March Update
Sometimes Bank-owned properties (or those which have gone through foreclosure and are now owned and available for sale by the Bank/Lender/Asset Management Co) are a "good deal" and sometimes they aren't. Here are a few tips if you're looking at Bank-owned properties:
Here is the March Bank Owned Inventory Report For Maple Valley, WA
6 Homes on the Market
Prices Ranging from $285,000 to $535,000
Size Ranging from appx:
1850 square feet to over 4,000 square feet
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Are your kids out growing their clothes long before they can wear them out? Tired of buying brand new clothes only to have them worn one or two times? Visit the Bi-Annual Baby & Kid's Clothing Exchange tomorrow night at the Maple Valley Community Center located at the corner of Witte Rd and SE 248th St where clothing from sizes infant through Children's size 18 will be available for trade.
Clothing can be donated or traded at the Community Center Wednesday March 5th between 6:00 pm and 7:30. FREE clothing will be available between 7:30 and 8 (limit one bag per family). Any items not traded or requested will be donated to charity.
The Greater Maple Valley Community Center provides a number of support services for Maple Vally Residents inlcuding Seniors, Families as well as Teens.
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There's a very small baseball field in Hobart, WA where the little guys who like to think they are big guys play T-ball. It's close to the Hobart Store, where sun flower seeds and gatorades are kept well stocked for the serious players and fans. Several years ago the field was renamed in honor of Hometown boy, Johnny Lazor who was born in Taylor WA (now known as Hobart WA) in 1912.
Johnny was a relative late-comer to "The Show" breaking into the big leagues in 1943 at the ripe old age of 30 with the Boston Red Sox. He played 4 years and ended his career with a .263 average.
In 1995, almost fifty years after Johnny's career ended, and well before the field was renamed in his honor, my little guy (who's not so little anymore) pulled off an unassisted Triple Play as a second baseman.
Here's how it went down:
With a runner at first and second, Connor caught a fly ball (out #1), stepped on the second base bag (out #2) and managed to catch the first base runner, who was frozen in the base path like a deer in the headlights.(out #3)
Of course at 6, Connor really had no idea what he was doing and neither did the base runners. He was reacting to the instructions yelled by the coaches (and his Dad) and was quite content to take the applause and accolades which came along with that....
If you ever happen to drive by Johnny Lazor field, which is located just South of the Hobart Fire Station on 276th in the Spring, you'll likely see parents and families gathered around the tiny dirt infield, watching new baseball memories being made. And who knows......maybe some new history as well.
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 Looking to Buy or Sell a home in Maple Valley? I can help! Since 1990, I have been successfully marketing and selling Residential Resale and New Construction homes in South King and North Pierce Counties since 1990, but I specialiize in the greater Maple Valley area, Whether you're interested in Buying, Selling or need more information because you are Relocating to the Puget Sound Region, email me or give me a call, I'm happy to help! Contact Colleen Maple Valley Listings delivered to your inbox via email Complimentary Online Market Analysis of your Maple Valley Home View or Post Maple Valley For Sale By Owner Listings Learn more about the Maple Valley Community including information on Tahoma Schools and Maple Valley Neighborhoods |
The following chart demonstrates current active listing information for South East King County market areas by School District.These numbers respresent Residential Single Family properties which are listed through NWMLS. Obviously the larger districts, such as Kent has higher inventory, based on a larger geographic area.
| Looking to Buy or Sell a home in Maple Valley? I can help! Since 1990, I have been successfully marketing and selling Residential Resale and New Construction homes in South King and North Pierce Counties since 1990, but I specialiize in the greater Maple Valley area, Whether you're interested in Buying, Selling or need more information because you are Relocating to the Puget Sound Region, email me or give me a call, I'm happy to help! Contact Colleen Maple Valley Listings delivered to your inbox via email Complimentary Online Market Analysis of your Maple Valley Home View or Post Maple Valley For Sale By Owner Listings Learn more about the Maple Valley Community including information on Tahoma Schools and Maple Valley Neighborhoods |
The Good, the Bad and the....wait, it's not sooooo Ugly. Here is a market comparison between January 2007 Activity and the first month of the 2008 market:
NUMBER OF SALES
AVERAGE PRICE
MARKET TIME
But the good news is that there are currently 56 listings in the immediate Maple Valley Market area which are either under contract "Subject to Inspection" or are Pending in Escrow since January 1 and not reflected in the numbers above. The majority of these are priced under 400,000. This is good news to Seller in higher priced homes who have been waiting for the "move-up" buyer to gain liquidity.
Colleen Fischesser is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Select in Maple Valley Washington. She has been successfully marketing and selling Residential properties in King and Pierce Counties since 1990, but specializes in the Maple Valley area.
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Broker, Owner, Wife, Mom, Friend & generally Fun Person(if I do say so myself) Serving South King & North Pierce Counties. Specializing in Single Family Residential marketing & sales since 1990!
Almost 18 years ago I decided to enter the Real Estate Industry because I loved the house hunting process and was excited about the opportunities and challenges presented by being self-employed.
I was bitten by the "house-hunting bug" as a young girl when I would go through the Sunday papers with my parents, looking for open houses. My father, Mike McCormack was an NFL football coach and we had moved several times throughout my childhood before finally settling in the NW when he took a job with the Seattle Seahawks. I came to view house hunting and the moving process as an adventure, and although it can sometimes be stressful and inconvenient, I love the process as much today as I did back then!
More than anything, I believe my role is to serve as a real estate advisor for my clients...to offer advice and options in order for them to make informed, educated decisions. I specialize in the greater Maple Valley market which is defined by the Tahoma School District boundaries.
Nestled beside the picturesque Cascade Foothill Mountain Range, approximately 20 miles Southeast of Seattle, Maple Valley Washington is a growing community rich in History and recreational opportunity. Skiing and hiking are only a 45 minute drive away at,Crystal Mountain, or Snoqualmie Summit. Boating and jet-skiing on Lake Sawyer, or swimming at Lake Wilderness are some favorite warm weather activities.
The greater Maple Valley area is defined by the Tahoma School District boundaries and also includes Hobart, Ravensdale & part of Renton. The City of Maple Valley, which incorporated in 1997, is where you'll find traditional subdivisions and retail shops. The rural portion of Maple Valley falls within unincorporated King County and is comprised mostly of homes on acreage. Population is approximately 29,600 (City of Maple Valley approximately 17,000). Median age is 33 and median income is $74,781.
View Complete Maple Valley Demographics.
The Maple Valley housing market is comprised predominantly of single family homes in a variety of settings...homes in traditional neighborhoods, homes on acreage, equestrian properties, lakefront homes and new construction. View information on Maple Valley neighborhoods.
If you're moving to the Seattle area, you may want to learn a little more about Maple Valley. Many area residents, priced out of the Bellevue, Issaquah and Remond Housing Market, moved a little farther South and found an area with a variety of homes ranging from Waterfront to Acreage to New Construction which were more affordable PLUS a School District with the highest test scores in South King County.
What Colleen's Clients Say....
"We wanted to express our gratitude to you for a completely worry-free purchase and sale. From the no-pressure sale, to the very effective marketing of our home, your attention to detail made the entire process pain-free! You anticipated each element with precision, accuracy and, most importantly, caring. We felt as though we were going through this overwhelming process with a friend at our side, and theat eased stress levels considerably."
The Forman's, Maple Valley WA
"Not only did I appreciate knowledge of the market and the area, I really appreciated your warm personality and strategic thinking..."
R. Asay, Auburn WA
"We chose you as our agent because of a personal recommendation from our friends who had seen your work before and they were right...you handled everything in a very professional manner but with a down-to-earth approach and a nice personal touch that we really enjoyed. We felt confident in your guidance and honesty.. So thanks for going the extra mile and for everything you did...
G & L Malmrose, Kent WA
"Colleen really knows the area inside and out, from builders to schools. She is also very knowledgeable when it comes to all the details of buying and selling. Our house sold in under a week for full price...due in part to her marketing skills....There is no doubt we would use Colleen again "
The Marottas, Maple Valley WA
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