Local Giving ProjectCool Needs YOU! The simple beauty of Project Cool: Every homeless student who receives a new backpack can walk into class with the same new tools and good supplies as their classmates, and not feel unprepared or embarrassed. Project Cool helps hundreds of homeless schoolchildren each year. We give each child a sturdy new backpack filled with quality […]
Local Listings SOLD! Country Living in the City 4403 Letitia Avenue SouthColumbia City, Seattle, WAListed at $539,000 MLS# 1483117 2019 Taxes $4,193.64 Gas Forced Air Heat 3 Parking Spots Behind Home in Alley Territorial & Mountain Views Partially Finished Basement Fully Fenced Yard Lots of Storage Remodeled Bathroom Newer Vinyl Windows & Appliances This lovely 1904 Craftsman bungalow with a rocking chair front […]
Buyers The Risks and Rewards of Purchasing a Bank-Owned Home The process of purchasing a home directly from a lender can be long and arduous, but could very well be worth it in the end. If you have your sights on a particular home or are looking to find a deal on your first, working directly with the lender may be your only option. Purchasing […]
Decorating Tips 7 Tips to Refresh Your Home The craving to move happens to every homeowner as they start to feel bogged down, or like they need a restart. That sense of newness doesn’t have to be dramatic, however. The great part about having a home of your own is you can make improvements and give your home a chance to evolve over […]
Case Study SELLER SUCCESS STORY: Don’t Try to Bribe the Listing Agent! Determining a list price for a home is often difficult, and my client Anne Roda’s  house was one of those, it was rather unique in that it had originally been built as a vacation cabin in the early 1900’s on Pritchard Island in South East Seattle, which way back then had been a separate island […]
Helpful Hints Improve Your Curb Appeal with These Affordable Tips You’ll never have a second chance at a first impression, so let’s make it count! When it comes to upping your home’s curb appeal, there are plenty of small changes you can make that have a big impact. And best of all, you don’t need to call in the pros or spend a fortune to […]
Local Listings JUST LISTED: Majestic Squire Park Craftsman 322 16th Ave.Seattle, WA 98122Listed at $1,095,000 MLS #1465711 Year Built 1903 1-Car Detached Garage City & Mountain Views New roof, plumbing, electrical, Instant H2O 2019 Taxes $10,548 Electric Heat (Gas Available) Partially Finished Daylight Basement Fenced Back Yard with Deck & Patio Originally built in 1903, this fully restored Craftsman sits majestically above the […]
Real Estate Info Renting vs Buying: Which is better for you? The debate about whether it makes more financial sense to rent or buy has been raging for decades. Advocates of buying argue that when you pay rent you’re paying for someone else’s mortgage. When you buy, you are making an investment, which can significantly increase in value every year you live in the home. Supporters […]
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Community News Mark Your Calendars: Bicycle Sundays Are Back Bicycle Sundays–when 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 12 different Sundays this spring and summer (see list below). Before you head out, take a minute to review this list of bike trail etiquette tips. Top 12 Bike […]
Local Listings SOLD! It’s a Wonderful Life on Beacon Hill 5202 Columbia Dr S.Seattle, WA 98108$499,000 2 BED 1.0 BATH 900 SQFT MLS #: 1453531 Taxes: $3,911 (2019) Lot Size: 5,046 SQFT Year Built: 1941 Style: 1 Story Views: Territorial Check out this smart, sassy and superbly maintained and updated 1941 bungalow on a quiet street. Oak floors, a living room with a fireplace and […]
Real Estate Info 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. ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Washington […]
Local Listings NEW LISTING: Seward Park Bungalow 8415 Island Dr S.Seattle, WA 98118$699,950 3 bedroom 1.75 bath 2,190 SQFT MLS #1435769 Taxes: $6,116 (2018) Lot Size: 5,644 SQFT Year Built: 1919 Style: 1 Story W/Bsmnt. Views: Territorial, Lake Community: Seward Park Check out a little slice of paradise; this well cared-for 1919 bungalow sits on a dead-end street and backs onto a […]
Case Study BUYER SUCCESS STORY: Raine Comes Home to Capitol Hill I am always thrilled to be able to reconnect with past clients and assist them in their life transitions. I first helped Raine Dozier and her partner buy a house in Columbia City many years ago. At that time, Raine was working on her P.H.D. and working part-time. A few years later, she landed a […]
Homeownership Planning for the Life Expectancy of Your Home Nothing in life lasts forever – and the same can be said for your home. From the roof to the furnace, every component of your home has a lifespan, so it’s a good idea to know approximately how many years of service you can expect from them. This information can help when buying or selling […]
Local Giving Windermere & YouthCare: Helping Homeless Youth For the past 30 years, Windermere Real Estate has supported more than 500 non-profit agencies dedicated to helping low-income and homeless families through donations from the Windermere Foundation. We have worked with many worthy organizations that provide shelter, food, youth/children’s programs, emergency assistance, education/counseling, school assistance, scholarships, and other services to those in need in […]
Events YOU’RE INVITED: Spring Art Show at Windermere Mount Baker Dear friends, Please join my office, Windermere Real Estate Mount Baker on Thursday, April 18, from 5:30 – 8:30pm for a reception with our spring artists, Lori and Frank Duckstein. Refreshments will be served. Please let me know if you’ll be able to attend, and see more about the artists below. ABOUT THE ARTISTS Lori […]
Homeownership A Cautionary Tale. Don’t take your sewer line for granted! Sewer line repairs can be a costly nightmare; read this horror story and take note of some tips to make sure this does not happen to you Sewer lines are something we don’t really think about until there is a problem, and the lines back up, usually on Thanksgiving or when we are on vacation! […]
Case Study CASE STUDY: Wearing a Seller’s Shoes In 2018 my partner and I decided it was time to sell our first house, which we were able to keep and rent for the past 11 years. We saw this house as an investment that would enable us to have some retirement money. We still had a mortgage on the house and were basically […]
Events YOU’RE INVITED: Annual Wine Tasting & Lawn Bowling Event Thursday, May 9th 6 – 8:30 pm Jefferson Park Lawn Bowling Club4103 Beacon Ave. South | Seattle, WA 98 A fun evening of wine tasting and lawn bowling. Great wines – including a fabulous award winner! If you find something you like, purchase it direct from the vintners at a discount. We will also have […]
Events SAVE THE DATE: FREE Annual E-Recycling Event