Whether you remember sitting on an old wicker chair on the front porch, or playing cards in the summertime out in the backyard, there's something comforting and inviting about old homes and the way they play to your heart strings. Kitchens that are a natural for sitting around having toast and warm tea with lots of honey, or patios where the tired BBQ is a regular fixture, all reflect the rituals we...
Pride
I am thrilled to have the opportunity to invite you to come by and catch up face to face at our office open house at Windermere Greenwood (311 North 85th Street) on Friday night, August 8th from 6 to 9 p.m. At 8:00 yours truly will be joining the live music venue on my cello with friends who are fellow musicians to entertain you with a few golden oldies. The music venue is old Rock 'n Roll and...
Today, the 13th of June, we're featuring live music and wonderful artists at our Greenwood Art Walk. Cloudy skies with a full moon will set the stage for the Ballard Alps, aka Larry & Stephen, on acoustic guitar. Special guests for us include Deana Albers, jewelry maker, and Judy Talley's group of artists and print-makers including herself with some wonderful newer creations and vintage prints,...
The thing about open houses is that buyers see your home for the first time in person and have a gut instinct, immediately, telling them if it is the place for them. While not everyone has witnessed this, I believe it happens within seconds of walking in the front door. All the photos on-line can't sell a home, but the moment the right buyer walks in the door, you can see it in their face that they...
Everything we bring to the garden, the patio, or the deck, says a little bit about who we are and how we like to present our homes. As a realtor, I am always emphasizing that first impressions are key to being the best home on the market. How your outdoor spaces look is something everyone can focus on before they list their home, or just to enjoy as a home owner or renter. Spring is a wonderful time...
Thanks to super cooperation by a number of parties, especially my clients, I was able to snap this 'selfie' putting up a sold strip today on Sand Point Way N.E. The market is what it is, plenty of buyers and not much inventory, but this home in particular captured my buyer's heartstrings, and in large part because of the thoughtful way it was presented. The owners are gardeners and they've created a...
Seahawks...
My hat is off to Pete Carroll! Wow! He is doing more with his attitude, coaching and vision for the Seattle Seahawks than we will ever know. Today (1/12/2014) the Seattle Times ran a piece about him that hit the nail on the head: "If you had to boil the multifaceted Carroll’s passion down to a single concept, it’s clearly that he wants to inspire people to be their best. As a coach, he is...