Karla Hulse

Karla Hulse

khulse@windermere.com
(206) 650-2735
www.HOMESinNW.com

Windermere

Windermere Real Estate/ Wall St. Inc

Homes in the NorthWest Newsletter

Your most valuable source for honest, up-to-date
real estate information!  October 2007

This month's focus area.... South Lake Union

South Lake Union is under contruction and renovation. Paul Allen's Vulcan Inc. as well as other prominent developers are changing the face of the area. It is becoming a hub for Life Science organizations as well as new residential condominums. The addition of Whole Foods Market in 2006, the first major downtown grocery, is attracting people of all ages. Come experience the new South Lake Union!

Things to do in South Lake Union

*Center for Wooden Boats*

Seattle's free, hands-on Maritime heritiage museum. Also rent boats, take lessons and much more! Located 1010 Valley St.

*Denny Park*

Seattle's oldest park located at 100 Dexter Ave. Relax in 6.4 acres of land where you will find walking trails and pinic benches.

*REI*

The flagship store! Enjoy the 65ft climbing wall, walking and biking trails. Learn where to take your next outdoor adventure! Located at 222 Yale Ave N.

South Lake Union
map

Restaurant of the Month...

Southlake Grill

restaurant

Address: 1253 Thomas St
Phone: 206.621.1090
Hours: M-Thur 11:30a-12a,F 11:30a-1a
F 11:30a-1a, S 10a-1a, Sun 10a-12a Price: $$ (15-30)
http://www.southlakegrill.com

   

Meet me at Southlake Grill to enjoy some delicious food and wine Wednesday, October 24 at 5:30pm!
I will be discussing real estate trends in South Lake Union, learn more about what the community has to offer. Great networking opportunity; bring a friend and your real estate questions!

Click here to RSVP or I’ll see you there!

 

Concerned about what the Mortgage industry is doing? Click here for information and related articles!

Market Stats for King County

Res. median price of closed sales for August 06    $426,325

Res. median price of closed sales for August 07     $450,000

That is a 5.5% increase

Condo median price of closed sales for August 06 $268,000

Condo median price of closed sales for August 07 $295,000

That is a 10% increase

*King County is continuing to appreciate and earn money for you!

 

Real Estate in the News

I have compiled some informative and interesting articles published recently regarding the Northwest real estate market.

* No Housing Woes in Booming Washington State. Click Here

* New Survey finds Apartment rents are rising sharply. Click Here

* Seattle Home Values Hottest in US. Click Here

 

Statistical Market Comparisons

Check out these market comparisons for Condos and Single Family homes all around the Seattle Area for July 2007.

Residential August 07

Condominium August 07

NEW- Weekly Stats

Highlighting specific areas with the number of active listings, pending and weekly suppply.

Residential

Condominium

My business is built from you and your referrals. Thank you for thinking of me when you think Real Estate! 

Karla Hulse

Information is provided as a courtesy, it is not a warranty, and should be independently investigated.