UPDATE: This North Beacon Hill house has only been on the market for 12 days and the price has already dropped. Granted, this price drop is only $2500. The point is that if the bank is already lowering the price after only 12 days, they are motivated to get this house sold and may be more motiviated to accept a lower offer.
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Seattle Home – ONLY $196,500! A Great Deal!
Four NOT ON THE MARKET Deals in Seattle
Maple Leaf Fixer – Only $175,000!
Since I’m all about finding the best Seattle real estate deals, I decided to make it easier for you to search for bank owned homes. I created a property search page solely devoted to Seattle bank owned foreclosures. You can find it by clicking here, or by going to the navigation menu at the top of the page and scrolling over the “Search for Seattle Homes” link, where the “Seattle Foreclosure Deals” link will appear.
Why did I do this? To make it easier for you to search for bank owned homes (and because I want you to find a deal!). If you have already a registered user on the map search page (where you can save listings, searches, and request showings), I would recommend that you add this as a saved search so you will be automatically updated by email anytime new Seattle foreclosure homes come on the market (if you’re looking for a good deal, staying on top of foreclosures is a must!). To do this, login to your account, click on “Save” atop the search results, and give it a name. If you haven’t already registered, do so now so. What do you have to lose? By saving this search, you’ll get nightly updates by email of any bank owned foreclosures in Seattle that new on the market. Bank owned foreclosures are where some of the best deals can be found right now. Staying on top of them is a must. If you ever have any questions about buying bank owned foreclosures, just let me know. I’d love to help you understand the process.
Check out the Seattle Foreclosure list by clicking here. I think you’ll like the ease of use, and the nightly email updates. Remember to sign up/register so that you get all of the benefits of DealsInSeattle.com. I want your next home purchase to be a deal, and I’ll do anything I can to help you get it.
This North Beacon Hill home just came on the market and is a bank owned foreclosure. It’s in way better shape than I expected when I pulled up to see it. The home’s exterior needs more work that anything. It could use a new paint job and some good curb appeal help. If you did those two things alone, this house would be about 95% of the way to reaching its full potential. The interior is that nice! Speaking of the interior, a lot of the original 1903 details are still intact! The dark wood wrapped windows really make the house pop! Check out the video, and if you’re interested in checking it out in person, contact me – 206-949-3048, or Christian@DealsInSeattle.com. If you are in the market for a home and this one doesn’t work for you, I would love to help you find it. You can bet that I’ll find you a deal!
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UPDATE: Both the Columbia City & West Seattle homes are gone. The Fremont Triplex has seller financing available now (4% interest, 15% down, 5-10 year balloon is a possibility), and is now priced at $499,950 (was $525,000). The Wallingford Duplex is still available at $525,000.
Here is a quick recap of four not on the market real estate deals for sale in Seattle. None of these are on the market (so no one else knows about them!). There is a triplex/fourplex in Fremont for $525,000, a duplex in Wallingford/Greenlake for $525,000, a cosmetic fixer in West Seattle for $260,000, and a cosmetic fixer in Columbia City. I also talk about the major fixer that I made a video about the other day in Maple Leaf available for just $175,000 (it has over $20,000 worth of plans and permits included in the price to build a new modern home in it’s place).
If you are interested in learning more about any one of these properties, feel free to call or text me at 206-949-3048, or email me at Christian@DealsInSeattle.com. Like I said, none of these are on the market, so only you and I know they are available for sale.
I know of a major fixer in the Maple Leaf area of Seattle that is not on the market yet for only $175,000! According to the King County tax records, it’s a 3 bed, 1 bath home with approximately 960 sqft. The average list price for similar homes for sale in Maple Leaf is around $423,000. Anyone looking for a fixer, this could be a good deal for you! Contact me for more info.
Christian Nossum
Cell: 206-949-3048
Email: Christian@DealsInSeattle.com
According to SmartMoney.com today, Tacoma (1st) and Seattle (5th) are both listed as two of the top “Five Markets Expected to Fare Best in 2010.”
The top 5 are out of 100 cities nationwide are:
#1- Tacoma
#2-Memphis
#3-Pittsburgh
#4-Charleston
#5-Seattle
This is a pretty great list to be on, especially when most of the regions in the country are not fairing too well. This just goes to show that the Seattle area market, which never went too crazy when housing prices were shooting up, is also not going to crazy now that housing prices have fallen. We (and by “We” I mean Seattle – I have the right to call it that since I was born and raised here), has always stayed pretty stable due to our amazing diverse local economy (Microsoft and lots of other tech companies, Boeing and it’s local suppliers, and our amazing location for foreign trade, and many more). Since we don’t rely on only one or two forms of business to keep our local economy moving, we are able to better withstand bad economic times. Thank you mom and dad for moving from ‘NoMansLand, Minnesota’ to Seattle before I was born! You had some great economic foresight!
My professional opinion? Nope. As a real estate agent, numerous studies have shown that around 80-90% of people start their real estate search online. I think we will soon see studies showing that more and more people will find their home by seeing an “online friend” post a status update on Facebook, or a tweet on twitter, with a link to a website built specifically to showcase every aspect that home has to offer (like a video tour, professional photos, and a long list of features that may not fit on a traditional printed flyer sitting in front of the house, soaked by all of the rain we have in Seattle). I personally use all of these methods to sell all of my clients’ homes, and I’m always learning new methods and trying to stay in front of the curve when it comes to new social media and technology tools. That is why I volunteer as a board member of the Social Media Club of Seattle. By being involved with SMC Seattle and seeing some of the top minds in the social media revolution in both Seattle and in the world, I am able to see opportunities to market homes in unique ways and spread the word about my thoughts on real estate in Seattle. Without social media, it would have been almost impossible for me to do this since I don’t have the resources or connections to have my own real estate television channel or daily article in the local paper. Social media allows me to broadcast my message for relatively little money.
My personal opinion? No way. The transparency of social media like Facebook & Twitter opens doors to meet and enjoy more in life than ever before. For example, I’ve seen two amazing plays for free (with a $50 price tag for the worst seat in the house each time) without knowing anyone that works in the ticket office or at the actual theater the plays were at. I just belong to a Facebook Group that sends out “free comp ticket” notices when the theater need to fill seats (last night I got front row center seats – FOR FREE!). I would have never gone without Facebook. Facebook and Twitter also help me keep in touch with friends, enemies, and even relatives I sometimes wish I could forget, and helps strengthen relationships with new found friends or acquaintance and “online friends” that I’d like to get to know better. I also find great articles and even restaurant recommendations there.
Social media is here to stay. In 5 years it probably won’t look much like it does today. Heck, in 1 year it will change and grow into something that is different than it is today. As time goes on, I will grow with social media too, and I will continue to use it to share my thoughts, connect with people, and even market real estate. The revolution is here to stay, and if you want to use it, jump on board now because the train is picking up steam.
I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving! I’m thankful for my family who can be a little crazy (in a good way), my friends who understand my humor, my house for keeping me dry and warm, Shannon’s amazing cooking, the beautiful city of Seattle, and for the job I love that keeps the thrill alive and makes me want to wake up each day ready for a new adventure.
This house hasn’t hit the market yet, but once it does it is going to fly! At $259,900, it is underpriced and ready to move.
NOT A SHORT SALE!
It’s a cute 2 bed, 1 bath home in North Seattle that’s ready to be lived in. Lots of updates, but much of the original charm is still intact as well. Contact Christian Nossum with Wilson Realty Exchange, Inc for more info or to set up an appointment to see it – 206.949.3048 or Christian@DealsInSeattle.com.
(This is not Christian’s listing, but he has permission from the seller to advertise it.)
This is a great home, built by a local builder for himself. He’s lived here the last 6 years (it was built in 2003), and now he’s moving on. That presents a great opportunity for a deal. Why? Because this builder is well versed in selling homes, and is willing to be creative. Ever thought about trading your home for this one? He’d consider that. Ever thought about not getting a loan from a bank and instead having the seller finance the deal for you? That’s a possibility. Plus, don’t be afraid to make an offer on this home. If you are thinking of offering less than the asking price, let’s do it! The seller is a builder – you’re not going to hurt his feelings. Interested? You haven’t even heard about the house yet!
The house in itself is just awesome. It was custom built by the builder for himself, so you know it’s solidly built. The 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom, 2860sqft house is loaded with high end touches throughout including box beam ceilings, built in sound system inside and out, an outdoor natural gas fire pit, high end Kohler fixtures throughout the house, jetted master tub, and even a hot water car wash valve outside to help keep that car looking nice and clean. The house also has a separate 1 bed, 1 bath rental unit in the basement with a separate entrance and includes its own security system. It was last rented for $950/month. It’s only a block and a half from the Burke Gilman Trail and Lake Union, and you’re within the Seattle School District boundaries for the award winning John Stanford International School.
If you have any interest in checking this place out in person, if you have any questions, or if you already know that you want to make an offer, contact me – call or text me at 206.949.3048, or email me anytime – Christian@DealsInSeattle.com.
Christian Nossum
Licensed Real Estate Agent in WA State
Wilson Realty Exchange
Cell or Text (yes, I do text!): 206-949-3048
Email: Christian [at] DealsInSeattle.com
Questions? Just ask! I'm here to help, so let me know!
