Elementary, Finn Hill Middle School and Juanita High School (home to the Cambridge Program). Price includes architectural plans for a 5,920 square foot rebuild and addition. This exquisite property is sure to appeal to the most discerning buyer and is truly an opportunity to live the dream, with incredible southwest vistas down the wide part of Lake Washington including Magnuson Park, Sand Point Country Club, Matthews Beach, city skylines, breathtaking sunsets, and never-ending maritime performances!

PENDING | $3,700,000 INFO BOX 11021 CHAMPAGNE POINT RD NE , KIRKL AND SQF T | 2 ,962

MLS | 1616009 BEDROOMS | 3

BATHROOMS | 2 .5

9540 180th Ave NE Unit #101 Redmond Perrigo Preserve – two unique, contemporary and light-filled townhomes in a private wooded paradise. Located off a quiet street in a true park-like setting yet just 1.5 miles from Redmond Town Center and SR 520. The state-of-theart open concept floorplan includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 9-foot ceilings, and large 463 sqft private 2 car garage with an electric vehicle charging outlet.

High-end fixtures and finishes including chef’s kitchen with walk-in pantry, quartz counters, maple slab cabinets and Kitchen-Aid stainless appliances, designer LED lighting, and wide-planked wire-finished European oak floors.

Newly Constructed Homes SOLD | $980,000

SOLD | $975,000

Represented By Bryan Lovele s s 9540 180th Ave NE Unit #102 Redmond Spa inspired master en-suite, heated floors in all upper level baths, private deck with gas bbq stub, energy efficient mini-split heating and air conditioning systems, tankless on-demand hot water, large closets with custom steel shelving - quality construction and craftsmanship with attention to detail not found at this price point. Low homeowner dues ($244.54 per month) include all landscape maintenance and building insurance. Close to Jonathon Hartman ball fields, Hartman and Nike Park trails, Redmond Bike Park and the Redmond Pool!

SOLD Wa t e r f r o n t & View Proper ties B Y B R YA N LO V E L E S S

5026 NE 178th St Lake Forest Park Sold: $1,800,000

6340 NE 138th Place Kirkland Sold: $1,825,000

Was hi ngt o n 7936 A Seward Park Ave S Seattle Sold: $2,210,000

12705 Holmes Point Dr NE, Kirkland Sold: $4,075,000

Wat e r f ro nt

7811 NE 112th St Kirkland Sold: $6,500,000

14370 Edgewater Lane NE Seattle Sold: $2,600,000

“We had chosen a realtor but it became clear they were not understanding our property the way we needed them too. We got a flyer from Bryan Loveless one day and gave him a call. From the first conversation I knew he would be a great agent for us. He met with us and shared our same excitement - he noticed all the details of our home. He and his team worked so smoothly together and we were delighted with the marketing materials, how the home was staged and all the features he showcased. He sold the place in a matter of days in the middle of a Pandemic for asking price!

They were so incredibly responsive and gave us sound advice along the way. I would highly recommend Bryan and his team!�

-Andrea D.

Bryan Loveless 425.968.8181

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