Queen Anne Real Estate - April 2016

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APRIL 13, 2016

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Vol. 97, No. 14

Thinking Of Selling Your Home When Expedia Moves In?

The Smart Employees Are Already Here Buying Now!!

Many of the 3,000+ employees who currently live on the eastside are wanting to purchase now and close in the spring so they can move before they move into their temporary offices on Elliott Ave this summer.

Queen Anne and Magnolia’s housing inventory is at an all-time low while home values are at an all-time high!

Don’t Miss The Boat!

If a picture says a thousand words, what about a video?

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he answer might surprise you.

According to Forrester Research, a one-minute video roughly equates to…wait for it…1.8 million words.

That’s right, you read Dawn Bourdo that correctly. 1.8 & Corey Hays M I L L I O N. Additionally, Domain. mrmagnolia.com com commissioned a study, which found property listings utilizing video saw a 403% increase in inquires versus listings without video.

Would it shock you to learn that 60% of prospective home-buyers EXPECT to see video tours of the properties they search for online?

In our virtual online real estate world, savvy brokers know that just as a picture creates emotion, video does exponentially more so. It tells a compelling story about the property and emotionally connects with a buyer’s hopes and dreams.

➧ VIDEO, Page 2

Sell Your Home

A New Remodeling Trend is Adding Resale Value to Homes

W

hether you’re looking to sell your house or just want to make a smart update that’s worth your time and money, consider a design trend that is both attractive and proven to add value to your home: manufactured stone.

“Manufactured stone is exploding in popularity, in both exteriors and interiors,” says Phil Wengerd, vice president of Market Strategies for ProVia, a leading manufacturer of home building products.

The numbers agree.

Manufactured stone veneer projects offer a 92.9 percent cost recovery, according to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report, a detailed comparison of the average cost of remodeling projects with the value those projects retain at resale in 100

NOW IS THE TIME

This lovely 4BR mid-century near the Village just closed @16% above list.

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Dawn Bourdo 206-948-4340 dawn@mrmagnolia.com

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If you’re looking to make a home upgrade using manufactured stone, Wengerd says to consider the following trends: • Popular style: While homeowners once attempted to emulate materials available in the local natural environment, the elegant look of dry stack stone now dominates nationwide. The material features the look of smaller stones, providing an elegant natural look that’s versatile in both exterior and interior applications.

• Exotic colors: Color blends continue to feature earth shades, however, more reds, purples and burgundies are being mixed in to complement colors in carpet, walls or window

treatments. To respond to the demand, brands like ProVia`s manufactured stone are adding new stone color options.

• Versatile project ideas: As technology has made manufactured stone more accessible to the masses, today it’s showing up on more than just a home’s exterior. In interior applications, stone adds a dramatic frame for kitchen stoves and islands, and is used around bathtubs to create a spa-like retreat. It’s also a popular choice for masonry surface application in finished basements or for stone fireplaces. Exterior stone accents, like an outdoor kitchen, deliver plenty of wow-factor without the wallet cringe that a ➧ VALUE, Page 3

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Attract buyers from everywhere ➧ VIDEO, from Page 1

Weekend Warrior: t often feels like there aren’t enough hours in a day to accomplish chores; let alone home improvements.

Luckily, several do-it-yourself projects can spiff up your space with little time and resources.

To take your home from drab to fab, get started with these easy projects you can accomplish in one weekend.

Laundry Room Facelift The laundry room doesn’t have to be a dull, boring place. It can be comfortable and pleasant, while still highly functional.

Incorporate new storage pieces and essentials, like hampers and drying racks to rid clutter. Consider installing a countertop above the washer and dryer -- if you have side-by-side models -- to create a smooth surface for folding and sorting. ➧ FACELIFT, Page 3

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Queen Anne Home Sales for March 2016 Address 148 W Florentia 2042 14th Ave W #A 2024 14th Ave W 719 W Wheeler 2606 Warren Ave N 1842 11th ave W 2251 A 14th Ave W 1825 Taylor Ave N 1515 10th Ave W 3020 11th Ave W 560 Ward St #B 2249 14th Ave W 906 3rd Ave N #C 2316 Nob Hill Ave N 1611 9th Ave W 1002 5th Ave N 1000 5TH Ave N 1921 Bigelow Ave N 1621 4th Ave W 821 W Blaine St 1405 4th Ave N 300 W kinnear Pl 119 Tower Pl

Bed Bath 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 4 3 3 2 4 3 3 3 4 4 3 5 5 4

1 2.25 3.5 2.5 1 2.5 2.5 2 2 2.75 1.75 2.25 2.25 1.75 1.75 3 3 3.25 3.5 3.25 2.75 5.5 3.25

Sq Ft

Year Built

Days on Mkt

Asking Price

Sold Price

Sold Price/ Asking Price

750 1,530 2,180 1,360 1,960 1,520 1,965 1,400 1,520 2,480 1,363 2,098 1,777 2,400 2,100 2,289 2,254 3,482 3,450 3,530 4,540 6,796 4,130

1952 2010 2004 1910 1909 2016 2015 2014 1948 1929 2008 2015 2015 1914 1927 2015 2015 1926 1911 1910 1907 1923 1925

7 1 18 29 14 6 119 16 97 21 10 116 146 6 10 62 72 8 7 8 255 262 234

$389,000 $544,950 $677,000 $699,000 $725,000 $799,000 $798,000 $790,000 $809,950 $829,950 $799,000 $898,000 $998,000 $950,000 $799,000 $1,225,000 $1,295,000 $1,499,000 $1,650,000 $1,750,000 $2,150,000 $2,399,000 $3,150,000

$389,000 $585,000 $672,000 $690,000 $725,000 $725,000 $795,000 $795,000 $805,000 $830,000 $830,000 $896,000 $1,000,000 $1,110,000 $1,162,500 $1,200,000 $1,240,000 $1,499,000 $1,770,000 $2,125,000 $2,150,000 $2,275,000 $3,100,000

100.00% 107.34% 99.26% 98.71% 100.00% 90.74% 99.62% 100.00% 99.39% 100.00% 103.88% 99.78% 100.20% 116.84% 145.49% 97.96% 95.75% 100.00% 107.27% 121.43% 100.00% 94.83% 98.41%

Magnolia Home Sales for March 2016 Address 2116 W Ruffner 3216 W Bertona 2801 21st Ave W 3250 C 21st Ave W 3444 23rd Ave W #B 2628 23rd Ave W 3225 25th Ave W 2302 W Lynn St 3624 Magnolia Blvd W 3507 31st Ave W 2845 30th Ave W 4003 Williams Ave W 3224 37th Ave W 2805 27th Ave W 1903 31ST Ave W 2500 38th Ave W 2403 30th Ave W 3629 35th Ave W 2611 39th Ave W 4417 Williams Ave W

Bed Bath 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 6 3 3 5 4 4

2.5 1 2.25 2.25 2 2.25 2.25 2.5 2 1.75 1.75 3 2.25 2.5 2.75 3.25 2 3.5 3.5 2.5

Sq Ft

Year Built

Days on Mkt

Asking Price

Sold Price

Sold Price/ Asking Price

1,240 1,280 2,380 1,400 1,476 1,690 1,961 1,540 2,420 2,150 2,660 1,880 2,690 2,280 3,719 3,442 3,050 3,867 3,840 3,906

2009 1944 1952 2016 2009 1994 2500 2015 1937 1944 1952 1947 1956 1938 1949 1939 1927 2016 1941 2015

6 0 12 12 6 9 10 56 12 8 5 6 6 7 7 12 8 80 0 7

$459,000 $515,000 $575,000 $599,950 $595,000 $595,000 $585,000 $669,000 $730,000 $739,000 $739,000 $795,000 $950,000 $875,000 $965,000 $1,100,000 $935,000 $1,390,000 $1,350,000 $1,495,000

$507,500 $515,000 $560,000 $599,950 $603,750 $645,000 $650,000 $669,000 $720,000 $845,000 $857,000 $895,000 $950,000 $950,000 $1,010,000 $1,050,000 $1,068,000 $1,300,000 $1,350,000 $1,495,000

110.56% 100.00% 97.39% 100.00% 101.47% 108.40% 111.11% 100.00% 98.63% 114.34% 115.97% 112.58% 100.00% 108.57% 104.66% 95.45% 114.22% 93.52% 100.00% 100.00%

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Magnolia Seller Savings n ne / * A We charge a flat fee instead en ue of commission and you save the difference.

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Take Your Home from Boring to Beautiful

Buyers are busy. They don’t always have time to preview every home in person. Many home-buyers may be out of the area. Video provides a convenient way for buyers anywhere in the world to experience the property on their computer or mobile device.

It’s no wonder then, that when Google and the National Association of Realtors queried prospective home sellers, 85% said they would prefer to hire a broker who utilized video marketing for their property. However, that same study estimates that a mere 15% of brokers actually use video to market properties. Only 15%.

If only 15% are utilizing video to market property, that means video- savvy brokers and sellers are truly gaining a competitive advantage in today’s market.

Dawn Bourdo and Corey Hays are the MrMagnolia.com team. They are Realtors affiliated with Coldwell Banker Danforth. Together they have over 48 years of combined real estate experience.

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*Savings estimate based on residential QA/Magnolia sales for 2015. Data not verified by NWMLS

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Drab to Fab ➧ FACELIFT, from Page 2

Also, keep detergent and fabric softener in glass dispensers for a more decorative look. Lastly, paint the space a pretty, soothing color to give the room a refreshed feel and make it feel larger.

Paint an Accent Wall For an easy, inexpensive way to add drama to any room, paint an accent wall. Perfect for highlighting a focal point, such as a fireplace or shelving unit, an accent wall commands attention.

According to celebrity designer Taniya Nayak, brightly colored walls or furniture, and bold, vibrant prints, are in style. So breathe new life into a room by incorporating these elements.

The key to painting is all in preparation, including washing down walls and taping around windows and baseboards. One of the most important tools you’ll need is a premium painter’s tape, like FrogTape brand painter’s tape. Treated with PaintBlock Technology, FrogTape Multi-Surface and Delicate Surface painting tapes can be used on a variety of surfaces and deliver sharp paint lines for professional-looking results.

Enliven a Backsplash In the kitchen, a few cans of paint will work wonders on walls, cabinets, a kitchen island and your backsplash. Paint your backsplash a solid color, use a stencil, or even create the look of faux tiles using painter’s tape.

Consider the other colors in the room before settling on the perfect shade. If cabinets are dark, choose a lighter shade for the backsplash to keep the room from feeling too heavy.

If you have white or light-colored cabinets, a bright or darker paint provides contrast. For the finish, opt for a glossy sheen, as it’s more durable and easily wipes clean.

Rejuvenate Furniture There are many quick, inexpensive ways to rejuvenate existing furniture. Seeing furniture in the same position every day gets boring. Swap pieces around to instantly redefine the space. Plus, you can use this opportunity to thoroughly clean those tough-to-reach spots.

A fresh coat of paint can also provide a powerful update to such furniture as stools, chairs, bookshelves and dressers.

Whether it’s a piece you already own or a garage sale gem, adding a personal touch will create new dimension. Make it pop with eye-catching colors and unique hardware.

Remember, it doesn’t have to take months to makeover rooms in your home. You’ll be surprised what you can accomplish in one weekend. (Statepoint)

Stone is the Answer ➧ VALUE, from Page 1

traditional stone-laying job would entail.

For style and color inspiration, as well as free resources, such as a visualizer design tool and videos on

installing manufactured stone veneer, visit provia.com/ stone.

Recapture home equity by seeking out projects and upgrades like manufactured stone, with a proven ability to add value. (Statepoint)

Get Started on the path to homeownership!

Julia Eaton Harford

NMLS #120442 | Loan Originator

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phone email julia.eaton@axiahomeloans.com WEB juliaeaton.axiahomeloans.com

I look forward to working with you!

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