Irina Fernandez

I printed 70 flyers and went for a walk in my farm area on Sunday morning. My intention was to speak to people, not just leave those flyers on their front doors. I visited 100-120 homes, but I left this flyer only at homes where people opened their door and talk to me. I was surprise to discover that 80% people in my farm area retired or going to retire in 5 years. So, two weeks later I got 6 bags and sent three boxes to the orphanage.

Thank you dear people in Harbor Ridge community at NE Tacoma!

I also want to say thank you to the General Federation of Women's Clubs Sokico, for organizing Bunco party to raise money for shipping. Thank you Ladies!

North East Tacoma, WA 98422. Browns Point and Dash Point.

February 2008.

In February 2008 the Real Estate market in NE Tacoma started with 173 homes for sale. During this month 18 homes were sold, 2 sales failed, 17 listings were cancelled, and 17 expired. So, at the end of the month, we had 149 homes for sale and the months of inventory went down by more that 3%. The amount of days that now takes to sell home in NE Tacoma decreased from 99 to 60, which was the result of new listings that were priced at accurate market values and have been sold fast. The average price per square foot went down dramatically, which helped to stimulate buyers' interest. The average price of sold homes keeps dropping in comparison with active listings. That is a great example of buyers market. The analysis of today's market shows that you still can sell you home fast, if you price it right and make sure it looks better than other comparably priced properties in your neighborhood.

Statistics for January 2008.

15 homes sold in the North East Tacoma in December 2008. - in 1/2007 - 21

Average active Price- $504,000 in 1/2007 - $596,000

Average Days on Market - 99 days in 1/2007 - 92

Average $ per Sq Ft- $183 in 1/2007 - $194

Total home for sale 173 in 1/2007 - 108

Homes being sold for 95% of original listing price

Statistics for December 2007.

17 homes sold in the North East Tacoma in December 2007.

In 2006, there were 26 sales in the same period.

Average active Price- $507,000 (in 12/2006 - $527,000)

Average Days on Market - 94 days (in 12/2006 - 67)

Average $ per Sq Ft- $209 (in 12/2006 - $190)

Total home for sale 173 (in 12/2006 - 106)

Homes being sold for 97% of asking price.