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Financial Information Get the Most Out of Your Tax Refund in 2021 The coronavirus pandemic continues to put a huge strain on household finances. Even in a normal year, a tax refund may be the biggest check you receive all year. This year, if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Child Tax Credit (CTC), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is allowing you […]
Ask Serena ASK SERENA: Why is Seattle Inventory So Low? Welcome to my new Real Estate advice column, “Ask Serena,” where I answer all your burning Real Estate questions. Send them to me at serena@windermere.com, and I’ll try to answer them in future columns. Real estate continues to go gang busters, and I am often asked by buyers why inventory in our area is so […]
Decorating Tips Simple Bathroom Upgrades The thought of upgrading a bathroom often brings to mind large-scale renovations, demolition, and hefty price tags. Even projects like replacing a backsplash or repairing tile can be more involved than you might think. However, it’s possible to give your bathroom a makeover without breaking the bank (or your back). Whether you’re looking to just […]
Events SAVE THE DATE: FREE Southeast Seattle Recycling & Paper Shredding Event
Case Study SELLER SUCCESS STORY: Radical Midwives Pass the Baton After more than 40 years of owning the first midwifery practice in Southeast Seattle, founders and co-owners Marge Mansfield and Suzy Myers have sold their building to new local owners. Several years ago, they passed the practice on to a fabulous local midwife, Heather Chorley, who continues to provide the absolute best care to the […]
Real Estate Info What Is a Craftsman Home? Craftsman homes are very popular in Seattle. Most were built in the 1920s and 1930s, and are well-loved by Seattle residents who are drawn to the nostalgia of the city’s early roots. Most have been bought and sold a number of times, so the interior and exterior styles have often been altered significantly. Types of […]
Sellers Why Should You Stage Your Home When It’s For Sale? In order to sell your home, it must be successfully marketed to potential home buyers. Developing a winning strategy to attract as many buyers as possible to your home is something your real estate agent will work on, and part of that process may include staging. Staging doesn’t just involve decorating your home; it’s using […]
Community News Seattle City Council Passes Resolution Endorsing Southeast Seattle Creative District Last month, the Seattle City Council passed a resolution supporting a proposal to establish an official creative district in the Southeast Seattle neighborhood of Rainier Valley.  The Council voted unanimously to pass the resolution endorsing the state designation for the area stretching from John Muir Elementary School in the north to Rainier Beach High School […]
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Real Estate News Jimmy Fallon Lists Quirky, Kid-Friendly Gramercy Park Penthouse for $15M “Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon and his wife, film producer Nancy Juvonen, have listed their downtown Manhattan penthouse for $15 million. The quirky, kid-friendly home at 34 Gramercy Park East combined four different apartments over three floors to create a unique home like no other in New York City. From the listing agents: Celebrating the […]
Buyers The Importance of Pre-Approval The Pre-Approval Process  There is an important distinction to made between two important steps of your mortgage application process: pre-qualification and pre-approval. They are similar in that they both help to inform your financial standing, but there are key differences between the two. Pre-qualification Pre-qualification is the first step in your mortgage application process. It […]
Financial Information Justice Department to Appeal Judge’s Order on CDC Eviction Moratorium After a federal judge in Texas ruled last week that the federal government’s eviction moratorium is unconstitutional, the Justice Department says it will appeal. The appeal comes days after U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker issued a 21-page ruling saying that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s eviction moratorium is unprecedented, overbroad and unlawful. […]
Case Study Seller Success Story: A little TLC nets 20 offers & $200,000 over list for Southeast Seattle Home If I could rate my sellers George and Nancy, they would get way more than five stars! Nancy contacted me after looking on Zillow for an agent who specializes in Southeast Seattle, and we immediately hit it off, as she is a big dog rescuer, which is close to my heart. The organization she’s involved […]
Buyers Striking Restrictive Racial Language from Your Title Restrictive racial covenants—which excluded people of color from purchasing, leasing, or occupying homes in certain neighborhoods, developments, or regions—have been deeply embedded in the practices of the housing industry since the early 20th century. Although the Supreme Court ruled that municipally mandated racial zoning was unconstitutional with 1917’s Buchanan v. Warley, this decision extended only to […]
Events YOU’RE INVITED: 2021 Housing & Economic Forecast with Matthew Gardner, Economist Mark your calendar! I’d like to invite you to attend an online presentation of the 2021 Housing and Economic Forecast by our in-house economist, Matthew Gardner. While it’s anybody’s guess what the future holds in our dynamic market, his insights are enlightening and useful. Please contact me, and I will forward you the Zoom link […]
Local Listings JUST LISTED: Not Your Typical Columbia City Townhouse 3209 South Juneau St.Seattle, WA 98118Listed at $525,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 SQFT: 1,400 MLS #: 1724325 Taxes: $4,566 (2020) Lot Size: 4,177 SQFT Year Built: 2001 Community: Columbia City Not your typical townhouse with tiny bedrooms and a postage stamp size yard! Freshly painted with brand new carpet, this turnkey home, with high-speed internet, […]
Buyers Buying with Remodeling in Mind Everyone has their own definition of a dream home. For some, they know right when they see a home that it’s perfect as is. For others, it takes remodeling to achieve their vision. Whether you’re looking for something in need of a few upgrades or a total fixer-upper, buying with the intention of remodeling comes […]
Real Estate Market Update Southeast Seattle Sees Greatest Home Sale Price Increase in King County It’s no question that 2020 was an unprecedented year in just about every way possible — including real estate. Low inventory and high demand sent home prices skyrocketing, ratcheting up the competition in King County’s already hot market. This competition didn’t slow down in the winter months either, as neighborhoods continued to see a rise […]
Case Study BUYER SUCCESS STORY: Clients Finally Find Dream Home After 2 Years Vero and Markus with their youngest daughter Neuhen were referred to me by a couple of past clients. The family wanted to move from their beloved southeast Seattle townhouse and buy a much bigger house in the same area that would accommodate their daughter Chiloe, son -in-law Jason, and possibly their other daughter, so that […]
Local Listings JUST LISTED: Secluded Bungalow on Huge Corner Lot with Lake Washington View 4807 South Hudson St.Seattle, WA 98118Listed at $650,000 Beds: 2 Baths: 1 SQFT: 1,900 MLS #: 1716960 Taxes: $5,448 (2020) Lot Size: 7,621 SQFT Views: Lake Community: Columbia City Year Built: 1940 Secluded, well-maintained, 2 bed, 1 bath, 1940’s bungalow on a huge cornerlot with a nice view of Lake Washington. Such a lovely spot […]
Homeownership 10 Ways to Save Money by Going Green Contrary to popular belief, going green does not have to be hard or cost money, in fact it can even save you money. There are many small things that you and your family can do within your home to save money while reducing landfill waste and the use of natural resources. Discover a few ways […]
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