Open House at 530 Chelan Place NE in Renton

On July 01, 2007 between 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM, you are invited to an Open House at 530 Chelan Place NE in Renton's The Orchards Community.

If you are looking for a Single-family home in this area, don’t miss this rare opportunity to visit a magnificent property.

For a preview of this Single-family home in Cherry Tree Lane at The Orchards, check out my site at davidjedwards111.topproducerwebsite.com.

Please do not hesitate to contact if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.


David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp

David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.

Greater Seattle Area Real Estate Market Commentary

If you saw yesterday’s blog post which included the latest local real estate market statistics for our area, you already know that the booming residential real estate market in Renton, Newcastle and South Bellevue has slowed to what is now a balanced market.

This is not a bad thing but it requires sellers and their real estate agents to pay greater attention to the factors affecting a home’s marketability.

The market’s adjustment from seller’s market to balanced market is not due to the rising mortgage rates (which are actually staying very low and forecasted to remain that way) but a tightening of the mortgage lending standards that are reducing the affordability of homes for first time home buyers and home buyers with less than perfect credit (which these days is pretty much anything under a 680 FICO Score).

When purchasing a home becomes more difficult, it can lead to a reduction in buyers and an increase in the number of homes for sale. Homes that are priced right will still sell within a reasonable amount of time.

The good news for buyers is that interest rates are still close to historic lows and buyers finally have a little room to negotiate because of the increased supply.
Best Regards

David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp

David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.

Updated Real Estate Market Statistics

Area 350 (Renton Highlands)

Single Family Homes
Average Days on Market: 80 Days
Inventory: 380 Active Listings
Average List Price: $500,315
Average Sale Price: $473,783

Condominiums
Average Days on Market: 34 Days
Inventory: 41 Active Listings
Average List Price: $245,216
Average Sale Price: $235,363


Area 500 (Newcastle & South Bellevue)

Single Family Homes
Average Days on Market: 76 Days
Inventory: 436 Active Listings
Average List Price: $929,535
Average Sale Price: $774,203

Condominiums
Average Days on Market: 44 Days
Inventory: 87 Active Listings
Average List Price: $357,625
Average Sale Price: $333,876

If you are interested in statistical information not covered here, please respond to this post to let me know. You are also welcome to visit my website at www.davidjedwards.com where you can access my Market Snapshot research tool found on the left side of the homepage.

David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp

David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.

Back To Back Open Houses: This Sunday, June 24th

Open House on June 24, 2007 at 334 2511 NE 4th St
On June 24, 2007 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, you are invited to an Open House at 334 2511 NE 4th St in Renton. If you are looking for a Condo property with a vaulted ceilings and a view of Lake Washington in this area, don’t miss this rare opportunity to visit this magnificent home. For a preview of this Condo property, check out my site at http://www.davidjedwards.com/featured-listings.asp. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

Open House on June 24, 2007 at 4610 NE 5th Place
On June 24, 2007 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, you are invited to an Open House at 4610 NE 5th Place in Renton. If you are looking for a Single-family property in the Orchards, don’t miss this rare opportunity to visit this magnificent home. For a preview of this Single-family property, check out my site at http://www.davidjedwards.com/featured-listings.asp. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.


David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com/
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp

David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.

New Listing: Condo in Renton with views of Lake Washington

New Listing: 2511 NE 4th St

Posted by David Edwards under For buyers (MLS: 27109900)

Check out this new Condo property that I just listed for sale. It is located at 334 2511 NE 4th St in Renton. This Condo property has 2 bedrooms and 1 baths.

Don’t miss your chance to own this rare top floor, corner unit condo with views of Lake Washington. This home is move-in ready and complete with fireplace, deck and vaulted ceilings. All kitchen appliances stay.

Enjoy 2 assigned parking spaces and access to community club house.

Windsor Hills Park and Renton Technical College are within close proximity.

http://www.davidjedwards.com/featured-listings.asp

Virtual Tour: http://www.flyinside.com/tour.php?id=12691

Property Specific Website: http://www.2511ne4thst.com/

Video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3rs-qjhGQI

David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com/
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp

David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.

HopeChest is a great charity that provides the comforts of home for those in need

Basic furnishings can be a struggle for young families or elderly people on a fixed income so The HopeChest Organization provides household furniture, home appliances, and electronics to young families, single mothers, the elderly or disabled people in need.

The HopeChest was incorporated last June by Lisa Young and Lisa Arnold. It is a non-profit, non-religious outreach program located at the Seattle Revival Center in Newcastle.

The HopeChest provides furniture to people through agencies, including Communities in Schools of Renton, Vision House, The Compass Center, Habitat for Humanities, YWCA, Aging and Disabilities, The Salvation Army, Mercy Housing, and Providence Elder Place.

The organization stores its furniture in a 2,000 square foot warehouse space in Renton. High on the wish list is a larger space, possibly 5,000 square feet. If they had something larger, they could help twice as many people.

Donating furniture is done with a simple phone call. Call them at 425-204-8885 and they’ll pick up your stuff. Items must be in “like-new” condition. The organization is also accepting canned goods with a donation, which they give to The Salvation Army Food Bank in Renton. Check out their website at www.thehopechest.org for more information.

Have a great weekend!

David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp

David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.

Pacific Northwest Event Calendar - Updated!

I have updated my Local Community Events Calendar found online at http://www.davidjedwards.com/community-calendar.asp.

If you have something you would like to see added to the calendar, please submit your request by responding to this post with a comment. Have a great weekend.

Best Regards!

David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp


David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.

Flag Day

I normally announce my open house location for the upcoming weekend on Thursdays. However, I will not be hosting an open house this weekend. Instead, I am looking forward to celebrating my step-brother’s graduation from high school on Saturday to be followed by a birthday celebration on Sunday for my wife. As you know, Sunday is Father’s Day as well so it will be a busy weekend to say the least. Congratulations to Kai Berkedol on your graduation and to Lisa Edwards for surviving another year with me. I’ll give a shout out to all of our Dads on Sunday.

If all this talk of celebration is making you jealous, have no fear. Today is Flag Day which, by Presidential Proclamation; honors and celebrates our flag, our country, and our heritage so be sure to take a moment at 7:00 PM to pause and share a moment of nationwide patriotism.

Best Regards,

David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp

David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Renton Highlands, Newcastle and Factoria Washington.

Check out Kennydale's Osprey Family using Live Webcam

Barbee Mill in Renton's Kennydale neighborhood was the last operating sawmill on Lake Washington before it was shut down and sold last year to make way for new homes.

A family of Osprey had been nesting atop a piece of sawmill equipment that was to be torn down. According to Renton Magazine, the birds and their descendants had been returning to the nest at the mill annually for at least a decade so the owners of Barbee Mill built a platform atop a 25 foot pole upon which a video camera has been affixed, not far from the original nest site in hopes the birds would accept it. They did and this is their second year using the new nesting site.

Check out the live webcam by visiting http://www.appart.com/osprey/. The chicks have hatched and the nest is a flurry of activity. As of this morning, the site has had more than 90,000 visitors.

At one point, Osprey were an endangered species but efforts to address the cause of their dwindling population have proven succesfull and they are failry common again in much of the country.

David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp

David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Renton and Newcastle Washington.

Single Family house prices rose 15.9% in King County last year

According to a Seattle Times analysis published in May of 2007, single family house prices rose 15.9% in King County between 2005 and 2006. Every neighborhood saw prices increase, most by more than 10 percent. The median price for a single-family home was just over $420,000. The Renton Highlands saw the highest rate of appreciation in all of King County growing at a rate of 26.1%.

Elsewhere, the median price of single-family homes in Snohomish County was $375,808 last month, up 8.9 percent compared with the previous May. Its median condo price was $239,950, up 18 percent.

Pierce County's median single-family price was $284,950 a 7.5 percent increase. Its condo median was $226,490, up 7.3 percent.

Neighborhood Breakdown:

Renton Highlands:
Median Price: $369,950
Median Price per Square Foot: $213
Sales in 2006: 480
Average Price Gain from 2005 to 2006: 26.1% HIGHEST IN ALL OF KING COUNTY!
Average Annual 3 Year Gain: 13.6%
Average Annual 5 Year Gain: 10.6%

Newport Shores / Kennydale
Median Price: $739,990
Median Price per Square Foot: $304
Sales in 2006: 55
Average Price Gain from 2005 to 2006: 35.9%
Average Annual 3 Year Gain: 19.5%
Average Annual 5 Year Gain: 11.0%

Newcastle:
Median Price: $579,050
Median Price per Square Foot: $246
Sales in 2006: 336
Average Price Gain from 2005 to 2006: 15.5%
Average Annual 3 Year Gain: 13.7%
Average Annual 5 Year Gain: 9.2%

Eastgate Factoria
Median Price: $633,000
Median Price per Square Foot: $259
Sales in 2006: 337
Average Price Gain from 2005 to 2006: 13.6%
Average Annual 3 Year Gain: 14.3%
Average Annual 5 Year Gain: 9.3%

East Renton / Maplewood
Median Price: $428,725
Median Price per Square Foot: $202
Sales in 2006: 626
Average Price Gain from 2005 to 2006: 14.3%
Average Annual 3 Year Gain: 13.8%
Average Annual 5 Year Gain: 9.3%

According to an article published in the Seattle Times on June 7th, The National Association of REALTORS predicts that housing prices in King County will continue to rise but they will do so at a rate slower than what we saw in 2006. The estimated rate of increase is probably going to be about 5 percent this year.

King County's condominium market, which accounts for 28 percent of all home sales, is looking particularly stable.

Last month, pending condo sales were off 1.8 percent, compared with houses, which were off 9.5 percent.

Condo prices also outperformed house prices in King County, rising 17.6 percent, compared with houses' 9.6 percent.

Best Regards,

David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp

David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Renton and Newcastle Washington.

Pacific Northwest Event Calendar - Updated!

I have updated my Local Events Calendar found online at http://davidjedwards111.topproducerwebsite.com/community-calendar.asp or http://www.davidjedwards.com/community-calendar.asp.
If you have something you would like added to the calendar, please submit your request by responding to this post with a comment.

Local Events Calendar

Classes:

Clubs:

Dancing:

Discussion:

Events:

Skyhoundz Competition - Saturday, June 9th
Dogs of all sizes will be flying high at the Alpo Canine Frisbee Championships in Cedar River Park in Renton. Open to all veteran and novice dogs that can catch a flying disc. Competition starts at 9:00 AM. Not necessary to have competed previously. (425) 430-6700 or www.rentonwa.gov.

Father's Day at the Museum of Flight - Sunday, June 17th
Enjoy a full day of exciting family fun from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Build an edible, candy Wible plane for Dad and participate in old-fashioned paper airplane fun. Event is free with Museum admission. Dad's get in free all day with a coupon available at your neighborhood Bartell's beginning in June. 206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org.

Renton Technical College International Fair - Thursday June 21st at 4:30 PM
A celebration of cultural diversity on campus and in the community. This is a free event with food, music performances, exhibits and outdoor cinema hosted by Comcast. A detailed schedule is at www.rtc.edu.
Renton Technical College 3000 NE Fourth St - 425-235-2352 (Admission is Free)

City of Renton's Fabulous Fourth of July Celebration - Wednesday July 4th (12:00 PM to 11:00 PM)
Red, white and blue decorations will adorn Gene Coulon Beach Park and fireworks will reflect off Lake Washington for Renton's 2007 Fourth of July Celebration.
Gene Coulon Beach Park 1201 Lake Washington Boulevard N (Admission is Free)

Fourth of July Fireworks Paddle - Wednesday July 4th (7:00 PM to 11:00 PM)
Get the best seat in the house and enjoy a pleasant evening paddle as well! View the magnificent Renton fireworks display and avoid the parking congestion and traffic. Meet at 7:00 PM and paddle to Gene Coulon Beach Park to watch the fireworks then return at 11:00 PM. No experience necessary. Guides will provide basic instruction and lead the two-mile round trip paddle. Bring your own canoe or kayak for free or paddle in a Cascade boat for $29 plus tax. Ages 8 and older.
Cedar River Boathouse 1060 Nishiwaki Lane Renton 425-430-0111 www.canoe-kayak.com

Return to Renton Cruise-In - Saturday July 7th (10:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
Cruise back in time and check out classic cars at the 17th Annual Return to Renton Cruise-In Car Show. Show begins at 10:00 AM and awards are presented at 3:00 PM. The day includes afternoon entertainment, vehicle displays, food and a raffle.
Renton Memorial Stadium 405 Logan Ave N. (Admission is Free for Spectators) 206-772-1016

Farmers Markets:

Bellevue - 1717 Bellevue Way NE
Thursdays 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
May 17th - October 11th

Burien - 5th Ave SW
Thursdays 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
May 10th - October 4th

Des Moines - Des Moines Marina
Saturdays - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
June 2nd - October 27th

Federal Way - The Commons Mall
Saturdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
May 12 - October 27th

Kent - 4th & Smith
Saturdays 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
June 2nd - September 29th

Renton - S 3rd Logan & Burnett
Tuesdays 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
June 5th - September 18th

Tukwila - 14300 Tukwila International Blvd
Wednesdays - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
July 11th - August 29th

West Seattle - Alaska Junction
Sundays - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
April 29th - December 30th

Galleries:

Garden:

Ongoing...
Powell Wood Garden
Garden is open during public events and by appointment only.
430 S. Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA
$5 (253-529-1620 or www.powellswood.org)

Bloedel Reserve
The 150 acre estate includes 84 acres of forest, a Japanese garden, waterfall, azaleas and a visitor center.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday through Sunday with admission by reservation only.
7571 N.E. Dolphin Drive, Bainbridge Island, WA
$6-$10 (206-842-7631 or www.bloedelreserve.org)

Lakewold Gardens
This 10 acre estate offers self guided walking tour of rose, woodland, rhododendron gardens, waterfall, statuary and architecture by Thomas Church.
Garden Store 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Wednesday through Sunday.
12317 Gravelly Lake Drive S.W., Lakewood, WA (Pierce County)
$3-$5 (253-584-4106 or www.lakewold.org)

Chase Garden
This 4.5 acre naturalistic Northwest-style garden showcases native plants, drought-tolerant ground covers and panoramic views of Mount Rainier.
Docent-led tours, 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM by appointment
16015 264th St E., Orting, WA
$5 (206-242-4040 or www.chasegarden.org)

Health, Fitness, Recreational Activities:

Henry Moses Aquatic Center Open for Swimming Season as of June 16th and 17th.
Stay cool this summer! The Henry Moses Aquatic Center is located at 1719 Maple Valley Hwy in Renton. Call 425-430-6780 or visit www.rentonwa.gov for after school and continuing summer schedule.

Kennydale and Coulon Swmimming Beaches Open with Lifegaurds as of June 23rd.
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, located at 1201 Lake Washington Blvd N., and Kennydale Bach Park, located at 3601 Lake Washington Blvd N., are open for the summer swim season. Lifegaurds will be on duty daily from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 PM. Both beaches will close for the season on Monday September 3rd. 425-430-6700 or www.rentonwa.gov.

Tennis Fest Kick-Off
Thursday June 28th from 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM
For ages 5 and up. Pros will teach some basic fundamentals of tennis and let you play fun drills and hit for prizes. Advice will be offered on appropriate summer tennis programs for both adults and students. Instruction provided by Aces Tennis.
McKnight Middle School 1200 Edmons Ave NE Renton.
Admission is Free. 425-235-9495. www.acestennis.net

Libraries & Museums:

Museum of Flight, Wings of Freedom Bomber Fly-In
Friday June 29th through Wednesday July 4th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Museum visitors will have the unique chance to see the "Wings of Freedom" American heavy bombers that, sixty years ago this summer, helped win WWII. For a nominal fee, visitors can tour the bombers. Thirty-minute flight experiences are also available for a tax-deductible donation. For flight reservations, call 206-764-5720 x 217 or visit www.museumofflight.org.

Father's Day at the Museum of Flight- Sunday, June 17th
Enjoy a full day of exciting family fun from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Build an edible, candy Wible plane for Dad and participate in old-fashioned paper airplane fun. Event is free with Museum admission. Dad's get in free all day with a coupon available at your neighborhood Bartell's beginning in June. 206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org.

Nightlife:

Jubilante
Bands perform at various times Friday and Saturday
305 Burnett Ave. S., Renton WA
425-226-1544 or www.jubilante-restaurant.com

Kidd Valley Coulon Family Concert Series
Join your friends and family Wednesday evenings from June 27 through August 15 for delightful entertainment at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park in Renton. Entertainment begins at 7:00 PM. Call 425-430-6700 or visit www.rentonwa.gov for a complete listing of entertainment.

Non Profit Events:

The Salvation Army's Second Annual Need Knows No Season
Wednesday June 27th, 2007 @ 6:00 PM
The Salvation Armiy in Renton welcomes the public to attend its second annual benefit dinner to help raise funds for the new Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food Bank, which was launched just two years ago. The focus for the evening will be on visions of "Possibilities" for shaping new and vital human service programs. The evening will feature keynote speaker peter Horvitz and acknowledge Renton Corps' new captains, Terry Rutendo Masango.
Spirit of Washington Event Center, 233 Burnett Ave South, Renton WA
Admission: $125 Suggested Donation for Non Sponsors - 425-255-5974 Ext 6

Public Meetings:

Performances (Music):

Jubilante
Bands perform at various times Friday and Saturday
305 Burnett Ave. S., Renton WA
425-226-1544 or www.jubilante-restaurant.com

Rainier Chorale
Saturday June 16th at 7:30 PM & Sunday June 17th at 2:00 PM
Rainier Chorale will present its annual Pops concert: "An Emerald City Visit." You'll recognize tunes from the "Wizard of Oz," "The Wiz," and the newest sensation, "Wicked." The Rainier Chorale Band will again be featured.
Carco Theatre 1717 Maple Valley Hwy 206-835-8888 www.rainierchorale.org
Admission: $14 General Admission & $12 Seniors and Students

Coulon Family Concert Series presents: Renton City Concert Band
Wednesday June 27th at 7:00 PM
The first show in the Coulon Family Concert Series season features the Renton City Concert Band, under the direction of Mike Simpson, performing music from the Big Band era to Broadway to classics. Concerts, sponsored by Kidd Valley, are Wednesday evenings from June 27 through August 15th.
Gene Coulon Beach Park 120 Lake Washington Boulevard N. Renton
Admission is Free - 425-430-6700 www.rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=74

Performances (Stage):

"Charlotte's Web" Based on the book b E.B. White.
Heavier Than Air Family Theater, Green River Community Colege
June 16-23
12401 S.E. 320th St Auburn WA
$8 253-833-9111 Ext 2400 or www.heavierthanair.com

"Something's Afoot"
Renton Civic Theatre's Art Deco Theater
Musical comedy combining mystery and romance by James McDonald.
7:30 PM Thursday, 8 PM Friday, 2 PM Sunday June 1-17
507 S Third St., Renton WA
$15-$20 425-226-5529 www.rentoncivictheater.org.

Evergreen City Ballet presents New Northwest Works
Saturday & Sunday, June 9th and 10th
Come to Renton's Carco Theatre and be dazzled by this showcase of fresh faces, ideas, and performances by some of the Northwest's most talented choreographers.
Saturday 7:30 PM, Sunday 1:30 PM - 425-228-6800 or www.evergreencityballet.org.

Seniors:

Fish Tales on Father's Day
Thursday June 14th at 11:00 AM
Renton Senior Activity Center - 211 Burnette Ave, Renton
Admission $3 (Donation if 60 and Up); $5.75 (Charge if Under 60)

Renton Senior Center Blackjack Tuesdays (First Tuesday of each month)
Blackjack Tuesdays is being introduced as part of the lunch program on the first Tuesday of each month, an hour prior to serving lunch. Upon purchasing lunch tickets, participants receive $50 (play money) to play Blackjack. Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners.
Admission: $3 (donation if 60 and up); $5.75 (Charge if under 60).
Renton Senior Center 211 Burnett Ave S Renton - 425-430-6633 - www.rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=40

Renton Senior Center Picnic in June Friday June 15th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Evan and Charlie Brown will provide music for this evening picnic, featuring pasta salad and popsicles. Supper will be served from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Tickets will be available beginning May 21st and must be purchased by June 13th. Admission is $6.00.
Renton Senior Center 211 Burnett Ave S Renton - 425-430-6633

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Veterans:

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David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp

David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Renton and Newcastle Washington.

Open House on June 10th, 2007 at 160 Vashon Pl NE, Renton, WA, 98059

On June 10th, 2007 at 1:00 PM, you are invited to an Open House at 160 Vashon Place NE in Renton.

If you are looking for a single family home in this area, don’t miss a rare opportunity to visit this magnificent property.

For a preview of this single family home, check out my site at davidjedwards111.topproducerwebsite.com or www.davidjedwards.com.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp

David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Renton and Newcastle Washington.

Pros and Cons of Owning a Second Home

Buying a second home is a big step and likely your second most valuable investment. Never rush into a second home purchase. You need to consider it over time. Determine how much use your vacation home will get and how it can fit into your finances.

Don’t forget to double everything. Buying a vacation home means that you will not only have two mortgages, but two property tax bills, water bills, fuel bills etc. Two homes mean more maintenance, including two plumbing and heating systems, septic systems, and roofs. And if something breaks down in your second home, chances are you may not be there to see it. For some, this is just too stressful.

At the same time, owning a second home can be very rewarding. It can be the source of relaxation: a time to get closer to your family, a place to be a kid again, and a place to meet new friends. It can even be a place to retire.

Lastly, owning your own home is not like renting. You get to leave your stuff there to truly make it yours. You can make impromptu escapes, leaving the stress behind. And your children and grandchildren will feel more comfortable in a place they have learned to call home.

David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp

David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Renton and Newcastle Washington.

No Housing Slowdown in Northwest Markets

No Housing Slowdown in Northwest Markets

At 11.63 percent, Washington came in as the state with the fourth highest rate of residential appreciation in the nation during the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2006 according to the U.S. Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight reports.

Utah came in first. Other states coming in ahead of Washington were:
Idaho: 12.27 percent
Montana: 11.68 percent
Wyoming: 11.67 percent

On a nationwide scale, the rate of home-price growth for the three month period came in at 4.25 percent.

David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp

David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Renton and Newcastle Washington.

Local Events Calendar

I have updated my Local Events Calendar found online at http://davidjedwards111.topproducerwebsite.com/community-calendar.asp or http://www.davidjedwards.com/community-calendar.asp.

If you have something you would like added to the calendar, please submit a your request by providing comment to this post.

Classes:

Clubs:

Dancing:

Discussion:

Events:

Skyhoundz Competition - Saturday, June 9th
Dogs of all sizes will be flying high at the Alpo Canine Frisbee Championships in Cedar River Park in Renton. Open to all veteran and novice dogs that can catch a flying disc. Competition starts at 9:00 AM. Not necessary to have competed previously. (425) 430-6700 or www.rentonwa.gov.

Father's Day at the Museum of Flight- Sunday, June 17th
Enjoy a full day of exciting family fun from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Build an edible, candy Wible plane for Dad and participate in old-fashioned paper airplane fun. Event is free with Museum admission. Dad's get in free all day with a coupon available at your neighborhood Bartell's beginning in June. 206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org.

Farmers Markets:

Bellevue - 1717 Bellevue Way NE
Thursdays 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
May 17th - October 11th

Burien - 5th Ave SW
Thursdays 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
May 10th - October 4th

Des Moines - Des Moines Marina
Saturdays - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
June 2nd - October 27th

Federal Way - The Commons Mall
Saturdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
May 12 - October 27th

Kent - 4th & Smith
Saturdays 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
June 2nd - September 29th

Renton - S 3rd Logan & Burnett
Tuesdays 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
June 5th - September 18th

Tukwila - 14300 Tukwila International Blvd
Wednesdays - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
July 11th - August 29th

West Seattle - Alaska Junction
Sundays - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
April 29th - December 30th

Fundraisers:

Galleries:

Garden:

Ongoing...
Powell Wood Garden
Garden is open during public events and by appointment only.
430 S. Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA
$5 (253-529-1620 or www.powellswood.org)

Bloedel Reserve
The 150 acre estate includes 84 acres of forest, a Japanese garden, waterfall, azaleas and a visitor center.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday through Sunday with admission by reservation only.
7571 N.E. Dolphin Drive, Bainbridge Island, WA
$6-$10 (206-842-7631 or www.bloedelreserve.org)

Lakewold Gardens
This 10 acre estate offers self guided walking tour of rose, woodland, rhododendron gardens, waterfall, statuary and architecture by Thomas Church.
Garden Store 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Wednesday through Sunday.
12317 Gravelly Lake Drive S.W., Lakewood, WA (Pierce County)
$3-$5 (253-584-4106 or www.lakewold.org)

Chase Garden
This 4.5 acre naturalistic Northwest-style garden showcases native plants, drought-tolerant ground covers and panoramic views of Mount Rainier.
Docent-led tours, 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM by appointment
16015 264th St E., Orting, WA
$5 (206-242-4040 or www.chasegarden.org)

Health, Fitness:
Henry Moses Aquatic Center Open for Swimming Season as of June 16th and 17th.
Stay cool this summer! The Henry Moses Aquatic Center is located at 1719 Maple Valley Hwy in Renton. Call 425-430-6780 or visit www.rentonwa.gov for after school and continuing summer schedule.

Kennydale and Coulon Swmimming Beaches Open with Lifegaurds as of June 23rd.
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, located at 1201 Lake Washington Blvd N., and Kennydale Bach Park, located at 3601 Lake Washington Blvd N., are open for the summer swim season. Lifegaurds will be on duty daily from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 PM. Both beaches will close for the season on Monday September 3rd. 425-430-6700 or www.rentonwa.gov.

Libraries & Museums:

Museum of Flight, Wings of Freedom Bomber Fly-In
Friday June 29th through Wednesday July 4th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Museum visitors will have the unique chance to see the "Wings of Freedom" American heavy bombers that, sixty years ago this summer, helped win WWII. For a nominal fee, visitors can tour the bombers. Thirty-minute flight experiences are also available for a tax-deductible donation. For flight reservations, call 206-764-5720 x 217 or visit www.museumofflight.org.

Father's Day at the Museum of Flight- Sunday, June 17th
Enjoy a full day of exciting family fun from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Build an edible, candy Wible plane for Dad and participate in old-fashioned paper airplane fun. Event is free with Museum admission. Dad's get in free all day with a coupon available at your neighborhood Bartell's beginning in June. 206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org.

Nightlife:

Jubilante
Bands perform at various times Friday and Saturday
305 Burnett Ave. S., Renton WA
425-226-1544 or www.jubilante-restaurant.com

Kidd Valley Coulon Family Concert Series
Join your friends and family Wednesday evenings from June 27 through August 15 for delightful entertainment at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park in Renton. Entertainment begins at 7:00 PM. Call 425-430-6700 or visit www.rentonwa.gov for a complete listing of entertainment.

Public Meetings:

Performances (Music):

Jubilante
Bands perform at various times Friday and Saturday
305 Burnett Ave. S., Renton WA
425-226-1544 or www.jubilante-restaurant.com

Performances (Theater):

"Charlotte's Web" Based on the book b E.B. White.
Heavier Than Air Family Theater, Green River Community Colege
June 16-23
12401 S.E. 320th St Auburn WA
$8 253-833-9111 Ext 2400 or www.heavierthanair.com

"Something's Afoot"
Renton Civic Theatre's Art Deco Theater
Musical comedy combining mystery and romance by James McDonald.
7:30 PM Thursday, 8 PM Friday, 2 PM Sunday June 1-17
507 S Third St., Renton WA
$15-$20 425-226-5529 www.rentoncivictheater.org.

Evergreen City Ballet presents New Northwest Works
Saturday & Sunday, June 9th and 10th
Come to Renton's Carco Theatre and be dazzled by this showcase of fresh faces, ideas, and performances by some of the Northwest's most talented choreographers.
Saturday 7:30 PM, Sunday 1:30 PM - 425-228-6800 or www.evergreencityballet.org.

Seniors:

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Veterans:

Volunteers:


David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp

David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Renton and Newcastle Washington.