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Thinking about moving to Seattle Wa. or a close neighboring city like Renton or Kent?
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Just like real estate markets differ from town to town, so does the Cost of Living. If you are relocating to Renton or Kent you need to know how far your money will go. And of course you will need a local Renton relocation Realtor.
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If you are relocating to Renton give me a call or sign up for our free Renton relocation packet. We know about the home values in Fairwood, new home developments in Renton Highlands, condo and townhomes at the Landing in downtown Renton, and estate homes in Newcastle. Plus, we can tell you about the Renton schools, churches and shopping in Renton. These are all critical to quality of life for you and your family. When you are ready to move to Renton, Call Lonnie Snyder so I can help you out. I have been helping our many satisfied customers for a long time.

Lonnie Snyder
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 206-406-2710
E-Mail : snyder@kw.com
Website: http://www.callsnyder.com
Blogsite: http://renton-real-estate.blogspot.com

Lonnie Snyder is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Kent, Renton, Newcastle and South Bellevue.

These numbers are based on a three month historical analysis that is updated on a weekly basis.
MLS Area 500 (Newcastle, Bellevue South of I-90 & Issaquah South of I-90)
Single Family Homes
Average Days on Market: 97 Days (Up from 95 Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 610 (Up from 590 Last Week)
Inventory of Sold & Pending Listings: 225 (Up from 252 Last Week)
75 listings are absorbed by demand each month on average. (Up From 74 Last Week)
8.13 Months Worth of Supply (Up from 7.97 Last Week)
Average List Price: $891,839 (Up From $887,468 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $736,723 (Up From $736,144 Last Week)
Median Sale Price: $620,500 (Up from $615,000 Last Week) (1/2 sell for more & 1/2 sell for less)
Analysis of MLS Area 500 for Single Family Homes: This area favors buyers over sellers based on the fact that there is an 8.13 month supply of homes. This means that if no additional homes were listed, it would take 8.13 months to absorb the current inventory. A market is considered balanced when the supply of homes is closer to a six month supply.

Condominiums
Average Days on Market: 78 Days (Up from 68 Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 157 Active Listings (Up from 149 Last Week)Inventory of Sold & Pending Listings: 83 (Up from 80 Last Week)
28 listings are absorbed by demand each month on average. (Up From 27 Last Week)
5.6 Months Worth of Supply (Up From 5.5 Last Week)
Average List Price: $336,125 (Up From $333,526 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $347,825 (Up From $342,746 Last Week)
Median Sale Price: $329,000 (Up From $320,000 Last Week) (1/2 sell for more & 1/2 sell for less)
Analysis of MLS Area 500 for condos: This area is balanced between buyers and sellers based on the fact that there is a 5.6 month supply of homes. This means that if no additional homes were listed, it would take 5.6 months to absorb the current inventory. A market is considered balanced when the supply of homes is closer to a six month supply.

MLS Area 350 (Northeast Renton / Renton Highlands, East Highlands, Briarwood)
Single Family Homes
Average Days on Market: 101 Days (No Change From Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 467 (Up from 455 Last Week)
Inventory of Sold & Pending Listings: 268 (Up from 265 Last Week)
89 listings are absorbed by demand each month on average. (Up from 88 Last Week)
5.2 Months Worth of Supply (Down from 5.7 Months Last Week)
Average List Price: $570,915 (Down From $573,048 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $477,312 (Up From $476,012 Last Week)
Median Sale Price: $415,000 (Down From $424,740 Last Week) (1/2 sell for more & 1/2 sell for less)
Analysis of MLS Area 350 for Single Family Homes: This area favors sellers over buyers based on the fact that there is a 5.2 month supply of homes. This means that if no additional homes were listed, it would take 5.2 months to absorb the current inventory. A market is considered balanced when the supply of homes is closer to a six month supply.

Condominiums
Average Days on Market: 82 Days (Up from 78 Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 95 Active Listings (Up from 89 last week)Inventory of Sold & Pending Listings: 37 (No Change from Last Week)
12 listings are absorbed by demand each month on average. (Up from 10 Last Week)
7.9 Months Worth of Supply (Up from 7.4 Months Last Week)
Average List Price: $255,001 (Up From $253,102 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $250,397 (Up From $241,593 Last Week)
Median Sale Price: $245,000 (Up From $227,500 Last Week) (1/2 sell for more & 1/2 sell for less)
Analysis of MLS Area 350 for condos: This area is favors buyers over sellers based on the fact that there is a 7.9 month supply of homes. This means that if no additional homes were listed, it would take 7.9 months to absorb the current inventory. A market is considered balanced when the supply of homes is closer to a six month supply.

MLS Area 340 (Southeast Renton / Cascade, Tiffany Park, Talbot Hill, Benson Hill, Fairwood)
Single Family Homes
Average Days on Market: 97 Days (Up From 93 Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 410 (Down From 411 Active Listings Last Week)
Inventory of Sold & Pending Listings: 188 (Up From 186 Last Week)
63 listings are absorbed by demand each month on average. (Up from 62 Last Week)
6.50 Months Worth of Supply (Down from 6.62 Months worth of Supply Last Week)
Average List Price: $439,958 (Down From $441,558 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $369,938 (Down From $373,790 Last Week)
Median Sale Price: $361,500 (Down From $363,000 Last week) (1/2 sell for more & 1/2 sell for less)
Analysis of MLS Area 340 for Single Family Homes: This area is balanced between buyers and sellers based on the fact that there is a 6.50 month supply of homes. This means that if no additional homes were listed, it would take 6.50 months to absorb the current inventory. A market is considered balanced when the supply of homes is closer to a six month supply.
Condominiums
Average Days on Market: 84 Days (Down from 85 Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 112 Active Listings (Up from 109 Last Week)
Inventory of Sold & Pending Listings: 53 (Up from 52 last Week)
18 listings are absorbed by demand each month on average. (Up From 17 Last Week)
6.2 Months Worth of Supply (Down from 6.4 Last Week)
Average List Price: $233,371 (Down From $234,030 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $214,240 (Down From $232,259 Last Week)
Median Sale Price: $207,500 (Down From $230,000 Last Week) (1/2 sell for more & 1/2 sell for less)
Analysis of MLS Area 340 for Condos: This area is balanced between buyers and sellers based on the fact that there is a 6.2 month supply of homes. This means that if no additional homes were listed, it would take 6.2 months to absorb the current inventory. A market is considered balanced when the supply of homes is closer to a six month supply.

If you are interested in statistical information for an MLS area not covered here, please respond to this post to let me know what neighborhood you live in and I will follow up with the statistics specific to your area of interest. You are also welcome to visit my website at www.CallSnyder.com where you can access my Market Snapshot research tool found on the left side of the homepage.

This information is deemed reliable but it is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. I generated these statistics using the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. These statistics were not compiled or published by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The analysis of each MLS Area is based on the market statistics but is the personal opinion of the author.

Lonnie Snyder
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 206-406-2710
E-Mail : snyder@kw.com
Website: http://www.callsnyder.com
Blogsite: http://renton-real-estate.blogspot.com
Lonnie Snyder is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Kent, Renton, Newcastle and South Bellevue.

When you apply for a mortgage, the lender must respond with a Good Faith Estimate of Closing Costs, which explains the costs you will likely have to pay at settlement. But the numbers on the form are estimates, and the final tally could be higher or lower.

Some of the more common charges are:
Loan Origination Fee: usually 1% of the loan;
Loan Discount Points: a form of accelerated interest; each point is 1% of the loan amount (who pays points is negotiable between buyer and seller);

Appraisal Fee: the charge to have a professional appraiser certify the value of the property being purchased;
Credit Report: the cost of getting a credit history from a credit service;
Tax Service Fee, Document Preparation Fee: charges to set up a tax escrow account and prepare mortgage documents;
Attorney Fees: the settlement agent's charges for processing the sale closing;
Title Insurance: charges for insurance to guarantee the validity of the property's title for the lender; buyers can also purchase title insurance at settlement to protect their interests;
Recording Fees, Tax Stamps: local charges to officially record the deed and mortgage, and transfer taxes;
Survey: the charge to verify the boundaries of the property being purchased.

Lonnie Snyder is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Kent, Renton, Newcastle and South Bellevue.

I pull out all the stops to sell your home.

Lonnie Snyder

REALTOR®

Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound

Phone: 206-406-2710

E-Mail : snyder@kw.com

Website: http://www.callsnyder.com/

Blogsite: http://renton-real-estate.blogspot.com/

Lonnie Snyder is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Kent, Renton, Newcastle and South Bellevue.

I pull out all the stops to sell your home.
Lonnie Snyder
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 206-406-2710
E-Mail : snyder@kw.com
Website: http://www.callsnyder.com/
Blogsite: http://renton-real-estate.blogspot.com/



It's June, which means it's officially the start of moving season.
Moving companies — or relocation services, as they now call themselves — are always busiest during the summer season, which in the moving world lasts through September.
If you're trying to sell your home, the folks at Allied Van Lines have some tips. We all know that curb appeal is a key part of snagging potential buyers, so Allied has enlisted the help of Daniel Owens, landscape designer on the HGTV show Curb Appeal.
So how do you enhance this magical curb appeal?
"The main thing is to accentuate whatever is positive about the home," Owens says.
Well, yeah, but how?
You can start by taking a good, hard look at it. Not the swift, forgiving glance you usually give it as you drive off every morning — but a long, dispassionate, critical gaze.
Walk across the street and try to see your home through a stranger's eyes.
He suggests that you take a picture of it to defamiliarize. Or ask a couple of neighbors for a critique. Does anything look worn-out or in need of fresh paint? Is there an element that just doesn't fit — ugly screens, odd-looking shutters, scraggly ivy? Get rid of it, whatever it is, or paint it to make it less noticeable.
A little paint can brighten up a home like nothing else. Try a different-colored trim and you may be surprised at how different your house looks. But be careful. If you're trying to sell your house, play it safe. Neutral tones look good on just about any house — sage green, ivory, warm brown.
You might also get some ideas if you look at other houses in the neighborhood. They're likely to be made of similar materials, and you can tell immediately which colors work and which ones don't.
One place you can be a little bolder? The front door. Ideally, people should see your front door from the street, and a color that pops will help them find it.
It's also good to create a welcoming pathway to the door. Put down some stepping stones, maybe, or a few well-placed plants that lead to the entrance.
Finally, pay attention to the details. It's often the small things that will catch a buyer's eye. Put some plants in containers and use them to showcase the entrance. Add a garden bench or a birdbath to add interest to the landscape. Check to see if your accessories coordinate. If the mailbox, front door handle and house numbers have the same finish, it makes your house look put together.
Take a look at your lighting; the bigger the light fixture, the bigger the effect, Owens says. Something large and dramatic-looking will make the house look grander.
And for heaven's sake, invest in a nice doormat.
"Oftentimes, I'll go to these beautiful homes, and people have the nastiest doormats," Owens says.

I pull out all the stops to sell your home.
Lonnie Snyder
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 206-406-2710
E-Mail : snyder@kw.com
Website: http://www.callsnyder.com/
Blogsite: http://renton-real-estate.blogspot.com/

Lonnie Snyder is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Kent, Renton, Newcastle and South Bellevue.

While it may not reduce the actual value, a cluttered landscape next door can detract from the positive aspects of your home. Review your local laws, which should be on file at the public library, county law library or City Hall.

A typical "junk vehicle" ordinance, for example, requires any disabled car to either be enclosed or placed behind a fence. And most cities prohibit parking any vehicle on a city street too long. It also may be worthwhile to check into local zoning ordinances.

An operator of a home-based business usually is required to obtain a variance or permanent zoning change in residential areas. In addition, if a neighbor's repair work produces loud noises, he may be breaking local noise-control ordinances, which are enforced by the police department. Before bringing in the authorities, you may want to make a copy of the pertinent ordinance and give it to your neighbor to give them a chance to correct the problem.

I pull out all the stops to sell your home.

Lonnie Snyder
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 206-406-2710
E-Mail : snyder@kw.com
Website: http://www.callsnyder.com/
Blogsite: http://renton-real-estate.blogspot.com/

Lonnie Snyder is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Kent, Renton, Newcastle and South Bellevue

These numbers are based on a three month historical analysis that is updated on a weekly basis.

MLS Area 500 (Newcastle, Bellevue South of I-90 & Issaquah South of I-90)
Single Family Homes
Average Days on Market: 93 Days (No Change From Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 603 (Up from 591 Last Week)
Inventory of Sold & Pending Listings: 225 (Up From 165 Last Week)
Average List Price: $888,917 (Up from $888,342 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $751,967 (Up from $737,816 Last Week)
Median Sale Price: $623,000 (Up from $615,000 Last Week) (1/2 sell for more & 1/2 sell for less)
Analysis of MLS Area 500 for Single Family Homes: This market has seen rate increases for three weeks in a row. However, the area still favor buyers over sellers. A market is considered balanced when the supply of homes is closer to a six month supply.

Condominiums
Average Days on Market: 77 Days (Up From 67 Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 158 Active Listings (Up from 149 Last Week)
Inventory of Sold & Pending Listings: 80 (Up from 52 Last Week)
Average List Price: $335,146 (Down from $335,408 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $346,088 (Up from $337,467 Last Week)
Median Sale Price: $325,000 (Up from $315,500 Last Week) (1/2 sell for more & 1/2 sell for less)
Analysis of MLS Area 500 for condos: The condo market in MLS Area 500 had been fighting to stay within buyer territory for the last three months with moderate success. There was a small boost in the average sale price. Looks like summer is here.

MLS Area 350 (Northeast Renton / Renton Highlands, East Highlands, Briarwood)
Single Family Homes
Average Days on Market: 102 Days (No Change From Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 462 (Up from 453 Last Week)
Inventory of Sold & Pending Listings: 266 (Down from 181 Last Week)
Average List Price: $526,687 (Down from $565,097 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $486,395 (Up from $474,348 Last Week)
Median Sale Price: $425,000 (Down from $420,000 Last Week) (1/2 sell for more & 1/2 sell for less)
Analysis of MLS Area 350 for Single Family Homes: Last week’s numbers show that buyer activity remained strong with average days on market holding steady .Things look great for buyers which means the same is true for sellers who are willing to price their homes correctly in this MLS Area.

Condominiums
Average Days on Market: 78 Days (Up from 75 Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 94 Active Listings (Up from 89 last week)
Inventory of Sold & Pending Listings: 36 (Down from 37 last Week)
Average List Price: $250,116 (Up from $249,390 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $243,280 (Down from $241,593 Last Week)
Median Sale Price: $245,000 (Down from $254,990 Last Week) (1/2 sell for more & 1/2 sell for less)
Analysis of MLS Area 350 for condos: Real estate trends indicate a shift a market that favors buyers over sellers in this MLS Area. A market with a six month supply of homes is considered balanced between buyers and sellers. A market with less than a six month supply of homes typically favors buyers. Buyers are taking advantage of the over pricing here.

MLS Area 340 (Southeast Renton / Cascade, Tiffany Park, Talbot Hill, Benson Hill, Fairwood)
Single Family Homes
Average Days on Market: 95 Days (Up From 94 Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 403 (Down from 409 Active Listings Last Week)
Inventory of Sold & Pending Listings: 189 (Down from 190 Last Week)
Average List Price: $441,179 (Down from $442,052 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $369,405 (Down from $374,352 Last Week)
Median Sale Price: $359,950 (Down from $388,407 Last week) (1/2 sell for more & 1/2 sell for less)
Analysis of MLS Area 340 for Single Family Homes: Based on the numbers where everything went down basically says there are buyers out there but they are only interested in the homes that are priced correctly for their condition and location.

Condominiums
Average Days on Market: 84 Days (No change from Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 111 Active Listings (Up from 110 Last Week)
Inventory of Sold & Pending Listings: 57 (Down from 62 last Week)
Average List Price: $231,773 (Down from $234,457 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $225,821 (Down from $232,259 Last Week)
Median Sale Price: $223,000 (Down from $230,000 Last Week) (1/2 sell for more & 1/2 sell for less)
Analysis of MLS Area 340 for Condos: The condo market in MLS Area 340 had been fighting to stay within buyer territory for the last three months with moderate success. It is a little more difficult for first time home buyers to get approved for their loans.

If you are interested in statistical information for an MLS area not covered here, please respond to this post to let me know what neighborhood you live in and I will follow up with the statistics specific to your area of interest. You are also welcome to visit my website at www.callsnyder.com where you can access my Market Snapshot research tool found on the left side of the homepage.

This information is deemed reliable but it is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. I generated these statistics using the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. These statistics were not compiled or published by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The analysis of each MLS Area is based on the market statistics but is the personal opinion of the author.

Lonnie Snyder
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 206-406-2710
E-Mail : snyder@kw.com
Website: http://www.callsnyder.com
Blogsite: http://renton-real-estate.blogspot.com

Lonnie Snyder is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Kent, Renton, Newcastle and South Bellevue.

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