Our Favorite little city of Federal Way, WA is sandwiched between Seattle and Tacoma along the I-5 corridor with Mt. Rainier to the east and Puget Sound to the west. We are home to Weyerhaeuser, TOTE, World Vision and DeVry University. We have fun filled Wild Waves and Enchanted Village, a Six Flags theme park. Ideally located, the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, the technology gateway and Bellevue, and Sea-Tac Airport are located within a 30 minute drive from us. We are the land of lakes where wonderful neighborhoods and community parks have been established. Not to mention our extensive trail system including the BPA trail around Celebration Park and more. Being in the middle isn't so bad considering "it's all within reach."

Detailed Federal Way Real Estate Statistics

May 20th, 2008
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We are going to post these Federal Way real estate statistics monthly. The data is from the local MLS.

We at the DiBello group are now able to provide you this data in this great format. You can login to the premium search and sign up for an account that will give it to you without waiting for us to post it.

We hope it is an interesting study.

To obtain these for your neighborhood you may register for advanced search - perform the search and look for the market analyzer in the looking glass.

This search tool is unique in that it has all of the listings, not just those agents allow to be published on the internet. Just register for our Premium Home Search here.

If you register one of us will check with you to see if it is working for you, or if we can assist. We will also email you the benefits of working with The DiBello group – which may surprise you.

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St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way, WA

April 8th, 2008
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St. Francis Hospital is in the top 100 hospitals in the country.  And they are part of a major health network.

Franciscan Health System

Franciscan Health System is a comprehensive health care organization that includes:

  • St. Joseph Medical Center of Tacoma
  • St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood
  • St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way
  • Enumclaw Regional Hospital
  • St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor (opening in 2009)
  • Franciscan Medical Group clinics in Pierce, King and Kitsap counties
  • Franciscan Hospice House in University Place.

Franciscan has approximately 6,000 employees and a Medical Staff of approximately 1,400 members.

It is a non-profit, faith-based organization with a mission to nurture the healing ministry of the Church, emphasize human dignity and social justice, and create healthier communities. Our core values are Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.

St. Francis Hospital, conveniently located near the center of Federal Way, serves our neighbors in Federal Way, Auburn, Des Moines, Fife, Highline, Kent, Milton, Puyallup, and northeast Tacoma.

I love their core values.

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Core Fitness. . . in Federal Way, WA

March 29th, 2008
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Are you searching for a Pilates Studio?  Well, this one is off of Pacific Highway and 312th.  Core fitness is more than just ripped abs.  It is working on all of your abdominal muscles, especially the ones underneath that “surfacey” top ripped part.  We under estimate how much it takes to stablize our bodies in an unstable environment.  The stronger our core the stronger our back and the better our balance and this is one of the big keys when trying to prevent injuries; even like falling down the stairs.   Also, Pilates, is more than just ab work.  It is a whole fitness regimine which produces a strong core structure.

Mt. Rainier from The Crossings in Federal Way!

March 27th, 2008
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So, you are thinking it’s time to get in shape.  So, you are thinking maybe L.A. Fitness.  So, how about a view of Mt. Rainier.  Yes, this is yet another attempt for me to capture or try to capture a clearer picture of the Big Mountain.  I think I am getting better.

Federal Way Real Estate Market Survey - Condominiums February 2008

March 12th, 2008
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Number of condominiums that sold in Federal Way last month.

The number of condominiums that were added to the Real Estate market for February.

And the number of active Condominium listings in our local MLS. You are welcome to visit my MLS home search. The links are above.

Federal Way Real Estate Market Survey - Residential February 2008

March 11th, 2008
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Federal Way Real Estate Market Survey - Residential February 2008

Number of homes that sold in Federal Way last month. It looks like the local real estate agents are holding their own. The number of homes and the days on the market are about the same.

Number of homes for sale that came on the market. Again the Realtors have held their own.

Number of active residential listings in our local MLS. You are welcome to visit my MLS home search. The links are above.

Is It Spring Yet. . . Dash Point State Park in Federal Way, WA

March 10th, 2008
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As I hear the rain return tonight as we end a bit of a sunny streak I am reminded that spring is just around the corner.  Oh, yes, Spring!  A time to breathe.   Time for some new adventures, walking boardwalks and beaches.  What a better place to start then a beautiful park.  For your information we have our very own State Park, here, in Federal Way.  With trees, beach (that means water) and picnic areas.  It may not be summertime but these pictures give you a glimpse as we break into Spring!

The Green is starting to show through.  Welcome, Please come on In - Spring.

These last few days has made SNOW - a very distant memory!

February 19th, 2008
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Sunny weather vs. Stormy weather.

It may have been pretty here in Hill Creek and Regency Woods when the snow hit Federal Way,  but I choose SUN!

Marine Hills - a neighborhood with views of the water in Federal Way!

February 16th, 2008
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As you may have noticed, you have all types and styles of homes in this lovely neighborhood.  It is peaceful and quite appealing.  The drive on this beautiful sunny day kept me wanting more.  Just another perk of living in Federal Way, Washington.

Let Go of Buyer Fear. . . Or Don’t Believe All the National Gloom!

February 13th, 2008
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I wanted to include this information from an email I received from our broker so as to spread the word that the buyers here in the Seattle area can let go of some of their fear.   

A special Broker meeting for SKCAR was held a few days ago. It was to start the celebration for the 100 year SKCAR Anniversary and for us to hear from the Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors, Lawrence Yun.  His presentation was similar to the one Mathew Gardner gave us a few weeks ago, but with more comparisons to the national economy.  The bottom line, once again, was that the media is the problem as the real estate picture is not near as bad as it is portrayed and especially the
Seattle market is just fine!  The national average is up about 50% over the last 5 years and only down about 1.5% in the last year.  So, would any other industry, money fund or anything on earth be upset with that type of return?

It was interesting to find out that an often quoted professor,Robert Shiller (Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20 city home priceindex), who is responsible for many news media articles that the real estate is melting down, also is the same person with a hedge fund that is banking on a down market!  NAR is publicizing this little fact so as to properly discredit that organization and person.  This is just another example of hugely biased reporting. Case-Shiller not only uses a limited number of cities to compile their data, but for the most part they are in areas that have had more volatile markets such as California, Florida and Arizona.  When you read articles keep this in mind.   Mr. Yun said, in this area we have absolutely no negative indicators for any type of housing recession.  The only factor affecting us is buyer fear.

Thank you Wayne and Debra.