As we wrap up 2017, I thought I might as well share some of my real estate predictions for the new year! It's been years in the making, but I think it's safe to say that these 8 ideas may very well come true in 2018. My top three predictions are (1) Greenwood will become the next Ballard, (2) Abandoned rental bicycles will clutter our streets and sidewalks as the city grows, (3) Home buyers getting...
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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 kitchen, and in the day when our lives were more structured that made perfect sense. All of us...
The best days of Summer are upon us, and it makes me remember the importance of slowing down and enjoying them. Six months from now we'll be bundled up in sweaters & coats, so take the time to walk on the beach, enjoy a short hike, or crack open a good mystery book. When you're in the middle of a stretch of hot sunny days, it's a great time to reflect on how very fortunate we are to be living in...
Having listed & sold homes for many years, I've always been a big proponent of making a strong first impression on buyers, and nothing can create that emotional appeal as readily as good staging. This handsome Loyal Heights home sold a while ago, in a week with multiple offers, and the staging had a lot to do with raising the bar and the way you felt when you entered the home. Terrific color...
I followed through on a New Year's resolution and met with Lauren yesterday to talk about food. I've been wondering about what choices to make and having a chance to get advice from a nutritionist seemed like the best place to go. If you're interested in this, get in touch with me and I'll share Lauren's contact info with you. Mostly it's nice to have a plan so I can make better choices in the new...
Let your "New Home" Be a Perfect Match By Liz Talley, Windermere Managing Broker, Greenwood Branch The subliminal messages you get touring Seattle homes has a huge impact on how you select which one you want to buy. Have you noticed that some homes seem to say “sit down and stay awhile” while you’re looking them over? They feature spots to sit and read, or to enjoy a conversation, or to...