Real Estate Annual Seattle-Eastside Real Estate Report: A Look Back at 2018   An increase in homes for sale coupled with rising interest rates have created a far more balanced market than we started 2018 with. This is a good thing as it will help our region tame affordability and create a sustainable marketplace. More homes came to market in 2018 than in any year since 2011. […]
Community Give Back This Season   Looking to share your bounty this holiday season? Below are some of my favorite Seattle-area organizations who can use your time, household items, toys, and more to help improve the lives of homeless and low-income families in our area. You might also check out these tips on how to make the most of charitable […]
Community 2018 Holiday Happenings in the Seattle Area Our Northwest holidays may be wet, but they’re still bright! Make the most of the season with Seattle favorites—such as dazzling light displays and the Parade of Boats—along with new additions like the “Enchant” event with light mazes and ice skating inside Safeco field. Scroll down for all the details…   WildLights at Woodland Park […]
Real Estate Q3 2018 Seattle-Eastside Real Estate Report   As Q3 comes to a close, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages are at their highest levels since April 2011—now averaging just above 4.7%. Even so, they are still far lower than their 30-year trendline. A 1% increase in mortgage interest rates decreases buying power by 10%. Or said differently, a 1% rate increase has the same […]
Community Puget Sound Pumpkin Patches Grab your boots, pack a thermos…it’s time to choose those perfect Halloween pumpkins! This year, why not explore a new town and make your pumpkin patch experience a true adventure? All of these farms are open every weekend in October, and most are open on weekdays too. Check out their websites to find the most […]
Tips, Trends & Living Protect Your Investment: 5 Fall Maintenance To-Do’s Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” While he was talking about fire safety, I think it applies equally well to home maintenance. One weekend of prevention this fall can save you many headaches (and a lot of money) down the road. Here are a few ideas to […]
Community 2018 Football Schedules, Recipes, Tips & More…   Are you ready for some football? Scroll down for printable schedules, game-day recipes and awesome tailgating hacks…       Hosting friends for game day? We’ve got you covered with everything from easy snacks to bonafide Seattle-born favorites… 1. Easy Chicken Taquitos So quick and delectable, you can skip the freezer aisle and go […]
Community Kicks for Kids Shoe Drive Now Through August 15th WHAT: Windermere’s Kicks for Kids event is a back-to-school sneaker drive for low-income youth, distributed through the Eastside Baby Corner. WHY: Kids from struggling families are in need of back-to-school shoes that fit. When kids feel good about their appearance, it improves both their self-esteem and their performance in school. WHEN: Formal shoe collection will […]
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Real Estate Q2 2018 Seattle-Eastside Real Estate Report   Signs of transition to a more balanced market are becoming abundantly clear as we move further into 2018. Price growth, while still climbing in most areas, has tapered off and average market times are inching up. Brokers are beginning to dust off forms that have seen little use of late—finance and inspection contingencies—as buyers […]
Tips, Trends & Living Outdoor Living Trends for Summer 2018   The sun is back and summer is so close you can almost taste the s’mores being toasted around the fire pit…is this the year to spruce up your outdoor spaces? Fun new trends in alfresco design revolve around individuality of lifestyle and a desire to bring the inside out with rooms, furniture and lighting […]
Community Free Recycling & Shredding Event May 19th   Hosted in our Parking Lot: 2737 77TH AVE SE MERCER ISLAND   Bring your recyclable items (working or not) to the event. All recycling services are free! We’re also sponsoring a Confidential Data Disposal truck for free, secure shredding of sensitive documents. Saturday, May 19th 9 am – 2 pm What we can recycle: […]
Real Estate Q1 2018 Seattle-Eastside Real Estate Report   Q1 prices in the Seattle-Eastside region have escalated yet again with no sign of slowing in the immediate future. An unprecedented lack of inventory for sale coupled with rising interest rates has prompted buyers to compete with reckless abandon to win the prize of their very own home, albeit with a steep price tag. […]
Real Estate Planning ahead: how tax reform will impact your home deductions next year   While you may still be busy filing your 2017 taxes, it’s important to look ahead and be aware of how the new 2018 tax reform laws will affect next year’s return–especially if you’re a homeowner. Those who itemize will need to note some big changes in what they can and cannot deduct. Many will […]
Community Islander Middle School Staff Appreciation Luncheons When my younger daughter, Julia, wrapped up 5th grade at Lakeridge Elementary last year to join her sister Grace at Islander Middle School, I thought that my time as a parent volunteer was drawing to a close. Over the summer I learned that my perceptions were incorrect. With children at two different schools, I had […]
Community Ready, Set, Recycle – For FREE! I’ve been going through a major overhaul of my office.  It’s been taking me a while, and it has resulted in quite a few items I need to find new homes for, or just plain recycle.  It can be a hassle to find a convenient place to take many of these things, but I have […]
Real Estate Ramblers – So Much To Love About This Style Of Home I’ve been honored to work recently with two clients who wanted to sell their rambler style homes on Mercer Island.  I’ve fallen deep for this kind of home. Ramblers possess good flow from room to room, supporting the ability to reside in casual elegance throughout all the spaces. Ramblers on Mercer Island often have vaulted […]
Tips, Trends & Living Cooking With All Things Trader Joe’s For The Win! A lovely, delicious meal, and engaging conversation, is my idea of the perfect evening. However, there’s a bunch of work that must be done prior to actually cooking and eating, like grocery shopping. And some weeks this chore is difficult to complete. I’m sure I’m not the only person who struggles with fitting grocery shopping into my […]
Real Estate 2016 Cost vs. Value Remodeling Report For Seattle – get the scoop here! The recently released Remodeling 2016 Cost vs. Value Report for Seattle (www.costvsvalue.com) contains incredibly helpful information on what are the best home projects to undertake that may yield the highest return on your investment when selling your home. I have the details on these best projects, plus the 10 worst projects with the lowest ROI for homes in […]
Tips, Trends & Living There’s No Place Like Home… When I daydream about my favorite places, San Francisco, Portland and Seattle filter to the top. I’ve lived in the three regions these cities are in and I adore each city for its unique culture and urban landscape. Where I have lived has helped shape me into the person I am, and build the family […]
Holiday Season We Had So Much Fun Decorating Cookies With You!! Julia, Grace and I want to offer an appreciative thank you to everyone who participated in our cookie decorating event in December. We had the best time decorating cookies with you – and we are in awe at all you did to benefit the foster kids served by Treehouse. 10 lbs. of powdered sugar later […]