OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE AND NEWS – February 13-14

OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE AND NEWS – February 13-14
Erin Harold Newsletter | February 12, 2016
Open House

 SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

NEW HOLLY NEIGHBORHOOD: SEATTLE – MLS#894747

3951 S Chicago St, Seattle, WA 98118 United States

Offered at $340,000

 New Holly, Seattle, Wa.

This property is conveniently located near the light rail line, connecting you in minutes to downtown Seattle, SeaTac, and soon the University of Washington. Perfectly placed in the sought after New Holly neighborhood of Seattle, this picture perfect, 2-story, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home is a rare find. Full of light, with a vibrant design, it is gently lived in and features newer carpet and paint, an easy to maintain yard, and a floor plan that was brilliantly designed to feel much larger than the square footage suggests. On a coveted corner lot, this home also boasts a bonus parking spot. 

 

New Holly - Central Park - Seattle, Wa.

New Holly- Central Park- Seattle, Wa.

 

A great new development, with its very own “Central Park” just a short walk away,

this home has everything.

 Such a rare opportunity so close to the city and the train systems,

this home will not last.

 

Be the very best Valentine!

Buy your sweetheart a home for Valentines day!

I look forward to meeting you!

Real Estate News & Information
Here are the 25 strongest and weakest housing markets for 2016
www.housingwire.com | Feb 11, 2016
With the new year, it’s still not too late to identify where the strongest and weakest U.S. housing markets will be in…
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Call to action!!!!!! Our King and Snohomish county markets desperately need more homes for sale! – Erin Harold
erinharold.com | Feb 11, 2016
To all my friends, family, and colleagues: An announcement. Our market is literally overcome with buyers looking for a home…
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Erin Harold
Broker

Marketplace Sothebys International Realty
16261 Redmond Way
Redmond, Washington United States  98052

erin.harold@sothebysrealty.com
www.ErinHarold.com
206.326.8961

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Portland, Seattle, and Bend are numbers 1, 2, and 4 in the nation, respectively.

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Here is a great article by HousingWire outlining the 25 hottest and weakest housing markets in 2016.

Portland, Seattle, and Bend are numbers 1, 2, and 4 in the nation, respectively. 

Article link: http://www.housingwire.com/articles/36121-veros-provides-the-forecast-detail-for-the-2016-best-and-worst-real-estate-metros#.Vrjp01i58to.twitter

If ever there was a time to list your home, it is now. Do not miss this hot market!

Call me, I can help you.

Here are the 25 strongest and weakest housing markets for 2016 -Veros report shows markets to watch -January 27, 2016 –Cynthia Barraza

Don’t Miss These Home Tax Deductions !!!!

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A great article for any homeowner to prepare for tax season!

Thanks for sharing this info with us Island Group Sotheby’s International Realty!

Follow this link: http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/tax-deductions/home-tax-deductions/

I love my job!

You know you love your job when:

 

You spend the entire weekend working, from dawn until almost midnight each day, and at the end of the weekend you think….. That was so much fun! It leaves me feel energized, inspired and looking forward to getting up to do it again tomorrow!

I really have the best clients! Fun, well educated, savvy and just a good time! I really love helping them to build their future through real estate.

Can you say that about your job? I can.

Does your broker create private tours for you, at your convenience, and hand select properties for you that you will love when you see them? Do they give you the extra time and attention it takes to make you feel valuable? Do they spend an entire day touring you all over the areas you love the most? Do they have the education, and the negotiating skills to help you win the bid in this fiercely competitive market? Do they have answers to all of your questions, and make this process seem effortless and enjoyable? Do they manage every detail for you and ensure nothing is left to chance?

No? Then why do you use them?

For me, these are all just things I do every day, for all of my clients. It is not a price point I serve, it is the quality of service I provide, that sets me apart.

Call me, my clients matter.

Erin Harold | Broker

Marketplace Sotheby’s Realty
16261 Redmond Way, Redmond Wa
C: 206.326.8961 O: 425.243.9000
ErinHarold.com

 

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Call to action!!!!!! Our King and Snohomish county markets desperately need more homes for sale!

To all my friends, family, and colleagues: An announcement.

Our market is literally overcome with buyers looking for a home to buy. In every city in our greater Seattle area, North, South, East or West.  In both King and Snohomish counties, in every price point, in both single family, condominium and town home style homes. In fact, there are so many buyers, that homes are selling in days. Some are selling in hours! Almost all have multiple offers.

These buyers are paying far more than asking price, as they have been searching for so long with nothing to buy, they are literally pushing the market value up in price, daily. The competition is fierce out there.

That being said, we really need more inventory. If you currently own a home, and are curious as to what the current market value of that home is, please call me. It may very well be of a value that is beyond what you could have imagined. It would be a shame to waste such a hot sellers market, by simply not finding out.

If you or anyone you know is even remotely curious, please give them my contact information. Spread the word. I am always happy to give people a complimentary visit and home value analysis, even if it is just out of simple curiosity that they inquire. It is important for people to understand the value of their investments. Whether it is to sell, or to utilize the value in a different way, perhaps a remodel?

Feel free to call me directly, email me, facebook me, or message me on one of my online platforms. I am here to help.

Erin Harold | Broker

Marketplace Sotheby’s Realty
16261 Redmond Way, Redmond Wa
C: 206.326.8961 O: 425.243.9000

ErinHarold.com

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I love my job!

I love my job

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I love my chosen career, do you?

People are my passion. Really listening to them and bringing them the results they dream about, that is what I do.

 My clients matter, call me. 

Erin Harold
Broker

Marketplace Sothebys International Realty
16261 Redmond Way
Redmond, Washington United States  98052

erin.harold@sothebysrealty.com
www.ErinHarold.com
206.326.8961

The Marketplace Annual Report: Outstanding Market Performance in King + Snohomish Counties

Outstanding Market Performance in King + Snohomish Counties
Hello,

I thought you’d be interested in reading our Annual Market Report.

Recently we’ve seen a global stock market correction and our first interest rate increase in 8 years. Locally, we’ve seen double-digit drops in housing inventory and double-digit increases in sales. Fortunately, our short-term forecast indicates that it is still a great time to be BOTH a seller and buyer.

For sellers, available homes on the market remain scarce. A “normal” Puget Sound market has 3-4 months housing supply. Currently King County has a 1 month inventory supply, Snohomish has 1.7, and double-digit price appreciation in many areas.  With nearly 70% of housing produced projected as apartment building over the next few years, if you’re thinking of selling your residence, 2016 may be the best time in the foreseeable future – simply because of supply and demand.

For buyers, mortgage rates were finally raised in December, but continue to hover near record lows of under 4%.  We suggest buying ASAP because over the next few years, current rates could increase up to 50%, and housing inventory will continue to stay scarce. In addition, the federal government recently introduced new mandatory closing disclosure requirements (TRID) that will delay all financed closings by at least 1-2 weeks. 

Since January 2013 (when our market began to recover), we’ve seen a consistent trend when the calendar turns over to the new year: prices increase steadily through spring, level off during summer, and fall as the holidays approach.  2016 will most likely be different.  Read our report to learn why!

Contact me to determine your optimal real estate goals and future, or for a customized, in-depth analysis on your area of interest. 

I look forward to hearing from you. 

Erin Harold

Marketplace Sothebys International Realty
16261 Redmond Way
Suite 150
Redmond, Washington 98052
www.ErinHarold.com
206.326.8961
erin.harold@sothebysrealty.com

Desperation caused by lack of inventory – fueling buying frenzy

Desperation caused by lack of inventory – fueling buying frenzy
Erin Harold Newsletter | January 21, 2016
King county home shortage
If ever there was a right time to sell your home,
IT IS NOW. 
This is one of the strongest seller’s markets in our history in this greater Seattle metropolitan and its surrounding areas. Experts abound, and all are in agreement, that this shortage of inventory is the worst they have seen in decades.
How does that translate to you as a homeowner?
Buyers are lining up out the door to buy your home. Your home is desired. It is needed. It  is valuable. If you have even been toying with the idea of a change of residence, whether it be to downsize, to relocate, to up-size or you simply have a desire for a change of scenery, now is the time to make the move. You will not believe just how valuable that home of yours really is.   Whether your home is fixed up or not. Here are the facts:
 
– Homes are selling in days, some are selling in hours. 
 
– 38% of all homes sold in 2015 were bought with cash. 
 
– People who sold their home in King County in October reaped an average 48 percent gain over their original purchase price.
 
We have not even seen the typical mid-winter slowdown, of our typical market , this year at all. In fact, the market has become ravenous with even more buyers looking, and no inventory available to buy. Leading into the spring and summer, this will create a literal war-zone for potential buyers, fighting for the winning bid on your home and willing to spend above top dollar in order to reign supreme. That means: Money, in excess, for you as a seller. 
 
Here are a few quick and relevant details I pulled from one of the two attached articles, both detailing this amazing market event: 
 

Seattle and King County had 1.3 and two months’ worth of homes for sale, at the current sales pace, in January. That’s down from 1.6 months and 2.4 months a year ago. While the supply is up slightly from December, seasonal variation complicates month-to-month comparisons. Four to six months is generally considered balanced between buyers and sellers.

“We just really are a fast growing city without enough inventory on the market,” said Alon Bassok, a research scientist at the Runstad Center for Real Estate Research at the University of Washington. “Limited inventory, in this case, means to me that we’re going to see prices go up even further.”

In addition to the lack of homes currently for sale, the rental market is also tight and construction of new homes isn’t keeping pace with demand, Bassok said. “So there’s pressure on all sides.”
In a listing service news release, George Moorhead, designated broker and owner at Bentley Properties, said: “The current inventory of homes available for sale has never been lower in my 22 years as a real estate broker.”
Supply of houses for sale in Seattle remains tight

By AUBREY COHEN, SEATTLEPI.COM STAFF, Updated 4:16 pm, Thursday, February 5, 2015

  

Give me a call and I will provide you with a current market analysis of your home. I can help guide you down the path that will lead to the best possible result on the sale of your home. 
Do not miss this hot market.  
 
 
I look forward to helping you. 
Real Estate News & Information
King County home prices climb amid worst shortage of inventory in a decade
www.seattletimes.com | Jan 21, 2016
The continuing shortage of homes for sale helped send prices on homes sold last month through the roof: King County’s…
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Supply of houses for sale in Seattle remains tight
www.seattlepi.com | Jan 21, 2016Read more
Erin Harold
BrokerMarketplace Sothebys International Realty
16261 Redmond Way
Redmond, Washington United States  98052

erin.harold@sothebysrealty.com
www.ErinHarold.com
206.326.8961

I love my team!

 

 

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Happy Anniversary!
 
The Shriner family have successfully created a powerful, energetic, fun, and supportive work environment that is unparalleled in this industry. They have hand selected a well educated, diverse, and innovative set of realtors and support staff that all work together as a team. I am thankful and proud to be part of such an amazing and inspiring group of people. 
It is one of the best representations of what Sotheby’s International Realty is known for:
 
 
We offer an extraordinary level of customer service, by delivering excellence throughout every aspect of our real estate industry. 
 
 
Our team will complete every real estate transaction, with efficiency and an expert level of skill that will produce exceptional results. With a vast number of Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate offices around the globe, all staffed with master level agents, we can help our clients achieve this same level of success anywhere in the world. 
 
We are the best, because we care about our clients first.
It is not a price point that we serve, it is the service we provide that sets us apart. 
 
 
I want to wish everyone a happy New Year!!!!
 
We all look forward to working with you in 2016. 
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BrokerMarketplace Sothebys International Realty
16261 Redmond Way
Redmond, Washington United States  98052erin.harold@sothebysrealty.com
www.ErinHarold.com
206.326.8961

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!
Erin Harold Newsletter | December 23, 2015
From our family to yours. 
Holiday wishes for happiness, peace and a wonderful year to come. 
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Erin Harold
BrokerMarketplace Sothebys International Realty
16261 Redmond Way
Redmond, Washington United States  98052

erin.harold@sothebysrealty.com
www.ErinHarold.com
206.326.8961