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The Fourth of July is right around the corner. With it being on a Wednesday, keeping it local makes sense. Here is a list of local firework shows to help you celebrate the great U.S. of A!
Bellevue – Downtown Park 10:05 p.m.
Des Moines – Marina 10:20 p.m.
Edmonds – Civic Stadium 10 p.m.
Everett – Port Gardner Bay 10:20 p.m.
Federal Way – Celebration Park 10:15 p.m.
Kent – Lake Meridian Park 10 p.m.
Kenmore – Log Boom Park 10:00 p. m.
Kirkland – Marina Park 10:15 p.m.
Lakewood – Joint Base Lewis-McChord 10 p.m.
Newcastle – Lake Boren Park 10 p.m.
Renton – Coulon Park 10 p.m.
SeaTac – Angle Lake Park 10 p.m.
Seattle – Lake Union 10:20 p.m. BIG!
Tacoma – Ruston Way 10:10 p.m. BIG!
Tukwila – Fort Dent Park 10 p.m.
Don’t forget your blanket and the popcorn! It is the time of year when it’s nice enough to grab a movie outdoors – how fun! Here is a list of local outdoor movies planned for this summer.
South Snohomish
Terrace Park
7/6 Star Wars: The Last Jedi (at the Airport Fly In)
7/12 Early Man
7/19 Peter Rabbit
Frances Anderson Center Field
7/27 Moana
8/3 Wonder
Everett’s Cinema Under the Stars
Thornton Sullivan Park, Camp Patterson Field
7/20 Early Man
7/27 Coco
8/3 Wonder
8/10 Moana
8/17 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2
Marysville Popcorn in the Park
Jennings Park, Lioins Centennial Pavilion
7/14 Despicable Me 3
7/21 Jumanji
7/28 Cars 3
8/4 Wonder Woman
8/11 Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Sundquist Family Movies in the Park
Willis Tucker Park
7/12 Jumanji
7/19 Ferdinand
7/26 The Greatest Showman
8/2 Coco
8/9 Wonder
8/16 Beauty and the Beast
Eastside
Downtown Park
7/10 Despicable Me 3
7/17 Boss Baby
7/24 The Lego Ninjago Movie
7/31 Goodbye Christopher Robin
8/7 Paddington 2
8/14 The Greatest Showman
8/21 Ferdinand
8/28 Ghostbusters
Crossroads Park
8/2 TBD
8/9 TBD
8/16 TBD
8/23 TBD
Carillon Point Plaza
7/7 Despicable Me 3
7/21 The Wedding Singer
8/4 Jumanji
8/18 Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Marymoor Park
6/28 The Goonies
7/5 Wonder Woman
7/11 Jumanji
7/18 Coco
7/25 The Greatest Showman
8/2 10 Things I Hate About You
8/8 Thor: Ragnarok
8/15 Ferdinand
8/22 Black Panther
8/29 The Princess Bride
Seattle Area
Seattle Center Mural Amphitheatre
7/20 A League of Their Own
Columbia Park
7/14 Best of the Children’s International Film Festival
8/18 Coco
Shilshole Bay Marina
8/3 Overboard
8/17 Moana
Seattle Center Mural Amphitheatre
7/28 The Princess Bride
8/4 Get Out
8/11 Little Shop of Horrors
8/18 I am Not Your Negro
8/25 Wonder Woman
South Lake Union Discovery Center
6/16 The Goonies
7/21 Jurassic Park
8/25 Black Panther
Fauntleroy Triangle
7/21 Wonder Woman
7/28 The Secret Life of Pets
8/4 Star Wars: The Last Jedi
8/11 A Wrinkle in Time
8/18 Coco
8/25 Black Panther
*Check websites for start times, pre-movie activities and to make sure your favorite movie hasn’t been canceled or changed
It is that time of year when the sun comes out and the kids need to cool down and get their wiggles out outside. My blog has a list of local splash parks that are sure to beat the summer heat!
South Snohomish
19015 64th Ave W, Lynnwood WA 98036
600 3rd Ave S, Edmonds WA 98020
18510 44th Ave W, Lynnwood WA 98037
Rotary Centennial Water Playground
802 E Mukilteo Blvd, Everett WA 98203
6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish WA 98296
Seattle
750 S Home St, Seattle WA 98108
12718 1st Ave NE, Seattle WA 98125
1800 S Main St, Seattle WA 98144
Eastside
Crossroads Water Spray Playground
999 164th Ave NE, Bellevue WA 98008
7031 148th Ave NE, Redmond WA 98052
801 228th Ave SE, Sammamish WA 98074
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The current break-even horizon* in the Seattle metro area is 1.6 years!
*The amount of time you need to own your home in order for owning to be a superior financial decision.
With rising rental rates, historically low interest rates, and home prices on the rise, the advantage of buying vs. renting is becoming clearer each month.
In fact, Seattle has seen some of the sharpest rent hikes in the country over the last year! Snohomish County has seen a huge increase in apartment growth and rising rental rates as well. There are several factors to consider that will lead you to make the best decision for your lifestyle and your financial bottom line. Zillow Research has determined the break-even point for renting vs. buying in our metro area. In other words, the amount of time you need to own your home in order for owning to be a superior financial decision. Currently in Seattle the break-even point is 1.6 years – that is quick! What is so great about every month that ticks away thereafter is that your nest egg is building in value.
I am happy to help you or someone you know assess your options; please contact me anytime.
These assumptions are based on a home buyer purchasing a home with a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage and a 20 percent down payment; and a renter earning five percent annually on investments in the stock market.
It’s not too late! If you’re thinking about planting some fresh veggies but haven’t started yet, you still have time to get things in the ground for a late summer/early fall harvest. On average, the Puget Sound’s frost-free growing season is mid-March through mid-November, so with a little knowledge of when and how to start things, you can still see a bountiful harvest this year.
Some plants can be direct seeded into your garden, while others should be started indoors before being transplanted to your garden space. Deciding what to grow is the fun part! Plant what you like to eat, keeping in mind that some plants do better in our area than others.
Broccoli is arguably one of the most productive veggies you can grow in this area, although it can be vulnerable to root maggots and aphids. Giant Italian Parsley is easy to grow, highly productive, and expensive in the grocery store. Leeks are another that can be costly to buy in the store but trouble-free to grow in your own small space. Chard, Kale, Lettuce and Arugula are all full of vitamins and great for Northwest gardens. Carrots, Snap Peas, Snap Beans, Tomatoes and Basil all taste amazing fresh from the garden and grow relatively well in this area.
Check out the great resources at Garden.org for a full list of when to plant all these vegetables and more. They have detailed timelines for both spring and fall gardening; as well as information on transplanting seedlings vs. direct-sowing seeds.
Farmer’s Market Schedule – 2018
Arlington Farmers Market
Legion Park: 200 N. Olympic Ave
Saturdays. 10am-3pm | July 7 — Sept 29
Bothell Farmers Market
Country Village: 23718 Both-Evrt Hwy
Fridays 12pm-6pm | June 1—Sept 28
Bothell South County Community Market
Park Ridge Church: 3805 Maltby Road, Bothell
Wednesdays 4pm-8pm | June 6—Sept 26
Edmonds Garden Market
Historical Museum: Between 5th & Bell Street
Saturdays 9am-2pm | May 5—June 9
Edmonds Summer Market
Downtown: 5th St from the fountain
Saturdays 9am-3pm | June 16—Oct 6
Everett Farmers Markets
Boxcar Park: 615 13th Street
Sundays 11am-4pm | May 13—Oct 14
Everett Transit Center: 2333 32nd St
Wednesdays 4pm-8pm | May 23—Sept 26
Marysville Farmers Market
1035 State Ave
Saturdays 10am-2pm | June 23—Sept 1
Monroe Farmer’s Market
Lake Tye Park: 14964 Fryelands Blvd
Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm | May 12—Nov 17
Mukilteo Farmers Market
Lighthouse Park: 609 Front Street
Wednesdays 3pm-7pm | June 7—Sept 27
Snohomish Farmers Market
The intersection of Cedar Ave & Pearl St.
Thursdays 3pm-7pm | May 3—Sept 27
Bellevue Farmers Market
First Presbyterian: 1717 Bellevue Way NE
Thursdays. 3pm-7pm | May 17—Oct 11
Bothell Farmers Market
Country Village: 23718 Both-Evrt Hwy
Fridays 12pm-6pm | June 1—Sept 28
Issaquah Farmers Market
Pickering Barn: 1730 10th Ave NW
Saturdays 9am-2pm | May 5—Sept 29
Juanita Friday Market
Juanita Beach Park: 9703 NE Juanita Dr
Fridays. 3pm-7pm | June 1—Sept 28
Mercer Island Farmers Market
Mercerdale Park: 7700 SE 32nd St
Sundays 10am-3pm | June 3—Oct 7
Redmond Saturday Market
Redmond Town Center: 7730 Leary Way NE
Saturdays 9am-3pm | May 5—Oct 27
Sammamish Farmers Market
City Hall Plaza: 801 228th Ave SE
Wednesdays 4pm-8pm | May 9—Sept 26
Woodinville Farmers Market
DeYoung Park: 13680 NE 175th St
Saturdays 9am-3pm | May 5—Sept 29
Ballard Farmers Market
Ballard Ave NW
Sundays. 10am-3pm | Year round
Capitol Hill Broadway Farmers Market
Seattle Central Comm College: Broadway & Pine
Sundays 11am-3pm | Year round
Columbia City Farmers Market
37th Ave S & S Edmunds St
Wednesdays 3pm-7pm | May 9—Oct 10
Fremont Sunday Market
Corner of 3410 Evanston Ave N
Sundays 10am-4pm | Year round
Lake City Farmers Market
125th St and 28th Ave NE
Thursdays 3pm-7pm | June 7—Oct 4
Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
Third Place Commons: 17171 Bothell Way NE
Sundays 10am-3pm | May 13—Oct 21
Madrona Farmers Market
1126 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Fridays 3pm-7pm | May 18—Oct 12
Magnolia Farmers Market
Magnolia Village: 33rd Ave W & W McGraw
Saturdays. 10am-2pm | June 2—Oct 20
Phinney Farmers Market
Phinney Neighborhood Center: Phinney Ave N
Fridays 3:30pm-7:30pm | June 1—Sept 28
Pike Place Farmers Market
Pike Place & Pine St
Saturdays 9am-5pm | June 2—Nov 24
Queen Anne Farmers Market
W Crockett Street & Queen Anne Ave N
Thursdays 3pm-7:30pm | June 7—Oct 11
Shoreline Farmers Market
15300 Westminster Ave N
Saturdays 10am-3pm | June 9—Oct 6
University District Farmers Market
University Way NE “the Ave”
Saturdays 9am-2pm | Year round
Wallingford Farmers Market
Meridian Park: Meridian Ave N & N 50th St
Wednesdays 3pm-7pm | May 16—Sept 26
West Seattle Farmers Market
California Ave SW & SW Alaska St
Sundays 10am-2pm | Year round
The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
ECONOMIC OVERVIEW
The Washington State economy added 96,900 new jobs over the past 12 months, representing an annual growth rate of 2.9%—still solidly above the national rate of 1.5%. Most of the employment gains were in the private sector, which rose by 3.4%. The public sector saw a more modest increase of 1.6%.
The strongest growth was in the Education & Health Services and Retail sectors, which added 17,300 and 16,700 jobs, respectively. The Construction sector added 10,900 new positions over the past 12 months.
Even with solid increases in jobs, the state unemployment rate held steady at 4.7%—a figure that has not moved since September of last year.
I expect the Washington State economy to continue adding jobs in 2018, but not at the same rate as last year given that we are nearing full employment. That said, we will still outperform the nation as a whole when it comes to job creation.
HOME SALES ACTIVITY
HOME PRICES
DAYS ON MARKET
CONCLUSIONS
This speedometer reflects the state of the region’s housing market using housing inventory, price gains, home sales, interest rates, and larger economic factors. For the first quarter of 2018, I have left the needle at the same point as fourth quarter of last year. Price growth remains strong even as sales activity slowed. All things being equal, 2018 is setting itself up to be another very good year for sellers but, unfortunately, not for buyers who will still see stiff competition for the limited number of available homes for sale.
Mr. Gardner is the Chief Economist for Windermere Real Estate, specializing in residential market analysis, commercial/industrial market analysis, financial analysis, and land use and regional economics. He is the former Principal of Gardner Economics, and has more than 30 years of professional experience both in the U.S. and U.K.