April Newsletter

Welcome April! Bring on the tulip festivals, cherry blossoms, and earth day celebrations. April is here and brighter than ever! Read on for upcoming local events, quick PNW getaways, and the best ideas for landscaping your front yard in the spring.  All curated just for you! Enjoy! MARCH MARKET REPORT Median Sales Price (King County) 2021 $740K| 2022 $838K UP 13.3% Median Sales Price (Seattle) 2021 $750K | 2022 $865K | UP 15.3% Median Sales Price (Eastside) 2021 $1.1M | 2022 $1.3M UP 17.7% Active Listings (King County) 2021 1,769 | 2022 1,395 DOWN 21.1% Closed Sales (King County) 2021 2,956 | 2022 2,863 DOWN 3.1% Days on Market (King County) 2021 18 | 2022 11 DOWN 38.9% Days on Market (Eastside) 2021 14 | 2022 7 DOWN 50% Real Estate in the News The Rise of Compass Compass CEO Robert Reffkin interviewed with RealTrends about becoming No. 1 in sales volume in the 2022 RealTrends 500 brokerage rankings. The first company to reach the top in only 10 years of being in business! Read more below! Real Trends Word Around the Block 19 Best Things to Do in Bellevue Come to Bellevue for a day of endless shopping, or spend it reconnecting with nature at one of the many green spaces tucked away along Lake Washington. Bring a date for a luxurious dinner or take a day trip from Seattle with your family for kid-friendly excursions. Travel Lemming The Housing Market Just Hit a Level Not Seen Since 2007 The financial sting of soaring home prices—up 32.6% over the past two years—was lessened, to a degree, by historically low mortgage rates during the pandemic. Fortune Local Events 8th Annual "Spring for the Kids"  Fashion Show April 28th Hilton Bellevue Join this free luncheon at the Hilton in Bellevue! Liberty Road Foundation’s 8th Annual “Spring for the Kids” Fashion Show is a chance to have some fun while giving back to your community. Liberty Road Foundation will also be taking donations benefitting their two non-profit partners, Raven Rock Ranch and Olive Crest! “Spring for the Kids” Fashion Show All in for Autism  10K & 5K Run/Walk April 24th  Bellevue Downtown Park For 16 years, Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club (BBRC) has organized the All in for Autism 5K/10K Run/Walk and are so excited to be bringing back an in-person race held in Downtown Bellevue. Join the race and help r aise awareness and funds to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their families, and caregivers with the ultimate goal of raising their quality of life.  Virtual option available! All in for Autism Tips & Tricks 80 Lush Landscaping Ideas for Your Front Yard The front yard is your home's calling card. Make a huge street-side impression with the right plants, flowers, and landscaping. Not sure where to begin? Get inspired by these front yard landscape ideas. HGTV 61 Delicious Recipes for  Your Easter Dinner To help you plan this year's Easter menu, here are the best Easter dinner ideas that celebrate all things spring. From apricot glazed ham and lemon-herb chicken to roasted asparagus and lemon bundt cake, these family-ready dishes will impress everyone at your table. Good Housekeeping FOR SALE 94 Olson Place Southwest Seattle - LAND OFFER PRICE $1,300,000 14015 Lenora Place North Seattle - LAND OFFER PRICE $160,000 PENDING 14332 118th Avenue Northeast Kingsgate 5 Bed | 2.25 Bath 10416 Southeast 303rd Court Auburn 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath 2524 Boyer Avenue East, Unit 326 Montlake 2 Bed | 1 Bath 12931 Northeast 145th Place Kirkland 3 Bed | 2.25 Bath 4622 200th Street Northwest Stanwood 4 Bed | 2 Bath 15231 Northeast 72nd Street Redmond 5 Bed | 3 Bath 124 152nd Place Northeast Bellevue 4 Bed | 3 Bath 3606 Southwest Cloverdale Street Seattle 3 Bed | 1.75 Bath 16414 129th Ave Court East South Hill 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath 3544 258th Avenue Southeast Klahanie 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath 15601 197th Avenue Northeast Woodinville 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath 21525 50th Avenue West, Unit E Cascade View 3 Bed | 2.25 Bath 17309 91st Avenue NE, Unit 50 Westhill 4 Bed | 3.25 Bath 18522 Southeast 215th Street Shadow Lake 3 Bed | 1.75 Bath 18739 110th Avenue East, Unit 803 Graham 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath 7005 Northeast 182nd Street Central Kenmore 🎉SOLD IN MARCH🎉 19410 Bothell Way NE, Unit D202 Bothell 2 Bed | 2 Bath | $503,309 4521 152nd Ave Court East Sumner 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | $560,000 706 221st Street Southwest Bothell 3 Bed | 1 Bath | $730,000 18505 SE Newport Way, Unit E320 Issaquah 3 Bed | 2 Bath | $585,000 3110 Northeast Magnolia Street Issaquah 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | $1,660,000 713 90th Place Southeast Everett 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath | $850,000 4601 SW 320th Street, Unit O6 Federal Way 2 Bed | 1 Bath | $230,000 12418 Harwood Cove Lane SW Lakewood 4 Bed | 4.5 Bath | $1,010,000 8306 Wabash Avenue South Dunlap 6 Bed | 4 Bath 1034-1036 Midway Drive Northeast Lacey 6 Bed | 2 Bath | $580,000 513 19th Avenue Cherry Hill 2 Bed | 2 Bath | $1,065,000 2244 13th Avenue West, Unit 115 West Queen Anne 2 Bed | 1 Bath | $520,000 Are you curious about what is happening in the Real Estate Market today? FOLLOW OUR BLOG HERE Get Social With Us WEBSITE 425-209-0204 See You Next Month! Laura Lynn Principal Broker laura@nwret.com M: 425-647-0550 O: 425-209-0204 David Spalding Managing Broke r David@nwret.com M: 360-359-6112 O: 425-209-0204 © Compass 2022 ¦ 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