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Real Estate
QueenAnne&Magnolianews
QueenAnne&Magnolianews
QueenAnne&Magnolianews
QueenAnne&MagnolianewsQueenAnne&Magnolianews
QueenAnne&Magnolianews
Serving Queen Anne & Magnolia since 1919
Queenannenews.comApril 8, 2015 Vol. 96, No. 15
Flat 1 - COLOR
Christine Field, REALTOR™ABR, CIPS, CRS
Client Nominated & Awarded Seattle Magazine’s 5 Star Real Estate Broker Annually from 2007-2014.
206.999.0290 | [email protected]
Windermere Queen Anne Your Neighborhood Realtors®
214 W McGraw Street | Seattle, WA 98119 Office: 206-283-8080
Email: [email protected]
You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but
you can judge a home by its exterior. Making your home the envy of the neighborhood starts with boosting its curb appeal. From general maintenance to home upgrades, here are three ideas to refresh your home’s look:
Update WindowsReplacing your
windows with beautifully designed products will give your home a great first impression, not to mention reduce your energy bills and increase your home’s value.
After a window replacement, taking care of your new window is just as important. Wash windows every few months so they always look as good as the day they were installed.
Avoid scratching the surface of the glass, or frame, by utilizing non-abrasive agents. Water and a soft cloth is usually all you need to clean windows thoroughly, but a mild cleaner may also be helpful.
Choose Sleek SidingIf you are looking to boost
your home’s energy efficiency and attain a new look for your exterior, replacing your siding is a great investment that can achieve both of these goals. Just be sure you get a superior product to avoid maintenance down the line. For example, vinyl siding is an ideal product because of its
low maintenance and longevity. No matter what color siding you opt for, you can make your entire home’s exterior pop by choosing a distinct trim color.
Use a complimentary online design center, like the one
on the Window World website, to help visualize color options for windows, siding and doors.
While there, check out their full-line of ENERGY STAR qualified replacement windows backed by the Good Housekeeping Seal. In addition to offering stylish siding, Window World also professionally installs the Prodigy
Make Your Home the Envyof the Neighborhood
Insulated Siding System, which is both moisture and impact-resistant. The Prodigy system has the thickest EPS foam insulation on the market, helping you increase comfort while decreasing energy consumption.
A Grand EntryIt is said that the front door
is the focal point of your home’s curb appeal. When creating your entryway, customize a new front door with smaller side window panels or glass panels within the door itself. Look for an exterior remodeler that can custom design and install entry doors to match your exterior décor. If it’s not time for a door replacement, consider adding a splash of color to your exterior by painting or staining your existing door.
More information regarding windows, siding and doors is available at www.WindowWorld.com.To love your home, you must give it some love. Making the necessary home upgrades and maintaining your home’s exterior is a surefire way to turn heads.(StatePoint)
Giving your home’s exterior a fresh look starts with color. And this year, many home
improvement trend-spotting experts say the leading color family is gray, with its neutral yet refined elegance.
“Gray is an important home exterior color because it works equally well on all home styles, from historic to contemporary, and in every part of the country,” says Kate Smith, president and chief color maven of Sensational Color. “Quite versatile, gray tones can range from cool, clear bluish gray to a true neutral gray through a warm French gray or even taupe. With gray, it’s really hard to go wrong.”
While you may know whether you like something once it’s in place, achieving a look you love before making a commitment is crucial. Smith is offering tips for picking the perfect hues for your home:
• The best gray for your home exterior is one that blends well with your roof and other fixed features, such as brick, stone or permanent design elements. For a middle tone that will work on most homes, look
Gray Trending as a Home Exterior Color
for a classic gray that will never go out of style.
• Light, clear gray is fresh and airy -- just be sure to look for any undertones. What appears as light gray on the swatch could seem light blue or lavender once applied.
• If you’re going with dark gray as the main color, look for one that is rich but soft. Deeper shades with a harder edge are great as accents.
• Gray comes alive with dramatic accent colors. Paint your door a bold color to create a strong focal point. Use other accent colors to play a secondary role.
• A touch of brass, bronze or copper warms up gray; gold or orange adds a spark of color.
• Both warm and cool greens look fresh against gray; from thyme to palm or forest, green naturally brings out the beauty of gray.
• Tried and true blue -- soft raindrop, bold blue paisley or admiral blue -- keeps gray fresh and clean.
• Go all neutral with gray on gray
➧ EXTERIOR, Page 3
Avoid scratching the surface of the
glass, or frame, by utilizing
non-abrasive agents.
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Magnolia Home Sales for March 2015Address Bed Bath Sq Ft Year Built Days on Mkt Asking Price Sold Price Asking Price/Sold Price
3058 31st Ave W 2 1 900 1945 60 $347,000 $334,000 96.25
2414 29th Ave W 2 1 710 1925 103 $399,000 $375,000 93.98
3611 23rd Ave W 3 1 970 1950 170 $385,900 $385,900 100.00
2816 36th Ave W 3 1.5 960 1943 17 $396,400 $440,475 111.12
2115 Wolfe Place W 2 1 1664 1947 7 $475,000 $543,115 114.34
3307 Ruffner St 3 2.25 1430 2013 4 $549,000 $550,000 100.18
4254 28th Ave W 3 2.5 2530 1958 9 $499,000 $552,500 110.72
1016 W Howe St 2 2 2200 1925 5 $525,000 $552,700 105.28
3047 23rd Ave W 4 1.75 2500 1947 166 $599,000 $585,000 97.66
4315 31st Ave W 2 2 1900 1949 6 $550,000 $585,000 106.36
4002 W Prosper St 3 3 2300 1941 14 $625,000 $625,000 100.00
2919 W Hayes St 2 1 1660 1927 7 $487,000 $627,000 128.75
3431 39th Ave W 3 1.75 2340 1952 101 $660,000 $655,000 99.24
2606 W Plymouth St 5 1.75 2470 1940 6 $699,950 $700,000 100.01
4604 34th Ave W 3 2.5 2210 1977 8 $675,000 $733,000 108.59
2533 35th Ave W 4 2.75 2940 1940 8 $725,000 $783,000 108.00
3211 W Lynn 2 3 2500 2009 59 $838,000 $838,000 100.00
3009 28th Ave W 3 2.25 2600 1931 7 $799,000 $886,000 110.89
3715 28th Ave W 4 3.25 2930 2015 7 $899,950 $899,950 100.00
3200 25th Ave W 4 3.5 3600 2004 3 $945,000 $970,000 102.65
2219 30th Ave W 4 3.5 3415 1948 107 $1,048,000 $1,030,000 98.28
3404 27th Ave W 5 2.75 3604 2001 4 $1,099,880 $1,099,880 100.00
3010 W Garfield St 3 2.75 3400 1956 5 $965,000 $1,110,000 115.03
3059 Briarcliff Lane W 4 3.5 3494 2013 0 $1,250,000 $1,292,382 103.39
4250 W Montfort Place 4 2.5 4550 1929 6 $1,395,000 $1,400,000 100.36
2271 Westmont Wy W 4 3.5 4520 1939 168 $2,268,000 $2,152,500 94.91
Queen Anne Home Sales for March 2015Address Bed Bath Sq Ft Year Built Days on Mkt Asking Price Sold Price Asking Price/Sold Price
1906 11th Ave W #B 2 2 1010 2006 8 $459,000 $459,000 100.00
659 W Emerson St 3 3.5 1370 2001 12 $499,000 $525,000 105.21
500 W Republican St 3 1.75 1200 1950 7 $519,500 $548,000 105.49
1927 9th Ave W #B 3 2.5 1310 2008 94 $579,950 $576,000 99.32
1512 Taylor Ave N #A 3 2.25 1500 2008 6 $600,000 $605,000 100.83
2903 4th Ave W 2 2.25 1378 2015 4 $614,000 $619,000 100.81
2905 4th Ave W 2 2.25 1378 2015 6 $619,000 $619,000 100.00
402 W Fulton St W 2 2.25 1474 2015 0 $630,000 $629,000 99.84
2556 14th Ave W #B 3 2.25 1715 2014 189 $629,950 $629,950 100.00
2558 14th Ave W #A 3 2.25 1715 2014 20 $629,950 $629,950 100.00
720 W Etruria 3 2 2390 1927 0 $729,000 $750,000 102.88
2815 Prosch Ave W 3 2.5 2297 2014 0 $815,000 $815,000 100.00
1923 A 10th Ave W 3 2.5 1866 2015 11 $825,000 $825,000 100.00
1920 9th Ave W 3 3.25 2061 2015 3 $977,000 $980,000 100.31
3611 11th Ave W 4 3.25 2960 2008 8 $1,135,000 $1,135,000 100.00
Information supplied by Northwest Multiple Listing Service.
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Is There a Best Time to Sell Your House?Home sale trends in Queen Anne and Magnolia andwhat they mean for homeowners, buyers and sellers
By Kim Wesselman
The top question I get as a real estate agent: “When is the best time to put my
house on the market?” If “best” is defined as “receiving the highest possible price” then the answer is: put your home on the market when the demand is high and supply is low. This is commonly referred to as a “sellers’ market.” We’re clearly in a seller’s market right now. The number of homes available for sale this March was down a whopping 40% over March 2014.
According to conventional wisdom and sales data, April, May and June are when the most homes go up for sale. The second annual peak is the month of September. Of course, our current seller’s market might suggest that for a while, any time of year will be the “best time.”
There are a many factors to consider when choosing the time to sell your house. Market dynamics, your life situation, your property’s features, interest rates and more help determine your individual optimal timeframe. The best time to sell depends on you.
Life happens – you have to move
You can’t always strategically
select when to sell your house. A new job means moving out of town. A surprise set of twins is on the way – you need more room! You stumbled onto the home of your dreams and it’s time to take the leap. These circumstances might not coincide with one of the peak months, but remember, houses sell year-round.
The luxury of timeIn a seller’s market, you have the
luxury of time – you can match the timing of your sale to your lifestyle AND the market.
You probably have your own timing constraints to consider. “We can’t even THINK about selling until we fix that bathroom… the kids are out of school… our adult child has moved out,” etc.
Perhaps there are characteristics
of your home that make it more appealing to buyers at specific times of year. A garden that’s drop-dead gorgeous in the fall or a kitchen that’s perfect for cooking big holiday meals.
Right now, empty nesters are looking for one-story homes with a basement. Families are looking for the coveted three bedrooms on the 2nd floor. And there’s frenzied demand for homes with four bedrooms on the 2nd floor. If you have any of these, then your house is saleable any time of year.
Homes sell in every season Spring is the busy season. Put
your house on the market now and you’ll have more competition, but you’ll benefit from more buyers on
the hunt. Summer slows a bit since buyers
may be distracted with vacations. But families can be motivated to get settled in a new home before school starts or buyers may want to enjoy summer barbeques on your gorgeous deck.
September is the second annual peak, with a gradual slowing as we approach the winter. Some buyers may want to get settled in their new home before the holidays or close before the end of tax year.
Winter is a slower season for the market, but put your house on the market in winter and you can benefit from decreased seller competition. In 2015, buyers started looking at the end of January.
Now is the time of year when, historically, most homes go on the market. Let’s see what April, May and June bring. Here’s hoping a lot of homes come onto the market with a bevy of 2nd-floor bedrooms!
What do you want to learn about?
Do you have specific real estate topics or questions you’d like to hear about? Please send your ideas and questions to [email protected].
Kim Wesselman is Managing Broker at Windermere Real Estate. She has advised clients on buying and selling properties in Queen Anne and Magnolia for 12 years.
Kim Wesselman
Windermerereal estate
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➧ EXTERIOR, from Page 1
for a sophisticated scheme.• If you’re updating your roof,
consider the 14 shades of gray offered as options for polymer slate and shake roofing tiles at DaVinci Roofscapes. Their newest color, Smokey Gray, reflects a deep, rich blackish gray reminiscent of real slate. Combined with softer gray roofing tones, such as Light Weathered Gray or Slate Gray, you can create a unique roofing profile.
For more ways to add gray to the exterior of the home, check out the insights from color expert Kate Smith at www.sensationalcolor.com.
For a home update that will signify stability, elegance and dependability, consider going gray.(StatePoint)
ManyShadesof Gray
If you’ve hired a contractor to work on your home, you may not recognize the impact you
had on trends and innovation in the home improvement industry.
For example, as more homeowners look for ways to become eco-friendly, a growing number of contractors are using newer material, such as “Green Insulation Technology,” a sustainable insulation alternative.
Likewise, design trends create a need for new tools. Indeed, one out of three tilers expects “stone-effect” to be the most popular tiling style within the next 12 months, according to a recent survey of 400 contractors conducted by Lab42. And to do a good job with such tiling, nearly three out of five
Home Improvement Trends are Driving Innovations in Tools
contractors said they wish they could cut holes in porcelain tile more efficiently, citing it as one of the most time-consuming tasks on the job. Enter tool bits such as the RotoZip XCores, a high-speed diamond hole saw that can cut tile, stone and granite, and operates at speeds ten times faster, lasts four times longer and can withstand more heat than comparable tools. A companion tool, the RotoZip RotoSaw, along with RotoZip ZipBits or XBITS, make quick, controlled cuts in a variety of materials, including drywall, up to one-inch thick.
As homeowners demands are met, more innovations in materials and tools are blossoming.
(StatePoint)
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second week of every month!
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