Editor’s note: NextMLT published this analysis of the current townhome market in Mountlake Terrace Town Center, plus what is expected in the future. We are reposting it here with permission. Townhomes are an important missing-middle solution to providing a diversity of housing choices. They are a popular choice for those who don’t want the cost… While snow or extreme cold may not be a big factor in all parts of the country, those who experience even moderate snow falls or brief cold snaps during the winter know that colder temperatures can take a big toll on your home. Winter weather can also knock out heat, power and other services to… A pre-application site plan has been submitted for a six-townhome project at the southwest corner of 56th Avenue West and 238th Street Southwest, NextMLT reports. The project would be on one 0.18-acre lot in the RS-T Transitional zone. The RS-T zone allows single-family residential, townhomes and parking lots associated with Town Center projects. The proposed… Mountlake Terrace Mayor Kyoko Matsumoto Wright, a broker in the Coldwell Banker Bain of Lynnwood office, has received the Snohomish County Camano Association of Realtors (SCCAR) Community Service award for 2019. The award, presented on Dec. 11, celebrates outstanding contributions of an individual to his or her local community, as well as being an active participant… Coldwell Banker Bain announced Wednesday that Scott Dickinson has been named principal managing broker of its South Snohomish Lynnwood/Edmonds offices. For the past five years, Dicknson has served as a broker in Coldwell Banker Bain’s Capitol Hill office. A certified luxury specialist, Dickinson “lends his experience and knowledge to his colleagues by instructing courses organization-wide,”… The sale of the Cedar Park Christian School property between 54th Avenue West and 55th Avenue West to Afco & Sons closed recently for $4.3 million, NextMLT reports. This comes out to about $47 per square foot. Afco & Sons has plans to redevelop the site and build 52 townhomes. Afco & Sons is the… Cold, freezing weather can lead to frozen water pipes. Here are some basic tips on how to prevent freezing pipes and what to do if pipes do freeze or burst. For outside plumbing, disconnect garden hoses, and use a molded foam cover, available at hardware stores, to protect the faucet. If your home has a… NextMLT reports that the Terrace East Apartments, which wrap around the former Handy Mart property at 44th/228th, has sold to Mountlake 228 LLC. Mountlake 228 LLC purchased the former Handy Mart property in 2017. The ownership group behind Mountlake 228 LLC is currently in the midst of a lawsuit regarding the property, NextMLT says. While… Even if you’ve only been in your home for a few years, refinancing could be a smart move — especially since you can do much more with a refinance than simply lower your interest rate. Since Caliber Home Loans, Inc. offers a growing array of refinancing options, you may qualify to: Provide cash for home… If you’re planning a future remodel or just curious what current trends are being used in home remodeling, then don’t miss Irons Brothers and 11 other Master Builders Association members at the 2019 Remodeled Homes Tour this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Click here for tickets This event will take place… A reminder of two free Help for Seniors forums this week — one in Lynnwood and one in Shoreline. The first is set for 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. The second is Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Shoreline Library, 345 N.E. 175th St., with registration starting at… Land-use permits have been submitted for a 16-unit townhome project on 56th Avenue West just north of 230th Street Southwest, NextMLT reports. The permit application was submitted just prior to the Town Center update was approved. The prior zoning designation was Town Center District D, the new zoning designation is TC-R or Town Center Reserve…. With an eye for future development after Mountlake Terrace light rail station construction is complete, developer Mill Stream Properties, LLC has purchased all eight properties in the 59th Place West cul de sac and will lease them back to Sound Transit as a temporary parking lot, according to a report in NextMLT. In a Sept…. Community members filled the Mountlake Terrace Senior Community Center to recognize exceptional properties across the city Wednesday night at the annual Evergreen Awards Ceremony. Inspired by the City of Everett’s Monte Cristo Awards, the Evergreen Awards began in 2009 to recognize well-kept properties in town and the owners/renters that maintain them. This year, 24 winners… Afco & Sons has submitted a preliminary fee simple unit lot subdivision application (the land use permit for townhome developments) for a 52-townhome development on the Cedar Park Christian School property between 55th and 54th Avenues West, NextMLT reports. Afco & Sons is the developer for the Arbor Village and Atlas236 projects at the southeast… Puget Sound-area housing markets are starting to slow down, our online news partner The Seattle Times said, based on the monthly report from the Northwest Multiple Listings Service released Monday. Brokers say the new watchword of the housing market, in terms of both sales and prices, is a return to stability. Snohomish County, which was charting… Crews have begun razing the buildings that had previously served as an elementary school, a medical facility and a series of churches at 7011-226th Pl. S.W. in Mountlake Terrace in preparation for single-family homes to be built on the site. The 9.93 acre site was purchased by BMCH Washington in association with Century Communities, a… NextMLT reports that 55th Avenue West between 240th Street Southwest and 238th Street Southwest is likely to get its third townhome project. Landsverk Quality Homes is planning a 19-unit development called Antares on three parcels at the southwest corner of 55th and 238th. Demolition of existing houses has already been completed for Solana, a separate… Are you buying or refinancing your home? Think Caliber Home Loans, Inc! We are the number 1 lender* in the state, and the secret to our success is always putting our borrowers first. We have a growing array of loan options that can fit your needs and help making owning a home affordable. Here are… The sale of the Creekside Church in Mountlake Terrace to Century Communities closed earlier this month, NextMLT.com reports. At $6.9 million this comes out to about $123,000 per house. NextMLT points to a report from the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce: The seller, as Northgate Church acquired the property in 2005 for $5 million. The… The City of Mountlake Terrace said that a demolition permit has been submitted for the former Creekside Church building complex at 7011 226th Street Southwest, which is set to be replaced with the Creekside Meadows planned unit development of 56 single-family homes. The demolition will begin in mid- to late July, the city said. This… Landsverk Quality Homes (LQH) is moving forward to construction with two townhome projects in Mountlake Terrace’s Town Center, NextMLT reports. Three houses were recently demolished to make way for Solana, a 19-unit townhome development. The project will feature 19 townhomes fronting 55th Avenue West, 240th Street Southwest, and the alley between 55th and 56th…. When temperatures rise, it can be so tempting to crank up the A/C with little to no regard for the impending electric bill that arrives at the end of each month. If you want to save a few bucks without sacrificing your comfort in the summer, consider taking some of these measures to decrease energy… From drab to fabulous. This spectacular kitchen, with pops of blue, is now a bright and cheery living, eating and entertaining hub. The reimagined kitchen has reinvigorated our clients’ lifestyle, allowing them to spread out along their new 12-foot quartz-topped island with custom-painted cabinetry in Regatta Blue, taking the place of a traditional table and… This former piano bar, in a historic building in Seattle’s Pioneer Square was refurbished into a classy sports lounge. Our team was thrilled to work with one of Seattle’s veteran nightlife promoters and restaurateurs, to create a successful family-friendly upscale bar and grill in one of the oldest spaces in the neighborhood. This lounge hosts year-round…
NextMLT: Town Center townhome stock to triple in 2020, with 130-plus in the works
Sponsor spotlight: Secure your home for the winter cold
Transition zone property at 56th and 238th sold, six townhomes being considered
MLT Mayor Kyoko Matsumoto Wright receives County Realtors 2019 Community Service award
Scott Dickinson appointed new principal managing broker for Coldwell Banker Bain South Snohomish offices
Cedar Park Christian School property sold to Afco & Sons for $4.3 million
City of MLT offers tips for protecting pipes in freezing weather
Handy Mart property owners purchase Terrace East Apartments amid ongoing litigation
Sponsor spotlight: Time to refinance? Time to move? Time to call Ed Dorame at Caliber
Sponsor spotlight: Trends from this year’s Remodeled Homes Tour
Help for Seniors forums in Lynnwood, Shoreline this week
Land-use permits submitted for 16-unit townhome project on 56th Ave W
Developer acquires cul de sac next to MLT light rail station
2019 Evergreen Award winners recognized for exceptional properties
Cedar Park Townhomes submits land use permit application with improved site plan
Report: Area housing markets starting to slow down
Scene in MLT: Creekside Church demolition work underway
Third townhome project planned along 55th Avenue West
Sponsor spotlight: Let Caliber Home loans guide you home!
Creekside Church property sale closes at $6.9 million
Demolition permit issued for Creekside Church building
Houses demolished for Solana and Tamblyn townhome projects
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