Balke Real Estate

Things are starting to pick up…

These interest rates may keep a lot of people at bay. From selling or buying. But… Demand still outweighs supply, keeping values level, and creating multiple offer situations for the most composed listings. These homes still sell fast, and with multiple offers!!

Key word… CLEAN!! 😂😂

"The median home price in King County so far this year is down about 2% from the same time frame last year"

-Northwest Multiple Listing Service - NWMLS, via Seattle Times

2%! That's nothing when compared to the explosion that happened to Real Estate in prior years. Supply is super low, maintaining some buyer competition. volume may be down, but value is retained. Projections from most experts point towards a slight value increase throughout 2024, maybe 1-3%. Some predictions are at flat. If rates decrease opening the doors for more buyers, this number will rise.

None of the experts are predicting a significant decrease in in home values in 2024.

Happy New Year!! This year, we all will set out to focus on a lot of new things. Better personal goals. New outlooks. Quit this. Start that. New business plans. Additions. Subtractions. New. New. New. Don’t forget to take care of yourself while you’re at it!! Mainly, I’m reminding myself… 😶 What is your favorite self care “Must-Do”?

The apraised value on my last 2 buyer transactions came in well over our purchase price. What does this mean?? It means these buyers are moving into equity!! Finding the PERFECT house, acting FAST when we knew it was the right one, and negotiating the PRECISE conditions were key to both transactions.

Buyers!! Go!!

1. 25% increase in weekly mortgage applications.
2. Mortgage rates continue to move down to a 4-month low.
3. Increased buyer interest, open house traffic, and offers.

Don’t wait for the mainstream media to bring you up to speed. Have a great day!

If you’re looking to purchase a home, and you can do it, do it. Adjust your finances later. This buyers market will not last, and it may be the last for a long time.

Balke Real Estate updated their phone number.

Satomi Townhome!

West Seattle Modern Townhome!

When you’re listing your house, and you want it to sell, please just go to your local hardware store and pick up some curtain hooks.

Rare Opportunity to build on just shy an acre in Bridle Trails!

Reach out for a private tour!

People ask me all the time, where are these people coming from? Families are moving to the greater Seattle area from all over! This for sure doesn’t give you the entire picture, but it’s fun to see where a lot of people are moving from throughout the country since Covid.

VDB’s Newest!

Spring is Springin’!

New Klahanie listing in Sammamish!

I’ll be here from 3-6 pm this afternoon, and 11-5 on Sunday!

New Corner Townhome, located in Lakemont’s Satomi Community!

New Listing in Bothell, WA at Timber Creek!

So honored to now be a part of this incredible group of professionals! We truly care about our clients over anything else. Thank you to my past and future clients for putting your trust in our guidance!

Location. Comparable homes. Condition. Market Conditions. Improvements (or not). These are just a few of the factors that determine what your home might sell for. We make sure you have a detailed understanding of the entirety of your product, so when you bring it to market there are no surprises, and you can confidently and quickly make the best decision for you and your family.

Want to install new flooring? Need to paint? Replace counters? Repair damaged [Garage door]? Deep Clean? New lighting? Landscape improvements?

We help you prepare your property for a top dollar offer. Compass Concierge can front the cost for the improvements, so you don’t leave money on the table! Reach out with questions!

Winter market is here, get in touch to discuss your property plans this season!