Community News SAVE THE DATE: Winter Food Drive Benefiting Rainier Valley Food Bank Dear friends, My office—Windermere Mount Baker Real Estate—is gearing up for our annual Winter Food Drive benefiting Rainier Valley Food Bank (RVFB), a South Seattle nonprofit dedicated to a hunger-free Rainier Valley, and we need your help. RVFB offers assistance through the following programs: On-site Food Distribution Days, for people wishing to shop and select […]
Buyers BUYER SUCCESS STORY: When Patience & Taking a Stand Pays Off First time homebuyers get back in the saddle after a three-year hiatus, but this time it’s an instant success with a slight bump! I had worked with first time buyers Alison and Scott when the market was a lot more competitive. They were both successful hard-working young professionals who had saved some money as a […]
Real Estate News 2020 Economic & Housing Market Forecast As we head toward the end of the year, it’s time to recap how the U.S. economy and housing markets performed this year and offer my predictions for 2020. U.S. EconomyIn general, the economy performed pretty much as I expected this year: job growth slowed but the unemployment rate still hovers around levels not seen […]
Helpful Hints Home Security for the Holidays The holiday season can bring joy and peace, but it can also bring package thieves and burglary. Stay safe this winter by taking a few precautions with your home security. From old-school security tricks to new digital home monitoring tools, there are many options when it comes to keeping our homes safe and preserving that […]
Decorating Tips Four Holiday Décor Trends to Inspire You This Season The holiday season is here and for many of us, that means it’s time to deck the halls. If you’re looking for some inspiration and a place to start, here are some ideas that are certain to get everyone in the spirit. A Tree of a Different Color For many, there’s nothing more quintessential during […]
Buyers SOLD: Columbia City Turnkey Home 4902 42nd Avenue SouthSeattle, WA Listed: $725,000 Year Built 1905 2019 Taxes $5.588 Fully Fenced Yard Off-street parking Garden Spaces Garage has super high ceilings Updated electrical & plumbing Insulated Storage Shed New windows with screens Heated bathroom floors Jacuzzi tub This delightful west-facing 1904 bungalow, complete with wrap-around porch, sits up high off the […]
Buyers Is the Condominium Lifestyle Right for You? Condominium homes are a great, low-maintenance choice for a primary residence, second home, or investment property. This alternative to the traditional single-family home has unique issues to consider before buying, as well as unique benefits. Increasingly, condos are not just for first-time homebuyers looking for a less expensive entry into the housing market. Empty-nesters and […]
Local Giving Windermere Foundation Raises More than $1.5 Million This Year Windermere offices throughout the Western U.S. have been busy raising money and making donations to non-profit organizations in their local communities that provide services to low-income and homeless families. And their efforts are paying off; so far this year we’ve raised over $1.5 million, bringing the total raised by the Windermere Foundation to $39.5 million […]
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Events Halloween in the ‘Hood 2019: Southeast Seattle Events Happy Halloween, South Seattle! Here’s your ghoulish guide to the hyper-local harvest season. Check back for updates as they become available, and don’t hesitate to contact me if your South Seattle business or organization has a fun Halloween event you’d like to share with the community. 10/17: Run Scared 5KCelebrate Halloween with a scary dash […]
Local Listings JUST LISTED: Georgetown Craftsman or Development Site 6501 Ellis Avenue South Seattle, WA Listed at $550,000 4,000 SQFT MLS #1528187 Taxes: $4,110 (2019) Lot Size: 4000 SQFT Type: Land Style: Res-Less Thn 1 Ac School District: Seattle Community: Georgetown Don’t tear me down! This Georgetown craftsman has been around for a long time and there’s plenty of life in the old girl […]
Case Study SELLER SUCCESS STORY: Patience Prevails & Peggy Wins! “Serena was great to work with before during and after the sale of my Seattle home. She took the time to learn my preferences and concerns before putting the house on the market. She was attentive to my needs during the time the house was on the market as I worked from home and coordination […]
From Serena FROM SERENA: Our UK Adventure I recently spent three weeks in the UK visiting my family and friends. I don’t get back very often (the last time was seven years ago), so it was lovely to reconnect with my brother and niece and her family. We also got to spend time with several friends, including a lovely couple, Penny and […]
Real Estate Info Things to Consider Before Adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit to Your Home Have you ever rented the unit in someone’s basement? Maybe your spouse’s mother moved into your “Mother-In-Law Unit” above your garage? Or have you ever traveled and stayed in a pool house for your stay? Commonly referred to as “Mother-In-Law” units, homeowners use these as a way to fill the space in their home and […]
Local Giving SAVE THE DATE: Windermere Real Estate Mount Baker Community Fundraiser MARK YOUR CALENDAR! This fun annual event is scheduled for Saturday, November 2, and we’re planning to mix it up this year with a BINGO “Fun”raiser. Here are some of the local organizations my office, Windermere Real Estate Mount Baker, is proud to support: Rainier Valley Food Bank Treehouse Kids Co. Wellspring Mount Baker Community […]
Community News Windermere Teams Up with the Seahawks to #TackleHomelessness Windermere is proud to partner with the Seattle Seahawks for the fourth season to help #TackleHomelessness. For every Seahawks home game defensive tackle, Windermere will donate $100 to Mary’s Place, whose mission is to help families on their journey out of homelessness. To date we’ve raised nearly $100,000 through our #TackleHomelessness campaign and we’re looking […]
Guest Post GUEST BLOG: Moving? 5 Key Things to Do Now Hi folks: Please enjoy this guest blog post from South Seattle-based interior designer Michele Bayle, who owns Bayle & Co. and is one of the many local contractors that can help make your house a home. Find her at michele@bayleandco.com or www.bayledesignstudio.com. Enjoy! You know when you’re getting ready to move, and you think, “I […]
Case Study SELLER SUCCESS STORY: How to make a funky house shine! Ideally it is best to be able to get a house ready to sell when the owners/renters have moved out. However often sellers are not in the position to do that as was the case with Rob and Jen Vetter. Rob and Jen contacted me as they had seen my signs in the neighborhood for […]
Local Listings PENDING! Convenient & spacious Kent home 27117 46th Ave SouthKent, WA 98032Listed at $450,000 3 BED 3 BATH 2,350 SQFT 2-Car Attached Garage Fully Fenced Yard Garden Space Level Corner Lot Gas Forced Air Heat MLS #: 1502564 Taxes: $4,458 (2019) Lot Size: 9650 SQFT Year Built: 1989 Style: 2-Story Views: Territorial School District: Kent Spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath home on […]
Real Estate News 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. I 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. by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, […]
Buyers CASE STUDY: Buying a condo requires A LOT of research & a flaky HOA can cause BIG problems My buyer Katie Virga, the super hardworking principal of Beacon Hill International School, had been wanting to finally settle down and call Seattle home. Katie, originally from Boston, had moved around quite a bit, working in schools in lower income neighborhoods. She had been saving money for a long time in order to afford a […]