This month's focus area....
Columbia City
Columbia City, named after Christopher Columbus, is located in the Rainier Valley area of Seattle. In the last decade, it has seen some of the sharpest rises in property values in the entire Seattle metropolitan area! Train service at the neighborhood's light rail station is scheduled to begin in 2009, connecting the neighborhood to both SeaTac airport and Downtown Seattle.
Things to see in Columbia City
*Genesee Park*
Set in a quiet neighborhood, the atmosphere is quite soothing. It contains a huge and open grassy area for a playfield. Genesee also has a fully fenced 2 1/2 acres off-leash area with double gates, a doggie drinking fountain and a kiosk for community notices.
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*Rainier Valley Cultural Center*
It offers an excellent performance space in a classic, two-story building. Located in Columbia City, the Center accommodates a broad spectrum of arts disciplines including theatre, dance, literary events and musical performances.
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*Brighton Science Park*
Located at 6000 39th Ave S. The science park features a geography plaza, physics plaza, and solar system pathway. All constructed by contractors, artists, volunteers, and Parks Department staff.
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Restaurant of the Month.....
Address: 4872 Rainier Ave S
Phone: 206.723.2080
Price: $ (1-15)
The bright, sunny dining room has a row of windows looking out onto Rainier Avenue, a checked tile floor and cheerful walls. The menu offers updated comfort food, with dependable standards like burgers (accompanied by sweet potato fries), BLTs and breakfast items.
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Market Stats for King County
Residential median price of closed sales for June 07 $465,000
Residential median price of closed sales for June 08 $445,000
Condo median price of closed sales for June 07 $279,000
Condo median price of closed sales for June 08 $300,000
Prices have fallen off slightly from June 2007 to June 2008 for Residential but Condo prices have increased!
This is a great time to be a buyer, lots of inventory and anxious sellers equal some great prices!!!
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School Information for
Columbia City
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Real Estate in the News
I have compiled some informative and interesting articles published recently regarding the Northwest real estate market.
* "Foreclosed-home holdings hurt Fannie, Freddie" Click Here
* "Homeowners who don't itemize likely to get new Federal tax deduction" Click Here
* "Big dreams, little return" Click Here |
Today's Mortgage Rate
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Windermere Home Update
August 2008
In this month's issue
"Create an Inviting Outdoor
Living Space"
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Statistical Market Comparisons
Check out these market comparisons for Condos and Single Family homes all around the Seattle Area.
Residential June 07
Condominium June 07
Weekly Stats
Highlighting specific areas with the number of active listings, pending and weekly supply.
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