4 Up and Coming Cities

Many home buyers are either feeling priced out of the market, or they are feeling discouraged from losing several homes as a result of a competitive bidding war.  I have one creative solution that could help your cause in this booming real estate market.  

Why not broaden your horizons by looking into cities that are up and coming?  

Here are my top four choices.

1.  Lake Stevens

The chase to get a deal is headed North and is spreading all the way to Lake Stevens.  With an average sale price of $352,800, who can blame those who are paying a high premium for rent in King County to take advantage of lowering their monthly housing costs.   People who move to this area commute to Everett, Lynnwood, Mt. Lake Terrace, and yes even all the way to Seattle.

If you find yourself looking in Lake Stevens, notice the new construction developments going up all over the city.  Builders are taking advantage of the demand, and buyers are scooping up these beautiful brand new homes, all while not having to deal with steep competitive offers.

2.  Gig Harbor

A historically sleepy town is waking up to the high demand of home buyers looking for that combination of rural and coastal living.  Tacoma's micro economy is booming, and the city is going through major change and growth.  This is driving people to appreciate and enjoy the quiet of Gig Harbor.  Not to mention the views!

The average sale price in Gig Harbor is $392,719!  Where are you going to find that option in King County?  The downtown area is quaint and beautiful with a seaside feeling.

3.  North Bend

North Bend is simply off of the charts in terms of growth, when it comes to a rural city that is further out in location.  Once you cross Issaquah on I-90 East, it is smooth sailing the rest of the way.  

What is attracting people to this location is all of the surrounding hiking and climbing, house prices, and the fact that it is a charming little town.  The downtown area is being completely redone, and North Bend is only at the beginning of what it will become.  

The average sales price in North Bend is $472,800, which is quite a deal given it is still in King County!  

4.  Maple Valley

A surprising amount of of people are moving to Maple Valley.  It's been steadily growing over the past few years, but this year we can officially say it is "booming!"  With an average sale price of $397,500, home buyers are appreciating all that this fantastic city has to offer, all while getting a great deal on a house.  

The school district in Maple Valley is one of its best kept secrets.  People move to this location from all around the country for work and for the good school ratings.  

A few things people enjoy about Maple Valley is how peaceful it is, outside of all of the congestion.  It is also in close proximity to many popular hiking trails, and parks.