So my son Connor (19) tells me last week he's going to head to Eastern Washington to go river rafting. He's never gone river rafting, and gets sick anytime he's in any moving vehicle other than a car so I'm not really sure what the appeal was for him. Of course I immediatly think about the movie "The River Wild" where bad guy Kevin Bacon takes Meryl Streep hostage and forces her to navigate the rushing white-water rapids...
I tell my son "I don't think it's a good idea, it's dangerous and I'll worry".
"Don't worry," he tells me, "It's actually more of a river float...we'll just lay in the raft and float from Ellensburg to Yakima".
Ok, that makes me feel slightly better. But then I think about the movie Deliverance where...well, most of us know how that movie goes.
But I zip my lip and decide to let him have his adventure.
Fast forward to Saturday night and I get this text message:
"Wow, rough day on the river. Don't worry everyone's alive, battery dying will check in later."
I didn't hear from him until the next day and it sounded pretty scary. They were only in the water 5 minutes but couldn't keep their rafts together, Connor hit a tree and was sucked underneath it, losing his raft. He made it to shore and was able to help a few other people who were being pulled down the river as well. The Swiftwater Rescue team was called in to assist several people.
Evidently no one knew that the Dam had recently been released so the water was moving much faster than normal. Seems to me a notice should be placed somewhere along the banks were people normally put in the river?
But what do I know?
I'm just a Mom.
Colleen Fischesser is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Select Real Estate. She has been successfully marketing and selling real estate in King and Pierce counties since 1990.
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Wondering what's going with real estate in Cherokee Bay?
ACTIVE LISTINGS:
12 on the market. Average List Price $308,040 Average Market Time 55 Days
PENDING SALES:
6 Sales in Escrow Average List Price $257,892 Average Market Time 57 Days
SOLD IN LAST 6 MONTHS
16 Properties Average Sales Price: $229,433 Average Market Time 43 Days
*This information is for Single Family Homes listed through NWMLS only. Private or "by owner" sales are not included.
Colleen Fischesser is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Select in Maple Valley, WA. She has been successfully selling and marketing properties all over South King & North Pierce counties since 1990 but specializes in the Maple Valley Washington area. She may be contacted directly at: 425-432-5400
"Green acres is the place for me. Farm livin' is the life for me. Land spreadin' out so far and wide Keep Manhattan Seattle, just give me that countryside."I've seen aLOT of houses over the nearly 2 decades I've been selling real estate. Although I'm able to appreciate each one (no matter size, condition or location) for it's individuality, every now and then I'm able to view and (even better) sell a really special property.
This was the case with the sale of this 6.5 acre mini-farm on Green Valley Road which closed on June 29.
What an awesome property!
The original owners had maintained the home in impeccable condition and had created a completely self-sustaining farm; from raising their own beef, to HUGE garden, fruit and nut trees, barn/shop, generator, gas pump....you name, this place had it.
The setting was gorgeous and one of a kind! (I hope to share some photos for you soon)
The new owners are settling in and I wish them years and years of happy memories ahead.
Thank you to Rob Guthrie of Windermere Real Estate for a successful cross sale and to Merry Smith of Sammamish Escrow for yet another seamless closing process.
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Colleen Fischesser is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Select Real Estate. She has been successfully marketing and selling real estate in King and Pierce counties since 1990.
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Today is a Furlough day for many King County employees. In an effort to save money, King County employees must take 10 unpaid days off this year.
Many offices will be closed...including the courthouse....where deeds are recorded.
Because Friday was the legal holiday for the 4th of July and today is a Furlough day anyone waiting to close their home sale in King County will need to wait one more day. Fortunately, because I work with a great Escrow team, I was able to close a sale just under the wire last Thursday which meant the buyers were able to spend the long holiday weekend in their new home!
Here are the remaining Furlough days:
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Colleen Fischesser is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Select Real Estate. She has been successfully marketing and selling real estate in King and Pierce counties since 1990.
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It's not just Maple Valley that is feeling the slowdown in Condo sales, but it was surprising when I logged on to pull stats and realized there hasn't been ONE condo/towhome sale to close in Maple Valley this year.
Keep in mind, not every Townhome community in the City is a condominium. Valley Green townhomes for instance, are single family units and were not recorded as condominiums.
Here's a Year to Date Market Report of Condominium/Townhome Activity:
Active Listings: 17
Average List Price: $259,185
Median Price: 258,950
Average Market Time: 88 Days
Pending Sales: 4
Average Listing Price: $239,713
Median Price: $214,975
Average Market Time: 148 Days
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Colleen Fischesser is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Select in Maple Valley, WA. She has been successfully selling and marketing properties all over South King & North Pierce counties since 1990 but specializes in the Maple Valley Washington area. She may be contacted directly at: 425-432-5400
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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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