Ally Wangsness - Seattle Real Estate Broker

I took these photos a few days ago.

Leaves on a maple tree in my front yard.

Fall colors in Bryant neighborhood, Seattle

Apples in Hawthorne Hills, Seattle

Yes, we do have quite a few spiders in Seattle. This one is just relaxing on the spider web. Spider in the sky? :-)

Photos posted by Ally Wangsness. Photos and info may not be copied, reproduced and republished without the written permission of Ally Wangsness, Broker, RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc.

The fall is here and so are fall activities in the greater Seattle area.

These are a few things you may want to do on this first Sunday of the fall.

Fremont Oktoberfest – come to enjoy food and beer, Dogtorberfest, Entertainment, Kids activities (yes, zucchini race car making and pumpkin bawling included among other fun activities), Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving and other fun activities.

When: Sunday, September 26th, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Where: Phinney Ave. N and N 35th St.

Seattle, WA

Cost: $25 general admission; $30 grand admission; $15 non-tasting admission

Festa Italiana – food, music, art, dance for everybody: Festa Grape Stomp, The Great Italian Chefs, Italian Classic Vehicle Show, children’s activities, and more.

When: Sunday, September 26th, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Where: Seattle Center

If your little ones want to do something else in Seattle Center:

Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog – opening of new “Clifford” exhibit

When: Sunday, September 26th, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Where: The Children’s Museum at the Seattle Center (Seattle Center House)

Cost: $6.50 - $7.50

Pike Place Market Artisan Food Festival – music, chef demos, beer-and-wine garden. This is the first annual Artisan Food Festival!

When: Sunday, September 26th, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: Pike Place Market

1501 Pike Place
Seattle, WA

Cost: free

Or you may enjoy something different:

Market Ghost Tours - see for yourself

When: Ongoing; 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. daily; also 9 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Where: 93 Pike St. Seattle, WA

Cost: $15; kids ages 9 and younger free on 5 p.m. tours.

Russian Center Bazaar – if you like piroshky, that would be the place to be! Russian food, entertainment and arts.

When: Sunday, September 26th, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: Russian Cultural Center

704 19th Ave. E
Seattle, WA

Walk for the Animals – Seattle Humane Society walk provides care for animals

When: Sunday, September 26th, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: University Village

25th Ave. NE and NE 45th St.
Seattle, WA

Cost: $30 registration fee

Bicycle Sunday

When: Sunday, September 26th , 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Where: Lake Washington Blvd. from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle (scenic road closed to motorized traffic)

Swing Dance

When: Sunday, September 26th , 6 p.m. (lesson); 7:10 p.m. dance with Brian Lee and The Orbiters

Where: Salmon Bay Eagles

5212 20th Ave NW
Seattle, WA

Cost: $5 - $12

Events outside Seattle

Puyallup Fair – music, comedy, treasure hunt, Sillyville, Rides, Toonzville, exhibits, food and much much more!

When: Sunday, September 26th – last day of Puyallup Fair! 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Where: Puyallup Fair and Events Center

110 9th Ave. SW
Puyallup, WA

Cost:$9 - $11 (kids ages 5 and younger – free)

World Championship of Sand Sculpting

When: Ongoing through October 3rd, 2010; 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday

Where: Hillside Plaza

31510 20th Ave. S
Federal Way, WA

Cost: $6.50 - $8.50

Remlinger Farms Fall Harvest Festival – steam train, farm animals, pumpkin patch, corn maze, food, farm market.

When: Saturdays-Sundays through October 31st, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Where: Remlinger Farms

32610 NE 32nd St.
Carnation, WA

Cool Canines and Fabulous Felines Adoption Event – meet more than 100 adoptable puppies, dogs, kittens and cats from 9 shelters and rescues.

When: Sunday, September 26th, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: PetsMart

17845 Garden Way NE
Woodinville, WA

The listing is back in active status after pending sale. Huge price reduction - now offered at $500,000. Way below tax assessed value. It is a short sale.

2 bedrooms and a den, 1.75 baths, granite counter tops, gas cooking and fireplace.

Gorgeous northern views of the Space Needle, part of Olympics, Queen Anne, Lake Union.

Great location, newer building, incredible amenities (24/7 concierge, beautiful rooftop garden with BBQ grills, fitness center, sauna, hot tub, business center, conference room, owners lounge with big screen TV).

2 reserved parking spots included! And if you live in Seattle you know that it can be hard to find parking in the Downtown area.

Here is the website: The Cosmopolitan condo for sale.

Presented by Ally Wangsness with RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc.

Here is an overview of condos and homes for sale in Northeast Seattle (were on the market in the beginning of September).

Reported neighborhoods: Laurelhurst, Windermere, Inverness, View Ridge, Hawthorne Hills, Sand Point, Bryant, Ravenna, Wedgwood and Maple Leaf.

There are 204 condos and homes available in reported neighborhoods.

Breakdown by price range (bedrooms, baths, and average square feet):

$100,000 - $199,999 – 17 (16 condos & 1 home); 1 & 2 bedrooms; 1 & 1.5 baths; 772 sq. feet

$200,000 - $299,999 – 22 condos & homes; 1 to 3 bedrooms; 1 to 3 baths; 1,144 sq. feet

$300,000 - $399,999 – 40 condos & homes; 1 to 5 bedrooms; 1 to 3.25 baths; 1,573 sq. feet

$400,000 - $499,999 – 37 condos & homes; 2 to 5 bedrooms; 1 to 3.5 baths; 1,952 sq. feet

$500,000 - $599,999 – 26 homes; 3 to 5 bedrooms; 1.75 to 3.5 baths; 2,380 sq. feet

$600,000 - $699,999 – 13 homes; 3, 4, 5 & 7 bedrooms; 1.75 to 3.5 baths; 2,432 sq. feet

$700,000 - $799,999 – 11 homes; 3, 4 & 5 bedrooms; 1.75 to 3 baths; 2,464 sq. feet

$800,000 - $899,999 – 9 (1 condo and 8 homes); 3 & 4 bedrooms; 1.75 to 3.25 baths; 3,055 sq. feet

$900,000 - $999,999 – 5 homes; 3 & 4 bedrooms; 1.5 to 3.5 baths; 2,988 sq. feet

$1,000,000 - $1,999,999 – 12 homes; 3, 4, & 5 bedrooms; 1.75 to 3.5 baths; 3,542 sq. feet

$2,000,000 - $2,999,999 – 8 homes; 4, 5 & 6 bedrooms; 3 to 5.25 baths; 4,360 sq. feet

$4,000,000 - $4,999,999 – 2 homes; 3 & 4 bedrooms; 2.75 & 3.5 baths; 4,220 sq. feet

$5,000,000 - $7,999,999 – 2 homes; 4 & 5 bedrooms; 3.75 baths; 6,691 sq. feet

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Information and photos posted by Ally Wangsness. Photos and info may not be copied, reproduced and republished without the written permission of Ally Wangsness, Broker, RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc.

Based on Northwest Multiple Listing Service information here is a comparison of condo and home sales in reported Northeast Seattle neighborhoods in August 2010 versus July 2010 and year-to-date sales.

Seattle neighborhoods reported: Laurelhurst, Windermere, Inverness, View Ridge, Hawthorne Hills, Sand Point, Bryant, Ravenna, Wedgwood and Maple Leaf.

Home and condo inventory was down 7% in all reported Seattle neighborhoods combined in August 2010 as compared to July 2010: home inventory was down 15% and condo inventory was up 1%.

Home and condo price was down 4% in August 2010 as compared to July 2010: home price was down 5% and condo price was down 2%.

Home and condo sales were down 49%: home sales were down 30% and condo sales were down 67%.

Home and condo sale price was down 1%: home sale price was up 12% and condo sale price was down 14% (only one condo sale price could be compared).

Better news - home and condo sales in reported northeast Seattle neighborhoods in January-August 2010 versus January-August 2009

Sales were up 25% in January-August 2010 as compared to January-August 2009: home sales were up 12% and condo sales were up 37%.

Sand Point neighborhood experienced the biggest increase in home sales among reported neighborhoods: 90%

View Ridge neighborhood experienced the biggest increase in condo sales: 300%

Sale price was down 1%: home sale price was up 2% and condo sale price was down 3%

Laurelhurst and Windermere neighborhoods experienced the biggest increase in home sale price among reported neighborhoods: 21%

Laurelhurst neighborhood experienced the biggest increase in condo sale price: 56%

In August 2010:

36 sales in reported Seattle neighborhoods (condos and homes combined)

Average home sale price: $643,693
Average condo sale price:$265,813

Listing/Sale price: 96.42%

Average days on the market before sale in all reported areas combined: 43

Average square footage of homes: 2,264, ranging from 1,000 to 3,800 sq. feet
Average square footage of condos: 1,034, ranging from 681 to 1,885 sq. feet

Sales statistics by neighborhood (condos and homes combined) – August 2010 versus July 2010.

Laurelhurst

Sales down 94%; sale price up 33%
Average sale price in August 2010: $936,000
Listing/Sale price: 96.00%
Average days on the market: 45

Windermere

No sales in August 2010; 3 sales in July 2010

Inverness

1 sale in August 2010; no sales in July 2010
Average sale price in August 2010: $945,000
Listing/Sale price: 81.61%
Average days on the market:121

View Ridge

Sales down 75%; sale price down 28%
Average sale price in August 2010: $562,000
Listing/Sale price: 101.18%
Average days on the market: 2

Hawthorne Hills

Sales up 75%; sale price up20%
Average sale price in August 2010: $561,525
Listing/Sale price: 99.58%
Average days on the market: 51

Sand Point

Sales down 100%; sale price comparison not applicable (no residential sales in August and no condo sales in July)
Average sale price in August 2010: $185,000 (condo only sales)
Listing/Sale price: 98.48%
Average days on the market: 82

Bryant

Sales down 29%; sale price down 1%
Average sale price in August 2010: $460,505
Listing/Sale price: 98.90%
Average days on the market: 8

Ravenna

Sales down 64%; sale price up 18%
Average sale price in August 2010: $562,250
Listing/Sale price: 96.58%
Average days on the market: 13

Wedgwood

Sales up 60%; sale price down 2%
Average sale price in August 2010: $408,994
Listing/Sale price: 97.49%
Average days on the market: 33

Maple Leaf

Sales down 63%; sale price up 10%
Average sale price in August 2010: $429,992
Listing/Sale price: 97.94%
Average days on the market: 36

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Information and photos posted by Ally Wangsness. Photos and info may not be copied, reproduced and republished without the written permission of Ally Wangsness, Broker, RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc.