Community News Help Homeless Kids Start the School Year Off Right Dear friends, For children dealing with the daily chaos of homelessness, school can be an important source of stability. Every fall through Project Cool, Coalition members and volunteers make sure that hundreds of homeless children and youth start the school year off right, and this year, my office is partnering with the Seattle/King County Coalition […]
Local Listings NEW LISTING: Columbia City Cape Cod in Primo Location 4903 48th Ave S, Seattle 98118 Listed at $575,000 Honey I’m home! Check out this sun-dappled updated Columbia City Cape Cod in a primo location on a huge west facing, private, corner lot. Lots of light-filled living spaces, dining room flows onto big covered deck, it’s BBQ time all year round! 2 bedrooms/1 bath on […]
Community News SIFF in South Seattle: So Many Movies, So Little Time Reposted with permission from GO: South Seattle: For the first time ever, Seattle International Film Festival–the largest and most highly-attended film festival in the United States–is coming to South Seattle. “Expanding our presence west, north, and south to embrace Ballard, Shoreline, and Columbia City makes perfect sense,” says SIFF’s Artistic Director Carl Spence. “Our new […]
From Serena We Survived Another Winter & Columbia City Farmers Market is Back! Dear friends, A big thanks to everyone who joined us for Windermere’s 5th annual free recycling and paper shredding event in April, where more than 200 carloads of paper, clothing, computers and major appliances were shredded, recycled and donated! Also in the community, we survived another winter, and the Columbia City Farmers Market – one […]
Real Estate News Local Market Update: Increased Inventory; Still A Seller’s Market The supply of homes for sale in April was up over March, indicating that more sellers are deciding to list their homes. But with less than a month of inventory available in the area, it’s still a seller’s market. While prices were up over last year, the increases aren’t as lofty as they were in […]
Best of South Seattle Bicycle Sundays Are Back + Top 12 Bike Trail Etiquette Tips Reposted with permission from GO: South Seattle: Bicycle Sundays – one of South Seattle’s most beloved traditions – are back, and Lake Washington Boulevard between Mount Baker Beach Park and Seward Park will be closed to motorized traffic from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on 14 different Sundays this spring and summer (see list below). […]
Decorating Tips New Trends in Seattle’s Housing Market More than 100 Windermere brokers recently came together to listen to Windermere President OB Jacobi lead a panel discussion on new home construction trends in the greater Seattle area. The panelists included Mike Owen, General Manager: Macadam Floor & Design; Belinda Leppa, Sr. Designer: Macadam Floor & Design; Curtis Gelotte, Sr. Principal: Gelotte Hommas Architecture; […]
Real Estate News Quarterly Update: Western Washington Real Estate Market 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 Washington State has […]
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Local Listings NEW LISTING: Mad Men Modern in Upper Rainier Beach 10658 63rd Ave S, Seattle 98178 Listed at $368,500 Love mid-century moderns? This one is for you, seller’s father built this solid beauty and the aesthetic has not been messed with! Lots of built-ins, hardwoods on the main, sandstone fireplace, tons of windows = great light + slider to big deck. Three bedrooms, master with […]
Community News South Seattle Mom Puts Professional Politician on Notice Reposted with permission from GO: South Seattle: By Amber Campbell When Texas native and Seward Park resident Tammy Morales announced her bid for Seattle City Council against stalwart incumbent Bruce Harrell, few took her seriously. Sure, her fearless challenge of a well-known, well-funded, lifelong Seattleite running for his third term was impressive (Councilman Harrell had […]
Real Estate Info 4 Reasons to Sell Your House Now 1) Sale prices are at all-time highs. Home prices in King County hit new highs last month. The median price of a single family home sold in King County in February was $514,975, a whopping 20% increase over a year ago. The median price in Seattle was up 24% to $644,950. The Eastside’s median price […]
Case Study SELLER SUCCESS STORY: Susan Michal & the Case of the Smooth, Fast, Multi-Offer Sale “Serena made it happen. My house sold quickly with multiple offers and without any issues. Serena went above and beyond for me.” Susan Michal is a busy mom who works full-time and lives quite a distance from the home in Columbia City that she’d been renting out for a year. The poor house was burdened […]
Real Estate News Local Market Update: Home Prices Reach All-Time High A severe lack of inventory has led home prices to reach an all-time high. With the supply of properties at its lowest level since 2003, the market is in dire need of more homes to meet buyer demand. That is excellent news for those thinking about selling their home. Sellers can expect a quick sale, […]
Local Listings NEW LISTING: Big Sky House in Columbia City! 3900 S. Americus St. Listed at $750,000 Expansive views from every room in this meticulously updated NW home. Situated on a large professionally landscaped wooded lot, this home offers both privacy and convenience, as it is a five-minute walk to almost everything! Open, light and spacious great room makes for perfect entertaining. Three bedrooms on […]
Community News Save the Date: 5th Annual Free Recycling & Paper Shredding Event at Windermere Mt. Baker Saturday, April 30th 10 am – 2 pm Drop off at Rainier Community Center (NE Parking Lot; 4600 38th Ave. S.; Seattle, WA 98118) Acceptable Items: Computers  Laptops  Monitors (CRT, LCD) Printers / Scanners  Fax / Copy Machines Ink Cartridges Keyboards / Mice  Servers / Routers / Hubs Networking Devices Communications Equipment Office Machines Audio […]
From Serena Thank You For Voting Me Best Real Estate Agent in South Seattle! Dear friends, A huge THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to vote me Best Real Estate Agent in GO: South Seattle’s latest Readers’ Choice Awards! I’m proud to have such a loyal following in my own community. In other news, Jacki and I just returned from a dog rescue mission trip to Mexico […]
Case Study SELLER SUCCESS STORY: The Garbers & the Case of the Way-Above-List Price Sale William and Elaine Garber had lived in their West Seattle home for nearly 40 years, but it was time to move. They were transitioning to an assisted living facility and their three adult children needed to deal with the contents of the home they’d all grown up in – a lot of memories and even […]
Real Estate News Local Market Update: Record Low Inventory Leads to Extreme Seller’s Market Record low inventory has placed the area in an extreme seller’s market. 70 percent of homes sell in the first 30 days. With 30 percent less inventory than a year ago, multiple offers are all but guaranteed. If you’re selling, you can name your terms. For those looking to buy, it’s critical to work with […]
Best of South Seattle With Love: Top 12 South Seattle Bakeries Reposted with permission from GO: South Seattle: Where else will you find bakeries inspired by Chinese, Hawaiian, Filipino, Italian, Vietnamese and Japanese cultures all in one part of the city? NO WHERE! We love you, South Seattle! 1. Borracchini’s Bakery A Garlic Gulch mainstay, this historic, family-owned bakery will decorate your birthday cake while you […]
From Serena From Serena: Happy New Year; Please Help Rainier Valley Food Bank Dear friends, Happy New Year and thanks for reading my blog! It’s still a seller’s market out there with demand almost as high as inventory is low. On average, prices have increased by 11% from 2014 and by as much as 20% in some areas. Here’s a quick snapshot of last year’s median price of […]