Before I list a home, I set it up to steal a buyer’s heart. Most buyers will know if a place is right for them the minute they see it. That first impression is huge, and it takes a little planning. It happens when the colors are right, the furniture or staging is inviting and the home speaks to the buyers right from the front steps. Above is a listing from last Spring that was repainted, the...

The number of buyers looking for homes has outpaced our inventory and we are back to the typical Spring Market, which is hot. Today I listed this mint condition circa 1961 Ranch home in Pinehurst at 11740 16th Ave NE for $779,000. Thus far we have eight brokers who scheduled appointments for today, we are holding a twilight open house, and have had over 200 agents forward this listing to...

Last Spring I listed this home and it flew off the market following some busy open houses over the weekend. We are seeing the same thing this Spring - so what are buyers to do? First off, be realistic about where you want to land on a purchase price and perhaps shop up to $100k lower than that, so if you end up extending to the top of your price range you still feel good about the purchase. Second,...

My painting of the back porch on Phinney Sitting in the sun on Phinney Ridge, as the open house was getting ready to start, I realized just how many people would connect with this darling listing on Dayton Ave N. My clients had literally flipped for it years before and sure enough, as we presented this listing to the market our results were the same. So many buyers wandered through, and...

Ah, love is in the air! It’s one of the best times of year, for those falling in love - and those falling in love with real estate. So many buyers are checking out our slim inventory, imagining themselves cooking in stylish kitchens and starting backyard gardens. Enjoy Spring, smile at folks you see on walks, and share valentines with friends. Mom and I painted this sweet bouquet of flowers so I’m...

Our next charity cookbook is at the printer When we are not selling houses around Seattle, Gloria Jackson and I spend time creating these charming little cookbooks. The first two editions of “Sharing Out Best” did so well, that we’re at it again, printing up a 2024 edition that features wonderful recipes from friends and relatives. All of the profits from the cookbook sales are given to the...

Capturing the Autumn Colors this past Fall This year the calendar deceived us and our typical rainy fall weather was late arriving. With crisp and dry days in October, mom and I headed over to the Arboretum and found a cozy bench that suited us for painting one of the nearby trees. This is the first time we collaborated on a painting and we noticed different things about our subject, a gorgeous...

We are at it again! Gloria Jackson and I have been asking all of our friends who are masterful in the kitchen to share their best recipes for our third Cookbook. We are taking pre-sales in November for our December publishing date. They run $25 each, and almost 80% of the cost is donated through the Windermere Foundation to the Ballard Food Bank. You’ll enjoy our favorite recipes from soup to...

The Picardo Pea Patch in Wedgwood was the old Italian Farm, and my relatives on mom’s side of the family worked there. They lived over in North Greenlake and would walk to the farm for the day, then head back to a stretch of homes between 77th & 80th just off Bagley Ave North. The boss lived in the big home, relatives across the street. Mom and I met for a couple of days of painting at...

Open Sunday Oct 15th 2:00 - 4:00. Tree-lined streets and charming vintage buildings add to the feeling you get walking around North Capitol Hill. Our featured listing at 714 Bellevue Ave East #403 sits among all of this, just above the treetops offering some sensational City views and creating a treehouse vibe with lovely privacy. Seldom found in our current marketplace, the property has that NYC vibe...