Market Trends: 2/15/2012

Washington State

Market Snapshot

Total Properties Listed: 46,283

Month-Over-Month Change: +.18%

Average List Price: $311,490

Month-Over-Month Change: +1.24%

Median List Price: $199,000

Month-Over-Month Change: -.25%

Typical Property

Single-Family Home
3 Bedrooms
2.43 Baths
$311,490 Average List Price
$163/SqFt Average Price per SqFt.

Average Price by Bedrooms:

1 Bedroom:   $200,191
2 Bedrooms: $245,102
3 Bedrooms: $302,503
4 Bedrooms: $451,451
5 Bedrooms: $656,251

Market Trends: 12/15/2011

Washington State
Market Snapshot
Total Properties Listed: 50,651
Month-Over-Month Change: +.63%

Average List Price: $310,626
Month-Over-Month Change: -3.25%

Median List Price: $199,900
Month-Over-Month Change: -3.7%
Typical Property
Single-Family Home
2.99 Bedrooms
2.41 Baths
$310,626 Average List Price
$165/SqFt Average Price per SqFt.
Average Price by Bedrooms:
1 Bedroom:   $194,291
2 Bedrooms: $248,288
3 Bedrooms: $308,647
4 Bedrooms: $451,797
5 Bedrooms: $631,424

Special flu shot opportunity for people who can't afford to pay

Walgreens in Capitol Hill will offer flu shots at no charge on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011

KING COUNTY, WA -- Walgreens and Public Health – Seattle & King County are partnering to offer flu vaccinations at no charge on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Walgreens located at Broadway and Pine (1531 Broadway) on Capitol Hill in Seattle. Vaccines will be offered at no charge for adults and children age seven and older who are uninsured and cannot afford to pay.
Health experts recommend that everyone get the flu vaccine to protect their health and the people around them. The flu can cause significant lost time from work and school, as well as the expense of doctor visits. In some instances, it can also cause hospitalization and even death.
The flu clinic is an excellent opportunity for people who do not have health insurance to get a flu vaccination at no charge.

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011
• Time: The flu clinic is open from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. or until there is no more vaccine available.
• Location: Walgreens, 1531 Broadway, Seattle

No appointments needed.

Washington State Market Snapshot

Total Properties Listed: 50,098
Month-Over-Month Change: -5.81%

Average List Price: $318,567
Month-Over-Month Change: -2.71%

Median List Price: $203,000
Month-Over-Month Change: -4.69%
Typical Property
Single-Family Home
2.98 Bedrooms
2.41 Baths
$318,567 Average List Price
$170/SqFt Average Price per SqFt.
Average Price by Bedrooms:
1 Bedroom: $200,580
2 Bedrooms: $255,726
3 Bedrooms: $320,148
4 Bedrooms: $475,027
5 Bedrooms: $672,437

After nearly 20 Years Together

One fee too many...

This morning I received this notice from Wells Fargo:

"There are important changes coming to your Free Checking account
There are important changes coming to your Free Checking account that will take effect September 12, 2011. You may need to take action to meet the new criteria to waive the monthly service fee. Please sign on to view a secure message about these changes.
If you have questions, or would like to schedule a free financial review to see if you have the right accounts and services to meet your financial goals, please contact your local banker or call us at 1-800-TO-WELLS (1-800-869-3557), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Thank you. We appreciate your business.

Sincerely,

Wells Fargo Online Customer Service


Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Member FDIC."

They should have said, We previously appreciated your business as I am pursuing a new banking relationship.

Market Trends: 3/30/2011

Washington State
Market Snapshot
Total Properties Listed: 52,015
Month-Over-Month Change: +2.34%

Average List Price: $329,388
Month-Over-Month Change: +.57%

Median List Price: $219,000
Month-Over-Month Change: +.92%
Typical Property
Single-Family Home
2.97 Bedrooms
2.51 Baths
$329,388 Average List Price
$178/SqFt Average Price per SqFt.
Average Price by Bedrooms:
1 Bedroom: $211,842
2 Bedrooms: $265,981
3 Bedrooms: $322,977
4 Bedrooms: $485,669
5 Bedrooms: $714,172

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