Lake Forest Park WA is nestled on the NW shore of Lake Washington - This Seattle suburb city has a lot to offer!  Check out the Sheridan Beach Community Club!  The Sheridan Beach Community Club is a private beach and swimming facility shared by residents in Lake Forest Park who live in Sheridan Beach or Sheridan Heights.  Membership is deeded to these residents and runs with their title.  Many houses will say beach rights for water features and this is what they are referring to in most cases.  It is also possible to get an associate membership to the club.  Are you interested in Lake Forest Park real estate?  realestate@cooperjacobs.com   05/10/2008

Lake Forest Park is a great place to go look for choices on the market!!!!  According to the NWMLS as of today on my report, there have been 115 residential listings active this year.  Of the 115, 67 are active on the market (available for sale), 1 is contingent, 4 are subject to inspection, and 35 have sold since 1/1/2008.  Prices range from $179,000 to $2,495,000.  Last year  (2007) 42 houses had sold by today, so we are 7 houses behind for now, but not too bad overall.  Courtney Cooper ....For all your Seattle Washington Real Estate Needs! Seattle Area Real Estate Agent: Broker and Realtor serving North King & South Snohomish County.  Seattle Real Estate and Seattle Suburbs!  Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services:   Experienced REALTOR with a background in accounting - I love my clients... 05/10/2008

Lake Forest Park Wa is having its fourth Annual Dig It! Earth Smart FairGo green!  Come check out the exhibits, work shops, prizes, and more!When?                                  Sat, April 12, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMProductive Vegetable Gardening in Small Spaces 10:30 am-12 pm Recycling and Buying Recycled Products 12:30 -1:30 pmWhere?Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park, WAWhat?                    Learn how to be a green gardener - green tips for the garden from experts who know - lower your use of chemicals and reduce the carbon emissions.  There will be tips, literature, and more.  Allied Waste will be there to answer questions and there will even be a Smart Car to see.  Art activities are provided for the little ones...Admission is free, but get there early for those workshops beca... 03/21/2008

Seattle suburbs are a great option for anyone looking for wide open spaces and bigger houses. Here are  5 reasons to live in a North Seattle Suburb:1. Many Seattle suburb Houses are newer and require less maintenance in most cases, but there is also a lot fo yard work...2. Seattle suburb condos & houses are more affordable in the North Seattle suburbs3. Living North of Seattle is so convenient!  Access to Everett, Downtown Seattle , and the Eastside is easy with I-405 & I-5 very close4. Transit Stations are  improving and it is very easy to use one of the new park and rides to get to work or around the Sound.  5. Shopping and restaurants are everywhere in the Seattle Suburbs!  - find what ever you need in the Seattle suburbsSeattle suburbs in the north are so convenient to everything!  ... 03/16/2008

I am excited to announce the unveiling of a new community oriented website and blog created specifically for the residents of Lake Forest Park. Lake Forest Mark is your eyes and ears of this great community we inhabit. Inside you will find recipes, local news, events, forums, school calendars, weather, traffic cams and more.   When you register on the site you can post your own forum threads and recipes. You can even sign up to become a contributing blogger. Want to advertise your garage sale, school fundraiser or block party? Start a thread in the forum section. Want to get something off your chest, comment on something important to you, or even organize a rally? Sign up and become a featured blog contributor. Wondering what traffic is looking like for your morning commute or for your... 03/10/2008

Lake Forest Park's First Ever Home Based Business Fair Lake Forest Park puts on some great events and I think this one is a pretty cool idea - could be a great tool if you are thinking about starting or enhancing a home based business!  Here is the info from their site:"Interested in starting your own home-based business or meeting and networking with other home-based business owners in Lake Forest Park? Would you like to learn more about writing a business plan or enhancing your home-based business via web-marketing? "When & Where?  March 8th, 2008 at the Third Place Commons (inside Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park Shopping Center)Starts at 10 AMMore infoWant info on Green Seattle topics?Seattle Built Green Info , Seattle Green Remodeling , Seattle Going Green Guide, Going Green i... 03/07/2008

Seattle WA real estate is going green !Why not check out this event at Third Place Commons stage area in Lake Forest Park, WA to see how green you can be in your own home?  Built green and living green are a good thing and WSU Extension is showing you how with a series of seminars.Here is the first: Composting 101: Turning Waste into a ResourceWednesday, February 136:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. If you are interested in improving the quality of soil in your yard and garden while using waste material - then check out composting! If you have wanted  to learn about composting in Seattle, or improve the composting method you are currently using then you should come check out this 2 hour presentation put on by WSU Extension.  Learn the basics of quickly and easily turning yard trimmings and kitchen s... 02/13/2008

Seattle suburb Lake Forest Park WA has some great trees, but it takes a lot of work to keep them healthy and happy!  Come join Lake Forest Park residents for an Ivy Out Party!  When?Sunday, Feb 10, 9 am to 12  - Rain, Snow or Shine - but dress for the cold! Where?178th Street and 33rd Ave. NE in LFP Here is the info from the LFP website:Bring your favorite tools or use the City's.   The primary task will be removal of Ivy from the lower portion of the trees, severing the ivy stems, or pulling out the roots when possible.   If you have a favorite small hand saw, it would come in handy.   Beverages and treats provided. Interested in Lake Forest Park homes? Looking for real estate in North King & South Snohomish County?  Seattle Real Estate and Seattle Suburbs?  Cooper Jacobs Real Estate S... 02/08/2008

Seattle suburb Lake Forest Park, Wa  - don't forget to get rid of your bulk yard waste! What?  Bulky Yard Debris Drop Off at Lake Forest Park City Hall When?  1/5/2008 9AM- 2PM Who?     City Residents If it is too big to fit into the yard bins, then bring it!  Christmas trees can be whole.  No leaves, though...    Are you interested in Lake Forest Park real estate? Courtney Cooper ....For all your Seattle Washington Real Estate Needs! Seattle Area Real Estate Agent: Broker and Realtor serving North King & South Snohomish County - Experienced and with a background in accounting - I love my clients and work hard for them! Call me if you are looking for a home or investment property in Seattle, Shoreline, Edmonds, Brier, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park, Bothell, Mill Creek, E... 01/04/2008

 It's raining, it's pouring! Well, Seattle got its first snow this weekend and it was a lot of fun even though I had to drive fifteen miles in slush on I-5 to get to a BBall game!  The temps warmed up over night and the rain came in!  We have some lovely lake sized puddles and Lake Forest Park is having some flooding issues!Bothell Everett Highway is down to one lane in parts and the shopping center around Starbucks is closed as the waterways running through the city are at capacity.  Residents are being asked to please observe road closures to stay safe.It is against the law to blow fallen leaves into the streets of Lake Forest Park and neighbors are additionally being asked to clear any storm drains in front of their homes.  Stay safe out there and try to keep dry! ***************UPDA... 12/03/2007

Lake Forest Park, Washington Real Estate ...Current Market ConditionsAccording to the listing data in the NWMLS, As of today in Lake Forest Park, Wa, there are 69 Active Residential listings.  There are also 6 pending in the last 30 days and 6 sales, so inventory is up! The average Lake Forest Park, Wa home is a 4 bedroom home with 2 to 2.5 baths and just under 2500 square feet.  The average cost for a home like this in Lake Forest Park, WA is just under $630,000.  Average days on market for Lake Forest Park, Washington sellers is 64 days and the average sale price to listing price percentage ranges from 97.77 to 99.12% depending on days on market in the first 90 days.  After 90 days on market, the average sales price to list price percentage drops down to 88.53%, so pricing your home c... 11/14/2007

Lake Forest Park, WA residents:  Do you have a good neighbor?  Lake Forest Park's Third Annual Good Neighbor Award!If you know anyone who lives or works in Lake Forest Park, WA who really makes a difference to the community, why not nominate them to be recognized for it? The person can be any age, but they have to live or work in the city.  Pick up a nomination form at City Hall or email me and I can send you one! Courtney@CourtneyCooper.com  The deadline for nominating someone is 2/28/2008. *******************************************************************************************Courtney Cooper, Associate Broker & Realtor, Windermere Real Estate CompanySeattle Real Estate Information!  Serving Seattle and all its neighborhoods plus Lake Forest Park, Brier, Mountlake Terrace, Bothell, ... 11/05/2007

 Lake Forest Park, WA  - one of Seattle's best kept secret!  Here is some of the latest on what is going on with the city.............  Don't miss the public hearing on 10/25/2007 at city hall.  The City of Lake Forest Park, WA will be holding a public hearing to go over the changes proposed for the city's Home Occupation Ordinance.  This is an important decision that involves real estate in the city because among other things it is proposing that the business portion of the home be increased form three hundred square feet to five hundred square feet.  The changes have been recommended by the planning commission and it is very possible that the city council will consider adopting these changes to the ordinance.  Where?  Lake Forest Park, WA  - City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE When?  Oc... 10/24/2007

Third Place Commons (The mall area inside Third Place Books) is hosting a community Halloween party! The party is 10/31 from 6-7 PM, but they will also be doing face painting at 5PM if you come early.  Third Place Commons is in the main shopping and downtown area of Lake Forest Park on the corner of NE Ballinger Way and Bothell/Everett Highway.  Games, parade and more!  Email me if you need directions: courtney@courtneycooper.com Courtney Cooper ....For all your Seattle Washington Real Estate Needs! Seattle Area Real Estate Agent: Associate Broker and Realtor serving North King & South Snohomish County - Experienced and with a background in accounting - I love my clients and work hard for them! 10/06/2007

Bring everyone and all your garden tools!  Come help volunteer at Lake Forest Park, WA's Grace Cole Nature Park - volunteers are being sought to help continue the efforts of beautifying this park.  Ivy was removed this summer and now the city is asking for help in removing the blackberries and planting native trees.  After the work party, there is yummy pizza at City Hall! When?   Sunday, 10/20/2007 from 9AM-Noon Where?   Grace Cole Nature Park (NE 30th and NE 166th)  - Please email me if you need directions! A great opportunity to meet your neighbors and help keep Lake Forest Park beautiful! Interested in Lake Forest Park real estate? For all your Seattle Washington Real Estate Needs! Seattle Area Real Estate Broker and Realtor with a background in accounting - I love my clients and wo... 10/06/2007