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Medina Real Estate Statistics for August 2007 – August 2008

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All reports are published Sep. 2008, based on data available at the end of Aug. 2008. EastsideBubble.com does not guarantee or is not in any way responsible for their accuracy.

Bellevue Bubble | September 23rd, 2008 | Continued

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One of Bellevue’s Hidden Jewels

When potential condominium buyers start their search throughout Bellevue’s myriad of condominium choices, they often do not have information, or even know about the more established complexes. Most of the press coverage is devoted to new construction and the busy downtown Bellevue lifestyle those communities offer.

Anna Novikoff | September 22nd, 2008 | Continued

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Market Research & Statistics – Updated August 29, 2008

This is a market where watching the value metrics (like price per square foot) can provide insight that you don’t get at first glance. Despite the fact that home prices are rising fairly consistently, the price per square foot of homes listed is declining. Often this can be attributed to new and remodeled homes on the market. Buyers in the area are paying more but also getting more for their money.

Bellevue Bubble | September 5th, 2008 | Continued

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Concerning Trend for Downtown Condos

Examining the trend of condominiums sales for the last 12 months should make us nervous. High-rise developments downtown account for the increasing inventory numbers. The number of condos FOR SALE has increased nearly every of the last 12 months. This alone is not cause for concern, until you look at the graph below and follow the trend of SOLD/PENDED condos.

Bellevue Bubble | August 30th, 2008 | Continued


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Income Levels v. Home Prices

Economists often pay close attention to the ratio between how much local incomes have been rising and how much local real estate prices have been climbing. If real estate prices rise faster and farther than do local incomes, then it is a sure sign that local real estate is moving into a range in which it’s either difficult to afford or simply unaffordable.

1Oct2008 | Beth Billington | 0 comments | Continued
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Medina Real Estate Statistics for August 2007 – August 2008

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All reports are published Sep. 2008, based on data available at the end of Aug. 2008. EastsideBubble.com does not guarantee or is not in any way responsible for their accuracy.

23Sep2008 | Bellevue Bubble | 0 comments | Continued
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The Affordability Index

This is a rather strange indicator of how affordable the homes are in a given area—strange primarily because it makes assumptions that may or may not be true. Generally, the index notes the amount of income needed to purchase an area’s median-priced home in a transaction with a 20% down payment and an institutional mortgage loan for the balance of the purchase price.

23Sep2008 | Beth Billington | 0 comments | Continued
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One of Bellevue’s Hidden Jewels

When potential condominium buyers start their search throughout Bellevue’s myriad of condominium choices, they often do not have information, or even know about the more established complexes. Most of the press coverage is devoted to new construction and the busy downtown Bellevue lifestyle those communities offer.

22Sep2008 | Anna Novikoff | 0 comments | Continued
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Did you get your real-estate loan from WaMu?

With Washington Mutual trying to save itself, its borrowers may wonder what happens to any loans they have there. The answer: basically nothing. Here’s a rundown from a story today:
Mortgages and other loans from WaMu would not be called in or otherwise affected by a change in control of the bank. For a calculator of [...]

18Sep2008 | News Feed | 0 comments | Continued
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Why Advertise in Newspapers?

The primary way homes were marketed in the past was in the newspaper classifieds, where hundreds of brief advertisements vied for the reader’s attention, most of them failing to get much notice. But all of this has changed, largely due to the Internet.

8Sep2008 | Beth Billington | 1 comment | Continued
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Open Letter from the Bellevue School Board to Parents: Sept. 5, 2008

All of us on the Board deeply regret the decision to strike. Like you we live in this district and take pride in the quality of the education provided to our children. Postponing the start of school due to a strike is much more than an inconvenience. We understand that a teacher strike affects the very fabric of our community, and are actively engaged with the school administration in seeking solutions that will end the strike, reopen the schools, and re-establish a cooperative and respectful environment for all parties.

6Sep2008 | Bellevue Bubble | 6 comments | Continued
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Message from Clyde Hill Elementary Principal Jennifer Benson

School regrettably remains closed for another day. Negotiations between the Bellevue School District and the Bellevue Education Association (BEA) resumed again today at 11 AM. I continue to remain hopeful we will make progress toward a resolution and negotiated agreement soon.

5Sep2008 | Bellevue Bubble | 0 comments | Continued
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Market Research & Statistics – Updated August 29, 2008

This is a market where watching the value metrics (like price per square foot) can provide insight that you don’t get at first glance. Despite the fact that home prices are rising fairly consistently, the price per square foot of homes listed is declining. Often this can be attributed to new and remodeled homes on the market. Buyers in the area are paying more but also getting more for their money.

5Sep2008 | Bellevue Bubble | 0 comments | Continued
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Your Equity in a Second Home

One of the things we are reminded when the real estate market surprises us with a serious slowdown is that it is very good to have a reasonable amount of equity in a home, especially if we’re never certain when we may want or need to sell it.

5Sep2008 | Beth Billington | 0 comments | Continued
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Bellevue Teachers Strike! + Child Care Options

Bellevue School District teachers will start their strike tomorrow. Negotiators have assisted the bargaining process since Saturday. Those close to the negotiations predict the strike lasting all week. But let’s not forget when contract negotiations broke down in 2003, Marysville teachers staged the longest school strike in state history – 49 days.

1Sep2008 | Bellevue Bubble | 0 comments | Continued
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Concerning Trend for Downtown Condos

Examining the trend of condominiums sales for the last 12 months should make us nervous. High-rise developments downtown account for the increasing inventory numbers. The number of condos FOR SALE has increased nearly every of the last 12 months. This alone is not cause for concern, until you look at the graph below and follow the trend of SOLD/PENDED condos.

30Aug2008 | Bellevue Bubble | 3 comments | Continued
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Are Bellevue Teachers Striking – BellevueBubble says YES!

Bellevue teachers appear ready to assume picket line positions in protest of the district’s web curriculum. Teachers claim the new curriculum limits their flexibility within the classroom as each day, in some instances each minute, is planned for them.

30Aug2008 | Bellevue Bubble | 6 comments | Continued
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July MLS Housing Data – City of Bellevue

We have received many request to create graphs/charts to illustrate current real estate trends for the City of Bellevue. The graphs below represent our first attempt to pull the latest housing data from the MLS and present it in way that’s professional, simple, and easy to use.

26Aug2008 | Bellevue Bubble | 1 comment | Continued
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Time to Refinance?

Your real estate and mortgage professionals should, above all, help you make informed decisions that benefit you throughout your life. They are not order-takers; they are advisors. Find advisors you can relate to and trust and tell them what you need.

25Aug2008 | Bellevue Bubble | 1 comment | Continued
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