Homeownership Technology in Your Home Every year there are more products that come out to automate your home. There are many reasons to add technology and to automate your home including safety, security, efficiency and convenience. Here are some reasons and products that are must have for your home. For SafetyThere are many products that will help keep your family and […]
Buyers How to Increase Your Buying Power When visualizing your dream home, it’s common for buyers to focus on the physical characteristics. But to mortgage lenders, a home is a numbers game. The following categories related to your buying power demonstrate how lenders identify your financial standing and determine your eligibility for a home purchase. Improvements in these areas will increase your […]
Helpful Hints Your Winter Home Maintenance Checklist Winter is a magical season to spend at home. We all want to be able to enjoy the shorter days and longer nights from the comfort of our homes while we watch the season change. To truly enjoy this winter at home with peace of mind, you’ll want to complete a home maintenance checklist to […]
Local Giving Local Giving: Treehouse for Kids Dear friends, Typically, my office Windermere Mount Baker comes together with our community in December to host a toy drive and fundraiser for Treehouse. And while we won’t be able to gather this year, we do want to encourage everyone to please support this great organization that provides assistance to children that have experienced foster […]
Local Listings JUST LISTED: Rare 1909 Duplex in Columbia City with Lots of Old World Charm 4412 42nd Ave S.Seattle, WA 98144Listed at $715,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 2 SQFT: 2,180 MLS #: 1694317 Taxes: $6,619 (2020) Lot Size: 7,200 SQFT Year Built: 1909 A rare bird, a 1909 Duplex in Columbia City, with lots of OWC, oak floors, high ceilings, wainscoting & gorgeous multi-paned west-facing windows on the spacious vacant upper […]
Uncategorized 10 Costs Associated with Selling Your Home Here are 10 most of the most common costs that come with selling a home: 1. Commission fees Of all the expenses that come with the sale of a home, agent commission fees are usually the largest and for good reason. Real estate agents are professionals, wielding their industry knowledge and local expertise to get […]
Living How to Childproof Your Home Whether your household includes a newborn, toddler, or young child, your home has the potential to pose a risk to their safety if not properly childproofed. There’s no stopping a child’s curiosity. Using safety latches on cabinets and blocking your staircase with a gate is a good start, but there are other potential hazards around […]
From Serena FROM SERENA: An Attitude of Gratitude Hi folks, Well, it has been quite a year as we all know, and I hope you are all doing ok and were able to enjoy the Thanksgiving weekend even if it is quite different from past years. As I reflect on what I am thankful for, my gratitude goes to all the front -line workers, […]
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Sellers 10 Steps to Selling Your Home Navigating everything involved with selling your home can seem intimidating. Breaking the process down step by step will keep you organized and ready to work with your agent toward a successful home sale. 1. Choose an agent A lot goes into choosing the right agent. If you’re unsure where to start, get referrals from trusted […]
Decorating Tips Modern Design Trends Modern design can tie your home together while making a statement. Getting to know the modern farmhouse, mid-century modern, and industrial design trends will help to determine which is best for your home. Modern Farmhouse  Bringing country living to wherever you call home, modern farmhouse is a style marked by sleek lines, vintage touches, and […]
Buyers House vs. Townhouse vs. Condo Deciding between a house, townhouse, and condominium can be a difficult process. Knowing how their characteristics align with your life and goals as a homeowner will help guide you to the right choice. What differentiates houses, townhouses, and condominiums? House:  Detached houses offer the most freedom and privacy of the three housing options. They provide the opportunity […]
Financial Information What is Wire Fraud and How to Avoid It A fast-growing form of cybercrime, wire fraud has led to major losses for homebuyers in recent years. Get to know what it is and what steps you can take to avoid it.  What is wire fraud? Real estate wire fraud is a scam that targets buyers while making payments during the home buying process. Attackers […]
Case Study SELLER SUCCESS STORY: A family & a community come together to help an 88yo spitfire make a big move My client Annie, who I have known for over 20 years, needed to sell her little house in Columbia City, as it was just getting too much for her in terms of upkeep and expense. As a professional and still-working gardener, you can imagine that her yard was fabulous and huge, almost two lots. The […]
Real Estate Market Update Western Washington Real Estate Market Update 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 your Windermere agent. REGIONAL ECONOMIC OVERVIEW […]
Buyers The Remote Worker’s Home Buying Process The pandemic’s influences on home life are far-ranging, prompting buyers to look at home ownership through a new lens. Remote work has created a paradigm shift in the wants and needs of homebuyers. Here’s what the remote worker should keep in mind when looking to buy. Location The location, location, location cliché has taken on […]
Local Listings JUST LISTED: Adorable 1923 Craftsman with Rocking Chair Front Porch 4627 S. Orchard St.Seattle, WA 98118Listed at $655,000 Beds: 5 Baths: 3 SQFT: 2,030 MLS #: 1674768 Taxes: $5,101 (2020) Lot Size: 3720 SQFT Year Built: 1923 Community: Brighton Adorable 1923 craftsman complete with a rocking chair front porch, on a quiet street in the Brighton/Othello Station Neighborhood. Spacious & bright open floor plan on […]
Homeownership A Guide to Going Low-to-Zero Waste Making the switch to a more sustainable household won’t happen overnight, but there are simple steps you can take to cut down on your home’s waste. Start your waste-reducing process by getting to know your local disposal guidelines. What you can recycle varies at both the state and city level. Check your local municipality’s website […]
Holidays How to Have Loads of Halloween Fun without Trick-or-Treating With new Halloween guidelines just issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showing that door-to-door trick-or-treating, indoor haunted houses, costume parties and “trunk or treating,” where children go from car to car to receive treats, are considered “higher risk activities” that should be avoided this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
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Case Study SELLER SUCCESS STORY: Urban Sanctuary in Southeast Seattle My client Alice, a professional gardener, artist, carpenter, and all-around super woman, I am not sure what this woman cannot do, had created, over the past 20 years, an incredible urban sanctuary in southeast Seattle. She decided to sell her house during the pandemic for a couple of reasons, for several years Alice’s mother had […]