Available Bank Owned Homes Report

09/26/2008

As of today there are 17 available listings in the Maple Valley area owned by Banks or Asset Managers in the Maple Valley area. This number only reflects single family homes listed in the NWMLS database.

The lowest priced property is $165,000 and the highest is $545,000.

If you’re considering buying a bank owned home in Maple Valley, you may want to visit this previously published post.

 

Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved Colleen Fi

Maple Valley Microsoft Employees Get a Better Commute Option

It looks like Microsoft is expanding it’s commuter bus service to accommodate more employees in outlying areas.  According to a recent article in the Seattle PI, Microsoft will expand it’s connector bus system to add routes both North and South of it’s Redmond campus. A Maple Valley route will be added in October, which has to be great news for local Microsoft commuters. Not only will they be able to save money on gas, but can make good use of the time given that the buses are wired for internet access.

The Maple Valley area market offers a strong school district as well as significantly more affordable housing compared to the Redmond area which is why so many “Microsofties” have chosen to put down roots here. Now they can add commuting convenience to that list of reasons to buy in Maple Valley!

Colleen Fischesser is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Select in Maple Valley, WA. She has been successfully selling and marketing properties all over South King & North Pierce counties since 1990 but specializes in the Maple Valley Washington area. She may be contacted directly at: 425-432-5400

Just Sold the Pond at Greenbrier

This beautiful Curtis Lang resale home in the ponds at Greenbrier just closed escrow yesterday. The home offered over 4,000 square feet, main floor master and fully finished basement . It was situated on a private 1/2 acre lot and the final settlement price was $600,000.

Maple Valley Rental Market Report

Many Maple Valley area home owners are opting to lease their homes rather than sell at a reduced price, and renters now have more variety of homes from which to choose. 

In the last 6 months, 33 homes have been listed in the NWMLS for lease and rented for an average of $1885/month. (These numbers only reflect homes listed in NWMLS database). Compare that to last year when only 8 homes had been rented during the same period of time.

Currently the lowest active rental price is $1500 for a 3 Bedroom 1100 square foot home, and the highest is $2750 for a 3400 square foot home. Most of these properties are offered for a 12 month lease term, but occassionally a property owner is willing to negotiate on terms.

Since opening our property management division this year, we have helped many would-be sellers look at alternatives to selling under less than favorable market conditions.

 Colleen Fischesser is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Select in Maple Valley, WA. She has been successfully selling and marketing properties all over South King & North Pierce counties since 1990 but specializes in the Maple Valley Washington area. .She may be contacted directly at: 425-432-5400

Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved Colleen Fischesser

 

Maple Valley Neighborhood Market Update: Valley Green

The following market report is for the Valley Green Neighborhood (Div 1-3) and reflects only single family homes & townhomes listed and sold through NWMLS.

Active Listings: 7 Average List Price: $343,336 Average Days on Market: 142

Expired/Cancelled Listings: 10 Average List Price: $335,630 Average Days on Market 67

Sold Past 6 Mo: 8  Average Sales Price: $336,988 Average Days on Market 69

Valley Green Neighborhood Snapshot

Colleen Fischesser is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Select in Maple Valley, WA. She has been successfully selling and marketing properties all over South King & North Pierce counties since 1990 but specializes in the Maple Valley Washington area. .She may be contacted directly at: 425-432-5400

 

Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved Colleen Fischesser. No part may be reprinted or republished without prior written permission

 

Price Slashed on Gorgeous 5 BR MapleWoods Home

Seller’s loss is your gain in this impeccably appointed Polygon “Residence 6″ Model. This dramatic floorplan is big and beautiful with extensive cherry hardwood flooring, granite counters and stainless appliances. The main floor Den can function as a 5th Bedroom (has closet) and nearby bath. Upstairs the bonus room is at the top of the stairs (perfect for entertaining or little ones when you don’t want them traipsing past the bedrooms to get to the bonus room)! A cat-walk over looking the Dining room leads to the Master Suite w/ sumptuous 5 piece bath. The bedroom wing boasts 3 nice-sized rooms and bath with double sinks. Add all this to the MapleWoods community and you’ve got a definite winner at a sizzling hot price! Previous offered price: $599,950, now reduced to $548,950.

MapleWoods Neighborhood

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