Why We Need Community and December Bid Battle

In this 2-minute read you'll find: Life Stories: You're kidding--Ten weeks of this? Why we need help and community. Real Estate Stories: Honestly, I never thought we'd find it in December. Then we had to fight for it--and won! Listings Update: New Magnolia Townhouse Gem!

Could you do this by yourself for ten weeks?

Exercise three times per week at 5:30 AM :: Increase protein to 150 g/ day :: No alcohol :: No refined or added sugar :: No fried foods :: No processed foods :: No refined grain flours :: Sleep at least 7 hours per night.

I know I could not do this by myself! But... I know I can do it. How do I know? I did it last year. How did I do it? With a crazy group of guys committed to health and friendship. We call this the 10 week health challenge and it marks the start of the year.

As I go through the ten weeks, I'm always asking, "what will change in me?" It's a cool sense of anticipation. This year will be even more interesting because we started with a Dexa Scan. I know a lot about my body now. For instance, I am 28% fat, and I have good bone density. Will I be less heavy but more muscular when this is over? Does this scan make my butt look big?

Here's a question for you. Feel free to ignore it but why not give it a shot? What is something that would be good for you, but which intimidates you? If there was someone who could help you with it, would you accept the help? What's stopping you? I am convinced we can all do better together than we can alone on things like this. I hope that message reaches you where you need it. It may be that it doesn't hit you in the zone of real estate. That's perfectly fine! But on the other hand, your current house might be the big thing in your life--you or someone you know. From 15 years of experience, I know for certain that many people would NOT be in their current home if I had not helped them. The process of moving was just too overwhelming for them. But, together, we did it! I am for the flourishing of my community, especially the people I am connected to as clients.

5:30 - 6:15 AM weekdays. It's dark and awesome.

Even in December, I Had to Fight Off Another Offer to Get This Beauty!

"Well, I gotta be honest that the middle of December is not typically a hot real estate market."

That's what I told this lovely family. On the one hand, that meant less competition. On the other hand, it meant less inventory. I didn't want to spoil their hopes. I really liked them. They were smart, erudite, and they share my love for British stuff. In fact, they had been living in England for the last three years. But now they were facing the "trifecta" of tough house hunting: first, they needed it fast, before their rental lease ran out. Second, they needed a specific location, in the Lincoln High School catchment, and close to Lake Union so A could row in the mornings. And third, they wanted an old home with lots of character.

North Queen Anne 2925 Warren Avenue North 3 BD 3 BA 2230 SF $1,594,000 So I went to work: I asked around my agent sources for off-market stuff, and scoured new listings. And then: Pow! I honestly couldn't believe how well this one fit the mark. It hit on every box! Then the conversation became, "when is this going to happen again?" Not anytime soon. "This is the one. Let's get it!" Now, I had hoped we could avoid a competitive offer in December, but alas, this is Seattle! Nice homes get noticed. I had worked with the listing agent before, which helped, and we followed my rubric subtly known as: "Smash the competition on every term." We had to vanquish one competitor and that's just what we did. DONE!

The 2025 Market is on the move: Here's my latest gem.

MAGNOLIA 2314 Thorndyke Avenue West, Unit D 3 BD 2 BA 1260 SF $850,000 Want to buy a townhouse this year? Why wait until spring? This stunning 3BD, 1.75BTH home is available now! Built in 2020, this 4-Star Green Built rated home offers exceptional build quality, including a kitchen w/ custom cabinetry, crisp quartz countertops, & ample storage. The spacious, light-filled living room features a rare gas fireplace, while the entry floor includes an office or third bedroom with a full bath. The garage is easy to access—uncommon for townhomes—and the large rooftop deck offers breathtaking views of downtown, Elliott Bay, and Mt. Rainier. Situated near Magnolia Village and convenient shopping of Interbay. You are within walking distance to Ella Bailey, great schools & mins from Discovery Park - this one has it all!

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Matthew Koenig Lic. Realtor® M: 206.234.5574 matthew.koenig@compass.com

Compass is a licensed real estate broker. All material is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description or measurements (including square footage). This is not intended to solicit property already listed. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.

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