BETH ROBINSON - Associate Broker - Island Group - Sotheby's International RealtyJust the Facts
 

Current Market Conditions for June, 2010

Summer has finally hit the Northwest.  The sun has been shinning and we are experiencing warm days and cool nights which is perfect.  Old Timers say that summer doesn’t start until after the Fourth of July and they were proven right this year….a dreary and overcast Fourth of July ….then the next day it was brilliant sunshine and two days later it was over 90 degrees.  Thank goodness that didn’t last and now we are in the high 70’s during the day.

Home sales are seeing an uptick since the weather has improved.  There are more people out looking for homes and although there are still lots of properties coming on the market, we are seeing lower end ones quickly being bought up.  A recent real estate magazine mentioned how San Francisco is one of the hottest markets in the country and what happens in California usually filters up to the Seattle area.  It could be a fabulous late summer and fall…….wouldn’t that be wonderful???

Check out my new listings on “Properties”, then “Featured”.  I have a lovely little Langley home for under $600,000…..beautiful views of water, mountains and farmlands, beautiful garden and great neighborhood.  Already listed is a spectacular home on Marrowstone Island, a stunning view home outside Anacortes and a magnificent 1859 total renovation with gardens, views, waterfront and history right in downtown Coupeville. 

Just south of Coupeville, off Parker Road  I have a new listing that is quite a find…..3 acres of seclusion with views of the Straits, …a 3000+ square foot home , traditional in styling but livable with a great room off the kitchen and a sunroom off the great room.  Three bedroom and three baths, with a den downstairs that could be used as a bedroom.  Large garage and plenty of space for lovely gardens….all for $499,000.  Plus, there are many, many more homes available on Whidbey…something to meet your needs. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SALES STATISTICS

LISTINGS

YTD

2010

YTD

2009

   
New
879
908
   
Total Active
755
803
   
Pending
420
411
   
Closed
302
278
   
         
BY AREA
YTD DAYS ON MARKET 2010
YTD MEDIAN PRICE 2010
YTD DAYS ON MARKET 2009
YTD MEDIAN PRICE 2009
South Whidbey Island
171
$340,250
127
$330,000
Central Whidbey Island
143
$220,000
170
$230,000
North Whidbey Island
145
$240,000
123
$243,000
 
 

South Whidbey Island: Clinton and Langley
Central Whidbey Island: Greenbank and Coupeville
North Whidbey Island: Clinton and Oak Harbor

Data Source: NWMLS