This was a fun one!

It continues to be a crazy market out there! In the last 10 days I have been in 7 multiple offer situations. Won 2 and lost 4 to cash buyers—we were the 2nd choice in all 4 (the other was lost because we weren’t high enough in price, which we knew would happen).

Located in Eastgate and priced at $495,000, this 1-story with basement home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.75 baths in 1680 square feet.

The light and bright main level offers hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, a skylight, 3 bedrooms & a stylishly remodeled full bath. The lower level features a spacious family room, 3/4 bath, large laundry room & access to the attached garage. The garage is technically a 1-car garage, but it almost has room for a 2nd car, so lots of room for storage. You will love the huge yard—plenty of gardening, playing and entertaining space. Pre-inspected.

This home has been pre-inspected and offers these quality updates: 2015 Electric panel ~ 2015 & 2007 Roof (completed in portions) ~ 2008 High efficiency furnace with electronic air filters ~ 2008 Tankless hot water heater ~ Copper plumbing (except in downstairs bath) ~ Double-paned windows

Check out the interactive floorplan: http://tour.vht.com/433213085/4266-147th-ave-se-bellevue-wa-98006/ifloorplan
 

If you know me, you know I’m a numbers girl. I finally added a stats section to my website (www.sanditampa.com/eastside-market-stats). The data confirms what I’m experiencing in the field—it’s a STRONG seller’s market March saw a dip to 1 month of inventory (based on pending sales). Anything below 3 months of inventory is a seller’s market.

Kathleen Callahan and Nick Sooy!!!

To celebrate Mariner’s Opening Day and the start of baseball season I’m doing a giveaway/contest. I will select two winners who can choose from:

1. A pair of Terrace Level tickets (some restrictions apply); or
2. $50 Starbucks gift card.

Want to play? Here’s how:

Simply leave a comment below about your favorite thing about baseball season between now and Opening Day, April 6th, at noon (PST). Whether it’s a favorite baseball moment, favorite player or whiskers on kittens—I want to hear about it! One entry per person please.

On April 6th, I will draw a name from a hat to pick the two winners. Good luck!

Newport Hills Tri-level offering a great floor plan with that 'it factor'. Please stop by my open houses: Friday (3/27) from 11 AM to 1 PM or Sunday (3/29) from 1 PM to 4 PM.

Click here for more photos and information: http://www.windermere.com/listing/WA/Bellevue/6510-122nd-Place-SE-98006/33084080

‘I wish I would have done this sooner’ is a common phrase I hear when helping Sellers prepare their home for the market. So, I’m putting together a series of tips to help you enjoy home ownership now (as opposed to just before you move).

I Wish I Would Have Done this Sooner, Tip #1: Have your home inspected every 5 years. While this tip isn’t sexy, and it will cost you time and money, it is a wise strategy to help preserve and maintain one of your largest assets. An inspection will help improve your maintenance plan/schedule (or lack thereof) and identify issues prior to them becoming more expensive problems. Condition translate to value, a home in great condition will get top dollar, so why not enjoy a home that is in great condition then reap the benefit when you sell?

Love this from the late and great Paul Harvey. While a little dramatic, it refreshing to have the challenges of my business highlighted. With the market booming, many new agents are flocking to the business under the false pretenses of easy money. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE my job and feel blessed for the opportunity–it’s just not as easy as we (the good ones) make it look easy.

Can you believe it’s already time to change our clocks? This change is always difficult for me, but the extra daylight in the evenings is oh so worth it!