Remodeled Rambler with New Back Deck! 77th

Turn-Key Remodeled Rambler in Evergreen Shores! Total make-over home on 1/3 acre! Freshly painted int/ext, new roof, new floors & doors, new light fixtures, new gas furnace, new water heater & more! Kitchen boasts better-than-granite Quartz counters, Maple soft-close cabinetry, & SS appliances. Wide-plank re-finished Oak floors & Luxe Plank vinyl thruout. Large lot w/ lndscpd front yard & new back deck. Community Beach Club offers pool, basketball court, covered picnic area, boat launch & beach!

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Selling in Fall

Selling in Fall

OK, so we have gone over the market predictions for this fall, we have gone over Pros and Cons of buying in the fall and now we are going to talk about what you can do to make your home easier to sell in the fall.

Clean up Yard

Rake leaves, trim hedges, weed and clean walkways to make your yard look neat and clean.

Create Autumn Curb Appeal

Place pots of marigolds or mums on steps or along the sidewalk to add a nice fall color or add pumpkins or other squash as accents on your porch.  Little touches make a big difference.

Clean Out the Fireplace

Nothing smells like autumn then a wood burning fire place or if you have a gas fireplace light it for potential buyers but make sure it’s clean of cobwebs and streaks.  You could even place candles in the fireplace in order to bring attention to a great feature. 

Utilize Autumn Accent Colors

Throw some bright red, orange or yellow pillows or throw blankets on the sofa and chairs.  Clear away the clutter and depersonalize your home then add a bold colored centerpiece in the dining room with pine cones and nuts maybe even add a few bright leaves from the yard you just raked. 

Turn on the lights

As the days grow shorter it’s harder to make the space look bright so pull up the blinds, push back the drapes and turn on those lights.

These are just a few ideas on how to make your home stand out during the fall selling season.  Ask your agent for some others and good luck.

Cynthia Schmier, Broker/Owner 
CRS, CDPE, CNE, CIAS, MDI, 5-STAR, SRS
RE/MAX Country
Cynthia@Cynthia-Online.com
(360) 400-3475
www.cynthia-online.com

Meticulously Maintained Rambler Loaded W/ Upgrades on 5+ Acres!

Lifestyle! Meticulously maintained Rambler loaded w/ upgrades on manicured 5+ acres. Kitchen boasts tile flrs, granite counters, ss appliances, double oven & Maple cabinetry. Brazilian cherry hdwd flrs. On-demand hot water. Wood trim & doors. Auto-generator system. It has it all! Lrg shp, outbuildings, pool, water features & huge deck. Fully fncd pasture w/garden space, shed, separate Rec Rm plus RV pad. Additional unit included at no value. Easy commuting. Perfection at its Finest!

Buying in Fall

Buying in Fall

With sweatshirt season quickly approaching buyers have to decide whether to continue house hunting or to wait till next year.  There are some pros and cons to buying in fall so to help you make your decision a little easier here are just a few of those. 

Pros

Year-end tax breaks

Home buyers can yield great dividends in tax returns like deducting mortgage interest and property taxes from gross income.

Sellers are serious

Sellers are who put their home on the market in fall usually want it to sell before the holidays and freezing weather of winter so negotiations are a little easier.

Getting ahead of the weather

Buying before it gets really cold is a good idea.  No one wants to move with freezing rain or icy roads.  Buying in autumn you will be moved in and curled up in front of your new fire place before winter sets in.

Cons

School year and holidays

Taking kids out of school to start a new school is never fun nor is having a house full of boxes during the holidays.

Daylight waning

Daylight savings time means leaving work early or only house hunting on the weekends in order to see houses

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Inventory

Some sellers will take their houses off the market before the holidays which could mean less inventory to choose from.

Now that you know the ups and downs of buying fall happy house hunting.

Cynthia Schmier, Broker/Owner 
CRS, CDPE, CNE, CIAS, MDI, 5-STAR, SRS
RE/MAX Country
Cynthia@Cynthia-Online.com
(360) 400-3475
www.cynthia-online.com

The Market In Fall

As summer is coming to an end and everyone is starting to think about back to school, sweatshirts, bonfires, and pumpkin-everything; the real estate market should be slowing down. Right?

Although real estate is a 365 days a year business, there is definitely a cycle to the market.  Typically fall is when the market starts to slow down from the spring and summer rush, however, according to recent forecasts for the fall market there is very little slow down this year.  A recent Redfin forecast stated that not only is the fall market holding steady, home buyer demand is still very strong.  Nevertheless, there are some things to be concerned about.  There has been some talk of the rates going up in light of the economy growth in the past few months. With prices continuing to rise due to greater demand, buyers are worried about paying too much: making some more hesitant to make an offer.  Sellers seem to be hearing this loud and clear and many are dropping their prices which is starting a trend toward a buyer’s market in the coming months. 

(No one really knows what the market will do in the next few months but we do know it's not slowing down right now and there are a lot of benefits to buying and selling in fall; but that’s a topic for a different blog.)

Cynthia Schmier, Broker/Owner 
CRS, CDPE, CNE, CIAS, MDI, 5-STAR, SRS
RE/MAX CountryCynthia@Cynthia-Online.com
(360) 400-3475
www.cynthia-online.com

14726 91ST AVENUE, YELM, WA, 98597

Property Site:  http://www.remax.com/realestatehomesforsale/14726-91st-ave-se-yelm-wa-98597-gid300021644621.html

Beautiful & Abundant Home in Bella Housa Village! Crown molding, white trim, and over-sized windows throughout! Spacious dwelling features den with bench rail and shadow box wainscoting. Brushed engineered hardwood floors! Kitchen has walk-in pantry, numerous chocolate cabinets, granite island and counters with glass tile back splash & stainless steel appliances. Gas fireplace in living room. Master suite has soaker tub. Fully fenced yd with covered patio. Conveniently located off main highway for traffic avoidance. Access to clubhouse!

 

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2.5

Square feet:2,383

Price: $280,000

 

For more information about this property, please contact Cynthia Schmier at (360)400-3475 or cschmier@remax.net.

SAVE ME, SUPER KITCHEN

Kitchens have come a long way from linoleum floors and those olive-colored appliances our grandparents had. Today’s kitchens are super-sized and designed for multiple purposes. 69% percent of owners use their kitchen space for dining, while 49% use it for entertaining and 43% for socializing, according to a recent survey of homeowners by Houzz.

The kitchen has become the hub for family activities, such as doing homework, watching TV and reading. Nearly 2/3 of homeowners spend more than three hours a day in their kitchens. Therefore, today’s homeowners are not skimping on renovations. Nearly 1/3 of homeowners surveyed spent between $25K and $50K on kitchen renovations and another third spent more than $50K. Features that are typically part of living and dining rooms, (ie: dining tables, chandeliers, TVs and workspaces) are being added to kitchens. Wine refrigerators and built-in coffee stations are popular for entertaining, while custom cabinetry and hardwood floors integrate more seamlessly with the home’s overall design.

As the modern kitchen has continued to evolve, several design trends have emerged:

     1. Two-tone kitchen cabinets that mix colors and styles.

     2. Black and bronze finishes on stainless steel appliances that contribute            a sleek, modern look.

     3. Deep kitchen drawers that help organize dishes and pans.

     4. Niche appliances (steam ovens, warming drawers and induction                    cook tops) add luxury and practicality.

     5. Kitchen islands with more work space and storage, prep sinks and                seating are the workhorse of the home.

     6. Unexpected combinations of back splash and counter top finishes can            spice up kitchen décor — for example, a brick backsplash with                      concrete counter tops or yellow ceramic tile with butcher block.

The modern “super kitchen” not only improves flow, storage and aesthetics, it also supports family life with style and substance.

Cynthia Schmier, Broker/Owner 
CRS, CDPE, CNE, CIAS, MDI, 5-STAR, SRS
RE/MAX Country
Cynthia@Cynthia-Online.com
(360) 400-3475
www.cynthia-online.com