From my desk in Seattle overlooking a little bit of blue skies and a balmy backyard, by our normal December standards, I toss out a heart-felt holiday greeting to my many friends and acquaintances. Enjoy the sounds of the holiday, be it classical music, singing carols or enjoying some golden oldies on the radio. Eat something delish that is completely off the charts with lots of butter or sugar, and...
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For the 12 days of Christmas I want to reach out and say thanks, and no one deserves a big "Thank You" more than Ozzie Kvithammer, who sold his pal Advar on working with me long before I even got to meet him in person. Ozzie you are truly a mobile marketing team and I so appreciate it. I look forward to working with you in your new role as Community Banker at Mountain Pacific Bank in Ballard and...
If you've always thought North Beach was calling you, this may be your opportunity to join our community. My listing for $869,900 at 9022 25th Ave NW is open Saturday 1-3 and Sunday 1-4 and has all of the things on your wish list, from a quiet dead end street to Sound views. Just a block away from North Beach Elementary, the area is at the top of the hill in North Beach and provides recreation at...
This time of year, my thoughts turn to . . . the smell of cinnamon, wrapping packages with beautiful ribbon, enjoying live performances of music and most importantly, catching up with friends and family who I always love to see. From hanging wreaths to eating peppermint, and from riding ski chair lifts to walking on the rocky beaches on clear afternoons, I hope you find time to enjoy the peace of the...
Ladies & Gentlemen, if you're in Ballard at 9:00 on Thursday morning, be part of our annual tradition of walking, running, or jogging in unison to support the Ballard Food Bank. It's a short three mile jaunt from the corner of 85th & 32nd down to Golden Gardens Park and thousands of your neighbors will be there. Affordable to do, appreciated so very much by our friends at the Ballard Food...
Seldom do you see a sunny, spacious Ballard Home for sale on a Sunday, so this is your chance. Sunday 1-3, post-Seahawks Victory, swing on by our listing at 6731 25th Ave NW, sizzling at $575,000 and see what's so special about this home. Could it be the sheet-rocked 2-car garage? The skylights and soaring ceilings that make it sunny all day? The sparkling light oak floors, new siding, systems or...
A client asked me a random question this morning, what criteria is being used to designate a home as a "Hot Home" suggesting that the home has a strong chance of selling in the next few days. My feeling is that the barometer that realtor estate agents use when touring and previewing homes has four elements: price, location, condition and buyer appeal. When all four of these elements get high marks by...
Join us at Portalis this coming Monday night, December 1st, anytime between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. This is the last Holiday Fundraiser at Portalis Wine Bar in Ballard, located at 5202 Ballard Avenue NW. We will be raising a glass to support the Windermere Foundation, that distributes our donations to local causes like the Ballard Food Bank, Senior Center, Ballard Boys & Girls Club and more. ...
Yes, from here it would be a piece of cake! This two bedroom Green Lake Condo, at 440 NE 73rd Street #102, just hit the market for $349,900 and is literally two blocks from the lake. If you're ready to step into something new, you will want to take a look at this two bedroom condo, it really surprises you with all it has to offer. Most condos are on busy streets - hate that. This one is on a...
If you crave that Palm Springs vibe, the mod architecture of the mid-century complete with it's open layout, floor to ceiling windows and sun-drenched rooms, you'll want to come by our open house on Saturday 1-3 at 9022 25th Ave NW or Sunday 2-4, if it's still on the market. Our newest North Beach Listing, available for $889,900, has a ton of space with four bedrooms, three family room spaces, and...