Okay, let me clarify, there’s actually eight craft beer establishments in and around Ballard that are worth trying, but six pack sounded more clever. If you’re a beer enthusiast, Ballard has a mile long strip that you must explore. The Seattle Beer Blog has dubbed this area “Seattle’s Redhook District” for good reason – the [...] Read More
Any Seattleites currently looking to buy or sell a home will be aware of the prevailing strong sellers market and the continued low number of Seattle homes for sale. The low supply and high demand have been driving prices up recently. Which begs the question, how far have home prices recovered since the bubble burst in 2007? Read More
When it comes to homes with stinky cigarette odors, many buyers won't venture much beyond the front door. Cigarette smoke not only kills your lungs it also kills the sale price of your home. Read More
Many first time buyers are probably saying to themselves "I wish I could afford to buyer in a higher price range so I could avoid the competition". Which begs the question, in this real estate market, do lower priced Seattle homes sell more quickly compared to higher end homes? Read More
The University of Washington in Seattle is famous for its springtime burst of color from dozens of blooming cheery blossom trees. Having now lived in Seattle for about 10 years, I thought it was time to finally go and see what all the fuss was about Read More
Introducing a new listing smack bang in the middle of Seattle's Roosevelt neighborhood that is close to everything. Situated on a sunny SW corner lot with a walkability score of 91 (should really be 99.99!) Read More
I love the times when I get to pick up the phone and call a buyer and break the good news that "the sellers have accepted your offer" or "escrow says the sale has been recorded and the home is all yours!" Of course, on the other side of the coin, are the phone calls that I dread having to make. Read More
This year, my intent is to walk every street, alley, road and staircase in the great Seattle neighborhood of Ballard. Must be completed by Dec 31st 2013. Sure it's not as daunting or strenuous as lumbering up Rainier but all I need is a pair of shoes and my camera. Read More
Looking at listings on line today for a Shoreline buyer, I came across a listing that proudly stated that the home had "double pain vinyl windows". Ironically, the home has been sitting on the market for 599 days! Read More
There are both pros and cons to doing a pre-inspection of your Seattle home before listing it for sale and sometimes it's a waste of money and time.Overall, in certain situations, I think it's a good idea. Read More
