Christina Jarvis, Windermere Real Estate

NEW on market! ✨

Fantastic home in the quiet, conveniently located Pacific neighborhood! Welcome to this well-maintained, open floor plan with plenty of room to spread out & unwind. Fully fenced backyard with patio + 2 car garage with storage.

This is your chance to secure a great home at an unbeatable price.

MLS#2289415: 213 Butte Avenue, Pacific, WA 98047 For sale: 4 bed, 3 bath, 1,916 SQFT house. Fantastic home in the quiet, conveniently located Pacific neighborhood! Welcome to this well-maintained, open ... $595,000.

New on market! ✨

One-level living on a sprawling corner lot! This well-built rambler is nestled on nearly half an acre, offering ample space to enjoy. Welcome to a bright & cozy living room with decorative fireplace. Adjacent is spacious primary suite with generous closet space, private half bath & access to main bath. Down hall you’ll find 2 add’l bedrooms, full bath & an inviting kitchen + dining area that opens to large patio.
The expansive, fully fenced yard is perfect for outdoor activities & features gates off both streets for easy access - ideal for RV or boat parking. Enjoy exclusive access to Shadow Lake’s boat launch & swim area for $25/yr! Located in a private neighborhood with the convenience of nearby shopping hubs.

Tahoma Schools!

MLS#2286205: 21306 188th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058 For sale: 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,010 SQFT house. Effortless, one-level living on a sprawling corner lot! This well-built rambler is nestled on nearly half an a... $575,000.

New on market! ✨

Fantastic townhome in the desirable, gated community of Stonebrook. This home offers a great floor plan - making everyday living & entertaining a breeze. Open concept living, good storage options + 2 spacious bedrooms each with their own bath! Tandem 2-car garage with more storage. Prime location with quick access to Tacoma, shopping, dining, trails & more!
Brand new interior paint & carpets.
Well run HOA & low dues.

2 bed Fife home for sale: 5255 35th Street E, Fife, WA 98424 For sale: 2 bed, 3 bath, 1,121 SQFT Condo. Fantastic townhome in the desirable, gated community of Stonebrook... $395,000.

New on Market ✨

Fabulous, hard-to-find 4 bedroom home in the Roxhill neighborhood of West Seattle. Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street, this home offers so much space & privacy! One-level living with an open main living space - many great gathering areas throughout this home! The oversized primary suite is a true retreat! The very private backyard offers another gathering area + garden space, swing set & new Tuff shed!

This home features a new roof & fresh exterior paint! Just minutes from Westwood Village, restaurants & parks.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!

Offered at $830,000

🏡 2,000 sqft
🛏️ 4 bed
🛁 1.75 bath

House for sale in Seattle: 7944 31st Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98126 For sale: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,000 SQFT house. Fabulous property in the Roxhill neighborhood of West Seattle... $830,000.

New on market! ✨

Prime opportunity in Seattle’s Capitol Hill! Discover this historic gem currently operating as a triplex with multifamily zoning. Each spacious unit is approximately 1,050 sqft, featuring 2 bedrooms & 1 bath. Owned by the same investor for nearly 20 years, this property has seen consistent updates, including new plumbing in the lower unit last year and a lined sewer line in 2022. With steady tenants and a fantastic location, this property offers significant upside potential to maximize your investment.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!

Offered at $1,290,000

🏡 3,205 sqft
🛏️ 6 bed
🛁 3 bath

MLS#2262950: 711 Summit Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98102 For sale: , 2,700 SQFT Multifamily. Prime opportunity in Seattle's Capitol Hill! Discover this historic gem currently operating as a triplex with ... $1,290,000.

NEW on market! ✨

Darling, one-level living in Federal Way! This fantastic property has so much to offer: New roof & gutters, freshly painted exterior & interior, updated bath & kitchen + large backyard with shed & new fence. This home is ready to welcome new owners!

Offered at $485,000

1,120 total sqft 🏡
3 🛏
1 🛁

3 bed Federal Way home for sale: 33581 36th Avenue SW, Federal Way, WA 98023 For sale: 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,120 SQFT house. Move-in ready, one-level living! This charming rambler welcomes you with vaulted ceilings & large picture wind... $485,000.

NEW on market! ✨

Stunning Lower Kennydale home, tucked away on quiet street. This beautiful home has so much to offer - privacy, great natural light, open floor plan, Chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances, great storage options, main level bed + 3/4 bath, expansive primary suite, huge bonus room, serene backyard, extra parking, etc - the list goes on and on!

Fantastic location with easy access to Coulon Beach, Kennydale Beach Park, The Landing, parks, trails, Bellevue, SeaTac, etc.

Offered at $1,825,000

3,250 total sqft 🏡
5 🛏
3.25 🛁
2 🚗 garage + additional parking

House for sale in Renton: 2827 Garden Avenue N, Renton, WA 98056 For sale: 5 bed, 4 bath, 3,250 SQFT house. Stunning Lower Kennydale home nestled in a tranquil neighborhood... $1,825,000.

NEW on market! ✨

Fantastic condo in the Sunwood development! It doesn’t get better than this top floor, corner unit with vaulted ceilings. Enjoy natural light & privacy in this spacious unit with great storage options throughout.

Just up the hill from Westfield Mall & Southcenter area offering a wide array of dining, shopping & entertainment options! Easy commute to Seattle & SeaTac airport. Amazing opportunity at a fantastic value!

Offered at $360,000

1,059 total sqft 🏡
2 🛏
1.75 🛁
1 🚗 reserved parking + lots of guest parking

15175 Sunwood Boulevard DD32, Tukwila, WA, 98188 on Windermere Real Estate 15175 Sunwood Boulevard DD32, Tukwila, WA, 98188

PENDING!!! This beauty went pending so fast I didn’t even have time to get it on Facebook! We hit the market Friday morning and accepted a great offer by Sat afternoon!

Stunning Kent home in Fenton Ridge:

20409 121st Way SE, Kent, WA, 98031 on Windermere Real Estate 20409 121st Way SE, Kent, WA, 98031

NEW on market! ✨

Fantastic Bellevue townhome in well maintained Lakemont Ridge. This unit has been newly remodeled throughout & is just waiting for a new owner!

Amazing location, tucked away yet easy access to parks, trails, shopping, commute, Newcastle Golf Club & more.

Top rated Issaquah Schools! Well run HOA.

Offered at $699,950

1,308 total sqft 🏡
2 🛏
2.5 🛁
2 🚗 garage

6635 SE Cougar Mountain Way, Bellevue, WA, 98006 on Windermere Real Estate 6635 SE Cougar Mountain Way, Bellevue, WA, 98006

NEW on market! ✨

Amazing, better than new Ichijo resale in Ten Trails.

This stunning home has all the features of an Ichijo technological home + several upgrades by owner including central air, California Closets systems & Hunter Douglas blinds. Great, open concept floorplan with high ceilings & modern finishes. This home is easy to live in with great natural light!

In the heart of the fabulous Ten Trails community, this property is just blocks from parks and trail options. Easy access to Civic Park, the hub for all community events.

Offered at $730,000

2,270 total sqft 🏡
3 🛏
2.5 🛁
2 🚗 garage

MLS # 2195325

Happy Holidays! 🌟

I hope you have some time to celebrate & reflect on the year. YOU are one of the blessings I will be celebrating this Holiday! ✨

While this year has been a very different environment for real estate, with record-high interest rates and an unpredictable economy, I remain grateful. Your continued support and referrals have allowed my business to thrive, even as the market presented challenges.

Thank you for trusting me to be of service to you, your friends & family. 🙏🏼 It is truly an honor.

Wishing you a wonderful Holiday Season!

Looking ahead: 2024 is positioned to be a great year in real estate! Interest rates are dropping & the market is already re-energizing. If you are looking to make a move, let’s connect.

Delivering End of Year Client Gifts! 🎁✨ Always one of my favorite times of the year.

It gives me the chance to reconnect with all the people who trusted me to guide them, or their friends & family, through the sales process. It is a time to reflect on the year, count blessing, share my gratitude, spread joy & get into the Holiday spirit!

How to get on my gift list? ⬇️

1) Buy or Sell a home with me

2) Refer someone that Buys or Sells with me

That’s right, you don’t have to actually move to get this special delivery! (Did a name of someone considering a move just pop in your head? DM me now)!

I would love to add you to my 2024 gift list!🎅🏻

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Each year I work to curate a gift that supports local & small business. As a small business owner myself, I know the importance of the support of your community!

What types of homes sold in 2023?

I am always curious to know what the market is doing nationally & if it matches what is happening in our market. In this case, it does.

According to the National Association of Realtors profile of home buyers & sellers, this is what sold over the last year:

🔵 Detached Single Family Homes (79% of purchases)
🔵 Previously lived-in homes (87%)
🔵 Typical home purchased had 3 beds / 2 baths

This report also showed that the majority of Buyers paid 100% of asking price, 25% paid over list price.

Most important factors to home buyers:
🔵 Neighborhood was top consideration
🔵 Proximity to family & friends
🔵 Affordability

What is most important to you?

Are you considering a move in 2024? If so, let’s connect to discuss your goals & develop a plan.

Fifty 5-star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews on google!

Being a Realtor can be a lot of fun but it also comes with great responsibility. Clients trust me to guide them through one of their most important & life-impacting decisions. It is a role I take very seriously.

I work hard to listen to my clients needs & desires so that I can exceed their expectations & serve them in the best way possible.

Thank you to everyone who trusts me with their real estate journey. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve you!

I took my own advice to buy now. We just closed on this 4 plex! 💥

For us, this property is a WIN! WIN! WIN!
➡️ It cash flows, even at a higher interest rate.
➡️ There is opportunity to increase property value & rents by making capital improvements (aka sweat equity).
➡️ Once interest rates drop, we can refinance into lower payments & our ROI will increase even further.

I am sharing this to encourage you to get in the market now, before interest rates drop & prices + competition increase. If you can afford to buy right now, you should.

What are your real estate goals? Let’s connect to make them a reality.

Real estate is in the news right now!

🔵 Market Stats
🔵 Talk of interest rates (this has actually been positive today & for the past week)! 🙌🏼
🔵 Headlines about NAR lawsuit + new lawsuits
🔵 Etc, etc

Unfortunately, the media loves attention grabbing headlines + surface-level content so, the spin is usually negative + leaves out a lot of valuable information. This is where I come in! 🙋🏼‍♀️ I want to be your trusted source for real estate news & info.

If you ever have a question about what is happening in our market or in the real estate industry as a whole, feel free to reach out! I am always happy for the opportunity to connect & be of value.

My latest E-Newsletter broke down the current NAR lawsuit. If you are not already on that list and interested, message me.

You’re invited! Yes, that means you!

Join me for a special breath work experience with Mary Clymer of Breath Mindset.

The benefits of understanding how to breath more effectively are valuable & beneficial for everyone. Especially as we enter the Holiday Season, which can be an over scheduled, more stress-filled time of the year.

If you have ever been curious about breath work & its benefits, now is your opportunity!

This experience is open to everyone in my community at no charge, just let me know you are interested so I can plan accordingly.

Now is a great time to buy! 🏡

I believe buyers will be better off purchasing now & refinancing once interest rates drop

VS

waiting for rates to drop and then trying to compete with everyone else to get a home

Why?
➡️ Less competition among other buyers
➡️ More ability to negotiate
➡️ More time to make decisions

If you wait until rates drop, there will be lots of competition, you will need to make fast decisions & will be left with little to no negotiation ability. Just ask any buyer who purchased when rates were below 4%.

Locking in the price of your home now will benefit you in the long run vs paying more when interest rates are lower. Plus, home appreciation in this area generally outperforms other methods of savings so, investing in your home is a win-win!

There are many advantages of purchasing in today’s market + tools to help lower the interest rate you pay. Interested in learning more? Let’s connect so I can hear more about your goals.

NEW on market! ✨

Great home at amazing price. Fantastic opportunity to get into the market & start building equity!

Nicely updated home with light-filled spaces throughout. Cozy main living space opens to fantastic kitchen & circular floor plan seamlessly connects all spaces for easy movement throughout home. Large versatile bonus room could be used for so many things! Two very spacious bedrooms sit at end of hall. Home sits on large, flat lot featuring covered patio, fire pit, large storage shed & fully-fenced backyard. Roof, electrical panel & water heater all new in 2021!

Offered at $375,000

960 total sqft 🏡
2 🛏
1 🛁
Covered car port 🚗

House for sale in Lakewood: 8421 Winona Street SW, Lakewood, WA 98498 For sale: 2 bed, 1 bath, 960 SQFT house. Great home at an amazing price! Welcome to a light-filled front living space with pass through to updated kitc... $375,000.

It’s pumpkin patch time! 🎃

It is going to be a beautiful weekend! Which one are you heading too?

Here is a list of all the best ones in the area.

It’s the BEST week to buy a home! 🏡

Did you know, according to Realtor.com, that Oct 1-7 is the best week to buy a home?

That means the best opportunity for Buyers is right now! Historically, this week provides ideal market conditions:

➡️ Variety of homes to choose from
➡️ Less competition from other buyers
➡️ More time to make decisions

I expect this entire month will offer great market conditions for Buyers. If you are considering a purchase, now is a great time to get in the market!

Darling North Tacoma property full of charm!

This lovely home has been extensively & thoughtfully updated to maintain its original character while providing all the modern amenities. Great, open concept floorplan with high ceilings & beautiful hardwoods. Fabulous Chef's kitchen with great storage. Spacious primary ensuite on main level. Original clawfoot tub! Several versatile spaces throughout.

HUGE detached garage offers finished & heated office space, work bench, storage & parking for 2+ cars!

A true gardener’s paradise with a huge variety of plants & trees + raised garden beds, sprinkler system & drip irrigation. Sits on large, corner lot with plenty of space to spread out & enjoy!

Offered at $699,950

1,627 total sqft 🏡
4 🛏
2.75 🛁
2+ 🚗 garage with work bench & office space

House for sale in Tacoma: 1002 N Oakes Street, Tacoma, WA 98406 For sale: 4 bed, 3 bath, 1,627 SQFT house. Darling North End property full of charm! This lovely home has been extensively & thoughtfully updated, yet ma... $699,950.

Why is pricing so important? ⬇️

Your best chance at netting the highest return is when buyers compete for your property! So, the goal is to price your home to attract the most amount of interest.

More interest = better offers

When buyers are interested in a property they know other buyers are interested in, they put their best foot forward - which means better price & terms for seller. Plus, Seller gains the upper hand in negotiations.

Risks of overpricing?
➡️ Low activity
➡️ Low interest level
➡️ Listing gets stale
➡️ Low ball offers
➡️ Buyer has upper hand in negotiations

Don’t set yourself up for failure! Overpriced listings have longer market times & sell for less than they would have if priced appropriately from the start.

If your goal is to maximize your return, pricing is crucial!

Real Estate 101: Fair Market Value

Realtors, Buyers, Sellers & Appraisers all work to ascertain market value but, there is no right answer.

Fair Market Value is the price at which a property will change hands between a willing buyer & seller. So, it is unique to each property & situation. Of course, professional Realtors use their expertise & experience to pin point a range but there isn’t an exact number.

There are several factors that determine market value, most of which we have no control over.

Property condition & presentation are the only factors the seller can influence - which is why they matter so much. How you prepare + present your property will impact your bottom line!

My biggest advice to clients right now ⬇️
Don't let mortgage rates deter you from your goals & dreams! 🏡

🔵 Do you want to make a move + can afford to buy? My best advice is to MAKE YOUR MOVE!
Get into the market, move up to your dream home, buy that 2nd home! I have seen too many Buyers miss opportunities while waiting on prices and/or interest rates to drop. Instead, those potential buyers have watched both prices & rates increase over the past year. 📈

🔵 The problem with waiting on external factors like price & rates? We have no control over them!
Mortgage rates are unpredictable - even expert forecasters have been wrong over the past year. Plus, if rates do come down, it will not be a better time to buy. A competitive, frenzied market is not fun or ideal for Buyers. Ask anyone who bought over the past 2-3 years.

🔵 Are you wanting to make a move but nervous about the market? Let's have a conversation.
I want to be a resource to help you navigate the market. The long-term benefits of owning real estate are undeniably positive & I want to help you along your path to building wealth through owning real estate. 💰

NEW on market! ✨

Fantastic Issaquah townhome in well maintained Sammamish Pointe! Great natural lighting throughout with fabulous open floor plan. Upper level features 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths!

Nestled at back of quiet community, this unit offers lots of privacy. This unit has been updated with fresh interior paint & new flooring throughout + updated countertops & lighting.

Amazing location with easy access to commute options, downtown Issaquah, shopping, dining, trails, etc. This property is just waiting for a new owner!

Offered at $625,000

1,275 sqft 🏡
2 🛏
2.5 🛁
2 🚗 tandem garage + storage

Open Friday 4-6 PM
Open Sat 11 AM-1 PM

MLS # 2161590

Home for sale in Issaquah: 2188 Newport Way NW 19-2, Issaquah, WA 98027 For sale: 2 bed, 3 bath, 1,275 SQFT Condo. Fantastic Issaquah townhome in well maintained Sammamish Pointe Community... $625,000.

NEW on market! ✨

This is your perfect get-away! Fantastic home in Long Beach, WA in the fabulous Nahcotta area. This custom Cape Cod home was built in 2000 & sits just 1/2 block from Bay. Ocean access is less than 1 mile away! More than 3,400 sqft of livable space + huge lower-level garage & workshop offering another 1,900+ sqft! Nestled on .69 acres, this home is a true retreat with plenty of space for everyone to spread out & enjoy.

5,430 total sqft 🏡
3 🛏
2.5 🛁
4 🚗 garage + plenty off off-street parking

MLS # 2161306

House for sale in Ocean Park: 2812 270th Street, Ocean Park, WA 98640 For sale: 3 bed, 3 bath, 5,430 SQFT house. Fantastic Nahcotta property! This custom Cape Cod home is 1/2 block from Bay with plenty of space to spread ou... $749,950.