Lovely light-filled home, just steps to Ravenna Park, in move-in condition. Classic character: entry, high ceilings, formal dining, newly-refinished hardwood floors, tile fireplace flanked by bookshelves. Updates include plumbing, wiring, insulated windows; roof new 2004. Gas heat, hot water & cooking. Huge kitchen. Charming old-fashioned bath on main; sleek, skylight, 3/4 bath up. Upper Bedroom was once two, easy to restore; landing ideal for office. Clean, dry lower level has finished room for study or recreation.

Listing courtesy of Jayne DeHaan, RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc.

Exciting new mixed-use bldg; 38 residential hms. Variety of floor plans. Hi ceilings/long windows allow maximum light. Slab granite kitchen/bath counters,ceramic tile floor in baths; hardwood entries/kitchens.Frieze carpeting. Electric fireplace. Extra soundproofing, insulation; heavy-duty disposals. Quality stainless GE kitchen appliances. GE Profile washer-dryers. Balconies. Secure bldg-DIRECTV computer/tv surveillance access by each unit. 2 bedroom units have 2 assigned garage pkg. Extra parking available for purchase.

Listing courtesy of Jayne DeHaan, RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc.

VIEW unit in new mixed-use bldg; 38 residential homes. Variety of floor plans. High ceilings/long windows allow maximum light. Slab granite kitchen/bath counters,ceramic tile floor in baths; hardwood entries/kitchens. Frieze carpeting. Fireplaces and Balconies. Extra soundproofing, insulation; heavy-duty disposals. Quality stainless GE kitchen appliances. GE Profile washer-dryers. Secure bldg-DIRECTV computer/tv surveillance access by each unit. 2 Bedroom units have 2 assigned garage parking. Extra parking available for purchase.

Listing courtesy of Jayne DeHaan, RE/MAX metro Realty, Inc.

VIEW! VIEW! VIEW! All rooms face west to views of Puget Sound. Courtyard entry to dramatic interior. Main floor mastersuite in this multi-level design. Former AIA award winning design by Architect Jerry Gropp. Walls of glass and banks of French Doors. Clear grade vaulted cedar ceilings through open loft and living room. Family room off new kitchen with slab granite and stainless appliances which opens to one of 3 decks. Lower level rec-room. 1.08 acre of native privacy (dividable building site) RV and Boat parking. Unique!

Listing courtesy of Craig Purfeerst, Windermere Real Estate GH LLC

This meticulous ranch style home sits on a quiet street on the Legion Park Golf Course. Spacious, open floor plan with beautiful hardwood floors, new paint and new fixtures. Large, private lot with a park-like setting. Attached garage has lots of storage space.

Listing courteous of Maria Rippee, Windermere Real Estate Co.

Last one available! Architectually-significant modern construction meets hot urban location! This dwelling offers expertly executed appointments combining clean lines, cutting-edge design elements with an extensive use of steel and floor-to-ceiling glass. Inspiring roof-top view deck + 2 large balconies! Seamless floor plan featuring a sunken living room with gas fireplace and an entertainment-responsive kitchen with long dining room.  Luxurious master suite with oversized shower and soaking tub. Built-Green, Hydronic in-floor heating.

Listing courtesy of Dan Fresonke and Christian Moulin,  Windermere R.E. Oak Tree Inc.

Unique and desirable Phinney Mews! Walkabout neighborhood with excellent shops and restaurants. Enter thru a gated European-feeling cobblestone pathway with charming front yard patio. Plant lovers can garden if so desire; lovely low maintenance plantings already in place. Rare individual 2-car garage! Customized interior with built-in shelving. Gorgeous cherry cabinetry and distinctive concrete countertops; stunning hardwood flooring with ribbon inlay. All gas. 3 BR plus office/den, 4 baths! Classy & delightful.

Listing courtesy of Jayne DeHaan, RE/MAX Metro Realty Inc.

Beautifully maintained and move-in ready 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhome with sunny West facing nice backyard. Conveniently located to Boeing, shopping, and freeway access. Great room main floor feel that includes new Stainless Steel kitchen appliances and big pantry,nice sized dining and corner gas fireplace with TV nook, powder room,and laundry off kitchen. Upper foolr has skylighted desk-nook landing, 3 beds wtith master and  2nd walk-in closets, and 2 spacious baths. 2-car garage has room for good storage. All in all a great home ready to go!

Listing courtesy of Dawn Runyan/Coldwell Banker Danforth

Fabulous freshly painted unit, new carpet, new refrigerator, newer stove and dishwasher. Second floor of building, level entry end unit. Original widths designed for handicap unit, so wide doors, hall and large bathroom add spaciousness. Garage a step away from front door. Pets under 40 pounds allowed. Two additional parking permits for guest or second car. Common area has sauna and workout equipment, and a meeting room with kitchennette.

Listing courtesy of D. Lisa West/Windermere R.E. Wall Street Inc.

Great no-step living in wonderful 2 bed, 2 bath unit with bonus room(3rd bed/den/fam?) and nice-sized deck all overlooking slyvan SW setting adj City Park. A few covered steps led to private 1-car gar with nearby assign open space. Great floor plan gives spacious feel: kitchen with good counter eating space, large formal dining to accomodate furniture, big master with walk-in closet and bath with closeted laundry.  All in move-in ready condition. Close and easy to all that downtown Edmonds offers. Truly the best & largest in complex.

Listing courtesy of Dawn Runyan, Coldwell Banker Danforth

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates go up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone." To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.