What a busy weekend it will be, yet I believe I will be swamped at our open houses over in Blue Ridge on Saturday 1:00 - 3:00 and Sunday 1:30 to 4:00. Between picking up groceries, getting kids to sports activities, and running errands, it only takes a couple of minutes to swing through an Open House and when you walk in the door you get an immediate feeling about the place. Just doesn't happen with...
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I've been asked over the years why some homes sell in a week and how you create that "magic" touch. It comes down to a few elements that are critical - the price being first and foremost. If a home is fairly priced the buyer response will be tremendous in an up market. If it is overpriced by 10% the sellers may miss their mark, and in the end may need to reduce the listing price. Right...
You know someone is pretty interested in a home when they're hanging around and don't seem to want to leave. That's what happened at my Broadview Open house this weekend at 12215 9th NW. The home is one of those "fall in love" types of places with a sweet garden. The feeling inside is casual, so when you're there you tend to want to stay awhile. We had over 60 groups come through, and we...
Ready to hit the weekend open houses? As a broker I've got four things I'm aware of as I tour new listings: location, condition, price and buyer appeal. Pricing is key so I always want to know when was the home last sold and for how much? What are the neighboring homes selling for at this time? Our market is hot so we can work in appreciation, but you also want to make sure that what you're paying...
We've outdone ourselves, with over the top city views from our latest listing that is open Sunday 7/19 from noon to 3:00, at 813A Second Avenue North on the S. Slope of Queen Anne Hill (MLS #820937 has all the scoop). If you've pined for an in-city hotel style home with a lovely master suite, big private two-car garage, and two blocks to favorite cafes, boutiques, Opera, concerts at the Center and...
Today, Sunday, from 2 to 4, stop by and tour your new home! 1125 NW 59th Street, affordable at $769,000. Diane Lembo Talley is hosting and all the info is at NWMLS 808821. If you love a little romance in your home, you've come to the right...
With the background music playing "Summertime and the Living is Easy" you will absolutely fall head over heels in love with our latest Ballard listing at 1125 NW 59th Street, hot on the market today for $769,000. Mom, (Diane) is holding it open today from 11:30 to 1:00 & between 5:00 to 7:00 pal & rising star Heidi King will be there. If you love classic front porches or ice-tea inspired...
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...
Even my photographer couldn't stop saying it when she shot photos of this home. Swing by today 2-4 and you'll say "OMG" just like the 50 people who saw it Saturday at 8056 Jones Avenue NW. This home, listed at $799,900, has a love affair with everyone it meets. Cozy, yet light and open, classic, yet remodeled throughout, it has more soul than many homes out there and will grab your heartstrings all...
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,...