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MERCER ISLAND IS MESMERIZING & INTEREST RATES ARE SO LOW!!

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

 

Mercer Island is blooming with the most amazing floral fantasia!  Wow, it’s pretty here, gazing at the lake, the gorgeous array of flowers, and the beautiful greenery!  And speaking of beautiful sylvan views, my new listing at “Island Court” Condominiums is great!  This is the lowest priced, largest 2 bedroom, 2 full bath unit on Mercer Island, and this bright cheerful unit, with great storage, is in the best location on a quiet residential street just an easy stroll to Mercerdale Park with its play equipment, walking path, and summer “Concerts In The Park” & Sunday “Farmer’s Market”.  You can walk from here to shopping, restaurants, an art gallery, ice cream, the Post Office, or just to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery with friendly neighbors.  This small, well kept, complex has only 14 units.  Are you ready for this price?  Just $258,000 and the low Homeowner Dues are just $285 per month.  Please call (or text) me to see it at your convenience. 

 As you may have noticed, the market is starting to rebound from the doldrums of the last year or so, and we’re now actually seeing new construction, and “sold” signs – a welcome sign long awaited.  Are you thinking you would like to move?  This is the ideal time to do so.  Please call me so we can get together and discuss an action plan for you.  Interest rates are at an all time low, but they’re unlikely to remain there for long.  Please CALL/TEXT/EMAIL me.  And speaking of great homes on the market, my new listing with the most amazing gorgeous yard will soon be on market – I’ll keep you posted.  Hope you have a wonderful summer! 

Best regards,

Natalie

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NEW MERCER ISLAND CONDO LISTING + ENJOY A CHARITABLE/FUN EVENING OUT FOR WOMEN!

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

I’m excited that my great new condo listing is finally on the market!  I should have a video of it ready soon.  It’s a large light & bright 2 bedroom, 2 full bath unit in desirable “Island Court” Condominiums at 3239 – 80th Ave. SE, #203 on Mercer Island.  I’ll be holding it open for Realtors and the public on this Wednesday, ‘Cinco de Mayo’ from 11:30 to 1:30.  Please come by for a treat and see this wonderful condo.

I have other great listings that will be coming on the market soon also.  I’ll give you advance notice as soon as they are ready.  In the meantime, please support our great Mercer Island Youth & Family Services!  This fun event is one excellent way to do so:

Event Date(s):
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Department: Youth & Family Services
Event Type: Community Event
Details: An event for you and your girlfriends!

Mercer Wellness is hosting a Ladies Night of Indulgence on Thursday, May 13th from 5 to 9 p.m.

This event features complimentary age-slowing and hormone balancing nutrition consultations, posture evaluations, free exercise advice too.  We will have experts on hand for jewelry advice, best hairstyle advice, and free hand and neck massages.  If you love to laugh, mingle and get spoiled…  this is the event for you!

Please bring a $5 donation for the YFS Food Pantry OR a donation of non-perishable foods or toiletry products.

Ladies Night of Indulgence – benefiting YFS Food Pantry

77th Central building

2630 – 77th Ave SE, Mercer Island
Starts: 5:00 PM
Ends: 9:00 PM
Location:
77 Central Building
2630 – 77th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Sponsor: Mercer Wellness
Contact: Kim Richards by phone at 206-275-7754.

Thanks & Best Regards,   Natalie

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Event Date(s):

Thursday, May 13, 2010

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Department:

Youth & Family Services

Event Type:

Community Event

Details:

An event for you and your girlfriends!

Mercer Wellness is hosting a Ladies Night of Indulgence on Thursday, May 13th from 5 to 9 p.m.

This event features complimentary age-slowing and hormone balancing nutrition consultations, posture evaluations, free exercise advice too.  We will have experts on hand for jewelry advice, best hairstyle advice, and free hand and neck massages.  If you love to laugh, mingle and get spoiled…  this is the event for you!

Please bring a $5 donation for the YFS Food Pantry OR a donation of non-perishable foods or toiletry products.

Ladies Night of Indulgence – benefiting YFS Food Pantry

77th Central building

2630 – 77th Ave SE, Mercer Island

Starts:

5:00 PM

Ends:

9:00 PM

Location:

77 Central Building
2630 – 77th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040

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Sponsor:

Mercer Wellness

Contact:

Kim Richards by phone at 206-275-7754.

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Great News For Mercer Island And Surrounding Areas!

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Indicators for 2010 Real Estate are encouraging! The volume of pending (recent) sales was up more than 35% from a year ago, making it the best December since 2006. Remember that once the current inventory of “bargain” priced homes sells, prices are bound to start going up again. Remember also that if you qualify for the tax credit, it has been extended, so there’s still time to take advantage of that bonus windfall.

My listings have now sold, and I am working on some great new Mercer Island listings. I’ll be able to tell you about them soon, In the meantime, please let me know if you have questions about what the market is doing in your neighborhood. I’ll be happy to customize a report just for you to keep you abreast of what’s happening there. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you and your family, friends and neighbors in the coming year. I have a great desk calendar for 2010 (that sounds so futuristic) if you would like one.

We just returned from a delightful cruise in sunny Caribbean waters with beautiful white sand beaches. Our great Mercer Island is still the best place to live, but it sure is nice to soak up some sunshine this early in the year. I hope your Holiday Season was enjoyable, and I wish you a healthy, happy 2010!

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MERCER ISLAND IS SELLING AGAIN – DON’T BE LEFT BEHIND! IS REAL ESTATE STILL A GOOD INVESTMENT?

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Watch this video and see for yourself.

And speaking of good investments, I have just listed a fantastic bright and spacious 2 bedroom, 2 full bath top floor corner unit condominium is desirable “Island Court,” a friendly community of just 14 units.  And the unbelievable price is just $275,000, far below what it would normally cost.  Please watch the video below (just click on it) for photos and more information, and please call or text me for a private showing at your convenience.  It’s worth taking time out of your Holiday hustle to see this great value.  It will be held open from 11:30 – 1:30 December 9th. and from 1 – 4 on Sunday, December 13th.  I hope to see you there.  The address: 3239 – 80th Ave. SE, #402,  Mercer Island (Listing #29159316).

Have a great week, and take a little time to slow down and enjoy the beauty of the Season!

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Have You Heard? It’s Time to Buy Now on Mercer Island Before the Bargains are Gone!

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

For those of you who thought you had missed out on the unbelievably low interest rates earlier in the year, guess what?  They are now at near record lows again!  And add to that the amazing prices for breathtaking views, and waterfront properties with all the toys, and all the many luxury features in affordable Island homes.  The word is out, and some of those fantastic homes have already sold.  Please call/text/email me before it’s too late.  And for those of you who qualify, the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit, that can also be used as a portion of the down payment, will end at the end of November-which is fast approaching.  I’m anxious to show you some of the amazing properties available.

If you are in the market for a condo–downsizing or looking for a starter property on Mercer Island–where you aren’t able to spend time gardening and keeping up a home, I have the perfect property for you: It is located at our desirable “Mercer Isle” condominiums, with a beautiful  private sylvan vista from window walls and the spacious covered deck.  This great west-facing light and bright secure third floor 2 bedroom condo features a brand new kitchen with lovely new cabinets, new stainless steel appliances and sink, and stylish granite countertops with attractive “bull-nose” edges.  Believe it or not, this amazing value is priced at only $219,000!  What a great way to start out on Mercer Island!  Please let me know if you would like to see it.  I’ll be happy to show it to you at your convenience.  I’ll also be holding it open this Sunday, October 4th, from 1:00 to 4:00.  The address is 2500 – 81st Ave. SE, #337.

Best regards,

Natalie

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MORE MERCER ISLAND NEWS!

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Although Mercer Island’s “Mostly Music In The Park” series has now officially ended, there will be one more performance, on August 30th from 6-7:30 PM at Mercerdale Park, by the “Raretones”, a Mercer Island band (Rock & Roll Oldies) that was rained out earlier.  Fortunately our amazing Farmer’s Market will continue on Sundays from 11:00 to 3:00 through the end of October.  If you haven’t tried the “Mercer Island Special” pizza there, you’ll be pleasantly surprised-it’s great!

We just enjoyed a wonderful private function held at our great Mercer Island Country Club.  What a lovely facility!  I’ve been a member for 39 years now, and although the physical structure has been enlarged and improved, most of the same delightful group still belong, many of whom I’ve known for most of those years.

A note about coming changes in Mercer Island’s “CBD” (the Central Business District).  We’ll welcome having additional (angled) parking in front of Noah’s Bagels.  That will free up more parking spaces across the street at the north end QFC, where people have chosen to park in the past–that has gotten to be such a busy block.  And speaking of Mercer Island’s north end QFC, the cake decorator there is an amazing artist who can actually put the picture of your honored guest on the frosting (and it’s even edible).

As for Real Estate, Mercer Island homes are selling-at great prices-so you’ll want to begin your home search now, if you haven’t already done so.  I look forward to helping you with all your Real Estate needs/questions/purchases/and sales.  I also have some superb listings coming on soon.  Just call or text or email me at your convenience.  I actually answer my phone, text messages, and email right away so you’ll be talking to a live person, not a frustrating prompt as to which number to push to get through.  Hope you have a great week!

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MERCER ISLAND RANKED #1 AGAIN!

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

For the second year in a row, Seattle Magazine ranked Mercer Island as the number one suburban neighborhood out of 50 Seattle area suburban neighborhoods.  Neighborhoods were ranked according to crime rates, parks, schools, commute distances and other factors.  Mercer Island made it to the top of the list as a quiet, residential community with “great schools, big trees and pretty views.”  Of course, we have much more than that.

In the overall rankings of both urban and suburban neighborhoods, Mercer Island ranks fifth.  Seattle Magazine explains that Mercer Island loses points only for affordability because of the high median home price, but “is ahead of all others in all quality-of-life categories.“   Our mayor, Jim Pearman, congratulated everyone, including all citizens as well as City employees on this wonderful honor.  He said “The foundation of our community is the commitment of our citizens to their neighborhoods.”

Again this past week, we enjoyed our great “Mostly Music in the Park” series and we were able to purchase the most amazing organic fruit and vegetables from the many vendors at our Farmer’s Market on Sunday, and the music there was just outstanding!  Hope you can attend also-it’s every Sunday from 11:00 to 3:00 right in the heart of town in front of Mercerdale Park.

For your chance to buy a home/condo here on our coveted Island call/text/email me.  We have incredible homes/condos/land here for enticing prices.  I can work with you however you prefer.  Please contact me for all your Real Estate needs.  Thank you-I look forward to “hearing” from you (that’s now an antiquated term)!


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Mercer Island is So Special!

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

As always, we enjoyed our wonderful “Mostly Music In The Park” with “World Music” by “Maya Soleil” yesterday, where it was cool, with a great crowd of Islanders including little ones dancing to the music. And during the day, we had a close-up view of the Blue Angels directly over our deck-how thrilling! Also the Hydroplane races brought back memories of being young-just across the lake-when the “Gold Cup” Hydroplane Races were so exciting. We could hear them roaring by from our home and how we loved that sound. I’ve enjoyed the races ever since the first race here in 1950. An ideal Mercer Island vantage point, in addition to being on a boat on the “log boom”, is our I-90 floating bridge, which was packed with viewers on Sunday.

Speaking of Real Estate here on our beautiful Island, I am about to list a great condominium that I’ll be telling you about soon. I’m also working on a listing in Bellevue, a bright and spacious home overlooking a beautiful golf course. If you have been waiting for the ideal time to buy here, this is it. And that $8,000 tax credit that can be used toward a down payment for first time buyers, or for those who haven’t owned a home in the last 3 years, is such a huge advantage that will expire at the end of the year. This is the best possible time to buy. Please call/text/email me so that I can let you know about all the great buys available here. Thanks–I look forward to hearing from you and helping you find the ideal home for you and your lifestyle!



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WOW! EXCITING SUMMER ACTIVITIES ON MERCER ISLAND!

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Hope you’re enjoying this wonderful summer weather!  If you would like to see some of the amazing values to be had in homes and condos here on our beautiful Mercer Island, just let me know.  Chances are your dream home is available at an affordable price, with low mortgage payments as well since interest rates remain quite low.  We have gorgeous waterfronts, breathtaking views, and spacious floral-fantasy garden properties.  An opportunity like this won’t come along again anytime soon, if ever.  You have to see to believe what awaits you here in the lifestyle to which you would like to become accustomed.  Please call/text/email me to set up an appointment at your convenience.

Remember our great free “Mostly Music In The Park” series on Thursday evenings, and Sunday afternoons at Mercerdale Park; and our wonderful “Farmer’s Market” every Sunday from 11:00 to 3:00, ideally located in front of Mercerdale Park in downtown Mercer Island.

And since Bellevue is so close, you will enjoy the world renown free “Bellevue Arts & Crafts Fair” this coming weekend-July 24th through the 26th.  And while you’re there, you’ll want to check out Nordstrom’s famous “Half Yearly” sale also.  And since Seattle is also so close, you will want to start planning for Bumbershoot too.  I’ve just seen the line-up for Bumbershoot at Seattle Center over the Labor Day weekend.  What a spectacular array of superstars!  Just visit the link on my web site, or go to www.bumbershoot.org &/or www.SeattleCenter.com for more information.

Remember my 30 years of experience and knowledge and:

Creative Home Marketing & Sales-Custom Designed With You In Mind!

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YOU’LL LOVE OUR MERCER ISLAND LIFESTYLE!

Friday, July 17th, 2009

It was great to see so many people enjoying all the activities at our outstanding Summer Celebration, including the parade, and the spectacular fireworks at Luther Burbank Park!  And the car show on Sunday, sponsored by Lexus of Bellevue, was great as usual.  What a wonderful place to live-we are so fortunate.  Starting Sunday,  July 19th, and continuing through August 16th, we’ll be enjoying our entertaining “Mostly Music In The Park Concerts” right in the heart of town at Mercerdale Park, on Sunday afternoons and Thursday evenings.  Everyone, including children of all ages are welcome, and feel free to spread out a blanket with your picnic lunch or dinner to enjoy while you listen to the music.  Kids usually enjoy dancing around near the stage during the performance-it’s fun to watch them also.  And remember our Sunday Farmer’s Market from 11:00 to 3:00, with an amazing array of healthy fresh food and gorgeous floral bouquets.  Just contact me If you have questions about any of the events.

Regarding Real Estate here on our beautiful Mercer Island, homes and condominiums are selling, and it’s still a great time to buy.  What with such attractive prices on the wonderful properties available here, and historically low interest rates, if you are thinking of buying on Mercer Island this is the ideal time to do so.  There are pitfalls to avoid in this unique market, so you will need an experienced Realtor to guide you.  Please call-text-email me so that I can help you navigate safely through the maze of available information, to take advantage of this amazing market.  I have been selling Mercer Island properties successfully for 30 years.  Over the years, I’ve received so many wonderful letters of recommendation from my Sellers and Buyers, I’m sure you’ll be pleased with my services as well.  Thank you, I look forward to hearing from you.

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