Greg Saffell - Kent Wa - Homes - Condos Buyers Rep - First Time Buyers Seniors

It wasn't the normal recycling day, but the truck arrived anyway. This visit was special and the truck was here to help celebrate this 4 year olds birthday. On most trash and recycling days this boy, along with his younger brother and accompanied by their mother, watch with fascination as the trucks perform their routine task, it's become a regularly weekly event.
The boys mother thought it would be fun to ask the company to send a truck to celebrate her sons birthday, and the company agreed. Ten children were in attendance when the enormous truck arrived and demonstrated it's capabilities. The kids were also shown a video about staying safe around large trucks. Each child was also invited to visit the cab and pull the horn cable in celebration.
I was impressed with the company and was lucky to photograph the event. Hats off to Allied Waste Services in Kent for being such a great sport and helping to make this birthday memorable.

Greg Saffell

 (206) 617-2247 

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Kent Wa company helps celebrate kids birthday, sends trash trucK.

Kent real estate- the least and most expensive home on the market today is an interesting study in contrast. As you might expect the least expensive home is bank -owned and has been on the market for almost two months. The expensive home is still waiting for it's first owner and has been on the market since January. The first home is part of a Kent tri-plex and is listed for $127,100. The second home is listed for $3,200,000. With this range in pricing there is something for almost any buyer in the city of Kent. If you're still looking for your dream home in Kent, Wa contact me, I know where they are.

Bargain home

1 Bedroom, 1 bathroom in 720 square feet of living space
Approximately $ 176. per square foot

Expensive home

3 Bedrooms, 5 bathrooms in 6500 square feet of living space
Approximately $ 5,000 per square foot

Greg Saffell

(206) 617-2247

REMAX Performance Plus

Information About Kent WA Real Estate

gregsaffell@comcast.net

Kent real estate-the least and most expensive home on the market today

Kent homes and condos market report. The two graphs below show the sales figures for both single family homes and condominiums in Kent, Wa. through the month of September. The Kent homes chart indicates an increase of homes on the market over the previous few months with an increase in pending sales and a decrease in total sales. The Kent condos chart also shows an increase in pending sales with lower total sale than the previous three months.

Increasing inventory and softer home sales indicate it's still a buyer's market. Interest rates will eventually climb but for now, it's a great buying opportunity. If you are interested in a new Kent home or condo contact me today, I know where the best deals are located. Graph copyright Trendgraphix, Inc.

The top chart is for Condos and the bottom chart for Homes.

Greg Saffell

(206) 617-2247

REMAX Performance Plus

Information About Kent WA Real Estate

gregsaffell@comcast.net

Kent homes and condos- market report

Kent homeowners can save money this year by replacing some of their old appliances. Our neighbors here in the Riverview community in Kent remodeled their kitchen recently and were able to take advantage of the government and manufacturer's rebate programs. These incentives are great if you're planning to upgrade this year. You can check on which appliances qualify and get more information on their website ENERGYSTAR.

Even if you're not replacing appliances this year, you can still save money. Along with my energy bill PSE sent some conservation tips that I can share with you. They say early fall is the best time to prepare for cooler weather and by following these simple steps and taking advantage of rebates and federal tax credits you can save up to 15 percent in your heating costs.

• Check doors and windows for leaks and drafts. Make sure doors seal properly, add weather-stripping or caulk to keep heat from escaping.
• Examine heating ducts for leaks. Repair or replace damaged ducts.
• Add insulation to your attic, and weather-strip and insulate your attic hatch door to prevent warm air from escaping. PSE offers up to $1,600 in insulation rebates.
• Close fireplace damper when not in use.
• Have the furnace inspected and serviced to make sure it is in proper working order.
• Clean or replace the furnace air filters at least every two months during the heating season. The furnace will operate more efficiently and use less energy.
• Set the thermostat at the coolest level you can without making your rooms uncomfortable. For most homes, the heating bill drops about 2% for every degree the thermostat is lowered.
• Lower the thermostat at bedtime or while away during the day. Setting the thermostat at 58 degrees while asleep can cut a natural gas bill by up to 7%.
• Make sure all heating vents are open and not blocked by furniture or other items.

Greg Saffell

(206) 617-2247

REMAX Performance Plus

Information About Kent WA Real Estate

gregsaffell@comcast.net

Kent Wa residential home sales statistics through August 2009. This final chart shows months of inventory or the absorption rate as it is known. These figures illustrate the number of months it will take to sell the current inventory at the present rate of sales. You can see a considerable drop from 19.5 months in February to a much more comfortable level in August of 6.6 months. If you are planning to sell your home in Kent Wa in the near future, pricing your property correctly to reflect the current market conditions is critical. I know Kent property values well, call me if you have questions.

Greg Saffell

(206) 617-2247

REMAX Performance Plus

Information About Kent WA Real Estate

gregsaffell@comcast.net

Kent Wa Residential Home Sales Statistics through August 2