February Newsletter

Welcome February! With the first month of 2021 already behind us, we are sending you warm wishes for a great month ahead! We hope you celebrate February by doing all the things you love and take in the remainder of the winter season.  Read on for creative Valentine's Day activities, local places to embark on, and discover ways to celebrate Black History Month.  All curated just for you. Enjoy! January Market Stats Median Sales Price (King County ) 2020 $590K | 2021 $645K UP 9.3% Median Sales Price (Seattle) 2020 $670K | 2021 $745.5K UP 11.3% Median Sales Price (Eastside) 2020 $780K | 2021 $891.5K UP 14.3% Active Listings (King County) 2020 2,118 | 2021 1,855 DOWN 12.4% Closed Sales (King County) 2020 1,665 | 2021 2,006 UP 20.5% Days on Market (King County) 2020 51 | 2021 31 DOWN 39.2% Days on Market (Eastside) 2020 57 | 2021 32 DOWN 43.9% Real Estate in the News Seattle Home Prices Still Climbing at Second-Fastest  Rate in the Nation As inventory continues to remain scarce, sellers are fetching top dollar and seeing offers come in the door quickly and above market value. Making Seattle the second-fastest rate in the nation just behind Phoenix. Seattle Times Word Around the Block Seattle Can Move to Phase 2 of the State’s Recovery On Thursday Governor Jay Inslee announced that our Puget Sound region (King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties) could move to Phase 2 of the recovery plan. Take a look to see the details and what this means for our communities. Seattle Met  Local Seattle Chef Goes Big For Black History Month Celebration Edouardo Jordan’s ambitious lineup of virtual events includes a big funky finale on the final Friday in February featuring superstar performer, and cookbook author, Questlove. But that’s just one of the many reasons you’re going to want to tune in during an astonishing month-long series of feasts showcasing  The Soul of Seattle. Forbes Local Articles 9 Seattle-Area Takeout Options for a Fancy At-Home Valentine’s Day Feast - Seattle-area restaurants are taking the year in stride, offering opportunities to get fancy with full dinners, cocktail packages and even heart-shaped pizzas (cheesy, but my favorite). Here’s where to get nine different Valentine’s Day dinners and take them home to share with whomever you love. Seattle Times The Northwest’s Best State Park Cabins - There’s something comfortingly rustic about a state park cabin and few private vacation homes are as cheap (and as close to our stunning public lands) as state park rentals. So check out these cozy rentals at budget prices! Seattle Met Tips & Tricks 16 Black History Movies to  Watch This Month Regardless of your background, we can all stand to watch more diverse films, so let Black History Month be the catalyst for committing to taking a look at your movie night fare. Good Housekeeping 20+ Valentine's Day  Cocktail Recipes Skip the flowers and chocolates this Valentine's Day, and mix up a yummy cocktail, instead! HGTV FOR SALE 4908 South 114th Street Tukwila Land | $1,200,000 PENDING 16422 Northeast 43rd Court Bellevue Land 1115 Southwest 339th Street Federal Way 4 Bedroom | 4 Bathroom 1301 Harbor Avenue SW, Unit 108 West Seattle 2 Bedroom | 1.75 Bathroom 2016 Yale Avenue East, Unit A Seattle 3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom 8632 South C Street Tacoma Land 7025 119th Way Northeast, Unit B Kirkland 3 Bedroom | 3.5 Bathroom 6150 South 129th Street Seattle Land 611 29th Avenue East Seattle 3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom 9135 23rd Avenue Northeast, Unit A Seattle 3 Bedroom | 4 Bathroom 🎉JUST SOLD🎉 12227 Roseberg Avenue South Burien Land | $195,000 1811 167th Avenue Northeast Bellevue 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | $1,050,000 10406 Northeast 52nd Street Kirkland 6 Bed | 5.5 Bath | Undisclosed 4235 51st Avenue South  Seattle 4 Bed | 3 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 © 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