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OCTOBER 12, 2016
VOL. 97, NO. 41
NEW LISTING!
$1,750,000
North Capitol Hill Modern
Exquisite new modern designed home located in Seattle’s finest location. Views of the City, Lake Union, Olympics & more. Creative open floor plan featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, heated concrete flooring, high end kitchen, gas fireplace, floating staircase, rooftop deck, spacious master, custom details and finishes throughout w/ a first floor bedroom/bonus room that can easily convert to a MIL. The design of this home is perfect for entertaining and everyday living, a rare find in this area of capitol hill.
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Is Your Clothes Dryer Energy Efficient?
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f you are looking to be more energy efficient at home, you are in good company. Consumers nationwide are looking for new ways to reduce their energy use in their single-family homes, condominiums and apartments because using less energy helps save money and builds a more sustainable planet. Fortunately, great strides have been made in efficiency for major appliances that would have been unimaginable decades ago. One noticeable exception, until recently, has been clothes dryers. In 2012, the average electric clothes dryer used almost as much energy annually as the average refrigerator, dishwasher and clothes washer combined, according to a report from the
National Resources Defense Council. Here are a couple of things to consider that can help you select a sustainable dryer that also fits the design of your home. Review Ratings The most respected guide for sustainability in appliances is the Association for Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) Sustainability Standards. Before making its ratings, AHAM considers a broad range of product attributes, including energy and water efficiency, manufacturing and materials. AHAM just started providing standards for dryers. To check its free rating and review other resources, visit aham.org.
Consider Ventless Dryers This relatively new type of dryer is changing the energy efficiency equation. Ventless dryers recycle air within the unit, and offer an ideal way to help reduce energy consumption. They are also gentle on clothes, because they don’t heat the air as much as a traditional dryer. There are two types: condenser and heat pump. The most efficient are the heat pump dryers, which use a refrigeration system to dry and recycle air before returning it to the drum. Consumers can choose from two Whirlpool brand dryer sizes that range from a compact model to a 7.4 cu ft HybridCare True Ventless Heat Pump Dryer. ➧ DRYER, Page R3
Easy Ways to Weatherize Your Home
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xtreme temperatures -- hot or cold -- can send your energy bills through the roof while also creating an uncomfortable living space for your family. Almost two-thirds of American adults live in a home that needs weatherization, according to a recent online survey, commissioned by Duck brand, conducted by Harris Poll. To bring down energy costs and make the temperature in your home more comfortable, consider defending your home with helpful tools like Roll-On Window Kits, Double Draft Seals, Socket Sealers and Attic Stairway Covers. You can also adjust ceiling fans, install a programmable thermostat and open or close curtains to leverage sunlight and shade. To learn more about weatherization products and ways you can make your home more comfortable and efficient, visit duckbrand.com/ weatherization.
Simple Steps to Protect Your Family from Fire, Carbon Monoxide and Other Threats While life can be complicated, sometimes the simple solutions are the best ones, particularly when it comes to protecting your family from household hazards. The “Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries” program espouses that philosophy. For the 29th consecutive year, the campaign led by the Energizer brand and the International Association of Fire Chiefs, has reminded families of the lifesaving habit of changing and testing the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when most of the country sets their clocks back at the end of daylight saving time. This year, that is November 6. A whopping 50 percent of home smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors have non-working batteries, according to the National Fire Protection Association. “A home that contains smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors is only safer if these devices actually work,” says Michelle Atkinson, chief consumer officer, Energizer. “Testing your devices and updating their batteries are simple and critical steps to keeping your family comfortable and secure.” ➧ PROTECTION, Page R3
NEW LISTINGS PEND
5618 40th Ave W
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3630 37th Ave W
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$739,000
These two new listings received offers within days of hitting the market.
Don’t resign yourself to high energy bills and an uncomfortable living space. Weatherizing is simple, affordable and effective. (StatePoint)
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Is now a good time to buy a home? Here are 4 reasons why the answer is yes. We find the wisdom ourselves in of putting the midst of that money a beautiful toward autumn season actually in Seattle. It is owning an the perfect time appreciating to enjoy bright asset. Dawn Bourdo Fall colors, sip a More pumpkin spice inventory & Corey Hays latte, cheer for and less mrmagnolia.com our Seahawks competition. and shop for a According home. Wait, what was that to the NWMLS July 2016 last one? statistics, there was a 12% Yes, this is a fantastic time increase in inventory from to buy a home. There is June to July. Additionally, currently a convergence of the number of sales was factors, which point toward an down approximately 3%. opportunity for buyers to get Anecdotally, many of our off the sidelines and secure buyer clients have been the home of their dreams. able to get under contract Mortgage interest rates on properties recently, with continue to remain LOW. moderate competition. Earlier Conventional wisdom has said in 2016, the competition for some time the Federal was fierce. Multiple offer Reserve will eventually begin situations with 10 or more to raise rates. Yet, as of offers was not uncommon. this writing, a 30 year fixed Home price gains begin to mortgage can be had for slow. There was a 3% drop in under 3.5%. Buyers would be average sales price from June wise to take advantage of this to July 2016, per NWMLS window of opportunity. reports. Zillow estimates The Seattle rental market Seattle home prices went is hot. That translates to up over 15% this past year. multiple tenants competing Traditionally, these gains are for fewer units equals climbing seen in the first six to eight rental prices. According to months of the year as low a July 2016 Seattle Times inventory and high demand Article, “Seattle Leads the creates fuel for rising prices. Nation in Rent Growth�, up In the last quarter of the year, 9.7% from 2015 to 2016, with sellers are translating those an average above $2,000. gains into their list prices, With the high rent rates, but with less competition, many buyers are embracing buyers may actually get a better result.
Queen Anne Home Sales for September 2016 Bed
Bath
Sq Ft
Year Built
Days on Mkt
Asking Price
Sold Price
1312 6th Ave N #5
Adress
1
1
450
1986
38
245000
226000
92.24%
2530 15th Ave W #508
0
1
499
2000
30
235000
235000
100.00%
123 Queen Anne Ave N #307
0
1
370
2000
3
230000
238000
103.35%
1312 6th Ave N #9
1
1
444
1986
7
247500
256000
103.43%
2450 Dexter Ave N #303
1
1
652
1947
7
240000
273000
113.75%
63 W Etruria St #4
1
0.75
642
1968
13
290000
285000
98.27%
63 W Etruria St #3
1
1
642
1968
40
305000
292950
96.05%
1015 W Nickerson St #332
2
1
823
1965
7
299950
299950
100.00%
18 Dravus St #203
1
1
658
1999
7
299950
300000
100.01%
530 W Olympic Pl #212
1
1
662
1949
2
300000
300000
100.00%
769 Hayes St #208
1
1
555
1989
7
265000
305000
115.09%
301 W Raye St #208
2
1
605
1987
8
299000
315000
105.35%
57 Etruria St #2
1
1
724
1985
6
285000
316000
110.87%
117 John St #9
2
1
660
1907
7
299990
320000
106.67%
699 John St #610
1
1
554
2009
8
299900
330000
110.04%
275 W Roy St #109
1
1
585
1982
10
339000
335000
98.82%
1302 Queen Anne Ave N #5
1
1
750
1912
84
335000
335000
100.00%
1250 Taylor Ave N #107
1
1
792
1978
9
350000
345000
98.57%
123 Queen Anne Ave N #206
1
1
598
2000
29
364950
350000
95.90%
500 5th Ave W #502
1
1
649
1968
8
369000
367500
99.59%
626 4th Ave W #102
2
1
681
1996
11
389950
389950
100.00%
401 9th Ave N #518
1
1
677
2009
42
398000
395000
99.24%
530 4th Ave W #506
1
1
745
2003
11
405000
407000
100.49%
420 Valley St #307
2
2
736
1991
8
400000
420000
105.00%
7 Highland Dr #402
1
1
915
1968
16
425000
422000
99.29%
530 4th Ave W #207
1
1
810
2003
7
422900
446000
105.46%
on the path to homeownership!
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Sold Price/ Asking Price
201 Galer #462
1
1
728
1908
20
449950
450000
100.01%
940 W Emerson St #940B
2
1.75
1,350
1975
5
399000
465000
116.54%
202 W Olympic Pl #204
2
1.5
1,285
1979
13
495000
495000
100.00%
1400 Taylor Ave N #305
2
1.5
969
1984
4
500000
540000
108.00%
3649 21st Ave W
3
2.5
1,400
2009
7
485000
540000
111.34%
700 Crockett St #204
2
1.75
1,212
1984
7
525000
561000
106.86%
1414 4th Ave W #A
2
1.5
925
2005
6
530000
570000
107.55%
1910 11th Ave W #B
2
2
1,200
2006
13
599000
599000
100.00%
3005 3rd Ave W
5
3
2,370
1926
6
649000
649000
101.55%
1400 2nd Ave N #282
2
1.5
1,189
1908
61
680000
673500
99.04%
3020 14th ave W #B
3
2.5
1760
2006
7
699000
699000
100.00%
1908 Nob Hill Ave N
4
2.5
2,440
1908
4
750000
750000
100.00%
1352 W Bertona
3
2
1,566
2016
18
764950
764950
100.00%
1930 5th Ave W
3
2
2,130
1906
3
749950
780000
104.00%
15 W McGraw St
3
1.75
1,860
1908
7
799888
801000
100.13%
720 Queen Anne Ave N #510
2
1.75
1,349
1997
13
82500
810000
98.18%
3212 11th Ave W
4
2
2,540
1955
37
835000
823000
98.56%
323 W Roy St
2
2.25
1,350
2010
9
825000
825000
100.00%
1618 Taylor Ave N
3
2.25
1,776
2016
4
889950
893200
100.34%
1802 2nd Ave N
3
3.5
2,700
1905
30
899950
907450
100.83%
913 3rd Ave W
5
1.75
3,090
1907
11
985000
940000
95.43%
1007 W Galer St
3
2.25
2,550
1919
60
965000
950000
98.45%
2429 3rd Ave W
3
1.75
2,760
1910
9
975000
1020000
104.62%
1111 W Blaine St
3
2
2,940
1912
7
1000000
1030000
103.00%
1936 8th Ave W
3
2.25
2,009
2016
237
1099950
1050000
95.46%
2416 2nd Ave N
4
2.25
2,220
1917
8
994000
1100000
110.66%
1008 W Wheeler
3
2.25
2,740
1907
50
1145000
1107000
96.68%
505 W Mercer Pl #101
2
2.5
2,718
2002
18
1199500
1150000
95.87%
2507 4th Ave N
4
2.5
3,259
1911
11
1375000
1275000
92.72%
1927A 9th Ave W
3
3.5
2,385
2015
20
1399000
1375000
98.28%
327D W Olympic Pl
3
2.5
2,103
2016
10
1469000
1469000
100.00%
3633 12th Ave W
5
3.25
3,295
2016
23
1795000
1690000
94.15%
1907 4th Ave W
4
3.25
3,540
2016
4
1785000
1850000
103.64%
3240 10th Ave W
5
3.25
3,904
1947
6
1950000
1918000
98.36%
1811 8th Ave W
5
4.25
5,360
2011
84
2495000
2375000
95.19%
354 Highland Dr
4
3
4,220
1924
55
2450000
2390000
97.55%
2110 2nd Ave W
4
5.5
4,652
2010
35
2500000
2400000
96.00%
Bed
Bath
Sq Ft
Year Built
Days on Mkt
Asking Price
Sold Price
3722 27th Pl #302
1
1
746
1968
8
218000
220000
100.91%
3661 24th Pl #105
1
1
698
1970
8
269000
290500
107.99%
3601 24th Ave W #101
1
1
770
1969
24
334950
315000
94.04%
2550 Thorndyke Ave W #203
2
1.75
1010
1969
3
318500
323500
101.57%
2510 W Manor Pl #412
1
1
765
1974
8
324950
324950
100.00%
3400 25th Ave W #102
2
1.5
954
1969
7
320000
330000
103.13%
1964 26th Ave W #301
2
1.75
1200
1979
18
495000
505000
102.02%
4052 31st Ave W
2
1
1620
1947
21
545000
545000
100.00%
3430 22nd Ave W #B
3
3.5
1660
2005
7
549000
581000
105.83%
3047 21st Ave W
3
1
2220
1923
20
624950
620000
99.21%
3414 22nd Ave W #B
3
1.75
1370
2014
5
575206
627000
109.00%
3429 B 22nd Ave W
2
2.5
1552
2016
2
674950
674950
100.00%
3427A 22nd Ave W
2
2.5
1551
2016
1
679950
679950
100.00%
3429 A 22nd Ave W
2
2.5
1553
2016
21
689950
685000
99.28%
2803 W View Pl
3
1.75
1500
1965
7
625000
685000
109.60%
4003 W Emerson St
3
1
1720
1947
15
699500
699500
100.00%
3420 Arapahoe Pl W
3
1.5
2270
1950
57
760000
736250
96.88%
3100 W Commodore Wy 301
3
2
1786
1982
24
749000
750000
100.13%
3256 23rd Ave W
4
2.75
1860
2006
6
749500
751000
100.20%
3615 41st Ave W
3
1.75
2020
1941
7
675000
757000
112.15%
3637 40th ave W
4
2
2060
1955
2
735000
817500
111.22%
3610 Arapahoe Pl W
4
2.5
2040
1953
52
875000
875000
100.00%
3207 28th Ave W
5
2.5
3410
1940
10
875000
900000
102.86%
1921 Edgemont Pl W
3
1.75
2220
1941
19
885000
911000
102.94%
2567 28th Ave W
5
1.75
2920
1923
10
885000
925000
104.51%
3625 Magnolia Blvd W
4
3.75
3370
1988
267
1099000
1000000
90.99%
2901 25th Ave W
3
1.75
3230
1957
9
1095000
1000000
91.32%
3507 30th Ave W
4
2.5
2418
1967
7
899000
1010000
112.35%
4428 36th Ave W
4
3.5
3180
2005
39
1150000
1060000
92.17%
3048 29th Ave W
4
3
3110
1929
6
1089000
1089000
100.00%
1962 Edgemont Pl W
4
3.75
3400
1930
9
1160950
1160950
100.00%
2513/2515 Perkins Lane W
6
4.25
4840
1938
136
1250000
1250000
100.00%
1700 Magnolia Way W
3
3
3090
1946
5
1495000
1425000
95.32%
2621 W Viewmont Way W
3
2.25
3340
1940
3
1450000
1450000
100.00%
3048 39th Ave W
4
3.5
3510
2013
11
1599950
1575000
98.44%
1619 30th Ave W
4
2.75
2140
1929
7
1299000
1588000
122.25%
2221 Viewmont Way W
4
3.5
3970
1998
88
1650000
1632500
98.94%
4000 Washington Ave W
4
3.25
4093
1904
0
1799000
1799000
100.00%
4004 Washington Ave W
4
3.25
4027
1904
0
2000000
2000000
100.00%
2591 Perkins Lane W
3
3.5
3230
1925
2
2800000
2950000
105.38%
Magnolia Home Sales for September 2016 Adress
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Does what you have even work? ➧ SAFETY, from Page R1 Atkinson also points out that these days; many families rely on more than these traditional safety devices to protect their family and home. Investigate new smart devices and apps offering security and peaceof-mind, such as lights, locks and security systems that are connected to the Internet and your smartphone. “Smart connected home technologies are keeping families safer, when operational,” says Atkinson. “Remember, these tools, along with flashlights and other home safety devices require reliable battery power as well.” Take this opportunity to update batteries in all your devices that enhance home security and comfort. Safety advocates say preparing your family is crucial. Make sure everyone, especially children, knows
what your alarms and detectors sound like and what to do if they go off. A critical yet simple safety practice is to keep flashlights with fresh batteries at your bedside for help in finding your way out of your house and signaling for help in the event of a fire or other emergency. Also, keep a stash of highquality 9V, C, D and AA batteries to power vital safety devices whenever necessary. For long-term protection, opt for batteries designed to prevent damaging leaks, like Energizer Max and Ultimate Lithium batteries. More safety tips and resources can be found at energizer.com/homesafety. Changing your clocks? Energizer reminds you to change your batteries, too. It’s easy, it’s simple, and it might just save a life.
Reduce your energey use ➧ DRYER, from Page R1 Ventless dryers have another major benefit. They can fit into spaces beyond the laundry room -- such as closets in condominiums and apartments -- because there’s no need for a vent, just an electrical outlet. With many home designs moving from traditional layouts with a laundry room to open designs, this allows a washer and dryer to be placed virtually anywhere in the home.
The future of sustainability is often more simple than we envision. While smart technology sparks the imagination, valuable innovations will focus on the tried-and-true benefits of making appliances energy and water efficient, while maintaining a standard of high quality. Energy efficient solutions can not only meet expectations of resilience and sustainability, but also provide more options for homeowners and multifamily dwelling residents.
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Enjoy this very livable home in the Highlands with its 60’ long living, dining, and music rooms overlooking a stunning natural landscape. The gardens provide year round interest with native plantings, stone walkways & steel sculpture wall that seamlessly transitions to four acres of woodlands. 5 bedrooms, guest apartment and 3 car garage. The Highlands offers privacy, security & natural beauty just minutes to town. MLS #1035281. Video & floor plans at www.krishendricks.com.
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Drive right up to this Magnolia Bungalow located at the entrance to Discovery Park. Recently updated, this 1929 charmer is ready for you to move into and enjoy. Kitchen and bathrooms have been tastefully updated yet still have charm. Possible MIL or rental in lower level. Portia Gray • 206-818-7195
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