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Backyard Studios are so Enticing!

I have found that it is a gift to have a workshop or studio in your own backyard.  It offers an opportunity for your creativity to grow, anytime you choose to open the door and spend a bit of time on your art.  As a wood worker, painter, or other artist or musician, having that little haven for […]

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Our First Charity Cookbook Cook-Off!

Yes, we’ve dreamed up another great way to raise funds for the Ballard Food Bank.  Gloria Jackson, an extraordinary cook and great fellow realtor, wanted to do a small appetizer cookbook, something thoughtful featuring organic farmer’s market produce, perhaps something seasonal.  We’ve taken that concept and run with it, and hope to be hosting a […]

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Do Dining Rooms matter?

Do Dining Rooms matter?  A common question when you’re touring potential new homes to buy.  So when asked about the need to have a proper dining room, I believe that if you can find a place to set up dinner for four, you’ve got all you need.  Many older traditional homes feature a dining room off the […]

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Enjoy the winter season

I am hopeful that the constant raindrops falling on my window are adding up to inches of fresh snow in the mountains so Ski season can get underway.  For years, I’ve been practicing my moves on the slopes, from the bunny hill to some runs I’m sure I had no business skiing.  Gradually some improvements […]

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Greenwood is becoming old Ballard

Little by little we have watched boutiques, bakeries, and renovations making their way down Greenwood Avenue and as each storefront transitions I’m more and more aware of how this reminds me of Ballard say 10 or 15 years ago.  The classic architecture of these little storefronts with their picture windows showcasing their merchandise is absolutely […]

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Don’t Fear Color, It Truly Sells!

Where would we be with white walls?  This Ballard listing of mine is fantastic because the home has oodles of personality and it all starts with a wonderful color palate that works beautifully from room to room.  If you’ve watched body language of people at open houses, you know that everyone is truly enjoying a […]

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The “Spa” Bath

If you’re on the fence about doing certain updates to your home, and wonder if it pays to upgrade the bathroom, the resounding answer is “Yes, it does” just ask any buyers out looking at homes for sale.  Many places have bathrooms that were original to the home, and if you’re able to increase the […]

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