We are all sun lovers to some degree, and as Spring begins to blossom I always feel the desire to spend more time outside. This photo is from an East Ballard home we listed and sold last summer that had a delightful deck with hot tub in the backyard. The old tree created a canopy for shade and privacy that made this space so very inviting. Having a tree, or swooping strings of garden lights, makes a fake...
February 2016
When a home has that special feeling and you just like hanging out there, that's what I call "Adorable" and we have that on the market today. This sweet North Ravenna home was built in the 1940's and it sits up off the street with a coveted Southern orientation. As you walk up the path to the front door the garden and plantings are thoughtful and the backyard is absolutely amazing with a sweet patio...
When you're planning to list your home, even in a fast market, think about first impressions and get everything tuned up. Walk across the street at take a look at your home with a critical eye, as if you didn't live there. Any clutter to remove? Dead plants in pots or an unfinished project? Do you have a spot of colorful bulbs coming up in a pot? Is the front walk manicured and the porch...