Weakening continues for Kirkland's real estate   90-day stats for Single Family properties inKIRKLAND, WA as of July 11, 2014 Median List Price: $837,971 Average List Price: $1,116,549 Total Inventory: 171 Price per Square Foot: $298 Average Home Size: 2,934 Median Lot Size: 8,473 Average # Beds: 3.88 Average # Baths: 2.79 Homes Absorbed: 26 Newly Listed: 31 Days on Market: 82 Average Age: 28   This Week The median list price this week for Kirkland, WA this week is $799,000 down from last week’s $819,000.  The  Market Action Index (MAI see below chart) has been trending down lately, while inventory and days-on-market are climbing.  The trends imply a weakening market. Supply and Demand The Kirkland market has started cooling over time... 07/17/2014

Unique Canvas Painting Store in Kirkland, WAUnique Canvas Painting Store in Kirkland, WALooking for a fun and creative way to spend with friends or family? Look no further than Unique Canvas Painting Store in Kirkland, WAUnique Canvas Painting Store in Kirkland, WA is brand new to the neighborhood! The store opened in July 2011 and is ready for the Kirkland community to get painting! Entering into Unique Canvas Painting Store in Kirkland, WA feels like walking into a fun art gallery. The front of the store has vibrant painting and other art on display. These colorful paintings are sure to attract those exploring the busy downtown area of Kirkland. Moving past the front section of the store is a large studio. Unique Canvas Painting Store in Kirkland, WAhas numerous tables set up with eas... 07/14/2014

                                                                                  Juanita home prices on the rise, but for how long This Week The median list price this week for the Kirkland-Juanita area is $630,000 up from last week’s $585,000.   The Market Action Index (MAI see below chart) has been trending down lately and days-on-market are climbing.  The trend imply a weakening market.  Supply an Demand The Juanita real estate market has been cooling over time and prices have recently flattened.  Despite the consistent decrease in MAI, we’re in the Seller’s zone.  Watch for changes in the MAI.  If the MAI resumes it’s climb, prices will likely follow suit.  If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.      Price In the last fe... 07/07/2014

                             Some weakening signs for Kirkland real estate, but not today   90-day stats for Single Family properties inKIRKLAND, WA as of July 4, 2014 Median List Price: $845,661 Average List Price: $1,127,786 Total Inventory: 166 Price per Square Foot: $298 Average Home Size: 2,952 Median Lot Size: 8,547 Average # Beds: 3.87 Average # Baths: 2.79 Homes Absorbed: 26 Newly Listed: 31 Days on Market: 85 Average Age: 28   This Week The median list price this week for Kirkland, WA this week is $819,000 up from last week’s $800,000.  The  Market Action Index (MAI see below chart) has been trending down lately, while inventory and days-on-market are climbing.  The trends imply a weakening market. Supply and Demand The Kirkland market has started cooling and prices have been ... 07/07/2014

            Kirkland real estate prices up heading into July This Week The median list price this week for Kirkland, WA this week is $819,000 up from last week's $800,000.  Inventory and days-on-market are both trending higher recently.  However, the improving Market Action Index (MAI see below chart) imples some increased demand will temper the negative trends.   Supply and Demand In the last few weeks the Kirkland real estate market has achieved a relative stasis point in terms of sales to inventory.  However, inventory is sufficiently low to keep us in the Seller's Market zone so watch changes in the MAI.  If the market heats up, prices are likely to resume an upward trend.   Price The Kirkland real estate market has been hovering around this plateau.   Look for a persistent change ... 07/01/2014

                                                                                                                    Demand levels starting to incereasing for  Kirkland’s Juanita real estate  This Week The median list price this week for the Kirkland-Juanita area is $650,000 up from last week's $585,000.   Inventory and days-on-market are both trending higher recently.  However, the improving Market Action Index (MAI see below chart) implies some increased demand will temper the negative trends.  Supply and Demand The Juanita real estate market has been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while.  Despite the consistent decrease in MAI, we’re in the Seller’s zone.  Watch for changes in the MAI.  If the MAI resumes it’s climb, prices will likely follow suit.  If the MAI drops cons... 07/01/2014

                                                                                 Have home prices in Kirkland’s Juanita plateaued  This Week The median list price this week for the Kirkland-Juanita area is $585,000.   The Market Action Index (MAI see below chart) has been trending down lately, while inventory and days-on-market are climbing.  The trends imply a weakening market.   Supply and Demand The Juanita real estate market has been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while.  Despite the consistent decrease in MAI, we’re in the Seller’s zone.  Watch for changes in the MAI.  If the MAI resumes it’s climb, prices will likely follow suit.  If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.     Price Prices in Juanita seem to h... 06/29/2014

                                                         Times  are-a- changin for Kirkland real estate This Week The median list price this week for Kirkland, WA this week is $800,000.  The  Market Action Index (MAI see below chart) has been trending down lately, while inventory and days-on-market are climbing.  The trends imply a weakening market.  Supply and Demand The Kirkland market has started cooling and prices have been flat for several weeks.  Since we’re in the Seller’s zone, watch for changes in the MAI.  If the MAI resumes it’s climb, prices will likely follow suit.  If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.   Price The Kirkland real estate market has been hovering around this plateau.   Look for a persistent change... 06/29/2014

DATA MINING ALIVE AND DIGGING - PRIVATE COMPANIES COULD SELL TO THE NSA TO IMPROVE THEIR INFO BASE! or What I thought I didn’t want them (big companies) to know about me (except on Facebook, LinkedIn, et al).   HERE’S WHAT CNN’s investigative arm seems to think:   The Secret Eyes Watching You Shop - Be it Ready Whip for your Strawberries and Angel Food Cake or Real Estate and the home accessories you insist on.   Who doesn't like getting those retail discounts or free gift coupons from their favorite stores?  (Or Seller-paid closing costs or repair expenses after your home inspection discloses…)   But did you know there were strings attached, invisible eyes tracking your every consumer move? And there's little you can do to stop it.   We want to do something about that.  (Says Edith Ram... 06/09/2014

Homes Near Juanita High School in Kirkland, WA   10601 N.E. 132nd St., Kirkland, WA 98034 Principal: Gary Moed Phone: 425-936-1600425-936-1600 Website     Find all for sale Homes Near Juanita High School in Kirkland, WA.    Juanita High School has been a “Rebel” since its inception.  It began as an idea as part of the 1960’s educational change.  In the early days, known as the “Juanita Concept”, JHS was developed and nurtured  in the late 1960’s by John Strauss, Juanita’s first principal, and came to fruition with the opening of Juanita in 1971.  The concept included an open architectural design sometimes compared to the architecture of a warehouse.   Juanita’s large open area was surrounded by an auditorium, music area, industrial arts and art area, photo and business rooms, the KIVA,... 06/09/2014

Homes Near Lake Washington High School in Kirkland, WA   12033 N.E. 80th St., Kirkland, WA 98033 Principal: Christina Thomas Phone: 425-936-1700425-936-1700 Website     Find all for sale Homes Near Lake Washington High School in Kirkland, WA.    Lake Washington High School has been recognized as a recipient for a Washington Achievement Award in the recognition of student growth in reading. This is the third year in a row that Lake Washington High School has received this award. As a school we continue to focus on student achievement. It is nice to be recognized for these efforts.   To find out what your Homes near Lake Washington High School in Kirkland, WA is worth, fill out click here.   AWESOME SCHOOLS To get local school scores and more information about the High School and Element... 06/09/2014

Homes Near Futures High School in Kirkland, WA   10601 N.E. 132nd St., Kirkland, WA 98034 Principal: Gary Moed Phone: 425-936-1635425-936-1635 Website     Find all for sale Homes Near Futures High School in Kirkland, WA.    Futures School’s mission is to provide a positive alternative learning environment where students become inquisitive, engaged, and self-confident individuals striving towards excellence in their future. In today's global world, students must become owners of their futures, equipped with the skills necessary to thrive in the ever-changing, demanding, and challenging world. In Futures School, students must develop abilities to work together, solve complex problems, and carefully assess and analyze information to meet the needs and overcome the obstacles facing society... 06/09/2014

Homes Near Emerson High School in Kirkland, WA   10903 N.E. 53rd St., Kirkland, WA 98033 Principal: Nell Ballard-Jones Phone: 425-936-2300425-936-2300 Website     Find all for sale Homes Near Emerson High School in Kirkland, WA.    Emerson High School is unique in the Lake Washington School District for its small size and educational focus. The school accepts a maximum of 175 students in grades nine through twelve, which allows us to emphasize individual student learning styles and tailor educational opportunities to specific student goals. The focus of Emerson is to provide a unique educational program that helps students be the best people they can be academically, emotionally, and socially. Thus, Emerson provides a place that starts with the student and builds his or her ability to ... 06/09/2014

Homes Near Kirkland Middle School in Kirkland, WA   430 18th Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033 Principal: Deborah McCarson Phone: 425-936-2420425-936-2420 Website     Find all for sale Homes Near Kirkland Middle School in Kirkland, WA.    Outstanding improvement in student achievement led to a special honor for Kirkland Middle School. We received the 2013 School of Distinction Award from The Center for Educational Effectiveness, the Association of Educational Service Districts, the Association of Washington School Principals, Phi Delta Kappa-Washington Chapter, among other organizations. Kirkland Middle School has earned this honor based on the outstanding accomplishments made to improve student learning. The award is given to the top 5% of schools in our state who have made sustained improveme... 06/09/2014

Homes Near Finn Hill Middle School in Kirkland, WA   8040 N.E. 132nd St., Kirkland, WA 98034 Principal: Dr. Matthew Livingston Phone: 425-936-2340425-936-2340 Website     Find all for sale Homes Near Finn Hill Middle School in Kirkland, WA.    The Finn Hill Middle School is a middle school that provides a challenging and rigorous educational experience for students in grades 6-8. This middle school collaborates as a school staff to personalize the school experience with a personalization period known as Falcon Time, recognizes the value of a diverse population by providing a differentiated honors language arts/social studies curriculum option for all students, focus on critical thinking, high expectations for all students with support programs, and provide many opportunities for extrac... 06/06/2014

Homes Near International Community School in Kirkland, WA   11133 N.E. 65th St., Kirkland, WA 98033 Principal: Dr. Matthew Livingston Phone: 425-936-2380425-936-2380 Website     Find all for sale Homes Near International Community School in Kirkland, WA.    The International Community School (ICS) is a public school born of community action where parents and educators came together in 1997 to create and support a small, academically rigorous secondary education program with a focus on international awareness. ICS is the first community- initiated school in the Lake Washington School District.   ICS has distinguished itself by its intensive six-year integrated course of study. Each year's studies assume the students' mastery of a shared foundation of knowledge established in prior years... 06/06/2014

Homes Near Kamiakin Middle School in Kirkland, WA   14111 132nd Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034 Principal: Joe Joss Phone: 425-936-2400425-936-2400 Website     Find all for sale Homes Near Kamiakin Middle School in Kirkland, WA.    Kamiakin Middle School is committed to educational excellence. It’s their belief that all students can learn and should be committed to life-long learning. The academic focus on language arts, social studies, math and science, augmented by an outstanding elective program, is the core of Kamiakin. Kamiakin emphasizes respect and responsibility at this critical level of student development. Staff serves as positive role models for students.   Improving student learning is foremost on the staff’s minds. As professionals, they are continually exploring and assessi... 06/05/2014

Homes Near Puget Sound Adventist Academy in Kirkland, WA   5320 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 Principal: Linda Taber Phone: 425-822-7554425-822-7554 Website     Find all for sale Homes Near Puget Sound Adventist Academy in Kirkland, WA.  Since 1945, the goal at the Kirkland Seventh-day Adventist School has been to provide students an environment where they will be encouraged to make Christ the center of their lives so that their characters will reflect His excellence in every way. The school guide choices with opportunities for mental achievement, physical excellence and social maturation, as well as spiritual growth and expression grounded in Christian values as taught by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Their aim is to develop self-disciplined, self-motivated students whose love o... 06/05/2014

Homes Near Northstar Middle School School in Kirkland, WA   10903 N.E. 53rd St., Kirkland, WA 98033 Principal: Nell Ballard-Jones Phone: 425-936-2390425-936-2390 Website     Find all for sale Homes Near Northstar Middle School in Kirkland, WA.    Northstar Middle School began in 1981 as one of Lake Washington’s first choice schools. Northstar has four full-time teachers and a student body of 90, with 30 students per grade level. At Northstar, we believe students learn best in a small, caring community where individual talents can be recognized and nurtured, academic growth encouraged, and moral development fostered. Each student will graduate prepared to lead a rewarding, responsible life as a contributing member of our community and greater society.   To find out what your Homes near ... 06/05/2014

Homes Near Environmental and Adventure School in Kirkland, WA   8040 N.E. 132nd St., Kirkland, WA 98034 Principal: Victor Scarpelli Phone: 425-936-2355425-936-2355 Website     Find all for sale Homes Near Environmental and Adventure School in Kirkland, WA.    EAS is a 6th through 8th grade Choice School meeting students’ needs through a rigorous and stimulating academic program that includes a focus on environmental and adventure education. The EAS curriculum meets district and state standards and is integrated around the school-wide theme of "Interdependent Relationships - People and Environments".   The school was founded in 1999 by teachers envisioning a highly engaging and challenging academic environment that would meet the needs of developing middle school students.  EAS challeng... 06/05/2014