I would say the open house volume is low. Why? Simple. Agents feel it is a waste of time as not many of you are looking now. Why? You say. Here are the mapped locations of those agents who placed their homes as open in the MLS. By The way - it is a great way to enjoy the fall weather and do a little dreaming. Click here or the photo to go to the map.
We posted an article about our soon-to-be Central Market grocery in Issaquah Highlands on our www.issaquahhighlandsundressed.com titled “Central Market in Issaquah Highlands - a Good Choice” You may want to go to that as well, because this post will be different. There is more to show and tell!
In addition to the produce, the bulk foods, the Asian market, the meat, the cheeses, the live shell fish, Vegetarian Food Bar, the Antipasto Bar, the Culinary Resource Center etc., here are a few other benefits we will enjoy.
Crops of fresh fruits and vegetables from our local Washington farms will make their appearance at Central Market locations. We can eat good healthy foods and support our local farmers as well.
While shopping at Central Market if you get hungry you can fix that in many ways, by any of the many food bars or as a custom sandwich, food hot off the grill, and even Fish & Chips or Fried Chicken from The Frequent Fryer Station!
Grab a few Dungeness Crab Cakes for dinner. They looked yummy.
There is much information about gluten-free foods at Central Market. And not just information but many of these foods are available here. We know how hard that is because our daughter’s husband has Celiac disease and it is a real challenge to learn to fix foods the fit the bill and still taste good.
Central Foods has all the common ordinary foods you find at regular markets and the organic and natural foods as well. In case you are worried, a friend that lives in Mill Creek and shops at Central Foods said they are also comparable in price to other grocers.
Friday Night at the Market - Dinner and Music - Mill Creek Central Market has this special outside event every Friday night (summer we presume) Music and dinner from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. I hope they include Music & Dinner in Issaquah.
Town and Country Markets are part of Central Market or is it the other way around?
Even if you don’t live in Issaquah Highlands, you can come to Highlands Days, and by the look of things many of you did. You don’t even have to live in Issaquah. I know people from Covington, Woodinville, Seattle and Bellevue who joined the folks having fun yesterday. Take a look. There is also a post on www.IssaquahHighlandsUndressed.com.
There was a Kids Parade, Food Booths, Entertainment, Vendors, Carnival Fun to name a few things. Ashley and Sara take a spin. Alexia, Chase, Kayla and others swing through the air with the greatest of ease. But things got a little tramatic when Chase had to get off! He was not happy!
Tootsie Pops can make you forget a big disapointment, at least when you are two. Or how about a Goldfish toss.
The Fabulous Roof Shakers
Poasted Pig anyone?
Bubbleman gets ready…………………….. www.bubbleman.com
PLEASE don’t touch the BIG BUBBLES, or the Bubbleman. And don’t cross the purple line!
There was Pizza, Pork, Hotdogs, Mexican Food, PCC Food, Snow Cones, Popcorn, Root Beer, Beer, etc. Was it a little too pricey?
Sarah rides in the parade, as does this electric car, plus ballerinas and bears.
Not everything was just for kids, if you didn’t stick around or come back for the last 3 hours or so, you missed a lot.
The Seattle Matsuri Taiko Drummers
and the Te Fare O Tamatoa Tahitian Dancers
I missed the following presentations:
The Sabha India Dance Troupe…You can find out about them at www.FromWithinAcademy.org.
Dance Heads…looks like fun www.danceheads.com.
Panduo Steel Drum Duo www.leapfrog-entertainment.com
MK Ballet…..Check out our post on this delightful ballet studio http://issaquah.neighborhoodsundressed.com/2008/04/25/mk-ballet-an-exciting-addition-to-issaquah/
April 7th and 8th MK Ballet opens with an offering of free classes. The classes will be from 4:oopm to 5:30pm. Michiko Black is the Art Director, a former soloist performer with the Tokyo Ballet. Ballet is Michiko’s passion. She has had her own ballet studio in Tokyo and in Kitsap and now moved her studio to Issaquah Highlands. Here is your chance to visit the studio, meet Michiko and bring anyone interested in a free lesson with you, this Monday and Tuesday. MK Ballet is located at the corner of Park and 25th, the north Starpoint building. Issaquah, WA 98029
There are many dogs in Issaquah, some are residents, some are just visiting against their will, like the poor poochies below. There are many regulations about dogs in Issaquah Highlands and Issaquah, as you might expect. As great as our best friend is, sometimes their masters are not responsible and they cause problems for everyone. Issaquah Highlands has a park just for dogs (Bark Park) and stations in strategic area with baggies to pick up after your dog and dispose of it. It is required to do so.
Rules and Regulations in Issaquah Highlands regarding dogs: Dogs are not allowed to roam free, make objectionable noises, endanger health or safety or constitute a nuisance or inconvenience to the occupants of other residences. There are even more stringent rules prohibiting pitt bulls, unless grandfathered in, and even those have extemely tough rules. Thank goodness.
All pets are required to be innoculated and licensed as required by law. This also helps you find your pet if it becomes lost and saves you a broken heart.
The dogs pictured above would probably have loved to visit the Pet Spa at Le Chic Pet and Spa. I don’t think they had that opportunity. I assume that, since they cried and barked incessantly. Please be a responsible pet owners and we will all love your dogs.
PS: There is a great dog video on Gig Harbor Undressed
Larry
Things are beginning to take shape in the retail area of IH. 9 Bar Espresso is OPEN.
They were very generous the day they opened. The pastries they expected didn’t arrive so the espresso was free! There will be many delicious items to grab for breakfast, some unusual ones.
9 Bar Espresso is in the Starpoint South building. 25th Ave NE & Park Ave Issaquah, WA 98029
When Your home is worth a million it will probably look like a million. The trouble with that is homes selling for over a million have really slowed down. In Issaquah two homes sold above 1 million in January. There are 2 additional in pending sales. With the pending sales closing this marks a big upturn over recent monhs. Still 4 sales in Issaquah, not that great. FYI 3 of the homes are in Issaquah Highlands, one on Lake Sammamish.
The inventory on homes for sale in Issaquah has skyrocketed to 220 under 1 million in price.
To follow my theme, with heavy competition it is important to prepare your home for sale. Too many people take this lightly. Your home must make a knock out good impression when home buyers drop in. This means staging your home for sale properly. It also means that it is inconvenience time for you. The right buyer might want to see your home in 30 minutes. Your home must be prepared and you must be prepared to get right out.
Part of my secret weapon is Kathleen. A high end designer, published in magazines and winner of many Street of Dreams, she is also practical. She is a Certified ASP stager with the know how on how to make that home sell fast and for the highest price.
Last summer Kathleen wrote a series of articles on the subject of preparing your home for sale. I reccommend them to you, click here.
We have four clients that signed up for the Arch program on West Highlands Park. All have moved on to other purchases. Many of these people had gone through all of the education and qualifying.
What does that mean to you? Some of this development is to be set aside for those who qualify for the ARCH program. Even though little information had been provided in recent months, as you can see by this foundations are under way. The delay was with permits.
If you think ARCH will help your family, or this convenient development at the West side of Issaquah Highlands is for you, you should get on the list that provides you the rules and information you will need.
Nearing our 8th year anniversary of living in Issaquah Highlands, seeing the mall actually move forward is beyond interesting, it is exciting.
Click Here for our Issaquah Highlands blog with a couple of additional renderings.
and Here for the developers site with more info:
The shopping center hasn’t arrived yet, but lots of homes have. We invite you to join us on both blogs. If you know an agent that wants to blog Talus, South Cove, The Lowlands, or your favorite neighborhood, have them give us a call.
Lar
Issaquah Highlands has a one section of 2 plus acres lots – Grand Ridge Drive. Click here for our Issaquah Highlands Undressed blog where we feature some additional photos.
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It looks like we are finally going to go ahead with the Issaquah Highlands shopping mall. We have heard about it for a long time and now it’s going to happen. In an article by our Issaquah Press on June 27th there is much information about this retail center. This is a big deal. When completed it will be as big as Bellevue Sq or Redmond Town Center. That will benefit all of us in Issaquah and surrounding area. No more running into Bellevue for major shopping. The mall will be built east of Highlands drive. There is much activity there already.
Watching it take place will be interesting. One of the things I enjoy is having new stuff happening all around. Good stuff, that is. But somedays in the Highlands it will be nice not to have construction noise and dust and dirt flying into my house. Right now I understand that the roads, curbs, sidewalks and the like will be going in. Still haven’t heard anything about when, where or who our grocery store will be! Now that will get me excited.
It won’t look like this much longer! More at www.issaquahhighlandsundressed.com Posted by Kathleen
For more on Highlands Day click here Issaquah Highlands
It was a nice night for a drive and having my camera made it even nicer. Just sharing the sights in Issaquah Highlands
Ravena is a small Issaquah neighborhood located in a very convenient part of Issaquah Highlands. You can walk to the Park and Ride. Walk to restaurants and other conveniences in the High Street Retail area. There is a convenient and quality dry cleaners, Highland Cleaners. Exercise at Curves just down the street, get a massage or a haircut, too. Evenings you could stroll down to Sip, a very popular place.
Homes don’t come up for sale in Ravena often, so there are no recently sold comps. There is one for sale now on 12th Ave NE for $559,950. An estimate of the price range of the homes in Ravenna would be approx $525,000 to $719,000.
12th Street in Ravena……….Some of the homes here have a carriage house over a detached garage (access from the alley) for use as a office or studio or guest quarters.
Parks in Ravena
New Office Building………………………Marcella’s……………………………Sip! All close by……..and more to come!
Notice the cars lined up at Sip. I told you it was a very popular place. The food is good too. Post by Kathleen. For more information on real estate in this area call Larry Cragun 206-618-3724
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