Queen Anne Real Estate June 2016

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June 8, 2016

New Ways to Protect Your Family

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hile you may think of smart home technology as a convenience -- something to save you a few steps of walking between the couch and the nearest light switch, smart home offerings also include important Photo courtesy of bmak - Fotolia.com preventative measures that can aren’t the only thing you have help you protect not only your valuables, but your to worry about entering your home. Water damage is the home itself and everyone in it. second most common cause of June, which is Home Safety property loss and accounts for a Month, is a great opportunity quarter or more of homeowner’s to learn how to use new insurance claims. A good early technology in order to help detection device, such as a protect your family: Z-Wave flood sensor, could be the difference between a damp • Beyond the Burglar: inconvenience and a soaking The first thing that comes to wet catastrophe in your home, mind when most people think especially when combined with about home security is almost a smart shutoff valve. certainly burglary. But intruders

• Avoid dangers: Some sensors, like GoControl’s Z-Wave Door/ Window Sensors, for example, are a great way to keep you alerted to potential dangers -especially on days when the kids get home earlier than you do. A few placed judiciously around the house -- on liquor or medicine cabinets, for example, or even the knife drawer, are a great way of keeping your mind at ease. And those same sensors placed on entry points could alert you in the event of an invasion.

• Deter intruders: When it comes down to it, though,

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Thinking Of Selling Your Home When Expedia Moves In?

The Smart Employees Are Already Here Buying Now!!

Many of the 3,000+ employees who currently live on the eastside are wanting to purchase now and close in the spring so they can move before they move into their temporary offices on Elliott Ave this summer.

Queen Anne and Magnolia’s housing inventory is at an all-time low while home values are at an all-time high!

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➧ SAFETY, Page 2

Lisa Turnure is Number One Coldwell Banker Sales Associate/ Representative in Washington

BY JOHN DEELY, Principal Managing Broker

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Top: Award given to Lisa Turnure from Coldwell Banker of Washington, photo courtesy of Lisa Turnure Bottom: Lisa Turnure, photo courtesy of Lisa Turnure

eattle, Washington, May 16, 2016 - Lisa Turnure of Seattle, a Broker with Coldwell Banker Bain was the Number One Sales Associate in Closed Adjusted Gross Commission Income among more than 2,500 Coldwell Banker® sales associates in the State of Washington for the Coldwell Banker® system in 2015.

Top producing real estate broker Lisa Turnure market brings extensive experience to the luxury residential real estate in the greater Seattle area. She combines seasoned expertise and innovation, with unwavering tenacity, dedication, class, integrity, and an enthusiastic, positive personality that makes her a pleasure to work with resulting in long-standing client relationships built on trust and confidence.

Lisa brings a refreshing level of professionalism to real estate.

With a background in business including CPA certification and a degree from the University of Washington in Marketing and Finance, Lisa’s educational background is ideal for the real estate industry. Formerly CFO of an internationally recognized Strategic Branding and Design firm, Lisa draws on her experience in finance, contracts, and marketing in approaching her business.

As a top-level, award winning Realtor®, Lisa specializes in representing sellers and buyers in Madison and Washington Park, Denny Blaine, Broadmoor, Capitol Hill, Downtown, Queen Anne, Magnolia, Laurelhurst and Windermere. A Seattle native, Lisa grew up in Bellevue and also has strong knowledge of the eastside communities as well as Mercer Island. Her representation of Sellers and Buyers spans a wide range of clientele that include first-time home buyers, move-up buyers, executive relocation, real estate developers, high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs and investors.

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hen clients decided to invest in some home improvement projects recently, they gave me a call: What’s going to give us the greatest return on investment when we sell? What sort of budget should we set for ourselves? The new Remodeling Cost vs Value 2016 report takes some of the guesswork out of Kim Wesselman the decision.

Windermere The report, produced annually Real Estate

by Remodeling Magazine, looked at the cost of 27 popular remodeling projects and the retained value of those projects when homes are sold. Data (e.g. local construction costs, home sale values) is gathered from 100 markets across the country and Seattle specifically. It will be no surprise to you that our hot real estate market makes Seattle one of the best cities in the U.S. when it comes to return on remodeling investment.

Biggest Bang for the Buck?

According to the report’s Seattle data, 10 of the 27 projects study would recoup more than 100 percent of costs.

Somewhat surprisingly, the very best return on investment (ROI) project was attic insulation. This relatively low cost project (averaging under $1,300) would see a 150 percent ➧ REMODELING, Page 3

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What to Keep in Mind When Updating Home Flooring Updating your home flooring? From durability to style to color, there are many things to consider -- and you’ll want to be sure these elements match your family’s lifestyle.

Here are five great questions to ask yourself before you begin the remodel process.

1. How do you want the space to feel?

Do you want the room to feel calming, fun, classic, dramatic or rustic? When you start to play with adjectives, you may realize you already have a direction in mind.

For a calm look, choose a floor color that is tonal with your wall color. Or if you’re dreaming of a dramatic hotel look, try something deep and rich to contrast with your walls and give an elegant base to your design.

2. Do you want to play with pattern?

The reason most homeowners have challenges getting a space to feel like that final image on a home improvement show, is that they often chicken out before pulling the trigger on bold updates. Designers however jump in head first, layering patterns and textures to give a space depth and a sense of home. Remember, if you love something, it’s never going out of style.

It’s helpful to think of flooring as the pants to an outfit. Choose something classic, go patterned and fun, or just wear shorts!

3. Who uses the room?

Who does the flooring have to serve? Is it a high-traffic area? If so, look for waterproof, pet-proof and kid-proof carpet, such as Tigressa H2O, available at Flooring America, which can withstand tough household spills and pet accidents.

If durability doesn’t play as important a role in your choice, consider plush, ecofriendly options like Tigressa’s Cherish line, which is 75 percent finer than current soft carpet standards. Their color enhancement system protects each fiber, allowing for deeper colors and textures that stay beautiful, new and fresh longer than the average carpet.

Keep in mind that thanks to technology innovations in carpeting, you can have the best of both worlds when it comes to strength and softness. Ultimately, choose soft carpeting that doesn’t quickly show matting, crushing and wear. To learn more about innovations in flooring, visit flooringamerica.com.

I’ve been an advisor, counselor, mentor, friend & resource for my clients since 1977.

Give me a call and put my experience on your side.

Eileen Quackenbush

Broker Agent/Realtor & Magnolia Resident Cell: 206-300-3071 • Office: 206-284-8989 • www.EileenQuackenbush.com

Windermere Real Estate/ Wall St. Inc.

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4. What’s on trend?

Gray is the new beige, and grays and browns look great together. So if you have an existing brown floor, you can easily partner a room nearby with gray flooring. Most of the time, it’s all in how you accessorize the space.

5. Should I be scared of color?

If you have always loved a particular color, have fun in one room with it. There are always ways to accessorize colored flooring in different combinations to change how a space feels, so you’re never stuck with one look.

Flooring choices are sometimes overwhelming. Be sure to check with a trusted flooring retailer who can offer design and performance recommendations that will best suit your home.

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Feel Safe in Your Own Home ➧ SAFETY, from Page 1 the best way to deal with home invasion is to deter intruders altogether. When you’re out of town for a vacation or business trip, it’s important to make sure your home still looks lived in, and rigid pre-programmed lighting timers aren’t fooling anyone. Newer smart light bulb systems, like BeON Home, go one step further by recording and playing back your daily lighting routines, and even include a sophisticated listening system that can respond to a

doorbell, by turning inside lights on organically, one at a time, exactly the way you would if you were home.

Smart home technology is becoming more versatile than ever. To learn more about how it can be used for keeping people, pets and property safe, visit Z-Wave.com and BeONHome. com for DIY videos, how-tos and live customer assistance.

While there’s no replacement for a caring neighbor’s watchful eye, these days there are a great

number of ways of taking home security into your own hands -no matter where you are. Smart hubs, combined with sensors in and around the home, can take the worry out of being away from home by alerting you when something goes wrong.

With a connected home, you can better keep tabs on your house and keep the things and people in it safe, even when you’re not home.

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Return on Money is Only One Factor ➧ REMODELING, from Page 1

ROI. Other projects yielding upwards of 125 percent ROI include garage door replacement, new entry door, and new vinyl windows.

Considering a kitchen remodel? The study found a modest kitchen remodel (in the range of $22,000) will pay for itself, but a spendy kitchen remodel ($125,000) will recoup about 82 percent of cost.

What about additions?

Adding a family room or a second story would recoup 88 and 85 percent,

respectively. A new wood deck wood deck would see a 104 percent ROI while the more expensive composite decking yields 89 percent.

Resale value, of course, is just one factor to consider when choosing a remodeling project. If you plan to live in the house for any length of time, you’ll want to choose projects based on the features most important to you. I know, for example, my own recent bathroom remodel may return only 85 percent of cost, but the pleasure of stepping into the walk-in shower every morning – priceless.

For more information visit: www.costvsvalue.com.

Seattle-specific information can be found within “Pacific” section.

If you have real estate topic you’d like to hear about, please send questions to kwesselman@windermere. com.

Serving Seattle for 34 Years!

Computer Aided Kitchen and Bath Design Available

Kim Wesselman is Managing Broker at Windermere Real Estate.

She has advised clients on buying and selling properties in Queen Anne and Magnolia for 14 years.

May Homes Sales in Queen Anne Address 2858 13th Ave W 2123 10th Avenue West #B 1909 B 9th Ave W 1308 W Wheeler St 1928 B 10th Ave W 2 W Etruria St 116 Galer St 1927 10th Ave W 3022 4th Ave W 2453 1st Ave N 1235 3rd Ave N 1916 10th Ave W 1821 9th Ave W 365 Wheeler St 2919 Mayfair Ave N 1911 4th Ave W 2018 1st Ave N 2429 1st Ave N 1214 10th Ave W 1832 4th Ave W

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1,900 1,780 1,559 2,060 1,792 2,500 2,060 2,560 2,144 2,355 3,100 2,460 2,870 3,384 3,052 2,930 2,450 3,240 3,181 5,510

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$607,777 $710,000 $730,000 $750,000 $869,000 $849,000 $949,000 $999,000 $994,950 $889,000 $1,075,000 $1,199,600 $1,195,000 $1,425,000 $1,199,000 $1,395,000 $1,495,000 $1,488,888 $1,595,000 $2,598,000

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Sold Price/ Asking Price

$607,777 $715,000 $730,000 $750,000 $856,000 $880,000 $970,000 $992,000 $994,950 $1,077,000 $1,118,000 $1,199,600 $1,215,000 $1,300,000 $1,470,000 $1,475,000 $1,475,000 $1,488,888 $1,520,000 $2,500,000

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May Homes Sales in Magnolia Address 3827 30th Ave W 2322 Thorndyke Ave W 2600 23rd Ave W 2828 W Elmore Place 2303 W Lynn St 3303 36th Ave W 2301 W Lynn St 3802 33rd Ave W 3705 28th Ave W 2612 32nd Ave W 1906 35th Ave W 3247 43rd Ave W 3427 39th Ave W 2714 W Blaine St 2817 W West Hayes St 3507 29th Ave W 5625 40 Ave W 2646 W Newton St 2300 Viewmont Wy W 4404 Montana Cir 3506 29th Ave W 3050 39th Ave W 2832 42nd Ave W 4700 W Bertona St 2414 W Newton St 5426 40th Ave W 2513 25th Ave W 2360 W Viewmont Wy W 3223 Perkins Lane W

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0 3.5 2 1.75 2 2.75 2 1.75 1.75 1.75 2.25 2.25 2.25 3.25 1.5 2.75 3.25 2.5 1.75 2.5 3.5 3 2 2.75 3.5 3.5 4 3.75 4

2,210 1,540 2,310 1,240 1,723 3,130 1,714 2,350 2,380 2,520 2,530 2,280 2,140 2,210 1,810 2,170 2,640 2,880 2,370 1,994 3,450 3,085 2,800 2,820 3,400 3,490 3,600 3,620 5,332

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$480,000 $549,999 $650,000 $525,000 $679,000 $699,000 $699,000 $599,800 $775,000 $774,950 $779,000 $849,000 $799,000 $839,000 $795,000 $768,000 $874,950 $869,000 $995,000 $1,150,000 $1,229,000 $1,174,950 $1,399,000 $1,598,000 $1,688,000 $1,699,000 $1,890,000 $1,495,000 $1,995,000

$560,000 $601,000 $660,000 $673,900 $677,500 $685,000 $699,000 $755,000 $775,000 $775,000 $815,000 $849,000 $860,000 $870,000 $880,000 $910,000 $942,500 $985,000 $1,065,000 $1,150,000 $1,213,000 $1,310,737 $1,350,000 $1,598,000 $1,680,000 $1,699,000 $1,760,000 $1,810,000 $1,900,000

Sold Price/ Asking Price 116.67% 109.27% 101.54% 128.36% 99.78% 98.00% 100.00% 125.88% 100.00% 100.01% 104.62% 100.00% 107.63% 103.69% 110.69% 118.49% 107.72% 113.35% 107.04% 100.00% 98.70% 111.56% 96.50% 100.00% 99.53% 100.00% 93.12% 121.07% 95.24%

Quintessential Queen Anne View Home 474 WHEELER STREET PRICE $2,325,000

Built in 1908, this historic American Four-Square home sits at the end of a private cul-de-sac on the crest of Queen Anne Hill’s eastern slope. The wrap-around front porch offers the first glimpses of the jaw-dropping views enjoyed from nearly every room.

Junior Torres, J.D. Windermere Real Estate/Wall St., Inc. 206-854-5596 junior@windermere.com

Information supplied by Northwest Multiple Listing Service

FEATURES 5 bedrooms 3.5 bathrooms 13,420 sq. ft. lot 4,790 square feet Sweeping Views 3 Decks MLS# 950929

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Coldwell Banker Bain is pleased to announce that Lisa Turnure has been honored as the

top selling Coldwell Banker Real Estate Broker in the State of Washington for 2015.

Lisa’s 2016 notable sales to date

Eastlake $1,755,000

Broadmoor $1,750,000

Queen Anne $1,500,000

Laurelhurst $1,395,000

Queen Anne $1,325,000

Madison Park $1,250,000

South Lake Union $1,220,000

Magnolia $765,000

Lisa’s Featured Listings PENDING

COVETED DENNY BLAINE ESTATE | $5,995,000

DENNY BLAINE CLASSIC | $2,000,000

What Lisa’s clients are saying...

“Lisa Turnure is an outstanding Real Estate Professional. She worked with our large family to sell our family home of 50 plus years. She treated the situation with compassion and expertise. Lisa was very involved from beginning to end, our home sold in 1 week. Lisa kept us informed at every stage of the process. She showed the home herself and was very present during the whole process. Her marketing techniques are state of the art. She had a video made that beautifully illustrated our home to potential buyers and is a cherished keepsake for us. I would absolutely recommend Lisa Turnure for your real estate needs. “ - Laura S., Capitol Hill

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