Buyers Buying with Your Pets in Mind For many of us, pets play a central role in our home life, so taking into account what is best for them when buying a home is important for both their happiness and that of your entire household. Your neighborhood When looking for homes that are well suited to both you and your furry companion, […]
Real Estate Market Update Matthew Gardner Weekly COVID-19 Housing & Economic Update: 6/29/2020 On this week’s episode of “Mondays with Matthew,” Matthew Gardner discusses housing affordability and how he believes that despite the impact of COVID-19, affordability issues will remain and may actually get worse as we move forward.
Case Study SELLER SUCCESS STORY: Listing an Occupied House During a Pandemic My past clients, Aly and Pedro, bought their first house with me in 2016 and had been thinking about selling their house last year, but then circumstances changed, and they decided to wait until the spring of 2020. Then, of course, Covid19 hit! Since they were living in their house and had a roommate who […]
Real Estate Market Update Matthew Gardner Weekly COVID-19 Housing & Economic Update: 6/22/2020
Financial Information A Guide to Mortgage Assistance During COVID-19 For some homeowners who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a high level of concern about paying their mortgage. Fortunately, there are options to aid struggling homeowners from governments, financial institutions, and loan providers. The following information is intended to provide clarity on which financial relief options are available to you […]
Local Listings JUST LISTED: Energy-Efficient, Well-Designed Mount Baker Home 3208 35th Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98144 Listed at $889,000 MLS #: 1613100 Beds: 5 Baths: 3 SQFT: 2,329 Taxes: $8,433 (2020) Lot Size: 4,080 SQFT Type: Single-Family Home Year Built: 2009 Style: 2 Story Views: Territorial Community: Mt Baker Energy efficient, well designed, light & sunny home, with vaulted ceilings, lots of windows and […]
Local Listings JUST LISTED: Smart, Spacious, Updated North Hill Home on Private Dead-End Street 20230 1st Place S.Des Moines, WA 98198Listed at $425,000 MLS#: 1610754 Beds: 4 Baths: 1.75 SqFt: 1,420 Year Built: 1955 School District: Highline Community: North Hill Smart, spacious and updated one-level home, on private dead-end street, in much desired North Hill area. Open and sunny living area, with separate dining space and an updated kitchen. […]
Homeownership Saving in the Laundry Room When it comes to household expenses, staying at home has brought about savings in some areas, while increasing expenses in others. The laundry room has likely seen an uptick in usage, with its associated costs following suit. Save your energy and money by keeping these tips in mind as we continue to adapt to being […]
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Local Listings JUST LISTED: Tear me down or fix me up! 716 N 47th St.Seattle, WA 98103Listed at $750,000 MLS #: 1611140 Beds: 3 Bath: 1.00 SqFt: 2,660 Year Built: 1906 Community: Fremont Tear me down or fix me up! Zoned L1 (M) value most likely in the land. Could be rehabbed, some cool original features. 3 bedrooms,1 bath, unfin basement. Great neighborhood.
Community News Windermere in Our Southeast Seattle Community My office, Windermere Real Estate Mount Baker is so excited to announce that we surpassed our goal of raising $10,000 for our local food banks to support our Neighbors In Need! Thank you to all those who donated to this amazing cause with us. We’re so proud to have made such an impact on our […]
Local Listings JUST LISTED: Madison Valley Fixer in Prime Locale 611 29th Ave EastSeattle, WA 98112Listed at $700,000 MLS#: 1602423 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 2,130 SqFt Year Built: 1908 Community: Madison Valley Investor/Rehabber Alert! Check out this fixer in a primo locale! Just a half block off East Madison Street, with eateries and shops galore, plus the lovely Arboretum. House is in extensive need of […]
Buyers Questions to Ask During Your Virtual Home Tour Could you zoom in? Sometimes it can be difficult to get a true glimpse at what you want to see in a room. Asking the agent to zoom in on specific features is commonplace in virtual home tours, and they understand this is part of the viewer experience. Don’t hesitate to ask multiple times. Getting […]
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Events YOU’RE INVITED: Life Planning or How to Get Your Sh*t Together Dear Friends, I hope you are all hanging in there and staying safe and sane. I want to invite you to a really special virtual event. My office is sponsoring a presentation by best-selling Seattle author Chanel Reynolds. She is a powerhouse and wrote a book called “What Matters Most” after she suddenly lost her […]
Real Estate Market Update Matthew Gardner Weekly COVID-19 Housing & Economic Update: 5/11/2020 Job growth is critical to the health of the housing market, so on this week’s episode of “Mondays with Matthew,”  Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner analyzes the effect of COVID-19 on employment and what we can expect for the duration of the year. 
Buyers Saving to Buy A Home During COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way people plan for their future. For those saving to buy a home, the landscape may seem daunting. However, this new world of social distancing and stay at home orders is an opportunity to rethink your spending and saving plans. Keeping the following suggestions for your budget and finances […]
Local Listings JUST LISTED: 1920 Updated Columbia City Bungalow 5608 Renton Avenue SouthSeattle, WA 98118Listed at $849,000 This delightful & sunny, 1920’s, updated Columbia City bungalow, with four bedrooms and two baths, is perched up off the street for total privacy. It comes complete with a stylish backyard cottage with full kitchen and bath. two homes for the price of 1! Lots of OWC, […]
Local Giving Southeast Seattle Seniors Need Your Help Dear friends, The South East Seattle Senior Center Lunch Bag program needs your help, and is welcoming donations of the items listed below to make lunches for seniors. The Center will be open to receive donations (not for regular operations) Monday through Friday from 9am – 11am (4655 S. Holly St., Seattle, WA 98118; 206-722-0317). […]
From Serena RESTAURANT REVIEW: Columbia City’s Chandala Thai Cuisine Dear friends, With many restaurants expanding their pick-up and delivery options due to the COVID-19 crisis, if you’re able to support some of them with orders, I’d like to highly recommend Chandala Thai Cuisine on Martin Luther King Jr. Way South just one block north of the Columbia City Light Rail Station. My partner Jacki […]
Helpful Hints Protecting Your Home’s Air Quality Most of us tend to think of air pollution as something that occurs outdoors where car exhaust and factory fumes proliferate, but there’s such a thing as indoor air pollution, too. Since the 1950s, the number of synthetic chemicals used in home products have increased drastically, while homes have become much tighter and better insulated. […]