Financial Get the Most Out of Your Tax Refund in 2021 The coronavirus pandemic continues to put a huge strain on household finances. Even in a normal year, a tax refund may be the biggest check you receive all year. This year, if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Child Tax Credit (CTC), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is allowing you […]
Buyers The Importance of Pre-Approval To set yourself up for a smooth and successful home purchase, getting pre-approved is perhaps the most productive first step you can take. It strengthens your buying credibility, informs your home search, and speeds up the closing process.   The Pre-Approval Process  There is an important distinction to made between two important steps of your mortgage application process: […]
Real Estate Listings Jimmy Fallon Lists Quirky, Kid-Friendly Gramercy Park Penthouse for $15M From the listing agents: Celebrating the bones and architecture of the famed 34 Gramercy Park East, while transforming the space into a singularly enhancing home, this jewel box is perched atop the southwest corner of the historic landmark. Features of the approximately 4,950 square-foot home include original, restored window frames and casings throughout, original, restored […]
Community News & Information Seattle City Council Passes Resolution Endorsing Southeast Seattle Creative District SEED Arts KVRU Radio Rainier Valley Rotary Rainier Beach Action Coalition Seattle World Percussion Society Urban Impact Seattle Office of Arts and Culture Communities Rise QueenCare Northwest Tap Connection The owners of the Black and Tan Hall
Sellers Why Should You Stage Your Home When It’s For Sale? In order to sell your home, it must be successfully marketed to potential home buyers. Developing a winning strategy to attract as many buyers as possible to your home is something your real estate agent will work on, and part of that process may include staging. Staging doesn’t just involve decorating your home; it’s using […]
Financial Justice Department to Appeal Judge’s Order on CDC Eviction Moratorium After a federal judge in Texas ruled last week that the federal government’s eviction moratorium is unconstitutional, the Justice Department says it will appeal. The appeal comes days after U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker issued a 21-page ruling saying that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s eviction moratorium is unprecedented, overbroad and unlawful. […]
SOLD Sold this Month: West Seattle & Federal Way Homes 32618 50th Place SW Federal Way, WA 98023 Listed at $560,000 Beautiful fully remodeled and spacious 4-bedroom, 3 full bathrooms home. Located in a great neighborhood, corner lot with lots of parking space. Kitchen with shaker style cabinets, quartz countertops, SS appliances. Designer style bathrooms. Master suite. Downstairs includes a spacious, cozy living area with […]
Case Studies COBUY SUCCESS STORY: Amber & Nate’s West Seattle Beauty Amber and Nate moved to Seattle for work several years ago and have been renting all that time. Then they discovered CoBuy and decided to stop paying someone else’s mortgage and start paying their own. We were introduced through CoBuy and started working together to find them a home. The journey was relatively short, especially […]
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Restaurant Reviews RESTAURANT REVIEW: Columbia City’s Super Six My partner Alan and I have been going to Super Six for a number of years and have always had a good experience. The restaurant is in a former auto body shop, so it has an automotive theme with lots of interesting things to look at. Post Covid, the dining is all outside either in […]
Events YOU’RE INVITED: 2021 Housing & Economic Forecast with Matthew Gardner, Economist Mark your calendar! You’re invited to attend a virtual presentation of the 2021 Housing and Economic Forecast by our in-house economist, Matthew Gardner, on Tuesday, February 23, from 7 to 8 pm. While it’s anybody’s guess what the future holds for this dynamic market, his insights are always useful and enlightening. Please contact me, and […]
Buyers Striking Restrictive Racial Language from Your Title Restrictive racial covenants—which excluded people of color from purchasing, leasing, or occupying homes in certain neighborhoods, developments, or regions—have been deeply embedded in the practices of the housing industry since the early 20th century. Although the Supreme Court ruled that municipally mandated racial zoning was unconstitutional with 1917’s Buchanan v. Warley, this decision extended only […]
Real Estate News & Information Southeast Seattle Sees Greatest Home Sale Price Increase in King County It’s no question that 2020 was an unprecedented year in just about every way possible — including real estate. Low inventory and high demand sent home prices skyrocketing, ratcheting up the competition in King County’s already hot market. This competition didn’t slow down in the winter months either, as neighborhoods continued to see a rise […]
Buyers Buying with Remodeling in Mind Everyone has their own definition of a dream home. For some, they know right when they see a home that it’s perfect as is. For others, it takes remodeling to achieve their vision. Whether you’re looking for something in need of a few upgrades or a total fixer-upper, buying with the intention of remodeling comes […]
Restaurant Reviews RESTAURANT REVIEW: Southcenter’s Bai Tong  Bai Tong at Southcenter in Tukwila is one of our favorite places for Thai food. We’ve been going for more than a decade and have never had a bad experience with the food. They have a very extensive menu, and are open for lunch and dinner. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious […]
Homeownership 8 Tips for Your Winter Home Maintenance Checklist Winter is a magical season to spend at home. We all want to be able to enjoy the shorter days and longer nights from the comfort of our homes while we watch the season change. To truly enjoy this winter at home with peace of mind, you’ll want to complete a home maintenance checklist to […]
Homeownership Technology in Your Home Every year there are more products that come out to automate your home. There are many reasons to add technology and to automate your home including safety, security, efficiency and convenience. Here are some reasons and products that are must have for your home.
Homeownership 10 Ways to Save Money by Going Green Contrary to popular belief, going green does not have to be hard or cost money, in fact it can even save you money. There are many small things that you and your family can do within your home to save money while reducing landfill waste and the use of natural resources. Discover a few ways […]
Case Studies COBUY SUCCESS STORY: Sisters Buy & Sell their First Home Together Sisters Tara and Natasha were looking to buy their first home. Once I had my initial buyer meeting with them and got their criteria, I realized that they were good candidates for CoBuy–an exciting new company with an online platform that makes it easier to buy a home with one or more other people–be it […]
Restaurant Reviews RESTAURANT REVIEW: Burien’s Thai-U-Up This year, in our quest for a variety of take out and delivery food, we have tried to mix it up between our old favorites and something new, and we recently discovered Thai–U–Up (I love the name!) in Burien. Their reviews aren’t great, but I noticed that most of the negative reviews are related to […]
Giving Local Giving: Treehouse for Kids Dear friends, Typically, my office Windermere Mount Baker comes together with our community in December to host a toy drive and fundraiser for Treehouse. And while we won’t be able to gather this year, we do want to encourage everyone to please support this great organization that provides assistance to children that have experienced foster […]