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Home Ownership Chicken Little is Wrong: Homeownership Still the American Dream After the harrowing challenges experienced by so many homeowners over the last few years, many housing experts had predicted that the belief in homeownership as a major element of the American Dream would soon die. There is now conclusive evidence that these experts were wrong. As we reported back in September, The Joint Center of […]
Home Improvement and Decorating Six Tips for Great Window Treatments Spruce up those windows to make your kitchen more attractive with six easy-to-do ideas.   Design by Sue Adams 1. MINIMAL IS IN Strip away heavy window coverings and replace with simple shades. One path to less fabric is using an upholstered cornice, says Sue Pelley, national spokesperson for Interiors by Decorating Den, or a […]
Seattle Sunday Open House North Beach/Blue Ridge Area Home :: Open Sunday 11/03 1PM-4PM :: 2851 NW 94th Street, Seattle 2851 NW 94th Street Seattle WA 98117 Open Sunday 11/03 1PM-4PM Custom built home is tucked away in North Beach w/ modern lines, perfectly situated on a private lot w/ sound views. High end materials & quality craftsmanship throughout. Light filled & open floor plan w/ a seamless flow to outdoor living. Two story entry. […]
Home Improvement 4 Tips to Redo a Small Bathroom by DIY Inspired     Pin It The bathroom obviously needs to be an efficient, comfortable and functioning unit of your home. And it should be treated that way. By focusing on the right things and by using effective decorating techniques/storage ideas, you can get the most out of your bathroom regardless of how small […]
Mrtgage Rates Mortgage Rates Fly Holding Pattern Just Over 4 Percent by Matthew Graham Mortgage rates continued flying their recent holding pattern just over 4 percent.  Most lenders' rate sheets were essentially unchanged compared to yesterday's latest.  Additionally, we never saw enough bond market movement during the course of the day to justify any mid-day changes.   The most prevalent Conforming  (best-execution) has been pinned to […]
Curb Appeal Curb Appeal, The First Impression Counts! Selling a home can be very rewarding (and profitable) if the right steps are taken to make sure that the home for sale shows its best to potential buyers, or as Sandra and I like to say, Parade Ready. When a home owner is thinking about selling their house, extra care and focus should be […]
Halloween, Safety Top tips to keep your kids safe on Halloween by Dale Johnson For parents and children: Children under 12 should trick-or-treat and cross streets with an adult. Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Parents should remind children to watch […]
Home Inspection Home Inspection Question: Using the home inspection contingency, must a buyer hire a licensed inspector or can the buyer have a friend or relative, who is a contractor, perform the inspection for the buyer?  Aren't there some exemptions to this licensing requirement?  If not, what should the broker do when the buyer announces that the buyer intends […]
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Seattle Foreclosed Homes Taking the Spooky Feeling Out of Foreclosures Buying a Foreclosure isn’t as Risky as You May Think, with the Proper Know-How Last week, when Amanda Kostina laid out her 10 Hidden Hazards When Buying Foreclosure, it hit close to home. My husband and I relocated to Florida in the midst of the credit crunch, and what awaited me in my new home […]
Home Ownership and The American Dream Why Do We Buy Real Estate? Why do you own your home? Why do you want to buy a home? According to Fannie Mae the top five reasons people buy a home or aspire to buy a home are: To have a better place to raise their children; A place where their family can feel safe; To have more space; Freedom […]
Home Decorating A Dozen Creative Ideas for Decorating Blank Walls When you have a big, blank wall to fill, your first thought may be a gallery wall. There's nothing wrong with that, but sometimes it's nice to break up all of that flat framed artwork with something different. Enter baskets, brackets, paint-dipped objects, wall sculptures, special paint effects and more. Check out these 12 ways […]
Jumbo Home Loans The Curious Case of the Jumbo Mortgage Though it may feel like yesterday, it's been about half a decade since the housing bubble burst and the subprime mortgage crisis hit. In September 2008, the United States government took over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Since then, the mortgage industry has undergone fundamental changes, experiencing both increased regulation and a large shift toward […]
Multiple Offer Home Purchase Winning in Multiple Offers Phinney Ridge Home 526 N 59th Street Seattle WA 98103 Kudos to my business partner Sandra Brenner. Sandra was able to negotiate the winning offer on this beautiful Phinney Ridge home for our clients. If you are a home buyer who wants to ensure you are working with an experienced negotiator, give us a call, […]
Home Buying 3 Big Myths of Home Buying We are here to save you pain, buyers. There are myths about the home shopping experience that must be addressed. We'd like to make the home buying experience as stress-free as possible, so please hear us out on these three big myths about home buying: Myth #1: “That house has been on the market so […]
Real Estate Agent Broker You Need a Professional to Sell or Buy a Home Many people ask us whether they should hire an agent to sell their home or whether they should first try as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). In today’s market, we believe this is an easy decision: you need an experienced professional! You need an expert guide if you are traveling a dangerous path The […]
Sell or Rent Should I Rent My House If I Can’t Sell It? There has been a lot written about how buying a home is less expensive than renting one in most parts of the country. Rents are skyrocketing and homes are still at great prices. These two situations are also causing some sellers to consider renting their home instead of selling it. After all, a homeowner can […]
I-502 Marijuana Businesses Concerns Expressed about Allowed Seattle Neighborhoods for I-502 Marijuana Businesses The city of Seattle has produced a discussion draft of the Estimated Allowed Area for I-502 Licensed Marijuana Businesses Under City and State Regulations (includes growing, processing, and retail facilities). Below is a map from the discussion draft. The Broadview Community Council has written a letter to Seattle City Council members expressing concern about the area in […]
Home Loan and Mortgages A lesson on loan pre-qualification Hunting for a new home? Pre-qualification can be an essential component of your home search. Here’s why. Mortgage pre-qualification. Why does it matter? Let me see if I can frame it this way… Has ever happened to you? You’re out with friends and decide to grab dinner. There’s a new place in town you’ve heard […]
House Paint Colors 10 Common Color Mistakes Designers share the color decorating mistakes that make them cringe. 1. Ceiling Paint "I never paint a ceiling dead white because all white paint has a bit of gray in it, and it takes the room down. Paint the ceiling a cream shade." –Athalie Derse 2. Matching Shades "You never want to match your walls […]
Mortgage Rates Home Buyers: Window of Opportunity Still Open The Fed recently announced they would continue their current pace of purchasing bonds until the economy was stronger. This bond purchasing program is the reason that mortgage interest rates are at historic lows. Rates began to increase over the last several months just on the anticipation that the Fed would announce that they would be […]
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