Anita Beach - Real Estate Professional Maple Valley, WA

This graph shows the number of homes that were sold in Maple Valley in 2008 and broken down by price range. As you can tell a majority of the homes that sold were in the $300 - 400K range with only 5 homes selling under $200K. The numbers were taken from a search off of the North West Multiple Listing Service.

In 2008 there were 446 homes that sold in Maple Valley alone. The graph below has the homes broken down by number of bedrooms. As you can see a majority of the homes that were sold had 4 bedrooms followed closely by 3 bedroom homes. The numbers were configured by searching the North West Multiple Listing Services for homes that sold specifically within area code 98038.

It is that time of year again when our courageous agents of Remax Select get ready for our biggest event of the year. Our Little Miracles Auction.

The event is being held in April at the Olson Mansion here in wonderful Maple Valley, Washington.

It takes several months of preparation and alot of behind the scene hours put in by a great team of "Outstanding Agents" (no Remax pun intended - ok, maybe a little one:) Without the long hours and hearts of these helpers, none of it would be possible. Ok I know it seems like I'm bragging a bit because I am one of them, but it is a great camaraderie!

I spent a majority of my day trying to procure items for the live and silent auction. It's not as easy as you would think. I think I'm beginning to get cauliflower ear I was on the horn so much today, but the cause couldn't be more worth it me.

So, when you have the time, check out our revamped website that is going to be kickin' it this year thanks to our fearless leader. I'm bragging again, yes my daughter is featured on the Little Miracles website - she is the one on the right with the tophat.

If you are interested in making a donation to our wonderful event, please contact me and I have all the information you could possible want.

Please be safe this weekend and be prepared.

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is about to issue a winter storm warning. NOAA considers a warning to be an imminent or occurring weather event. THIS IS A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION AND CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS STORM. People should plan to stay indoors if at all possible starting Saturday morning.

A very dangerous winter storm is going to disrupt transportation and power in the State beginning Saturday. Specific to the Maple Valley area expect the following:

Strong winds gusting up to 75 mph in the Enumclaw, Black Diamond areas. It is likely that sustained winds will be from 25-35 mph in the Renton, Kent East Hills, and possible higher in the Maple Valley area from about 4PM Saturday to about 10 PM Saturday, but could start earlier and last longer. 1-3" of snow is expected. A high potential exists for extended power outages from downed power lines and falling trees. Winds coming westward off the Cascades are expected to be 50 mph or above, sustained.

For more information about warnings in other areas of the state, please use the following resources:

nwac.us

weather.gov/Seattle

wsdot.wa.gov

www.kingcounty.gov/safety/prepare

Emergency preparedness planning suggests that each person be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours.

The following monthly statistics for the Maple Valley area are for new residential listings per month and the average days on the market for those said listings.

These monthly statistics are listed per month through the month of November. It's a great tool to see the market trend over the last several months.

These are strictly for residential listings only and do not include numbers for Condominiums or New Construction.