April Newsletter

Welcome April! As flowers continue to bloom and the sun starts paying us more visits, we are thrilled to welcome Spring and a fresh start to a new season. More time outdoors means more opportunities for adventure! Read on for local hikes and ways you can teach your kids about conserving in honor of Earth Day! All curated just for you. Enjoy! March Market Stats Median Sales Price (King County) 2020 $645K | 2021 $740K UP 14.7% Median Sales Price (Seattle) 2020 $725K | 2021 $750K UP 3.4% Median Sales Price (Eastside) 2020 $829K | 2021 $955K UP 15.2% Active Listings (King County) 2020 2,813 | 2019 1,769 DOWN 37.1% Closed Sales (King County) 2020 2,450 | 2021 2,956 UP 20.7% Days on Market (King County) 2020 26 | 2021 18 DOWN 30.8% Days on Market (Eastside) 2020 45 | 2021 23 DOWN 48.9% Real Estate in the News Here are the Best Places in the Seattle Area to Buy a House The Seattle-area housing market has remained strong throughout the pandemic a nd it is showing no signs of slowing down.  With many workplaces adopting more flexible work-from-home policies, people have been given more freedom in choosing where they want to live. Read on for  the top places in the Seattle area to buy a house in 2021! Seattle Pi Word Around the Block Take Your Dog for a Hike on These 3 Seattle Area Trails As much as we love taking our pups to the dog park, there are other ways for our furry friend to enjoy exercise and fresh air in other ways, like hikes!  Read on for these three trails that are dog-friendly and fairly short, but easily extendible if you want to keep going. Seattle Times  Local Articles The Best Inexpensive Meals in the Seattle Area - It’s no secret that ordering to-go meals on a regular basis can quickly strain one’s budget. But there are still some great places out there that are easy on the wallet and worth plenty of return visits. Eater Seattle 5 Rental Homes in Washington Straight Out of a Fairytale - When you think of fantasy-themed lodging, you probably think of castles in Ireland or the Hobbit set in New Zealand. Take a look at these 5 cool castles, dramatic waterfalls, beautiful bridges, and several enchanting vacation rentals, some less than one hour from Seattle! Seattle Refined Tips & Tricks 20 Buys to Help Kids Celebrate Earth Day Earth Day is a great opportunity to teach little ones all the ways they can make a positive impact on the planet each and every day. From conserving water to saving electricity, there are small yet impactful daily habits kids can start doing right now and every day. HGTV FOR SALE 10121 Taylor Street Milton 4908 South 114th Street Ryan Hill PENDING 9135 23rd Avenue NE, Unit A Seattle 3 Bed | 3 Bath 16422 Northeast 43rd Court Bellevue Land 13309 53rd Avenue SE Everett 3 Bed | 2.25 Bath 945 Burton Ray Street NE Lacey 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath 6150 South 129th Street Seattle Land 7300 139th Place NE Redmond 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath 5513 Brooklyn Avenue NE Seattle 3 Bed | 2 Bath 500 21st Drive Snohomish 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath 9814 Cooke Court Granite Falls 3 Bed | 2 Bath 1217 102nd Drive SE Lake Stevens 3 Bed | 1.5 Bath 18028 10th Ave NE, Unit C Shoreline 3 Bed | 3 Bath 3413 Bittersweet Street SE Olympia 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath 🎉JUST SOLD🎉 23809 Southeast 243rd Street Maple Valley 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath | $980,000 10321 Slater Avenue Northeast Kirkland 4 Bed | 3.75 Bath | $1,650,000 14015 Lenora Place North Seattle Land | $135,000 10213 61st Avenue Northeast Marysville 3 Bed | 1.75 Bath | $450,000 15927 98th Avenue Northeast Bothell 5 Bed | 3.25 Bath | $1,660,000 843 Northwest 57th Street Seattle 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | $1,175,000 825 Mount Baker Place Northeast Renton 5 Bed | 3 Bath | $1,360,000 11813 14th Avenue West Everett 4 Bed | 3.25 Bath | $605,000 4811 180th Street SW, Unit D206 Lynnwood 2 Bed | 1 Bath | $219,950 7025 119th Way Northeast, Unit B Kirkland 3 Bed | 3.5 Bath | $1,393,000 611 29th Avenue East Seattle  3 Bed | 2 Bath | $1,280,000 2016 Yale Avenue East, Unit A Seattle 3 Bed | 2 Bath | $1,100,000 What Our Clients Are Saying About Us Are you curious about what is happening in the Real Estate market today? Follow Our Blog Here Get Social With Us Social Links are not complete WEBSITE 425-209-0204 See you next month! © Compass 2021 ¦ All Rights Reserved by Compass ¦ Made in NYC Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage. marketingcenter-greaterseattle-bellevue