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hether you’re a buyer or a seller, you want to succeed in the Real Estate marketplace. That’s natural and reasonable, but what are the steps you need to triumph? Negotiation is a complex matter and all transactions are unique. Both sides – buyer and seller – want to feel that the outcome favors them, or at least represents a fair balance of interests. In the usual case there is a bit of bluff, some give-and-take, and neither party gets everything they want. So how do you develop a strong bargaining position, one which will help you get the most from a transaction? Studies show there are five basic keys which will determine who “wins” at the negotiating table.

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ers” market, or a market where housing supply and demand are roughly equal. If possible, you want to be in the market at a time when it favors your position as a buyer or seller. Because all properties are unique – it is possible to buck general trends and have more leverage than the marketplace would seem to allow. For instance, if you have a property in a desirable neighborhood with few sales, you may be able to get a better deal than elsewhere. Or, if you’re

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who can quickly close, that might be an important negotiating chip when dealing with an owner who just got a new job 500 miles away.

2. Who Has Leverage? If you’re on the front page of the local paper because your business went bust – and the buyer knows it – you have little clout in the bargaining process. Alternatively, if you’re among six buyers clamoring for that one special property, forget about dictating an agreement – the owner can sit back and pick the offer which represents the highest price and best terms.

the same day for $675,000. The houses are the same, the sale prices are the same, but are the deals the same? Maybe not. For instance, one owner may have agreed to paint the property, replace the roof, purchase a new kitchen refrigerator, and pay the first $5,000 of the buyer’s closing costs. The second owner made absolutely no concessions. In this example, the first house was actually sold at discount -- the $675,000 purchase price <less> the

value of the roof repairs, closing credit, and other items. If you’re a buyer, this is the deal you want. If you’re a seller, you would prefer to be the second owner and give up nothing.

4. What About Financing? Real estate transactions involve a trade – houses for money. We know the house is there, but what

about financing? There are several factors that impact the money issue: Has the buyer been prequalified or pre-approved by a lender? Meeting with a lender before looking at homes does not usually guarantee that financing is absolutely, unquestionably available – a loan application can be declined because of appraisal problems, title issues, survey findings, and other reasons.

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But, buyers who are “pre-qualified” or “preapproved” (these terms do not have a standard meaning around the country) at least have some idea of their ability to finance a home and know that they are likely to qualify for certain loan programs. The result is that prequalified buyers represent less risk to owners than a purchaser who has never met with a lender. If the seller accepts an offer from a buyer with unknown financial strength, it’s possible that the transaction could fail because the buyer can’t get a loan. Meanwhile, the owner may have lost the opportunity to sell to a qualified buyer. The lower the interest rate, the larger the pool of potential buyers. More buyers equal more potential demand, good news for sellers. Alternatively, high rates or even rising rates may drive buyers from the marketplace – and that’s

not good for anyone. It used to be that down payments were not a major financing hurdle … but not anymore. For those with even good credit, loans with 15 percent down or less are

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paid on these programs but these loans allow for transactions to close which is good for the entire economy. When looking at comparable sales, use only the propert i e s that are

Brokers have long represented sellers, and now buyer brokerage is entirely common too.”

tougher to come by. Reduced down payment requirements (3% provided by FHA, zero-down VA loans or 10% conventional loans) are good for both buyers and sellers. There are additional requirements to jump thru with FHA/ VA and extra fees to be

similar in configuration, age and location to the home you want to buy. Use the data from the most recently sold sales, and don’t look beyond six months because appraisers won’t. Ask your agent for a trend report covering the last six months. Look up

the prices of the homes as they were listed and compare them to the prices that have sold. Ask how much is the gap? Are homes selling over list price or under? If under list price, by which percentage? If many homes are selling at 2% under list price, for example, that percentage could indicate the price the seller will or should accept. First, understand that smaller homes are priced higher per square foot and larger homes are priced less per square foot. You cannot take the average square-foot cost and multiple it by the square footage of the home you want to buy to come up with a reasonable price to offer. But you can check the trends to determine if the square-foot cost averages are on the rise or declining and use that information to your advantage. Sometimes agents take listings off the market

and resubmit them as a new listing. Find out if the home was an expired listing and then re-listed. The Days On Market are important, because if homes have been on the market longer than 60 days, the sellers might be more motivated to wheel and deal.

5. Who Has Expertise? Imagine you’re in a fight. The other guy has black belts in 12 martial arts – and you don’t. Who’s going to win? Brokers have long represented sellers, and now buyer brokerage is entirely common too. In a transaction where one side has representation and the other does not, who has the advantage at the bargaining table? Make sure that each party has representation and that the representation is a highly-skilled, knowledgeable and reputable

Realtor® who is acting in the best interests of their own clients. In closing, try not to become emotionally attached to the “I win- they lose” of buying before your offer to purchase is accepted. Prepare yourself for a counter offer as the seller is attempting to accomplish his/her own goals too. The art of a good negotiation is that each party must feel a “win” for a successful outcome. For further information or suggestions on future topics, please contact Debbie Walter @ www. DebbieWalter.com or (206) 930-8699. Debbie is a Realtor® with RE/MAX NW Realtors in Kirkland. Debbie is a member of the National Association of Realtors® (a trade organization that promotes real estate information, education and professional standards).

Editorial provided by Debbie Walter. Debbie is a Realtor® with RE/MAX NW Realtors in Kirkland, and a member of the National Association of Realtors®. For further information or suggestions on future topics, please contact Debbie Walter 206.930.8699 or visit debbiewalter.com.

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The beautiful signs of aging furniture

There's comfort in worn furniture. Or, should I say â&#x20AC;&#x153;distressedâ&#x20AC;? furniture? By definition, â&#x20AC;&#x153;distressedâ&#x20AC;? means â&#x20AC;&#x153;damagedâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;used,â&#x20AC;? yet â&#x20AC;&#x153;distressedâ&#x20AC;? is what so many people desire and are willing to pay extra for.

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ometimes age succeeds, sometimes it fails. It depends on you.â&#x20AC;? ...Ravensara Noite What is it that we find so comforting and appealing in damaged and used? It's that decades of use

have given life to those things. A life that is created with every ding, every layer of paint and every stain or watermark. Oddly enough, it's the damaged and used part that makes a piece of furniture distinc-

tive and gives it a unique character. It's a random aging process that naturally happens over time and is, creatively speaking, very hard to duplicate or re-create. Distressed features are unique to each

and every piece, yet there are the common signs of aging that we can be inspired by when trying to add a few years to some of our newer pieces. Layers of paint â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Paint your piece with various colored layers of paint, at least two or three. You can play up the color combinations that were signature to different time periods â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it's also a great way to use up leftover house paint. Don't rely on just

a brush or roller to apply paint. Try using a palette knife or painting spatula to apply one of the layers. This enhances the random breaks in the color when you sand it down. Sanding â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sand layers using a power palm sander. Experiment with the different grits of sandpaper for various effects. Even a worn-out piece of sandpaper can give you interesting results. Vary the

pressure you apply to the sander and the way you position it. Sand down to the bare wood here and there for an additional spot of color.

Stripping â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Use a liquid paint stripper that you can control pouring over your piece. Let it puddle up where desired; tip the piece to allow for drips. Experiment with how long you leave the stripper on before you remove it to

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Why Should a Buyer BUY In a BUYERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Market? Are you ready for some good news on the real estate front? It seems like the latest national housing headlines are far from encouraging, home prices are down and newhome sales are lower than the last several years. All this â&#x20AC;&#x153;glass is half-emptyâ&#x20AC;? news Debbie Walter has many buyers sitting on the side- 3FBMUPSÂĄ 3& ."9 /8 lines, afraid to make a move. But, economists say, waiting for the bottom is not the smartest strategy. So, why should a buyer buy in todays buyer market?

Why buy in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market? Analysts say that In the Puget Sound area, this is a great time to buy! With interest rates historically low, a fairly large inventory of properties to choose from and less chance of getting caught up in a bidding war â&#x20AC;&#x201C; why not take advantage of the buyersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market.

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alter the ways your layers are removed. The stripper gives you a clean break through your layers of paint, which is something you can't get by sanding. Drill accessories – For harsher wear and tear, there are different bits you can purchase for your power hand drill, like wire wheels and grinding stones, that will rough things up even further.

add a few modern paint touches to my distressed pieces. Use soft body artist acrylics to create colorful drips on the front of drawers. Paint skins, also known as acrylic sheets, can be made and added to your furniture for an unexpected punch of color. Use them as arm covers, back plates to drawer pulls or simple random additions. To create skins, puddle up your paints on a piece of glass, let dry

Kirkland Reporter - September 3, 2008 and peel back. You can also toss or splatter paint onto your piece for that artful touch. Adding years to decor is not reserved for just wooden furniture. I've also taken the sander to painted vinyl and heavier upholstered pieces to knock back the paint and give them a more aged appearance. You can apply all of the above techniques to cabinetry, trim work and doors.

Whenever I look closely at the unique markings worn into an old piece of furniture, I can't help but ponder the inevitable aging process in all of us. If we could only embrace those beautiful signs of aging with as much zest and appreciation as we do an aged piece of furniture. – By Michele Beschlen Scripps Howard News Service

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HUD proposes a new good faith estimate

etting a mortgage can be confusing and frustrating. To make it less so, the federal housing department has proposed an overhaul of the mortgage process, from application to closing.

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most visible change would be on the top page of the four-page good faith estimate. The proposed document is less cluttered than today's good faith estimates. The top page of the revised estimate would summarize the costs in two categories: those charged directly by the lender, and those imposed by third parties, such as credit bureaus, appraisers, title insurers, homeowner insurance companies, condo associations, and the county recorder. Summarizing the costs this way could confuse consumers and make it harder to compare offers because some of these charges vary, depending on the date of closing. One lender could offer a better deal, based on closing the loan on the fifth of the month, and another lender could offer an inferior deal based on closing on the 25th of the month, making the latter deal appear less expensive because less money would be set aside to pay for property taxes and homeowner insurance.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD, says the proposed estimate lumps all the third-party fees and taxes together to keep things simple and to "reduce any incentive for loan originators and others to establish a myriad of 'junk fees' and provide them in a long list in order to increase their profits." However, it does not separate recurring expenses from one-time fees and taxes. Under the proposal, lenders would have to give accurate estimates. Once the rate is locked, the lender would not be allowed to increase its service charge "absent unforeseeable circumstances." Government recording and transfer charges would have to be spot-on, too. All third-party charges, combined, would not be allowed to rise more than 10 percent from the good faith estimate. For example, if the title insurance, appraisal, credit report and survey total $3,000,

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that total could not exceed $3,300 at closing. The accuracy requirement will present a challenge to national lenders that underwrite loans far from their headquarters. The pitfalls are plentiful, says Jeff Jurin, national sales manager for First Title & Escrow, of Rockville, Md. "The broker in Rockville, Md., has no idea there's a city tax in Miami, Fla., so it doesn't get in the calculation," Jurin says. Jurin believes that the accuracy requirement is the most far-reaching part of the reform package. "I think it's going to stop a lot of bait-and-switch and table shock," he says. On the other side, Howard Lax, a real estate attorney in Michigan who writes a newsletter called The Mortgage News, wrote in a comment submitted to HUD that lenders should be accountable for the accuracy of their own fees, and not for anyone else's. In the worst case, Lax wrote, "If the final costs and fees are

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JUANITA $995,000 Terriﬁc Kirkland neighborhood. 3,500 asf updated, lake view home with multiple decks encompasses 4 bdrm, 3.5 baths & large media/game room, compliments this contemporary cul-de-sac home. #28062996 Clive Egdes 206251-1680

FINN HILL $949,950 Capturing the feel of a vacation retreat, this immac. custom designed 4,000+ asf home consists of quality detailed features. Dream kit, 3 bdrms, 3.5 baths, den, fam & bonus rm, expansive decks & serene view. #28125817 C. Parris 425-891-1834

ROSE HILL $849,950 Luxury living exuding quality throughout! Bright, meticulous w/stunning ﬁnishes. Huge great room/ granite kitchen & cherry hrdwds. Located on quiet street, quick access to 405, Microsoft, Downtown & parks. #28046324 BJ Connolly 425-765-0783

EAST OF MARKET $799,950 Incredible build opportunity in highly desired neighborhood. 12,500 asf lot allows for a shortplat into 2 lots: a 7,200 asf lot & a 5,300 asf lot. Existing house situated such that it could be utilized on small lot. #28053104 Lisa O’Brien 425-577-4877

DOWNTOWN KIRKLAND $799,000 Exquisite view condo in the heart of Downtown. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 parking spots in a secured garage. Across the street from Lake Washington, Marina Park. Storage unit. #28043135 Jan Riley Carroll 425503-7540

SAMMAMISH $778,000 Completely renovated and state-ofthe-art by Bromik Construction. Wonderful 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2-story with 2,890 asf. 3-car garage, wine cellar & all high-end ﬁnishes. #28133068 Diane Charouhas 425-503-8883

HOLMES POINT/DENNY PARK $750,000 Embracing its midcentury modern roots with an artistic twist. Serene setting just steps from state park. Outdoor fun galore; hot tub, pool, patio. Open 24/7 at www.brodniak.com #28129834 Laura Brodniak 425-444-3232

WEST OF MARKET $739,900 Duplex opportunity for investor, builder or income property. Front unit 2 bdrms, back unit 1 bdrm. Both have 1 full bath, range, refrigerator, laundry w/ washer & dryer. Units in great condition. 6 offstreet prkng. #28131111 M. Matchett 425-681-8484

MERCER ISLAND $729,000 Relax in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with sun parlor & sauna, surrounded by beautiful Northwest gardens & a trickling creek on a shy approx 1/2 acre lot. Wrap around deck for year round entertaining. #28126666 Gina Baumann 425-761-7600

KENMORE $714,500 This 1-story, 4 bdrm + den home is exquisite throughout. Vaulted ceilings, 3 ﬁreplaces, A/C, granite countertops, S/S appliances., double oven, 900 asf deck, 1/2 ac lot, adj. to greenbelt, the list goes on & on. #28132098 Charlene Hanson 425-829-2427

KIRKLAND $599,950 Fabulous West Kirkland living! Stunning 3-story home located just minutes to all that Kirkland has to offer. Enjoy a wall of windows & 18’ vaulted ceilings that make this home light & bright. #28132678 Beth Kovacevich 206719-2302

KENMORE $595,000 5 bdrms, 2.5 bath 1930 Victorian farmhouse on large lot. Everything updated yet all original elements left intact. Historic details incl. original porch w/ columns, coved ceilings w/pict rails & big brick ﬁreplace. A must see. #28112596 Angie Behrbaum 206-550-8409

SEATTLE $585,000 Duplex in Seattle’s Bryant neighborhood/ L-2 zoning allows for up to 3 units. Home with 3 bdrm & unﬁnished basement and MIL unit in back. Good parking and 1/2 block to Burke Gilman trail. #28107594 Kristi Macpherson 206-409-8555

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FINN HILL $575,500 Exceptional home on Finn Hill, 4 bedrooms plus den. Built 2003. Kitchen offers granite counters, hardwoods & large island w/seating & room for large kitchen table. Located close to schools. Great location! #28101851 Lynda Coccione 425-444-4850

ROSE HILL $575,000 Cute 4 bdrm, 2.75 bath remodeled brick home. Great location; 5 skylights, 2 gates & a huge fully fenced backyard. Very bright. Huge master bdrm w/attached full bath/ walk-in closet. Close to I-405 & Microsoft. #28137663 Mike Moghaddas 425-830-1316

FACTORIA $569,950 Gorgeous remodeled home in Saratoga with hardwoods, private deck, A/C & designer kitchen. 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. This home is situated close to I-90 & 405 for easy access to everything. #28117001 Dave Norton 206-229-4074

YARROW BAY $564,950 2 bdrm, waterfront Kirkland condo w/unobstructed southern VIEWS! Updated, W/D, moorage, exercise room. Walk to your favorite restaurants, parks/beaches & enjoy Kirkland’s entertainment! #28088479 Johna Weller 206-856-7929

BELLEVUE $559,950 Centrally located cul-de-sac home. 2,920 asf home located on 9,000 asf lot! 3 bdrm (5th possible), 3 bath w/great room downstairs. Bedrooms on entry level, minutes to Microsoft & freeways. #28065872 James McCarthy 206-5999395

EDUCATION HILL $539,950 Loads of charm & updates to this 4 bdrm, 2.5 bth, 2-story home. Beautiful hrdwds on main, updated kit, new master bath w/marble ﬂoors, counters & new guest bath. Large stamped concrete patio w/private yard. #28126183 Steve Lutz 425-785-2777

BOTHELL $535,000 Not your typical rambler. Spacious liv/ din room w/vaulted ceilings, family rm & kit area include an additional eating space. Both dining rm & master bdrm open out to gorgeous bkyrd complete w/deck & hot tub. #28129840 Sue Frankl 425-591-7777

SNOHOMISH $525,000 3 bdrm custom rambler on 5.3 acres w/your own trout pond. Established fruit & veg. garden, boat R/V prkg, trails & woods. Huge detached 4-car garage w/ﬁnished rec rm. Master opens to deck w/hot tub. #28113986 Laura Burgess 206-972-1028

KLAHANIE $474,900 Gorgeous well maintained Klahanie 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath sunny home. Updated kitchen with S/S appliances, new paint, carpet & 50 year roof. Great location, beautifully landscaped & award winning schools! #28141791 Christina Roberts 425-442-1456

RAVENNA $449,900 A commuters dream! Cedar siding. 2 bath, 2 bdrm + ofﬁce space with custom sliders. Lots of custom upgrades. OVERSIZED one-car garage. Just minutes to U-Village. This house will sell itself...Come see! #28101466 Andrea Nuttall 425-443-5742

BOTHELL $399,950 Hidden treasure. In beautiful condition w/oak ﬂrs, open ﬂoorplan & vaulted ceilings. Fabulous new deck overlooking a wonderful garden w/fruit trees & lrg newer shed. 2-car garage w/workshop area. #28118677 Lynn Sanborn 206-227-5966

WOODINVILLE $374,950 Huge potential! Large 2,040 asf rambler with loads of potential. 3 bdrms, 2 baths + den. Large10,875 asf fenced lot with 2-car garage with workshop area. Huge deck in the back for entertaining. #28104087 Leslie Goulden 425-503-8862

MEADOWDALE PARK - EDMONDS $365,000 All remodeled kitchen & baths, 2,111asf, hardwood floors, 3 bdrm, 2 baths. French doors to large deck, rec room, office, sunroom, all vinyl windows, flat fenced backyard & RV parking. #28130154 Kathryn Paulson 206-713-2658

KIRKLAND $349,990 Well maintained townhome on quiet culde-sac. Entire home has upgraded vinyl double pane windows. 3 bdrm, 2 baths. Fully fenced yard & huge deck for entertaining. All appl. stay. Close to I-405 & shopping. #28119552 Matt Wilma 206-595-8292

BOTHELL $298,750 Live in this cheerful top ﬂoor 2 bedroom, 1.75 bath condo with an amazing view! Bonus room for ofﬁce/ den. Fresh paint & new carpet. All appliances stay. Very close to Burke Gilman trail & Bothell w/its amenities. #28107961 Heidi Braund 206-200-4650

HOUGHTON $239,950 Excellent investment located in the heart of Houghton, only a couple of blocks from the new Google campus, the Houghton Market & blocks to the Kirkland waterfront. Light, clean & quiet 2 bdrm unit. #28140995 Lise Shdo 206-650-8511

KIRKLAND $199,500 A beautiful place to call home. South westerly territorial views. A cooks kitchen w/ generous counter spaces, pantry & breakfast bar. Full size laundry in unit & lockable storage on deck & one-car garage. #28137825 Joanne Stewart 425-444-2295

BOTHELL $195,950 Elegant, open floor plan w/12’ ceilings. This ground floor, end-unit faces the greenbelt & includes a private patio & detached gar. New cherry wood flooring in kit & bath. Complex incl. pool, exercise room & clubhouse. #28096666 Amy Tovel 206-313-0996

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Add a pop of summer color A

fter nearly two decades of living with off-white sofas, I was ready to spin the color wheel and welcome some brighter, bolder hues to my living room when I reupholstered some furnishings this spring. ut the closer I got to embracing a rainbow of color, the more I squirmed. Since I usually make major decorating decisions in the time it takes other people to pick out their breakfast cereal, I knew I needed to listen to that little voice telling me to put on the brakes. When I did, it told me something I knew all along: No matter how much I relish color, when it comes to my furnishings, I'm a "neutrals" girl at heart. I'm going to keep my sofas neutral. But, to get my fix of tantalizing tones, I'm going to add just a few pops of bright, sunny and vibrant hues to my decor. If you'd like to add a splash of seasonal color to your home, here are a few fun and simple ways:

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One benefit of having neutral furnishings is that the sky's the limit when it comes to adding colorful pillows. Whether you like juicy citrus hues or romantic pastels in the softest of tones, this summer invite some jazzy new pillows over to play in your living room, on your porch furniture or in your bedding ensemble.

Kitchen Kitsch

It's easy to add bright summer colors to your kitchen through zany cooking gadgets and cleaning supplies. Go crazy at the fiveand-dime scouting for tools that make housework more fun, like sponge scrubbers in lively colors or playful designs. How about a straw broom that's bright red or blue? Or maybe an ironingboard cover that's cute and clever? Definitely get some frisky new kitchen towels.

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As soon as the weather warms up, I've just got to have live plants in a range of emerald colors to give my home a fresh feel. So this is the time of year I gobble up goods from the greenhouse. I love sweet ivy topiary on my kitchen windowsill, on my breakfast table or in a display on my mantle. I adore a phalanx of maidenhair ferns in creamy ceramic pots

marching down my dining-room table. And every year, my friends Gloria and Lynda, who keep my garden looking fabulous, pot Kimberly Queen ferns -the only kind I don't manage to kill -- in the urns near my front door.

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Tempting Table

Make your daily dining experience an adventure by inviting in a few new dishes in sublime summer colors. While it's not practical to get an entirely new set of dishes just for summer, you

can add a few new pieces that celebrate the season. How about adding bright red tumblers? Lemon- or lime-colored salad plates? A serving tray in a summer motif, such as frogs, flowers or ferns?

I also like to welcome summer to my table through my table linens. Find a tablecloth, runner or placemats in a crazy color or delicate print to give a seasonal spark to your table. Then pick up some snappy linen napkins in a rainbow of matching colors, like sky-blue, watermelon-red and lime-green. Tie them up with ribbons or scout for napkin rings that catch your eye.

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Invest in a chair covered in a bold pattern or strong color, or get a piece of colorful artwork to display above your fireplace. You can also add razzle-dazzle to a room with a bright coat of paint, adventurous wallpaper, a strong area rug or window coverings.ing." By Alex Pollock Scripps Howard News Service

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Proposed new home in the highly coveted East of Market area. A stones throw away from everything DT Kirkland has to offer with 4 car garage and an attached (755 sq ft) motherin-law apartment. Sumptuous master suite with deck (views) & walk-in closet. Spacious center island kitchen with breakfast nook opens to the great room. Some additional features include a formal dining room, den/ofﬁce, mud room on the main and a guest bedroom, bath and rec/media room on the lower level. MLS #27206353. $1,699,000

Welcome home to this exceptional Martha’s Vineyard inspired residence! This custom built home brings an East Coast ﬂair to Kirkland’s coveted West of Market neighborhood. Situated on an 11,450 square foot lot, this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers a spacious ﬂoor plan, custom details and a grand front yard. Expansive lake, city and mountain views! Close to Lake Washington waterfront, parks, art galleries, upscale restaurants, boutiques, and everything else downtown Kirkland has to offer. MLS# 28108510. $2,290,000

Timeless finishes & stylish elegance hallmark this stately 4,000 SF new custom, built by Duren Homes located in the highly desirable East of Market. This 3 level home features 4 bdrms, 3.5 baths, media rm, bonus rm, den/office, formal living & dining rms & a huge light-filled gourmet kitch w/Viking appl pkg. Quiet neighborhood close to parks, beaches & DT Kirkland. MLS# 28073885. $1,299,950

Terrific Kirkland neighborhood. This 3500 SF lake view hm w/ multiple decks encompasses 4 beds + 3.5 baths & lrg media/game rm. The kitch w/granite counter tops opens to the fam rm. Desirable main flr master w/walk-in closet, master bath w/soaking tub & double sinks. Multi rm office/gym w/direct street access, contemp cul-de-sac home w/3-car gar. MLS# 28062996. $995,000

Sophistication & elegance fused w/traditional comforts of luxury living, 4,000 SF, 4 bdrm, 3.5 baths, home built by Duren Homes. Formal dining & lvng rms, gourmet kitch w/full Viking line, lrg casual eating area & fam rm opens to a lrg entertaining deck w/SW exposure. This home includes a media rm, bonus rm, exec sized den & 3 car gar. MLS# 28040130. $1,329,950

Terriﬁc Magnolia bluff location on a quiet dead end street minutes to downtown. Panoramic downtown Seattle, Elliot Bay & Mt Rainer Views. Spacious 2 bdrm w/stunning views & decks & 3 spacious 1 bdrm units w/shared laundry rm, storage lockers & off street prkng. Three of the units have ﬁreplaces. L-2 zoning, low vacancy history. A Great investment neighborhood. MLS# 28133478. $979,000

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Real Estate Sales in Kirkland, WA: July 16, 2008 - August 15, 2008

Residential Housing in 98033 10210 114 Pl NE $524,900 12721 NE 101st Pl $497,500 7720 131st Ave NE $499,000 11252 NE 112th St $529,000 11207 NE 61st Pl $550,000 2012 Market St $549,000 9911 Slater Ave NE $549,000 7815 130th Ave NE $549,900 12705 NE 114th St NE $559,950 6111 116th Ave NE $575,000 8222 122nd Ave NE $629,000 12449 NE 73rd St $649,999 918 6th St $697,000 9206 126th Ave NE $750,000 8103 125th Pl NE $789,000 414 4th Ave S $899,000 1929 4 St $944,950 333 10th Ave $969,000 7838 126th Ave NE $999,000 5210 111th Ln NE $1,075,000 805 4th St W $1,399,000 736 20th Ave W $1,195,000 1324 3rd St $1,299,950 6408 103rd Ave NE $1,399,000 1320 3rd St $1,329,950 1313 4th St $1,399,000 232 5th Ave W $1,565,000 122 Waverly Way $1,697,000 11837 NE 43rd Pl $1,699,000

343 7th Ave W $2,000,000 6402 105th Ave NE $1,896,000 6131 128th Ave NE $1,850,000 1824 10th St W $2,050,000 626 13th Ave W $2,499,000

8427 NE 123rd Pl $869,500 13158 Holmes Point Dr NE $1,025,000 11631 82nd Ave NE . . . . . . . $1,395,000 Residential Housing Averages AVG. List Price: $860,935 AVG Sold Price: $820,273 AVG Days on Market: 104

Residential Housing in 98034 9118 NE 139th St $340,000 13216 NE 129th Pl $327,000 13329 NE 137th Pl $339,000 14535 114th Ave NE $375,000 12449 94th Ave NE $399,990 10633 NE 140th St $375,000 13929 113th Ave NE $399,950 14246 112th Ave NE $399,500 11825 NE 140th Pl $410,000 12831 NE 136th St $414,950 13411 NE 137th Pl $424,900 12819 NE 136th St $424,950 13405 78th Pl NE $449,950 7428 NE 121st St $525,000 12333 93rd Ave NE $529,950 8406 NE 124th St $510,000 13858 130th Pl NE $550,000 12012 93rd Ave NE $550,000 11426 NE 116th Pl $579,000 11634 112th Dr NE $629,922 12428 68th Ave NE $700,000 11220 NE 116th Pl $799,950 8437 NE 123rd Pl $849,500

Condos/Townhomes in 98033 11407 105 Ct NE $328,950 521 7th Ave $352,000 10315 NE 116th St $359,950 11226 NE 68th St $365,000 1022 Kirkland Ave $419,950 11301 NE 68th St $479,000 407 3rd Ave S $699,000 5302 Lake Washington Blvd $859,950 10115 NE 62 St $799,950 414 4th Ave S $899,000 5402 Lake Washington Blvd NE $895,000 5304 Lake Washington Blvd $929,950 5404 Lake Washington Blvd $1,074,950 528 Lake St S $1,795,000 122 Waverly Way $1,697,000 Condos/Townhomes in 98034 14510 124th Ave NE

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12429 NE 130th Ct $169,800 12513 NE 130th Way $170,000 14505 127th Ln NE $175,000 12029 100th Ave NE $174,000 12505 116th St NE $168,900 12429 NE 130th Ct $182,000 12019 100th Ave NE $179,000 12034 96th Ave NE $199,950 14510 124th Ave NE $199,950 12507 NE 143rd St $212,500 11420 NE 128 St $235,000 12607 100th Ln NE $234,900 12642 100th Ln NE $254,950 11420 NE 128 St $250,000 10014 NE 127 Pl $249,950 12630 100th Ln NE $250,000 12022 Slater Ave NE $255,000 11630 100 Ave NE $295,000 11426 NE 116th Pl $579,000 Condos/Townhomes Averages AVG List Price: $472,359 AVG Sale Price: $449,017 AVG Days on Market: 113

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costs are accurate. There's less emphasis on making sure that borrowers understand how high the payments can rise on adjustable-rate mortgages. "This is the critical piece of information," says Susan Wachter, professor of real estate at the Wharton School of Business and a

former assistant secretary of HUD for policy development. "Ask not only what the mortgage payment is today, but ask what it is in the future -- three years, five years, 10 years." The proposed GFE omits a couple of key pieces of information: the loan-to-value ratio and

the monthly payments as a percentage of the borrower's income. Alex Pollock, a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute think tank, has tried to interest lawmakers in a one-page mortgage summary that would strongly emphasize the amount of the house pay-

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Clean classic lines, unrivaled floor plan, perfected by an abundance of natural light. 3 bdrm/2.5 bth looks out to private, park-like setting. Truly a sanctuary of light & space. www.marilyncarroll.com MARILYN CARROLL 425-444-6910

$719,000

Downtown Kirkland location! Duplex/townhome with NO HOD! Mountain, lake & city views. 2,104 sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, 2 car gar. New SS, granite & marble interior. Elegant master ste w/5 pc bath. CARLENE SANDSTROM 206-910-3662

KIRKLAND TOWNHOME

FINN HILL CREST

$489,500

KIRKLAND

YARROW HILL

$999,000

$664,950

HOUGHTON/KIRKLAND

$649,950

$440,000

DOWNTOWN KIRKLAND

$350,000

Sunlight bathes this 4 bdrm charmer, nestled in a park-like setting with amazing landscaped yard. Views of city, mtns, Lake WA & sunsets. Two-story entry, hdwds, media rm + den, A/C. KATHRYNE GREEN 425-766-1315

Exquisitely remodeled inside and out. Rich hardwoods, extensive millwork, granite & stainless. 3 bdrms, 3.5 bths + den/office. Stunning views, two decks, beautiful setting. A masterpiece! KATHRYNE GREEN 425-766-1315

IC E

New, huge custom nestled on the largest & quietest of lots. Main flr master, 15’ slab granite island kitchen, Great Rm. Miles of gleaming hardwoods, Rec Room & Media Room. Mins to waterfront beaches. GG GETZ 206-915-7777

One-of-a-kind, completely redone High Woodlands tri-level banded by greenspace. Media room, European spa bath, Solarium and multi-level deck. Community park w/pool. GG GETZ 206-915-7777

Edgy & modern 1 bdrm + den at SoHo. Immaculate, 1st flr w/private patio in lush garden setting. 10’ ceilings, unique accents, walk-in closet, secure prkg/ entry. Dues $189/mo! www.kirklandstyle.com. NATASHA BOSCH 425-766-8019 109522

Spacious & comfortable, 3 bdrm/2.25 bath, remodeled kitchen w/slab granite, breakfast bar, cherry cabinets, bamboo hdwd floors & SS appls. Lots of natural light, mature landscaping & large Trex deck. KATHY MAGNER 425-803-9457

This 3bdrm, 1.75 bth jewel is move-in ready. Remodel or build your dream home on the large level lot. Easy 405/520 acess. Downtown Kirkland, Bellevue, & Seattle are just minutes away. CRAIG GAUDRY 425-576-5555

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Kirkland Reporter - September 3, 2008

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$539,999

Immaculate 3 bedroom + Den, 2.75 bath home on a quiet cul de sac in Kirkland/Juanita area. Upgraded granite and stainless steel kitchen...cozy family room with warm inviting colors...beautifully landscaped, fully fenced and large deck with retractable awning...It’s perfect and a must see!! #28065267

Whidbey Island Getaway

$280,000

Come home to the island! Enjoy sunrises over the Cascades, views of Mt Baker, Saratoga Passage & sunsets from your piece of paradise. Building lot ready for dream home, septic system in for up to a 4 bedroom home, water, power, cable on site. Beach Rights and just a minute to the ferry, makes this a perfect place. #28085086

Wine Country Townhome

$469,000

High atop the Chateau St. Michelle & Woodinville Wineries sits a jewel! Elegant Burnstead built 3BD/2.5BA open floorplan. All new carpet, paint, lighting fixtures. Very light. Outlooks to Cascade mountain and valley views. Dbl sided gas fireplace, Maple Cabinets & hardwoods. Privacy patio faces all green. Huge 2 car #28142640

Carol Ireland

Teri Lane, ASP

Shari Jansen, CRS

carolireland@cbbain.com

terilane@cbbain.com

sharijansen@cbbain.com

425-602-1149

West Mercer Private Gem

425-765-9411

206-595-5591

$1,300,000

Privately secluded this 4,320 sf home is on 1/2 acre. A short walk West & the owner will be able to moor a boat w/dedicated boat slip. Another property north of lot for sale for $1,000,000. to build, together 1.1 acres. Both priced separately. Buyer to verify. Great building opportunities to be had. #28109167

Minutes To Microsoft

$899,900

Gorgeous home in coveted Waterbrook. This former model home has the legendary Buchan ﬁnishes. 4 bedroom/3.5 baths, an ofﬁce and a gourmet kitchen. Formal living and dining rooms for entertaining. Ideally located across the community park, enjoy alfresco dinners on the patio spotting the bald eagles. Enjoy! #28093502

Houghton - Stunning Custom

Laurie Lenihan, ASP

Fabrice Muratore

Lana Thompson

laurielenihan@cbbain.com

fabricemuratore@cbbain.com

lanathompson@cbbain.com

206-778-7066

Kirkland Villa Townhomes

$439,950

Open 1-4. 13356 NE 134th Pl #8. Elegant cul de sac in the midst of off street neighborhood on the edge of the wine country. 2&3 bedroom units with hardwoods, granite, 2 car garage, even a yard. Surrounded by quiet, walking trails, and just 11 quality Cederbrook homes. #28021219

425-442-9981

Queen Anne/Magno

$368,800

Spacious one bedroom & one bath w/french doors off master. Exceptional private deck over looking a peek-a-boo view of Lake Union, city, territorial and Capital hill with slight mountain glow. Nestled in the west hill of Lake Union. Great freeway access. Nice and private A must see!! #28041243

$1,699,000

This outstanding beauty, built in 2007 and located next to the park in Lakeview Terrace, is just minutes from downtown Kirkland. Features include a rooftop deck, 4 car gar., Brazilian walnut,Travertine tile, Viking appls., 4 BD, 4.5 BA. and media room. This elegant home is sure to please the most discerning buyer. #28005430

425-213-6363

Waterfront Community

Rich Whitehill

Erin Allen, ASP

Valerie Burmester

richwhitehill@cbbain.com

erinallen@cbbain.com

valerieburmester@cbbain.com

425-260-4318

206-715-7070

$1,789,000

Exclusive Rose Point community waterfront home with dock & moorage on a quiet lane West of Market. Home was remodeled in 2004. 3 bedroom 3 bath with exquisite features including bamboo ﬂooring, concrete countertops, wool carpeting, cable-style banisters, & zen-like gardens surrounding entry & yard. By appt. only.

425-519-3298

109563

Perfection!!