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08Dec2010
New Eastside Listings Comparison – Nov 2009 v. Nov 2010
New listings for the month of November have shown an average decrease of almost 11% from this time last year, with the largest decrease in listings East of Lake Sammamish. The South Eastside and Juanita/Woodinville markets stand alone in the Eastside Market as areas with increased listings for the month over last years numbers.
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Storm Causes Challenges for Renton as New Solid Waste Service is Rolled Out
Renton residential customers are encouraged to call Waste Management at 1-800-592-9995 and watch for a notice in their mailbox. December’s perfect storm of rain, wind and snow created challenges for Waste Management, the company that provides Renton area residents with solid waste collection services. As the company delivered
Continue ReadingLeave a Comment06Nov2008
King County Median Home Price – Now Under $400k
Housing activity for Northwest Multiple Listing Service members was disappointing last month, but not surprising, according to one industry executive. He and other representatives of the Northwest's largest MLS believe the situation is improving.
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Maple Valley, Issaquah, Renton, by the numbers
Below are three dynamic graphs (automatically updated every week) comparing Maple Valley, Issaquah, and Renton real estate from a macro perspective. If you would like to see three alternative cities compared please email us at info@eastsidebubble.com
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Updated Renton Real Estate, Newcastle Real Estate & South Bellevue Real Estate Market Statistics (As of October 27th, 2008)
These numbers are based on a three month historical analysis that compares this week with last week. MLS Area 500 (Newcastle, Bellevue South of I-90 & Issaquah South of I-90) Single Family Homes Average Days on Market: 107 Days (Up from 105 last period) Inventory of Active Listings: 542 (Up from 541 last period) Inve
Continue ReadingLeave a Comment08Oct2008
Renton City Council Unanimously Opposes Initiative 985
On Monday, October 6, 2008, the Renton City Council voted unanimously to oppose Initiative 985 (I-985). This initiative redirects state funding, opens high-occupancy vehicle lanes to all traffic during specified hours, and dedicates certain taxes, fines, tolls and other revenues such as those received from photo enforcement programs to traffic-flow purposes. Introduced by Tim Eyman, I-985 is on this November's ballot. A public meeting was held where parties from both sides of the issue were invited to attend and provide testimony for the Council to consider.
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King County Real Estate Stats for August 2007-2008
King County Real Estate Stats for August 2007-2008
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Renton – Investing In Our Neighborhoods
RENTON: The City of Renton announces its second round of grants for the 2008 Neighborhood Grant Program. The program is dedicated to stimulating community projects that build stronger neighborhoods, stimulate resident-driven solutions and build partnerships between the city and its neighborhoods.
Continue ReadingLeave a Comment11Sep2008
Eastside Condo Statistics – August 2008
Below find our “Basic 4″ condo charts for markets called “Eastside” by the NWMLS. If you have a specific zip code or city you would like to appear on EastsideBubble.com please email us info@eastsidebubble.com.
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Eastside Real Estate – Augut 2008
Below find our "Basic 4" for markets called "Eastside" by the NWMLS. If you have a specific zip code or city you would like to appear on EastsideBubble.com please email us info@eastsidebubble.com.
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