$40,000 Price Drop-Incredible Deal in Valley Meadows
December 22, 2008 by Colleen Fischesser
Filed under Featured, Featured Listings, For Buyers
Amazing opportunity right now for you to live in Valley Meadows. Sellers have just reduced the price from $439,950 to an incredible $399,950. This price drop, along with aggressively low rates make this house an absolute “Best Buy”!
Valley Meadows is one of Maple Valley’s most sought after communities where neighbors interact and gather at the central neighborhood park. This Traditional 2410 (appx sq ft.) floorplan boasts formal Living & Dining Rooms, Island Kitchen, Family Room and Main Floor Den. All bedrooms upstairs are oversized & spacious. Laundry room is conveniently located upstairs as well. The lot is located on a cul-de-sac within walking distance of the central Community park and is fully fenced. You may not see another opportunity like this…..ever! More photos and information
Homes in Maple Valley…What’s On Your List Today?
December 18, 2008 by Colleen Fischesser
Filed under Featured, For Buyers
Anyone looking to buy a home in Maple Valley now or in the near future should consider themselves pretty lucky. They say timing is everything, and if circumstances find you with the ability and need to purchase conditions couldn’t be better. I received an email from a Lender Tuesday that he had money at 4.5% 30 year fixed. Unprecedented low rates combined with motivated sellers and a great selection of properties in Maple Valley makes for a very attractive combination.
So back to my question…”What’s on your new home list”? If you have specific needs, I thought you might find it interesting to see what’s available in your market niche:
Looking for an Equestrian Property?
Currently there are 24 properties which average 2904 square feet and carry an average listing price of: $871,960
Looking for Acreage (Homes on 1+Acre):
Currently there are 64 homes on the market which average 3135 square feet and carry an average List Price of $852,401
Have a Lot of Guests? Homes with 5+ Bedrooms:
23 on the market, average 4200 square feet and an average List Price of $1,131,182 (Lowest price $255,000 and Highest 4,875,000)
How About Single Level Living?
52 Ramblers are currently available for purchase with an average of 1633 square feet and an average List Price of $372,238
Have Lots of Toys? Homes with Parking for 4+ Cars
20 on the market with an average of 3470 square feet and an average List Price of $1,111,193 (Median price is 655,000)
Wishing for Waterfront?
If you’ve longed to live on a Creek, River or Lake, you can choose between 15 properties now available. The average square footage of these homes is 3078 and the average List Price is $1,106,240. (median is $625,000)
Have to have a Hot Tub?
37 homes on the market come with a hot tub for your stress relief. Average square footage is 3091 and the average List Price is $694,589
If you’re looking for something specific which I’ve not coverend here, feel free to post a comment or send an email with your request for additional information.
New on the Market Taylor Creek Chalet + Shop 2.58 Acres
November 25, 2008 by Colleen
Filed under Featured, Featured Listings, For Buyers
One of a kind piece of property where you can work AND play from home year ’round! A-frame style home overlooks a park-like setting where Taylor Creek meanders past the house. Vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling windows bring the beauty of the natural outdoor setting indoors. The floorplan consists of 2 BR on the main floor and Master Suite upstairs with a large loft. Master has a balcony overlooking front of the home. The home also has a daylight basement with unfinished storage area, temperature controlled wine cellar & in-home office with separate outside entry.

The current owners have applied for and been granted a permit for a Sun-Room addition on the Eastside of the home. Sellers will pass this on to new buyers if they would like.
The shop is 24×60 and is 2 story height. (Owners designed it this way in case a 2nd floor was ever needed). The property is wired for cameras. The home OnQ smart wired for security, wired for intercom & surround sound and has a 16k Auto Generator. Much much more….
YTD October Maple Valley Market Stats ‘07 vs ‘08
November 19, 2008 by Colleen Fischesser
Filed under Featured, Market News & Updates
These numbers reflect single family homes listed and sold through NWMLS and do not represent any “by owner” transactions which may have closed.
Through October 31, 2007 there were 678 homes closed with the average sales price being $438,802
Through October 31, 2008 there were 427 homes closed with the average sales price being $398,154
On average Prices have fallen 9% and there have been 37% fewer sales.
Just Sold in Maple Woods!
October 19, 2008 by Colleen Fischesser
Filed under Market News & Updates
The good news is…homes are selling! The bad news? It’s just taking longer and often requires some adjustment on price. This beautiful 5 Bedroom home in Maple Woods is now in Escrow sold and closed, selling just 3 days after the owners made a major price adjustment. So if you’re thinking of selling your Maple Valley home my advice is to watch the market, adjust if needed and always be in “show ready” condition.
Just Sold the Pond at Greenbrier
September 24, 2008 by Colleen
Filed under For Sellers, Market News & Updates

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.




Colleen Fischesser, Washington State Designated Broker & Owner of RE/MAX Select Real Estate in Maple Valley Washington; Member Northwest Multiple Listing Association, Seattle/King County Association of Realtors. Voted "Best in Client Satisfaction" Seattle Magazine 2006 & 2007. "I was bitten by the "house-hunting bug" at a young age when I would go through the Sunday papers with my parents, looking for open houses. My father was an NFL football coach and we had moved several times throughout my childhood before finally settling in the Pacific Northwest. I have come to view the house hunting and the moving process as an adventure, and although it can sometimes be stressful and inconvenient, I love the process as much today as I did back then!"