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Posts Tagged ‘Mercer Island Real Estate Market’

WOW! MERCER ISLAND REAL ESTATE IS AMAZING!

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

There are just a few days left to take advantage of the tax credit, which ends on April 30th. Please call me to buy

your dream home with that added advantage (if you and your ideal home qualify—call or text me to find out). We have fantastic Mercer Island homes at amazing prices just waiting for you. Waterfront, panoramic views, large level lots, great neighborhoods where kids can walk to school; the home you have always dreamed of owning may well be within your reach now. This is the best possible time to buy before interest rates go up. Since Mercer Island homes are selling readily again, you will want to purchase now before the law of “supply and demand” brings back the higher prices typical of our beautiful Island. Concerned about selling your current home? As I have mentioned, homes throughout the region are selling again. According to several articles I’ve read by “the powers that be”, home prices are stabilizing now with the Spring market.

Speaking of great properties, I have some wonderful new Mercer Island listings I am working on currently that will be on the market soon! I hope you’re enjoying the beautiful flowers in bloom now, and if you don’t live on the Island now, call me for a tour of our spectacular Island.

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 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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