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May 16

The new high-performance City Cabins have a Tesla sized garage

 

 The new high-performance City Cabins have a Tesla sized garage

The four new high-performance City Cabin homes in Seattle’s Columbia City detached garages are wired for electric charging stations.  The single car garages are large enough to house the new 196 inch Tesla S.

Having a house, or more specifically a garage, that is ready to take advantage of the emerging eclectic car market could be one of technological features that is integrated into the  high-performance City Cabins that should appeal to a segment of the market that is looking for these features and haven’t found in most new urban in-fill developments.

Builder Martha Rose, president of Martha Rose Construction, continues to push the energy envelope living up to her industry leading standards for sustainable development and green building by being one of the first builders  in the area to include wiring and a panel for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations as a standard feature. The actual charging station can be added as an option.

The all electric City Cabins are positioned in the market place to take advantage of the increasing demand for electric vehicles,  according to a recent report by Pike Research which estimated  by 2015 automakers worldwide are expecting to sell more than 3 million electric vehicles.

The much awaited City Cabins are just weeks away from completion and are expected to be released for sale in June 2013. For more information visit CityCabins.com or contactAdrian Willanger 206 909-7536.

May 7

Seatle’s Columbia City home sales exceeding new inventory, prices falling

 Seatle’s Columbia City home sales exceeding new inventory, prices falling

The median list price this week in the Columbia City neighborhood  is $275,000  is down from last week’s $296,500.   Demand measured by the Market Action Index (MAI see below chart)  is increasing and days-on-market is holding steady. With more properties coming available, conditions are mildly positive.

Supply and Demand

Home sales in the Columbia City area have been exceeding new inventory for several weeks.  However prices have not yet stopped falling.  Since the market is already in the Seller’s zone, expect prices to level off very soon.  Should the sales trend continue expect that prices could climb from these levels.

What’s  currently for sale in the Columbia City  neighborhood.

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Price

This week we see a notch downward for Columbia City list prices.  Pricing has been week in recent weeks and versus their absolute high levels.  At this point, we will  be looking for a persistent upward shift in the Market Action Index as a leading indicator for a trough in prices.   For a more accurate pricing on residential property a Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) needs to be done comparing your home with current properties that have sold recently in your neighborhood.  Columbia City homes for sale, lifestyle search and real estate trends.

 

New home update

Martha Rose’s newest collection of high-performance City Cabin homes located in Seattle’s Columbia City area are currently undergoing interior painting, trim-work and sustainable xeriscaping.  The hig-performance  City Cabins are scheduled for a May-June completion, for more information contact Adrian Willanger @ 206 909-7536.

How do Columbia City median list prices compare to the rest of Seattle?

Real Estate Market Chart by Altos Research www.altosresearch.com
 

Apr 30

Median List Prices and housing inventory up Columbia City

Median List Prices and housing inventory up Columbia City 

The median list price this week in the Columbia City neighborhood  is $296,500  up slightly from last week’s $290,950.   Demand measured by the Market Action Index (MAI see below chart)  is increasing and days-on-market is trending lower.  Even as more properties come available, these are positive trends for the market.

 

Supply and Demand

Home sales in the Columbia City area have been exceeding new inventory for several weeks.  Since this is a Buyer’s market prices are not yet moving higher as excess inventory is consumed.  However, as the supply and demand trends continue, the market moves into the Seller’s zone, and we are likely to see upward pressure on pricing.

What’s  currently for sale in the Columbia City  neighborhood.

 

Price

We continue to see  prices in Columbia City hovering around these current levels, even though they bumped up a bit this week.  Look for a persistent up-shift in the Market Action Index before we see prices move significantly from here.   For a more accurate pricing on residential property a Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) needs to be done comparing your home with current properties that have sold recently in your neighborhood.  Columbia City homes for sale, lifestyle search and real estate trends.

 

New home update

Martha Rose’s newest collection of high-performance City Cabin homes located in Seattle’s Columbia City area are currently undergoing interior dry-walling taping and sustainable xeriscaping  before interior finishes will be installed.     The hig-performance  City Cabins are scheduled for a May-June completion, for more information contact Adrian Willanger @ 206 909-7536.

Apr 29

New City Cabin homes include all LED lighting

New City Cabin homes in Seattle include all LED lighting

Award-winning Green home builder Martha Rose, President of Martha Rose Construction Inc. in  Seattle Washington,  has been building high-performance homes that are equipped with energy-efficient lighting, appliances, hot water, and heating and cooling equipment that meets or exceeds EPA’s Energy Star’s rigorous guidelines since the program started.

Rose’s new collection of high-performance City Cabins™ located in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood  comes complete with the ENERGY STAR lighting package as a standard feature.  The advance  lighting package includes qualified Energy Star  fixtures and an LED light bulbs throughout the homes interior adding increased lighting performance, quality and help reduce home operating cost through lower monthly utility bills.

Saving money and going green at the same time

The stylish City Cabins™ are built utilizing integrated construction practices from the groud up.  One of the design features used to creat more natural daylighting is there strategic placement of windows to allow the natural light to filter into the living spaces, one of the key elements are the 9’ tall ceilings which allow the windows to be placed six inches higher allowing greater depth of natural light into the living areas

The benefits of natural daylighting in a home or office can’t be over expressed.  Aside from the obvious energy-savings daylighting can offer a bit of drama, energy and add to one’s cheerful disposition.

For more information regarding the high-performance City Cabins at Columbia Station and Indian Wall visit CityCabins.com or alternatively contact Adrian Willanger 206 909-7536.

Apr 17

Columbia City’s real estate inventory increasing

Columbia City’s real estate inventory increasing

The median list price this week in the Columbia City neighborhood  is $285,950  down slightly from last week’s $296,500.   Inventory is up and the Market Action Index (MAI  see chart below) has continued its downward trend for the last several weeks. While days-on-market appears to be trending lower, the overall conditions are weakening a bit.

 

Supply and Demand

The market  Market Action Index (MAI) has been trending lower for several weeks while prices have remained relatively stable. If inventory continues to grow relative to demand  however it is likely that we will see downward pressure on pricing.

What’s  currently for sale in the Columbia City  neighborhood.

 

Price

Recently prices in Columbia City have settled at a plateau even though they dipped this week.  Look for a persistent up-shift in the Market Action Index before we see prices significantly move from these levels.   For a more accurate pricing on residential property a Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) needs to be done comparing your home with current properties that have sold recently in your neighborhood.  Columbia City homes for sale, lifestyle search and real estate trends.

 

New home update

Martha Rose’s newest collection of high-performance City Cabin homes located in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood are taking advantage of the spring like weather to complete the  exterior painting and drywall this week, concrete floors have been polished  before the rest of the interior finishes are started.    The new City Cabins are scheduled for a Spring completion, for more information contact Adrian Willanger @ 206 909-7536.

 

Apr 5

City Cabins in NW GREEN HOME TOUR

Green Home Tour 2013

City Cabins in NW GREEN HOME TOUR

This year our Seattle Chapter has joined forces with Built Green to host the NW Green Home Tour on Saturday, April 27th! 26 sites in Seattle and around the Sound, an impressive display of green home systems and features, DIY info and resources, plus sustainability stops in between! And it’s all FREE!

City Cabins in Green Home Tour read more….

Mar 27

Columbia City’s real estate market continues its hot streak

Columbia City’s real estate market continues its hot streak

The median list price this week in the Columbia City neighborhood  is $299,950  up slightly from last week’s $295,000.  Inventory Has been lightening lately and the Market Action Index (MAI  see chart below) has been trending up.  Through days-on-market is increasing, these are mildly positive indications for the market.

Supply and Demand

In terms of housing supply and demand in Columbia City the market continues its hot streak.  More sales demand and fewer homes listed have contributed to a relatively long run of increasing prices.  Current supply and demand show no sign of prices changing from their current trend.


Price

We continue to see prices in the Columbia City neighborhood  bounce again this week.  We’re a long way from the market’s high point so watch the Market Action Index to predict how long this trend will last.   Localized real estate market reports are great for getting a “feel” of what that specific market is doing.  For a more accurate pricing on residential property a Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) needs to be done comparing your home with current properties that have sold recently in your neighborhood.  Columbia City homes for sale, lifestyle search and real estate trends.

 

New home update

Martha Rose’s newest collection of high-performance City Cabin homes located in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood are getting ready for exterior painting and drywall this week.   The new City Cabins are scheduled for a Spring completion, for more information contact Adrian Willanger @ 206 909-7536.

Mar 26

City Cabins White Board

Mar 20

Behind the walls tour redux

 

Join award winning Green Builder Martha Rose at her newest collection of High-Performance City Cabin Homes for a

“Behind the Walls Tour” REDUX

-Learn firsthand what goes into making a high-performance home-

Saturday March 23, 2013 from 1PM-4PM

2858 South Nevada Street, Seattle, WA. 98108

Refreshments

 

 

Mar 14

How long will Columbia City’s real estate prices continue to climb?

 

How long will Columbia City’s real estate prices continue to climb?

The median list price this week in the Columbia City neighborhood  is $285,000  up slightly from last week’s $275,250.  Inventory is up and the Market Action Index  (MAI see below chart) is trending down recently.  While days-on-market appears to be trending lower, the overall conditions are weakening a bit.


Supply and Demand

In terms of housing supply and demand in Columbia City the market has been cooling in the last several weeks.  Because we’re in the Seller’s zone, prices have not yet begun to drop.  It may take a few more weeks of slack demand for  prices to reflect and begin to fall.  Expect prices to fall if the Index persistently falls to the Buyer’s zone (below 30).


Price

We continue to see prices in the Columbia City bounce again this week.  We’re a long way from the market’s high point so watch the Market Action Index to predict how long this trend will last.   Localized real estate market reports are great for getting a “feel” of what that specific market is doing.  For a more accurate pricing on residential property a Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) needs to be done comparing your home with current properties that have sold recently in your neighborhood.  Columbia City homes for sale, lifestyle search and real estate trends.

New home update

Martha Rose’s newest collection of high-performance City Cabin homes located in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood are ready for exterior painting.  The new City Cabins are scheduled for a Spring completion, for more information contact Adrian Willanger @ 206 909-7536.

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