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Colleen Fischesser | Maple Valley WA

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22851 244th Ave SE| Stunning Maple Valley Rambler on Acreage

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22851 244th Ave SE| Stunning Maple Valley Rambler on Acreage

22851 244th Ave SE in Maple Valley, WA 98038…..now offered for sale at $469,950. This home was completely rebuilt from the foundation up in 2009. The interior features are amazing….truly “Street of Dreams” quality throughout. Open concept Floorplan Hand-scraped Teak Hardwoods 2 panel wood interior doors Tongue-n-Groove details Custom “Barn Door” to mud room 3/4 BA off mud room Amazing Kitchen w/ custom “soft-close” cabinets and deep drawers, gas cook-top and farmhouse sink Natural-Edge slab granite blends beautifully with the glazed Alder cabinetry, and subway tile-backsplash in the Kitchen. Secondary Bedrooms are over-sized with closet organizers Master suite boasts French doors to private deck and a 5 Star Bath. You’ll think you’re at a Resort/Spa every day! In addition to the main house with 3 BR 2.75 BA, there is 570 square feet of finished, heated space above the 3 bay detached shop, perfect for Rec Room, Weight Room or Office. Total covered parking for 6, plus privacy galore on a gated 2.19 acre parcel. This  home is served by the Tahoma School District, highly rated in many different categories. Not to mention….Maple Valley was recently named to the Top 10 Communities to live in list by Family Circle Magazine!

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24543 SE 245th Pl Maple Valley | Maple Woods Just Listed

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24543 SE 245th Pl Maple Valley | Maple Woods Just Listed

Maple Woods is probably Maple Valley’s largest Master Planned Community with over 350 homes, 6 neighborhood parks and (in my opinion) one of the loveliest landscaped entries in town. This Polygon built resale home is situated down a long drive just off a double cul-de-sac street. Traditional in style, the 3 BR + Loft + upstairs utility offers function and convenience for busy lifestyles. The Main Floor layout has a Living Room upon entry, which could easily be converted to Formal Dining Room, Powder Room with pedestal sink, and a granite Kitchen with Hardwood floors. 9′ ceilings on the main floor help keep the space open and bright. Hardwood floors flow from the Kitchen, through the Nook and into the Family Room which has a gas fireplace as it’s focal point. Outside is a storage shed, A/C unit, Patio and enough lawn area for get-togethers. Here are the details: Year Built: 2004 Sq. Ft (appx): 1640 BR: 3 Bath: 2.5 Annual taxes: $3095 Hoa Dues: $50/mo Offered at $225,000, this home is a Short Sale but only on the 2nd Mortgage. Feel free to call or email for more information. 425.432.5400 Maple Valley was recently named to Family Circle’s Top 10 Towns list!

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Thinking about Buying a “Fixer”?

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Thinking about Buying a “Fixer”?

Years ago the term “fixer-upper” in an ad would flood my office with phone calls. They just weren’t that abundant in the greater Maple Valley area and buyers knew with certainty if they could just get one under their belt (so to speak), the return would be more than worth their effort. Fast forward many years and fixers (also commonly referred to as homes requiring TLC) have become much easier to find. If you’re thinking about buying a home in need of repairs, this article from House Logic has some good points for you to consider. You can also search available properties here or email me to let me do the legwork for you! How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House When you buy a fixer-upper house, you can save a ton of money, or get yourself in a financial fix. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

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Buying a New Home in Maple Valley

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Buying a New Home in Maple Valley

Now more than ever, there are great opportunities for anyone wanting to buy a brand new home in Maple Valley. Builders have brought prices down to a point where previously lukewarm buyers are beginning to sit up and take notice. Currently prices for New Construction range from 309,000 to over 1.5 Million, and offer a wide variety of amenities, square footage and lot sizes. The majority of the new construction inventory is between 300-500k. Whenever I’m showing new construction to clients, we begin the process by weeding out developments based on price and/or amenities-is there a nearby park? What’s the proximity to shopping, schools, etc. Once we’ve narrowed that down, I begin to guide them through the differences between builders and locations. The pros and cons of each neighborhood, home style and overall product offered by the builder. Once you’ve settled on a neighborhood, turn your eye towards resale down the road. Is your lot one which a buyer (in 3-5 years) might find more attractive than another you’re considering? Do you really need to invest all that money in the master bath? How much of that, if any, might you get back when the time comes to sell? Because

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Maple Valley Bank Owned Homes

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Maple Valley Bank Owned Homes

Sometimes Bank-owned properties (or those which have gone through foreclosure and are now owned and available for sale by the Bank/Lender/Asset Management Co) are a “good deal” and sometimes they aren’t. Here are a few tips if you’re looking at Bank-owned properties: If you’re looking to purchase a bank-owned property, enlist the help of a professional in your area who knows your  market and can help you navigate the Bank-owned process. These companies will often have their own forms and “quirky” requirements. Make sure you understand all the implications before signing on the dotted line Do your due-diligence, talk with the neighbors, find out about all “the skeletons“, if any,  before you buy. Sometimes the bank will have conducted an inspection of the property but there are things even an inspector cannot find….for instance flooding in the back yard, past leaks or plumbing problems now undetectable. Hire your own inspector! Even if he/she finds nothing, it will be money well spend on future peace of mind. Currently (as of 12.26.07) there are 4 Bank Owned Properties for sale in the Maple Valley Market, this is a higher number than we’ve seen in the past, but certainly better than many other areas

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Want to be S-O-L-D in Maple Valley in ’08? Make your Plan Now!

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Want to be S-O-L-D in Maple Valley in ’08? Make your Plan Now!

Most successful Business Owners I know spend time in November and December working on and fine tuning their business plan for the coming year. It’s not always fun to do, and is a little like homework, but every year I begin January with a detailed business plan. I have been selling real estate in Maple Valley since 1990 and have experienced all kinds of market conditions and the one thing I can tell you is  if you want or need to sell in 2008 you’d better sit down with your agent and make a plan. Here are some things to consider: What do you Want? You must have a goal in mind. Do you really want or need to sell? Or do you “kinda wanna sell” but only if you can get your dream price? If you’re in the latter group, I’d suggest chosing another goal for the New Year. This isn’t the time. If you have to sell or NEED to sell get busy on your plan and you should be able sell before Spring brings an even greater Inventory increase. Know Your Numbers! When I begin my business plan strategizing, I have to know my numbers for the last year. It’s

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