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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, […]
Community News FROM SERENA: Meet Me at SE Seattle Senior Center
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 […]
From Serena 10 Fun & FREE Ways to Pass the Time During Quarantine 1. Follow the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory on FacebookLocated in Key West, Florida, the beautiful 5,000 sq. ft. lush tropical garden holds turtles, various species of fish, 50-60 species of butterflies, and 23-25 different species of birds, including Flamingo Fridays featuring stars of the show Rhett and Scarlett. 2. Ride virtual rides from […]
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 […]
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 […]
From Serena FROM SERENA: My Baja Journey Dear friends, I am writing this from Baja, Mexico, so please don’t hate me! Jacki and I are here to visit friends, get some much-needed sun, and attend the first big fundraiser benefiting Baja Dogs La Paz, Inc.–the dog rescue organization that we’ve been involved in for many years. Of course, we had to bring […]
From Serena November 2018 Real Estate Market Update By Special Agent Serena Heslop On the housing front, sales seem to be picking up, as newer listings that have been sitting have finally gone under contract. I say ‘finally’ but, it has often only taken two to three weeks rather than one week which has been the expectation for the past few years. The housing […]
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From Serena Meet My Windermere Mount Baker Real Estate Team The Windermere Mount Baker Real Estate office opened in 1979, the fourth office of now over 300 total Windermere offices, and is the only major real estate company with an office in South Seattle. The office combines the character of the local, family owned business with the marketing power and support of the one of the […]
From Serena (Sur) Real Estate Glossary: Top 24 Descriptions Defined By Serena Heslop After 20 years as a realtor, I’ve seen it all! So if you’re having trouble deciphering those real estate ads, here’s what they REALLY mean… Move-in condition = front door is missing Light, open spaces = many holes in the walls In-city oasis = a swamp All original = original mold, original termites Territorial views = sweeping […]
From Serena FROM SERENA: Increasing Inventory, School Supply Drive & More Dear friends, It’s been a  busy month with three new listings already pending: A secluded, turn-key craftsman in Columbia City, a Columbia City mid-century, and a 19th century duplex on First Hill. And more of the same next month with two new listings on the horizon: a pristine Capitol Hill condo and a 1920’s Craftsman in Hillman […]
From Serena Where In the World Was Serena? Ecuador! Hi folks, I just got back from an amazing trip to Ecuador, the highlight of which was a week on a small boat in the Galapagos Islands, which are 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, so they are way out there! This was a truly fascinating adventure and a trip of a life time. […]
From Serena Love Is In the Air at Southeast Seattle Senior Center Dear friends, I have had the privilege of serving on the board of the Southeast Seattle Senior Center (SESSC) for the past two years now, and it has been quite an amazing experience to see the dedication of all the volunteers, board members and Lynda Greene, the director and her tiny band of hard-working staff, […]
From Serena Happy New Year! Dear friends, I hope the holiday season was a fun one for you all, and here’s to an amazing 2018. I am thankful and proud to have had my best year ever helping buyers and sellers in all walks of life, from enthusiastic first-time buyers to elderly sellers making the hard decision to move into retirement communities, […]
From Serena FROM SERENA: Important Work by the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Dear friends, I recently attend the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project gala, and it was such a gratifying pleasure to see the positive work that is being done to help our immigrant community. This statewide non-profit organization promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education. […]
From Serena FROM SERENA: Happy Holidays from Cuba! Dear friends, I hope you enjoyed a relaxing holiday. I feel so fortunate to have spent half the month in Cuba, where I met some of the kindest and most creative people. There’s so much art and music in Havana – it was incredible to experience first-hand. After last month’s election and the uncertainty that […]
From Serena FROM SERENA: Happy Thanksgiving! Dear friends, It’s been a tough couple of weeks and all the more reason to focus on what we have to be grateful for right now. For me, it’s my new volunteer job on the Board of the Southeast Seattle Senior Center (SESSC), a wonderful organization that’s been serving local seniors for more than 50 […]
From Serena FROM SERENA: Meet the Southeast Seattle Senior Center I am excited to have joined the Board of the Southeast Seattle Senior Center (SESSC), serving seniors in the heart of the Rainier Valley for more than 50 years. The non-profit senior center, formerly known as Lee House, was founded in 1961. The senior center has been housed at our current location on Holly Street […]
From Serena FROM SERENA: Time to End End the Horror of Homelessness in Our City Dear friends, All joking aside, one thing that haunts me not just at Halloween but all throughout the year is the knowledge that each night in our area more than 1,000 young people are without a warm, safe place to call home. And I am so proud of my company Windermere Real Estate for its […]
From Serena FROM SERENA: A Realtor’s Work is Never Done! Dear Friends, I’m so excited to announce that my two new listings that were launched a week ago are both PENDING! The first – a mid-century modern in Columbia City – would make you smile. Fastidiously maintained and updated by arty owners, with soaring vaulted ceilings and a wide open floor plan, this 3 BR/1+ […]
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