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  • Ballard Townhomes: Market Update Is Shocking Whether You Are A Buyer Or Seller - If you have a Ballard Townhome, then right now is your chance to step into the market. May 13, 2012
    Ballard townhomes for sale:  If you have a Ballard Townhome, then right now is your chance to step into the market….if you aren’t upside down (If you are, then we can have a different conversations), but it is interesting to note that right now truly is a great time to sell your Ballard townhome. There […]
    Courtney Cooper - Cooper Jacobs Real Estate: courtney@cooperjacobs.com 206.850.8841
  • Brand New Ballard Listing! - 2841 NW 60th Street April 28, 2012
    2841 NW 60th St, Seattle 98107 $474,500 Located in desirable Sunset Hill close to downtown Ballard! This special remodeled Craftsman with modern kitchen including SS appliances,gas range, cool tile back splash & counter space galore is what you have been looking for. Genuine touches throughout this updated Craftsman charmer starting w/ classic front porc […]
    Cooper Jacobs Real Estate in Ballard: 206-236-9696: Ballard@CooperJacobs.com
  • Annual Empty Bowls Event At Nordic Heritage Museum March 14, 2012
    Annual Empty Bowls Event At Nordic Heritage Museum The invisible elves have been working hard all year once again pull this ambitious event off .  It’s already been 12 months since the last one and countless volunteers have been busy, throwing, hand building, firing, glazing and turning so people can join together in a day […]
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  • Woodland Park Zoo Just Up The Hill From Ballard March 13, 2012
    One of the best zoos on the West coast is right here in Ballard’s backyard. The Woodland Park Zoo is just up the hill on Phinney Ridge and is a great reason to live in Ballard. […]
    Cooper Jacobs Real Estate in Ballard: 206-236-9696: Ballard@CooperJacobs.com
  • Lake Forest Park Waterfront Home: FULL Price in only THREE days….. April 1, 2012
    Do you need a Seattle area waterfront Realtor? realestate@cooperjacobs.com Lake Forest Park Waterfront Home SOLD! $1,980,000 FULL Price in only THREE days….. 16800 Shore Dr NE, Lake Forest Park 98155 (Elaine Sandbeck from Cooper Jacobs Real Estate is actually so good that she has sold this home not just once, but TWICE….) Come . . . → Read More: Lake Forest […]
    Courtney Cooper, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, 206-850-8841
  • Lake Washington Waterfront New Construction On Your Mind? March 31, 2012
    Lake Washington Waterfront New Construction On Your Mind?    Rare opportunity for large Seattle waterfront vacant lot. Two tax parcels to be sold together; together equals 100 ft. of waterfront. Build 2 homes or your large dream home. New city approved dock and bulkhead. Mt. Rainier views. Plenty of parking. Survey and Geotech study complete. Sale includes p […]
    Courtney Cooper, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, 206-850-8841
  • Seattle Area Waterfront Home For Sale March 11, 2012
    Seattle Area Waterfront Home For Sale   Glorious Seattle area waterfront living on beautiful Lake Stevens. Amazing views, nice southern exposure on the lake. Tastefully and extensively remodeled waterfront home for sale — marble, artistic rod iron, gas fireplace, large atrium windows and more. Expansive deck and dock. New hot tub/jacuzzi (7k), solar remote c […]
    Courtney Cooper, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, 206-850-8841
  • 17837 Bothell (Lakeview Lane) Wy NE, Lake Forest Park 98155 February 25, 2012
    17837 Bothell (Lakeview Lane) Wy NE, Lake Forest Park 98155 Lake Washington Views! $639,000 Don’t miss this hidden gem in the heart of Lake Forest Park. Tremendous lake views and just a short walk to the Lake Forest Park shopping centre, 3rd place books & bus stop. Located […]
    Elaine Sandbeck, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, Elaine@CooperJacobs.com, 206-390-9781
  • Lake Forest Park Amenity: The Burke-Gilman Trail Has Been Renovated! February 23, 2012
    Lake Forest Park Amenity:  The Burke-Gilman Trail Has Been Renovated! Lake Forest Park neighborhood boasts being one of the lucky Seattle waterfront neighborhoods that has the provelidge of having  the Burke-Gilman Trail running through it!  …As if being situated on the banks of Lake Washington is not enough with the endless Lake Washington views, never mind […]
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  • Lake Washington Beach Rights Home For Sale February 21, 2012
    4942 NE 184th St Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 Why pay for Lake Forest Park waterfront when you can have Lake Washington Beach Rights with this one!!!!  (and under $400k!!!) This Lake Forest Park home is remodeled to perfection! Gorgeous kitchen, custom cherry cabinets and numerous built-ins, 1 ½ y/o roof, […]
    Elaine Sandbeck, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, Elaine@CooperJacobs.com, 206-390-9781

Why I Am Loving Seattle Suburbs New Construction

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I haven’t always been one of those Realtors who is hot on new construction. The plain truth is that in a stronger Seattle real estate market new construction wasn’t always the best deal. In fact, Seattle buyers who insisted on new construction usually paid a premium for it. There simply was not much in the way . . . → Read More: Why I Am Loving Seattle Suburbs New Construction

Seattle Real Estate: Better Than Short Sales & Foreclosures, Here’s Where The Real Deal Is

Yes, we are in a buyer’s market in Seattle – that is obvious as the inventory has increased and the buyer pool is smaller. In addition, short sales and foreclosures have increased so much so that the NWMLS has had to come out with new rules for short sales. Buyers who are well qualified are out . . . → Read More: Seattle Real Estate: Better Than Short Sales & Foreclosures, Here’s Where The Real Deal Is

Seattle Real Estate: Primo buying window getting smaller…

Seattle’s real estate market may be a bit soft right now, but the rates are incredibly low for qualified buyers and as a result the good Seattle lenders I have talked to recently are incredibly busy – and even backed up in some cases. Sure, there are going to be refinances in this mix of increased . . . → Read More: Seattle Real Estate: Primo buying window getting smaller…

Seattle Suburbs Real Estate: New Construction Issues in Neighborhoods & Suburbs…

I was out looking at a lot of new construction this weekend and it is surprising to me how different the “standards” can be from builder to builder and development to development. If I were a builder or developer I would be out there checking out the competition and trying to beat it – especially in . . . → Read More: Seattle Suburbs Real Estate: New Construction Issues in Neighborhoods & Suburbs…

Seattle Suburbs..What are the best Seattle Suburbs to move to and why?

I recently saw this question on the internet: “What is a nice area Suburb near Seattle WA to move to?”

*Updated Feb 2009*

Seattle neighborhoods and Seattle suburbs have a ton to offer!  I love this question and thought maybe it deserved a post – I love Seattle real estate and the real estate in all of the . . . → Read More: Seattle Suburbs..What are the best Seattle Suburbs to move to and why?

Seattle Suburb Relocation: Edmonds, WA

Seattle Suburbs: Thinking about Relocating to Edmonds, WA?

Seattle real estate is beautiful and the Seattle suburbs have much to offer! Edmonds WA is gorgeous, but besides the art and wonderful shops and eateries, there are also beautiful beaches!

Edmonds, Wa residents enjoy four parks in their city by the Sound plus numerous attractions:

Bracketts Landing is a marine . . . → Read More: Seattle Suburb Relocation: Edmonds, WA

Seattle renters: Take note – Renting vs. Buying

Some benefits of renting:

Flexible – nothing to tie you down
Less out of pocket in the short term (although in some cases, a mortgage is the same or less than your rent)
No home maintenance to deal with

Seattle real estate and its surrounding suburbs are the best investments you can make! Despite a bit of a slow down . . . → Read More: Seattle renters: Take note – Renting vs. Buying

Seattle Suburbs: What’s in it for me? Builder perks, Parks, horses?

Seattle Suburbs offer more than giant shiny new houses and builder perks galore! 

Easy Transportation in and out of major cities like Seattle, Everett, and Bellevue – don’t forget about the Park and Rides!!! They are everywhere and they are improving on top of that (Look at the Mountlake Terrace system for example!)! The transit system is wonderful . . . → Read More: Seattle Suburbs: What’s in it for me? Builder perks, Parks, horses?

Seattle Suburbs: Look no further for Great New Construction Deals!

Check out the burbs!

Seattle is a beautiful place to live and work, but if you are craving the open floor plans and large spaces of new construction, then look no further than the many beautiful Seattle suburbs! In the south, wonderful developments are popping up in Kent, Renton, and Des Moines. If you go east, you . . . → Read More: Seattle Suburbs: Look no further for Great New Construction Deals!

Seattle New Construction! Check out the deals!!!!

I have seen so many amazing perks offered to buyers recently when it comes to new construction.  In addition to drastic price drops in an attempt to remove inventory form their books, builders and their agents are seemingly willing to throw in a lot more!  I have seen low low 30 yr financing plus closing costs . . . → Read More: Seattle New Construction! Check out the deals!!!!