West Seattle Perfect First Home ~ All Ready to Move In

9214 14th Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98106
mls # 29121550
New Price ~ $279,000
Contact: Edna Bishop 206.300.2735 / Carlon Way 206.455.1728
www.westseattleviews.com

Welcome to this West Seattle Bungalow full of period charm ~ Fabulously landscaped terraced yard, fully fenced with trellised entry includes a large deck for entertaining ~ Plus don't miss the gardeners shop in the back. Western exposure, lots of natural light, newly refinished oak floors plus lots of updates ~ Open floor plan offers a great use of space. Located in Highland Park close to Westwood Village ~ easy access to SR99 @ SR509. *Perfect for first time buyers or investment property.

View 1915 Craftsman ~ Priced at $409,900 ~ Goes Pending 8/6

SOLD 8/28/09 $409,900

For more information contact:
Edna Bishop ~ 206.300.2735, email: ebishop@kw.com, web: www.westseattleviews.com
Come see this Stylish Craftsman with fantastic views of the sound, mountains & ferries. Southwest exposure, 9ft. ceilings, beveled glass windows, window bench and open floor plan along with tasteful updates makes for the perfect combination, not to mention the master bedroom with a view and the yard is professionally landscaped. Close to Lincoln Park, grocery stores and restaurants, lots of storage in unfinished basement & attic. This classic front porch is a great place to start and finish each day.
MLS# 29083346
2 bed, 1 bath
Gas Heat & Fireplace
Sqft. 1062 ~ Lot: .11 acres
2008 Taxes: $2465.00
2 off street parking spaces

Build your dream home just blocks from Junction!!

Just $249,500 and this 5, 361 SQFT lot can be yours! Build your dream home just blocks from the restaurants, farmer's market, and all other offerings of the Alaska Junction. Situated on a corner lot, sloping gently West on high side of road, this lot is also almost completely cleared. Builder plans available for purchase for a three story, 3600 SQFT home. Lot is 60.84 X 87.43. Seller financing is available. Agent is owner..

Call Heather Bakstad, Realtor with any questions
206-851-5857
or email:
heatherbakstad@kw.com

Amazing Price in Belvidere

Check out this $50,000 price reduction on this truly one-of-a-kind home! Looking for classic charm with sophisticated style that is never boring? Please stop by this Sunday from 1-4 and check out the best value around. For more pictures and information go to http://www.belvidere3613.com/.

New condo Listing In Laurelhurst

Once you walk into your foyer, you know you're home. Marble tile and hardwood floors greet you in this open floor plan condo. The spacious kitchen features stainless steel appliances, gorgeous slab countertops, and beautiful cabinetry. Hang out and visit with friends as they sit at the kitchen island, or BBQ out on your deck. Elegant trim work, radiant heated bathroom floors, and plenty of natural light are just some of this homes unique features. Just seconds from U-village, Children's hospital, Burke Gilman, and much more.

Heather Bakstad, Realtor
206-851-5857

Mortgage rates hit fresh 37-year low

Mortgage rates hit fresh 37-year low

Borrowing costs continue to fall, but that's failed to boost home buying.

By Les Christie, CNNMoney.com staff writer
December 31, 2008: 1:07 PM ET

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Rates on mortgage loans are the lowest in the 37-year history of the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, according to a weekly report released Wednesday.

The average 30-year, fixed-rate loan issued to borrowers declined to 5.1%, with 0.7 up-front points, for the week ending December 31, according to the survey.

The rate dropped from an average of 5.14% last week, which was the previous 37-year low. Freddie Mac (FRE, Fortune 500) began surveying lenders back in 1971. The 30-year fixed was at 6.06% a year ago.

Link to complete article:
money.cnn.com/2008

Here’s breaking news you need to know … and you need to let all your family and friends know right away as well. Your information … a hot commodity
Having credit checked is an important and necessary step in the home buying process. But very few people realize that each time their credit is checked, the “inquiry data” that the credit bureaus (Equifax, TransUnion, Innovis or Experian) have on file have now become a commodity. This information is being sold by the credit bureaus to other lenders…and also to companies that sell and resell the same names and personal information.
That’s right – the credit bureaus have found a way to increase their revenues at your expense….and without your permission. These “inquiry leads” include name, address, phone numbers (including unlisted), credit score, current debt and debt history, property information, age, gender and estimated income. They are marketing personal, confidential information to competing creditors…and making millions.

Your privacy is being sold, not just once, but over and over again.

Just Say “No”

The consumer credit reporting industry has provided a way to “opt out” and remove your name from these lists. You can contact them by phone at 1-888-567-8688 or online at www.optoutprescreen.com You must opt out at least 48 hours prior to having your credit checked to make sure it is processed in time. You can choose a five year or lifetime option, and the lifetime option does require a signed form. If a credit report needs to be run prior to the 48 hour waiting period – at least you are aware and informed, and can be on the lookout for suspicious phone calls or mailers from someone who has purchased your data.
The good news is by opting-out you can make it stop right away and protect yourself from “pre-approved credit offers” arriving via mail, which is one of the leading causes of identity theft in the US.

Take Your Privacy Back

Take your privacy back. Take five minutes right now – opt out, and pass it on. Refuse to be a part of this system.

A Very Fun Event:
West Seattle Art Walk ~ 2nd Thurs. 6-9pm