Posts Categorized: Covington

June Market Update

By Rosie Rourke, posted Jun 02, 2020
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Should I sell my house now? YES! 

The latest Market Insights Report is in… but what does it mean? It means that inventory (homes for sale in our area of Kent, Renton, Fairwood, Maple Valley, etc) are at historically LOW levels! This was a trend before #COVID19, there are just not enough homes for sale right now. Combine this with a historically high number of qualified home buyers literally waiting for something to hit the market in their price range and desired area. This combination is what is contributing to our ??? real estate market in South King Country! Here is what you need to do next… ⬇️
 
✔️Step One: See how many buyers have a home like yours in their search criteria RIGHT NOW here: www.rosierourke.com/buyernow
 
✔️Step Two: Check out the 5 reasons you should consider SELLING NOW here: www.rosierourke.com/sellnow
 
✔️Step Three: The last step is to reach out to an experienced real estate team that knows the market, is local, and has the experience to not only give you a stress free real estate experience but also navigate you through these unprecedented times! Team leader Rosie Johnson Rourke is celebrating 25 years in real estate this fall with an additional 20+ years of experience from the rest of the #rosierourketeam! Learn more about selling during COVID-19 here: www.rosierourke.com/spring
 
?OR… just cut to the chase, have a no pressure conversation with Rosie directly about your options, your concerns & your goals by calling/texting 206.719.5870

Happy New Year!

By Rosie Rourke, posted Jan 06, 2020

Happy New Year!

As we enter into a new decade we are coming off of an historic serge in our Renton, Fairwood, Kent, Maple Valley, and Seattle real estate markets! The past few years we have seen prices rise and interest rates fall, but what does 2020 have in store for us? It’s also an election, what does that do for first time home buyers, home sellers, second time buyers, and is it a good time to buy or sell a home? Let’s ask Rosie Rourke, once of King County’s best real estate agents what she things, watch the video below!

 

 

Home Inventory Is Up… Where Are You Buyers???

By Rosie Rourke, posted Oct 29, 2018

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Finally… home inventory is up! I just read a report that more homes went for sale in September then they did last year at this time. In fact, this is the most home inventory for sale during the Fall in 3 years! This is GREAT news for buyers… so where are they?

I think the crazy market during the beginning of 2018 has scared a lot of them away. Their loss is YOUR GAIN! Homes are not selling as fast and there is room for negotiation now. And my preferred lenders have told me that there is a possible mortgage rate increase looming in 2019. If rates go up 1 point that could mean 10-15% less in buying power for you! You can’t afford to wait, check out my quick video about today’s buyers market, 3 reasons why you NEED to by now, and check out my team of expert buyers agents who are eager to help you buy a home before the holidays…. CLICK HERE!

Homes for Sale in Covington – Maple Valley Area

By Rosie Rourke, posted Oct 28, 2018

Looking for a large home for sale in Covington close to Maple Valley? Check out this large 5 bedroom home for sale in Covington. It has 3 different living spaces, perfect for a blended family or multiple family living situation! Large kitchen, tons of updates, extra storage, a manageable yard, and it’s also a smart home! 

Check out the full listing here: http://rosierourke.idxbroker.com/idx/details/listing/a045/1323243/20010-SE-260th-Place

Rosie’s Real Estate Reveal: What Does Contingent Mean?

By Rosie Rourke, posted Oct 07, 2018

Welcome to another edition of Rosie’s Real Estate Reveal! These are blogs where Rosie Rourke helps you understand real estate terms and what they mean to you, the buyer or seller! Today’s reveal is all about contingent offers! Believe it or not, a lot of newer agents don’t even understand what a contingent offer is. Honestly it’s been a while since listing agents have been accepting them. But now with the market slow down, massive amounts of homes for sale, and buyers that have cooled off, agents are entertaining the contingent offers again.

What is a contingent offer?

It simple terms, it’s when a home buyer makes an offer on a new home before selling their current home. The sale of the new home is contingent or dependent on the sale of the current home. The “official” definition is as such: It means an offer on a home has been made and the seller has accepted it, but the finalized sale is contingent upon certain criteria that have to be met. Usually the successful sale of the buyer’s current home.

What does this mean for you?

When a home is “Contingent” it doesn’t mean the house has SOLD and is off the market! Did you know that you can still tour and MAKE AN OFFER on a contingent home? Not a backup offer, but you can BUMP the contingent offer and the home is YOURS!

So if you are in the market, see a home you love, and the status says Contingent… you still have a chance! I actually have 2 homes listed right now that are contingent, both of these sellers are looking for new buyers to BUMP the current contingent offers!

 

 

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Looking for New Smart Homes for Sale? I Have BETTER Than New Ready NOW!

By Rosie Rourke, posted Aug 27, 2018

There are a lot of new home developments popping up everywhere! If you are looking for new homes for sale in Covington or Maple Valley you have probably drove down Kent-Kangley Road and seen the signs for New Lennar Homes for Sale in Covington. Or you can search New homes for sale in Covington with Lennar Homes’s Maple Hills development. Well guess what? I have a better than NEW home for sale in Addison Park right across the street listed for less than a new Lennar Smart Home in Maple Hills!

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My listing is over 4400+ square feet, has 5 bedrooms, 3 different living spaces, open concept living, a low maintenance yard, a view off of 2 different decks, 800+ square feet of additional storage in addition to a 3 car garage, and it’s a SMART HOME with Alexa enabled features!

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My seller of the home for sale in Covington is motivated and ready for an offer! And you have to see this better than new home for sale near Maple Valley. Tall ceilings, upscale touches throughout and all the lights outside are on a timer too!

Learn more and schedule a private showing here: http://rosierourke.idxbroker.com/idx/details/listing/a045/1323243/20010-SE-260th-Place