July Newsletter

Welcome July! July is here and summer is in full swing as we enter another new month of 2021. Read on for ways to stay cool during this season's heat waves and the best adventures to take this summer around the PNW! All curated just for you. Enjoy! We are honored to be named in this years Wall Street Journals Real Trends. These prestigious lists celebrate the top real estate professionals and teams across the country. Of over the 1.4 million real estate professionals in the United States, those ranked are the elite, representing the top 1.5% in the nation! A huge thank you to all of our clients and friends who have trusted us with their real estate needs! June Market Stats Median Sales Price (King County) 2020 $675K | 2021 $780K UP 15.5% Median Sales Price (Seattle) 2020 $749K | 2021 $800K UP 6.8% Median Sales Price (Eastside) 2020 $900K | 2021 $1.15M UP 27.8% Active Listings (King County) 2020 3,471 | 2021 2,257 DOWN 35% Closed Sales (King County) 2020 2,783 | 2021 4,052 UP 45.6% Days on Market (King County) 2020 22 | 2021 12 DOWN 45.5% Days on Market (Eastside) 2020 25 | 2021 9 DO WN 64% Real Estate in the News Gig Harbor Ranked Among Best Places to Retire There’s no shortage of beauty in the Pacific Northwest, and outside of the main metropolitan areas, all of our glorious green makes it the perfect place to catch your breath. While there are many places to consider retirement, a recent study found Gig Harbor to be the fourth-best in the nation! Seattle Pi Word Around the Block Best Alpine Lakes to Take a Dip in this Summer When the temperature starts to rise in the city, do what any smart Seattleite would do and head for the mountains! With an endless supply of day hikes running up and down the I-90 corridor, what better place to cool off this summer than an alpine lake? Seattle Refined Plan the Ultimate  Summer Road Trip Check out all the places to explore on your summer road trip, ranging from northern Washington all the way down to the Oregon coast. No matter where you go, you’ll be surrounded by Pacific Northwest beauty. 425 Magazine Local Articles 10 Cooling Things to Eat When it’s Way Too Hot in Seattle - While the Seattle heatwave has thrown us off as we’re all lying in front of our fans, we’ve still got to feed ourselves. Check out these 10 things to eat (plus some beverages!) that can help make heat-wave life a little bit better. Seattle Times Great Places to Get Ice Cream and Gelato in Seattle - With Summer arriving in full force, here’s a guide to some of the city’s best spots for a frozen treat, serving up pints, drippy cones, boozy floats, and beyond.  Eater Seattle Tips & Tricks 50 Tasty Cocktails Perfect for Your Celebration From patriotic punches to summertime classics, these scrumptious sips are sure to kick your celebrations up a notch. HGTV 60 Ideas for the Best  Outdoor Party Ever Summer is here, which means it's officially time to kick back, relax and soak up the sun with your nearest and dearest. Take a look at these summer party ideas, covering everything from crowd-pleasing dinner recipes to easy summer crafts to make your outdoor space fit for the season. Good Housekeeping FOR SALE 2244 13th Ave West, Unit 115 Seattle 3 Bed | 1 Bath | $574,000 6512 32nd Avenue NE, Unit C Seattle 3 Bed | 3.5 Bath | $1,040,000 15291 NE 82nd St, Unit 102 Kirkland RENTAL 1 Bed | 1 Bath | $1,700 a month 14015 Lenora Place N Seattle LAND | $175,000 PENDING 14907 SE 64th Street Bellevue 5 Bed | 2.5 Bath 7515 Braemar Drive Edmonds 5 Bed | 2.75 Bath 10724 31st St NE, Unit A156 Lake Stevens 5 Bed | 2.75 Bath 16203 41st Drive SE Mill Creek 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath 525 19th Avenue Seattle 3 Bed | 1.75 Bath 1219 Southwest Myrtle St Seattle 4 Bed | 2 Bath 7005 Northeast 182nd St Kenmore 12016 1st Place SE Lake Stevens 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath 18028 10th Avenue NE, Unit C Shoreline 3 Bed | 3 Bath 🎉SOLD🎉 14127 Southeast 281st PL Kent 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath | $765,000 3316 Hoffman Hill Blvd Dupont 4 Bed | 2.25 Bath | $482,500 202 24th Ave E, Unit 6 Seattle 2 Bed | 2.5 Bath | $699,000 8911 115th Drive NE Lake Stevens 4 Bed | 4.25 Bath | $1,111,000 3330 South Cushman Ave Tacoma 3 Bed | 1 Bath | $385,000 33712 135th Avenue SE Auburn 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath | $615,000 23908 Bothell Everett Highway, Unit D101 Bothell 3 Bed | 1.75 Bath | $480,000 3525 84th Avenue NE Marysville 5 Bed | 2.75 Bath | $695,000 14324 196th Court NE Woodinville 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath | $1,760,000 19024 86th Avenue NE Bothell 3 Bed | 2 Bath | $950,000 8114 119th Street East Puyallup 3 Bed | 2 Bath | $735,000 4422 Bagley Ave N, Unit 108 Seattle 2 Bed | 1.75 Bath | $615,000 4422 181st Street SE Bothell 4 Bed | 2.25 Bath | $1,026,000 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 Managing Broker laura@nwret.com M: 425-647-0550 O: 425-209-0204 David Spalding Managing Broker David@nwret.com M: 360-359-6112 O: 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