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Jul
07
Posted by Blair Leckie
Most residents of Sherwood Forest know this tree. Sadly, and hopefully briefly it is enclosed by a makeshift chain link barrier. I don’t know whether this is some inane attempt to keep the glorious nature and beauty of this tree caged in or to keep us, the citizens of the forest caged out. It has always been, in some way caged. Earlier in its life it sat as the living center piece in the middle of a courtyard at Woodway Elementary School. It served its purpose wonderfully by dutifully leafing out and blooming with extravagant blossoms in the spring, bearing fruit for eager birds and ever-foraging squirrels in the summer and dropping its leaves in the fall in preparation for the dormant winter months. We have been privileged to take pleasure in its performances over the years.
No one knows for certain what the ultimate fate of this beautiful tree will be for it is also caged in controversy. The elementary school which once surrounded it has recently been demolished. It was the hope of many of the citizens of the forest that all of the land belonging to the school could be made into a park and a friendly gathering place for the community. But, school district budgets, politics, fiscal responsibility and the spirit of capitalism have intervened in its destiny. A developer wants the land to build more houses. After some hew and cry by the citizens, approximately half of the property was allotted to the developer and half to the park which would surround the tree. The citizens await the resolution of this controversy, hoping for the day when all of the cages are removed and the tree can at last be free to grow and show and thrive along with the community and citzens of Sherwood Forest.
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Jul
05
Posted by Blair Leckie
Click on the map above for the location of open houses being held this Sunday, July 6, 2008. I am happy to show or provide further information on these or any other listings about which you may wish to inquire .
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Jul
03
Posted by Blair Leckie
Bill Church, a.k.a. Bow Wow Bill, operates a school for dogs in Edmonds. His business specializes in all breeds of dogs and offers a variety of services both for the dog and the dog owner. Classes ranging from puppy preschool and social hour to group obedience classes, private training and rescue dog rehabilitation are offered at Scrub-a-Pup near the Harbor Square Athletic Club in Edmonds. He also offers services such as dog walking, waste removal, dog camping, seminars, virtual training and drop in training.
Bow Wow Bill is a unique, caring individual and is enthusiastic about dogs and seeing that they are properly trained to be good citizens in society. Dogs listen to him. Perhaps the best testimonial comes from Maizie, my crazed lab pup, a recent graduate puppy preschool and anxiously looking forward to advanced work at the group training class. She rates Bow Wow Bill as highly recommended by giving him a maximum five out of five wags of the tail including an unsolicited butt wiggle embellishment. Bow Wow Bill’s is one of the many Edmonds businesses that provides convenience, richness and diversity available to the Sherwood Forest community.
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Jul
02
Posted by Blair Leckie
Click on the map above to find the locations of a sampling of homes for sale in or near Sherwood Forest in Edmonds, Washington
. I am happy to assist you with any additional information you may wish to have on these properties or any others in which you may have an interest.
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Jul
01
Posted by Blair Leckie
Edmonds Real Estate Statistics compiled by Blair Leckie, Realtor with Keller Williams North Seattle. The following are the most current numbers concerning sales in Edmonds during the month of May, 2008 compared to May, 2007. These numbers are taken from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.
Residential Listings
- New Listings May, 2008 = 353
- New Listings May, 2007 = 342
- Total Active Listings May, 2008 = 1,065
- Total Active Listings May, 2007 = 693
- % Change in Total Active Listings = +53.68%
- Pending Sales May, 2008 = 118
- Pending Sales May, 2007 = 236
- % Change in Pending Sales = -50.00%
- Closed Sales May, 2008 = 108
- Closed Sales May, 2007 = 217
- % Change in Closed Sales = -50.23%
- Median Sale Price May, 2008 = $369,975
- Median Sale Price May, 2007 = $419,000
- % Change in Median Sales Price = -11.78%
Condominium Listings
- New Listings May, 2008 = 126
- New Listings May, 2007 = 115
- Total Active Listings May, 2008 = 433
- Total Active Listings May, 2007 = 242
- % Change in Total Active Listings = +78.93%
- Pending Sales May, 2008 = 65
- Pending Sales May, 2007 = 85
- % Change in Pending Sales = -23.53%
- Closed Sales May, 2008 = 67
- Closed Sales May, 2007 = 76
- % Change in Closed Sales = -11.84
- Median Sale Price May, 2008 = $295,000
- Median Sale Price May, 2007 = $270,000
- % Change in Median Sales Price = 9.26%
A quick look at the numbers above proves what has become readily apparent in the last several months. It is a great time to be buying real estate in Edmonds and not the most opportune time to be selling. In residential sales, inventory is up fifty plus percent, pending and closed sales are down fifty plus percent. The median selling price for residences is down almost twelve percent.
The numbers for condominiums show a greater increase in available inventory but less of a decline in pending and closed sales. Interesting, the median selling price is up by nine plus percent.
