Real Estate March 9, 2015

Equestrian Estate for Sale, Indoor and Outdoor Arena, Barn, 105 Acres, Presented by John Fiala Windermere

Once in a lifetime equestrian estate. 105 peaceful, fenced acres with riverfront, mountain views, and private gated entrance. 200×100 covered steel riding arena, 9 stall horse barn with rubber paver aisle, wash area, tack room, hayloft, outdoor riding arena, and round pen. Approved permits for a stunning 4,171 sqft home with 3 car garage. The property also features 4 wells, approx. 3,300 feet of water lines, and 14,000 feet of Centaur fencing. Minutes to Redmond, Bellevue, and Microsoft.

Two Mountains Farm Carnation, WA

 

Real Estate August 30, 2014

Duvall Home for Sale, 5 bedrooms, Greenbelt, Presented by John Fiala Windermere

Evan’s Pond retreat featuring 3,220 sqft, 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, bonus room and backs to a private greenbelt. You will enjoy the chef’s kitchen with eating area, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and walk-in pantry. Don’t miss the open dining and living rooms, hardwood floors and 3 car garage. Upstairs features a large master retreat with a 5 piece master bath, 2 walk-in closets and 4 additional bedrooms. The private backyard has a fire pit and garden area. Easy commute to Microsoft & Connector.

14201 284th Place SE Duvall, WA 98019

Real Estate January 24, 2014

Maple Leaf Home for Sale, Seattle, WA, Presented by John Fiala

MLS# 585184. Incredible Maple Leaf location.  This private 1,560 sqft home sits back off the street with a desirable large front yard.  The home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, hardwood floors, and is heated by a ductless heat pump.  Also featured is a wood stove, and an eating area off the kitchen.  You will enjoy the open dining and living room area.  Upstairs has vaulted ceilings and plenty of storage.  Located near the amazing Maple Leaf Playground, Green Lake, and UW campus, with easy access to I-5.

Maple Leaf Home for Sale

Maple Leaf Home for Sale

Real Estate January 10, 2014

Home for sale in Woodinville near Kirkland, 4 bedrooms, presented by John Fiala Windermere

Location, quality, views, and a greenbelt are all special features of this luxury 2,410 sqft, 4 bedroom, 3.25 bathroom home. Built with high-end materials featuring granite slab countertops, slate backsplash, Brazilian cherry floors, SS appliances, gas fireplace, master has a 5 piece bath, walk-in closet and heated floors. Impressive views, private deck off family room, fenced backyard that backs to a peaceful greenbelt. Low HOA dues. Conveniently located near Kirkland, Redmond & Woodinville.

13385 NE 152nd St

Real Estate July 26, 2013

King County Real Estate Trends, Presented by John Fiala Windermere

This information looks at the Active Listings for residential home and the Pending (under contract) residential homes for King County from 2010 to 2013. If you look at the purple lines for 2013, you will notice that the Active Listings are down and the homes Pending are up. We are starting to see more inventory on the market but there is still a high demand from Buyers.King County Washington Real Estate Trends

Real Estate April 25, 2013

Home for Sale, Bellevue WA, Lake Hills, 4 bedrooms, Amazing Remodel presented by John Fiala

Stunning remodel in Lake Hills Bellevue. This home features 4 bedrooms, 2,020 sqft, 1.75 baths, office, living room & bonus room. Ready for these new features; roof, Milgard double pane windows, exterior & interior paint, kitchen cabinets, SS appliances, granite slab countertops, remodeled bathrooms, furnace, hot water tank, doors, carpet, molding, fixtures & refinished oak hardwood floors. Large backyard & entertaining sized patio. Conveniently located to Bellevue, Microsoft, I-90 & I-405.

Presented by John Fiala

Presented by John Fiala

Real Estate April 20, 2013

Free Paper Shredding Event, hosted by John Fiala

My Windermere office in Kirkland is hosting a free paper shredding event today. Bring as much as you can fit into your car. Saturday 10 to 2

737 Market Street Kirkland, WA 98109

Free Shredding Event Hosted by Windermere and John Fiala

Real Estate April 9, 2013

Why Do Your Property Taxes in King County Increase When Your Home Value Has Decreased?

Here is a good video about King County, Washington that describes why your property taxes may increase, but the value of your home was assessed for less than last year. King County is a Revenue-based property tax system.

“Washington State operates under a “revenue-based” property tax system in which taxing districts, such as fire, library and school districts, submit their annual adopted budgets to the County Assessor who has the responsibility to set the levy rate that is necessary to meet the adopted budgets regardless of assessed values. We are one of the states that operates under the “revenue-based” system.

King County has 700,000 + properties, 163 taxing districts, and 594 tax levy codes. A property located in one tax code has a number of separate taxing districts (fire, library, schools, etc). As property values decrease, there is a natural assumption that property taxes will also decrease – that might not be the case for thousands of King County property owners.”

Play YouTube Video – 2013 King County Property Taxes

Real Estate February 25, 2013

Active, Pending, New Listings and Sold Homes for King County Washington

This data looks at residential homes in King County from 2012 to 2013. You can notice how the amount of homes for sale has dropped 44% from last year and that Pending homes (under contract) has increased by 42%. It is great time to consider getting your home on the market and if you are looking to buy a home, prepare for competition. Competition is area and price specific. If you have any questions about your area, just let me know.

King County 2012 to 2013 Real Estate Presented by John Fiala

Real Estate February 11, 2013

Pending Home Sales Are High and Inventory Is Low In Seattle And Kirkland

This information looks at the Active Listings versus Pending Sales for residential home for the week leading up to February 10th, 2013. This data shows the city and price range of the homes that have gone under contract in the last seven days compared to the active listings. North Seattle had the largest percent of homes go under contract with 33% for the week. Last year in North Seattle, that percentage was 12%. There were 343 homes listed last year compared to last week with 184 homes. Kirkland had 24% of the homes go under contract last week and last year at this time it was only 11%. In Kirkland, the active listings are currently at 125 and last year there were 209. It is amazing what a year can do. Inventory is down and the Buyers are out. The chart below has more detailed information about each area and price range.Active vs Pending 2-10-13 Prensent by John Fiala