H&M part of Southcenter’s $240 million remodel

TUKWILA, Wash. – Shoppers lined up for hours to enter the newly remodeled Westfield Southcenter mall Friday morning.

Mall employees launched the hype shortly after dawn-with prizes and giveaways.

Inside, the shoulder-to-shoulder crowds took in the three-level, $240-million dollar mall expansion. The expansion includes 75 new shops, an AMC six-screen theatre, five new sit-down restaurants and views of Mount Rainier.

Some of the stores making their debut were so popular that employees had to direct traffic.

Shoppers could hardly wait to spend their hard-earned cash at European giant H&M’s new Northwest flagship store.

“They’re all over, New York, Europe, so we’re super excited for them to finally be in Seattle,” said Allison Thomas.  Continued…  H&M part of Southcenter’s $240 million remodel  -King 5 News

Mike Rozell ~ Realtor / Real Estate Agent ~ www.MyLifestyleRealtor.com

July 23 and July 25 – 27, 2008, in Liberty Park

The 23rd Annual Renton River Days is a week-long family festival and a celebration of community pride.  It is a time to get together with family, friends and neighbors and to enjoy the amenities and activities which make Renton a great community in which to live, work and play. Originating in 1986, this celebration joins residents, businesses, organizations, and Puget Sound region tourists together for a wonderful variety of events, special features for kids, arts & crafts, recreation, food and stage entertainment.  Liberty Park, in the heart of Renton, is the focal point for the festival. Cedar River Park is also host to many events in and around the Renton Community Center.  Continued… Renton River Days – City of Renton

Mike Rozell ~ Renton Realtor / Real Estate Agent ~ www.MyRentonLifestyle.com

Exquisitely designed with timeless style and characterized by its lavish upgrades; skillfully tailored with every fairytale fantasy at heart. The symmetrical layout of the interior exudes class & comfort across more than 2,860 square feet which includes 4 bedrooms & 2.5 bathrooms. The upscale kitchen is perfect for any chef’s finest soufflé performances and is complimented with top of the line stainless steel appliances, slab granite countertops, glazed alder cabinetry, butler’s pantry with built-in dual-temp wine refrigerator and beautiful maple hardwood floors. The spa-like 5-piece master sanctuary boasts heated tile floors & towel racks, heated jacuzzi tub, waterfall faucets, river rock shower and galaxy star fiber optic lighting. Also enjoy the handsome office with french doors, high-end gallery lit hallways, generous bonus room, formal dining room with arched entries, living room and family room. Set amidst the serene backdrop of water, nature & territorial views, take pleasure in spectacular sunsets from your new private palace. For more details on this Renton Home For Sale go to: 3501 Wells Ave South Renton, WA 98055

To find out the value of your home with a Free Market Analysis, call me directly at 206.799.3414 or go to House Values and fill out your information for a Comparative Market Analysis.

If you would like a free list of homes For Sale in Renton, would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do or would just like more information about the area of Renton WA, call me directly at 206.799.3414 or go to Property Watch and fill our your information for New Listing Email Notification.

Mike Rozell ~ Realtor
Renton Real Estate Agent
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This better-than-new completely remodeled classic Newcastle rambler with easy flowing floor plan is tailored for any lifestyle.  The exquisite home sits peacefully on its .35 acre landscape with sport court, dog run, powered and plumbed workshop, RV and boat parking and backed by greenbelt.  Encompassing nearly 2,500 square feet it includes a 5-piece master suite, guest suite with 3/4 bathroom, beautiful hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, new windows, solid wood doors, designer paint, extensive molding, slate-tiled bathrooms, formal dining room, new plumbing, new electrical and much more.  For more details on this Newcastle Home For Sale go to: 9007 132nd PL SE Newcastle, WA 98059

To find out the value of your home with a Free Market Analysis, call me directly at 206.799.3414 or go to House Values and fill out your information for a Comparative Market Analysis.

If you would like a free list of homes For Sale in Newcastle, would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do or would just like more information about the area of Newcastle WA, call me directly at 206.799.3414 or go to Property Watch and fill out your information for New Listing Email Notification.

Mike Rozell ~ Realtor
Newcastle Real Estate Agent
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www.MyNewcastleLifestyle.com

Will gas prices drive homebuyers away from suburbs?

As he gassed up his 2002 Honda Civic recently, David Underwood found himself at the intersection of two priorities: transportation costs and housing.

Paying $53 for a tank of gas to commute from his Kirkland rental condo to his Seattle job, Underwood realized that price set a “personal best” he’d rather not repeat.

That’s why after much discussion, he and his partner, Kali Kuwada, decided to buy their first home in Seattle, as close to their jobs as possible.

“We found ourselves talking more and more often about house prices going down and gas going up and how that intersected with our priorities: getting home fast and not having to spend a lot on gas,” says Underwood, a student and Seattle Central Community College employee who’s buying a Seattle town house near three bus lines.  Continued…  Will gas prices drive homebuyers away from suburbs?  Elizabeth Rhodes, Seattle Times

Mike Rozell ~ Realtor / Real Estate Agent ~ www.MyLifestyleRealtor.com
 

I continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep my clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Renton real estate statistics for the month of June.

MLS Area 340 (SE Renton / Benson Hill & Fairwood Real Estate; Renton 98058 & 98055)

Single Family Residential Real Estate
Total New Listings on the Market: 103 (169 in June, 2007)
Total Active Listings on Market: 387 (351 in June, 2007)
Average Listing Price: $461,044 ($459,791 in June, 2007)
Total Pending Sales: 56 (89 in June, 2007)
Total Closed Sales: 41 (77 in June, 2007)
Average Sale Price: $355,276 ($408,506 in June, 2007)
Average Days On Market: 94 (68 in June, 2007)

Condominium Real Estate
Total New Listings on the Market: 28 (39 in June, 2007)
Total Active Listings on Market: 103 (67 in June, 2007)
Average Listing Price: $230,818 ($255,007 in June, 2007)
Total Pending Sales: 20 (31 in June, 2007)
Total Closed Sales: 13 (32 in June, 2007)
Average Sale Price: $205,331 ($226,187 in June, 2007)
Average Days On Market: 61 (25 in June, 2007)

MLS Area 350 (NE Renton / Renton Highlands, Briarwood & Kennydale Real Estate; Renton 98056 & 98059)

Single Family Residential Real Estate
Total New Listings on the Market: 128 (141 in June, 2007)
Total Active Listings on Market: 438 (381 in June, 2007)
Average Listing Price: $610,039 ($528,864 in June, 2007)
Total Pending Sales: 71 (96 in June, 2007)
Total Closed Sales: 67 (99 in June, 2007)
Average Sale Price: $495,098 ($470,971 in June, 2007)
Average Days On Market: 114 (72 in June, 2007)

Condominium Real Estate
Total New Listings on the Market: 26 (23 in June, 2007)
Total Active Listings on Market: 84 (40 in June, 2007)
Average Listing Price: $257,666 ($241,473 in June, 2007)
Total Pending Sales: 15 (15 in June, 2007)
Total Closed Sales: 9 (29 in June, 2007)
Average Sale Price: $252,554 ($228,614 in June, 2007)
Average Days On Market: 83 (14 in June, 2007)

MLS Area 360 (West Renton / Downtown Renton & Skyway Real Estate; Renton 98057)

Single Family Residential Real Estate
Total New Listings on the Market: 57 (69 in June, 2007)
Total Active Listings on Market: 185 (177 in June, 2007)
Average Listing Price: $459,715 ($443,854 in June, 2007)
Total Pending Sales: 24 (31 in June, 2007)
Total Closed Sales: 30 (30 in June, 2007)
Average Sale Price: $353,186 ($364,382 in June, 2007)
Average Days On Market: 82 (36 in June, 2007)

Condominium Real Estate
Total New Listings on the Market: 12 (16 in June, 2007)
Total Active Listings on Market: 34 (30 in June, 2007)
Average Listing Price: $231,519 ($288,419 in June, 2007)
Total Pending Sales: 0 (3 in June, 2007)
Total Closed Sales: 1 (7 in June, 2007)
Average Sale Price: $259,950 ($206,350 in June, 2007)
Average Days On Market: 44 (34 in June, 2007)

To find out the value of your home with a Free Market Analysis, call me directly at 206.799.3414 or go to House Values and fill out your information for a Comparative Market Analysis.

If you would like a free list of homes For Sale in Renton, would like to be the first to know about hot new real estate for sale in Renton, WA before other buyers do or would just like more information about the area of Renton WA, call me directly at 206.799.3414 or go to Property Watch and fill our your information for New Listing Email Notification.

Mike Rozell ~ Renton Realtor | Real Estate Agent
First-Class Service | First-Class Results
www.MyRentonLifestyle.com

This information is deemed reliable but it is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. I generated these statistics from MLS Areas 340, 350 and 360 using the Northwest Multiple Listing Service for Renton, WA Real Estate Agents.

I continuously monitor local real estate market statistics to keep my clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Newcastle real estate statistics for the month of June.

MLS Area 500 (Newcastle Real Estate, Bellevue South of I-90 & Issaquah South of I-90; Newcastle 98059 and Bellevue 98006)

Single Family Residential Real Estate
Total New Listings on the Market: 151 (197 in June, 2007)
Total Active Listings on Market: 576 (461 in June, 2007)
Average Listing Price: $960,288 ($1,037,394 in June, 2007)
Total Pending Sales: 72 (115 in June, 2007)
Total Closed Sales: 58 (102 in June, 2007)
Average Sale Price: $718,530 ($729,176 in June, 2007)
Average Days On Market: 110 (53 in June, 2007)

Condominium Real Estate
Total New Listings on the Market: 47 (56 in June, 2007)
Total Active Listings on Market: 154 (91 in June, 2007)
Average Listing Price: $332,210 ($362,639 in June, 2007)
Total Pending Sales: 23 (46 in June, 2007)
Total Closed Sales: 31 (40 in June, 2007)
Average Sale Price: $328,156 ($363,358 in June, 2007)
Average Days On Market: 68 (33 in June, 2007)

To find out the value of your home with a Free Market Analysis, call me directly at 206.799.3414 or go to House Values and fill out your information for a Comparative Market Analysis.

If you would like a free list of homes For Sale in Newcastle, would like to be the first to know about hot new real estate for sale in Newcastle, WA before other buyers do or would just like more information about the area of Newcastle WA, call me directly at 206.799.3414 or go to Property Watch and fill our your information for New Listing Email Notification.

Mike Rozell ~ Newcastle Realtor | Real Estate Agent
First-Class Service | First-Class Results
www.MyNewcastleLifestyle.com

This information is deemed reliable but it is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. I generated these statistics from MLS Area 500 using the Northwest Multiple Listing Service for Newcastle, WA 98059 Real Estate Agents.