This striking 5-Star Built Green home by Isola stands out proudly from the crowd.
May 2020 | Pending sales return to 2019 levels ✔
Almost two months after the Stay Home order began, real estate sales data is suggesting a check-mark-shaped recovery locally. New listings were down last month by nearly 40%, though, so it may be a while before things return to "normal."
Preparing your home for the market
Getting your home ready to sell can be daunting, but hiring the right team to prepare your home for the market is the first step toward getting the most out of your biggest investment. We help every client by creating a custom-tailored to-do list. Here are some of the things every home seller should do before listing her home.
April 2020 | The pandemic and housing
Prior to the Coronavirus, the Seattle real estate market was on a tear, but this won't be the story of 2020. The local market is not likely to return to the same levels quickly, but I expect local housing prices to be resilient in the face of COVID-19.
Shopping for a new home (while you're stuck at home)
Pictures are deceiving
When they’re difficult to see in person, evaluating properties from afar is essential. It’s easy to get excited about a beautifully-photographed home, but try to slow down and scrutinize each image with a critical eye. Below are a number of ways we can study what’s available online to see a broader picture.
March 2020 | Coronavirus and the housing market
February 2020 | The market is hot. What should you do?
Storybook Tudor
This storybook Tudor offers original charm, desirable updates, and MIL potential. Enjoy delightful leaded & stained glass windows, architectural arches, and rich hardwoods plus updated bathrooms and a bright new kitchen with subway tile and stainless steel appliances including gas range. Write your next chapter here.
January 2020 | Where's the market headed in 2020?
Come Home to the Beach!
Get over here quick. Irresistible curb appeal and thorough updates await, just three blocks from the heart of The Junction. The remodeled kitchen is bright and cheery with plentiful storage, stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, subway tile backsplash, and a breakfast nook. A perfect location where you can easily stroll to almost anything yet still feel out of the way.
December 2019 | Thank you
November 2019 | Home prices ticked up in October
Landlord: 101
I am often asked for (non-legal) advice on being a landlord, so I decided to put together a short guide to being a landlord. This is not intended to replace the expertise of a property manager. If you don't have time to manage your own property, hire a professional! But if you want to save a little money and don't mind the legal risks, here are a few basics that I've shared with clients over the years.
October 2019 | Shifting sentiment among buyer
Thoroughly Updated West Seattle Gem
Get over here quick. Irresistible curb appeal and thorough updates await, just three blocks from the heart of The Junction. Covered rocking chair porch, engineered Oak hardwoods, new plumbing and electrical systems, new Andersen windows, updated bathroom, and more. The remodeled kitchen is bright and cheery with plentiful storage, stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, subway tile backsplash, and a breakfast nook. Tall ceilings, a big workshop, and good spaces in the basement, too. Fully-fenced backyard with patio, shed, and apple tree plus a detached carport off the alley. A perfect location where you can easily stroll to almost anything yet still feel out of the way.
September 2019 | The market slows heading into Q4 | Should you refinance?
Boutique Loft on Capitol Hill
AIA award-winning, boutique building, two blocks from the center of it all. This bright corner unit floats above the city’s best restaurants, nightlife and shops. Enjoy windows on all 4 sides w/only 1 shared wall, 10ft ceilings, a lofted sleep area, large bathroom, in-unit washer/dryer, flexible layout, private deck and more. Your new life on the Hill starts here!
August 2019 | Home sales slowing as we head into fall
Comfortable & Upgraded in Fremont
This 2009 home is centrally located between all the fun of Wallingford, Ballard, Phinney, and Fremont with easy access to 99. Highlights include: hardwood floors on the main, vaulted ceilings upstairs, master bedroom with walk-in closet & bath, 3rd bed with a full attached bath of its own, attached garage, fenced yard, and more!