Linda Bagley's Q&A

You can not be assured assessed values will not increase. Contact your county assesors office, either talk to someone or review the data that tells you how and when values are assessed. Usually this occurs every year.

I am in the Seattle area, however I would like to recommend Terri Haley who is an excellent agent in the Dallas area - (214) 417-0801. I have referred several clients relocating to her and always received positive comments.Good luck,Linda 

Special Agents RealtyHi Bothellcopter,I can't encourage you enough to get a buyers agent if you do not currently have one to represent you with new construction.What stage of completion are they? Before standard lending can be available atleast 50% of the units must be owner occupied and the condo association must be in the owners hands. Otherwise specialized lending is required and you may likely pay higher than standard interest rates. If they can not sell and the builder is not strong enough, then you risk the developer being forclosed upon and the possibility of mechanics liens being filed on each unit by unpaid subcontractors.This has been a declining market and in such I can not agree that being the first to buy will guarantee you the best price. On the contrary, I have seen lower prices as the the builders become more desperate.A buyers agent can help you track what townhomes have been selling for over the past 12 months and which areas have seen price increases if any. The Greenlake area has managed to remain a pretty good market, however I still recommend having a buyers agent research the market with you and help evaluate the best approach to to determining an offer price. Even in new construction, you should not be offering the asking prices. There are many deals to be had.Hope this helps!Linda M. Bagley

Property infoUsing the address, go to the county assessors web link and search county property records.

Hello Smolderholder,Looks like the property had a Quit Claim transfer of title, from one owner to the other, not necessarily a sale. The assessed value of the home is $921,500.00, so suspect no actual sale occured.  Possibly one spouse Quit Claimed to the other...Hope this helps some.Best,Linda

Hey Smolderholder,It is an entry error. The home was on the MLS as being sold  2/17/2009 at 475K.  It was originally listed at 549,950. in 11/2008.Hopefully Zillow or the person who owned the listing will correct the sold price.Best,Linda

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I suspect the agent entered the FOR SALE price incorrectly, or possibly meant to enter it as a rental. I have emailed the agent to take a look at it.I would like to buy it too, for $1,999 :-)

Hi DW,The listing was on the MLS and cancelled 3/9/2009. It was listed by Nadine Johns 360-451-2524 (with Re/Max).  She is also the OWNER-Agent. I have worked with Nadine a few years ago on another transaction. Call her and see why it was canceled and if she still wants to sell.Let me know if you need representation.Good luck,Linda