Real Estate Listings NEW LISTING: Classic 1940’s Greenwood bungalow 9520 Palatine Avenue N Seattle, WA 98103 Listing price: $639,000 MLS #1982788 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 1,220 sqft Classic 1940’s bungalow with a bonus room addition that adds surprising space to the typical design for this era. Fir floors, tall ceilings, cheerful sunny rooms, nice garden lot with alley access for easy extra off-street parking. […]
Buyers What Is a Homeowners Association and How Much Are HOA Fees? Becoming a homeowner comes with many responsibilities, but if the home you’re purchasing requires you to be part of a Homeowners Association (HOA), you’ll have to follow additional guidelines and pay additional fees. As you’re looking for homes, talk to your agent about whether purchasing a home that’s part of an HOA is right for you. […]
Living Decorating with House Plants to Match Your Décor Style Interior design solutions come in all shapes and sizes. After all your furniture items, art, and other physical items are all in their right place, decorating with house plants can provide the perfect final touch. The best plants for your home are the ones that will thrive in your local climate while complementing your existing décor. Here […]
Sellers Understanding the Value of Your Home: Market Value vs. Assessed Value and More The math of a home sale is relatively straightforward. Sellers list their home at a certain price, a buyer makes an offer, and eventually the two parties reach a final, agreed-upon price. However, between these two points in the selling process, there are several other figures that go into to setting a home’s value that […]
Real Estate News & Information The Landscape for Mortgage Rates and Inflation in 2022 This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, he analyzes the most up-to-date U.S. housing data to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market.  Hello there, I’m Windermere’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner and welcome to this month’s episode of […]
Buyers How to Win a Bidding War When Buying a House In a seller’s market, many buyers are competing for a limited number of homes. This creates fierce competition amongst buyers and ideal selling conditions for sellers. Sellers will commonly receive multiple offers for their home, often over their original asking price. As the offers stack up, bidding wars will ensue, since only one buyer can ultimately […]
Real Estate News & Information Q2 2022 Western Washington Real Estate Market Update The following analysis of select counties of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere Real […]
Real Estate Listings NEW LISTING: Sweet Greenlake Duplex 1125 N 85th Street Seattle, WA 98103 Listing price: $775,000 MLS #:1963619 3,380 SQFT Lot Size 3,800 SQFT Taxes: $8,067 (2022) Type: Multifamily Building Year Built: 1912 Style: 52 – Duplex Views: Territorial This duplex goes from traditional bungalow to urban-edgy in the time it takes to climb a flght of stairs. Entry-level unit maintains […]
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Design What is Mid-Century Modern Architecture? The mid-century modern movement’s impact on design reaches far and wide. Whether it’s graphic design, architecture, interior design, product development or elsewhere, we see traces of its influence in countless aspects of everyday life today. Mid-century modern homes are known for their signature look and stylistic appeal. Here’s a short guide to understanding the characteristics […]
Real Estate News & Information The Growing Housing Affordability Problem This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, he analyzes the most up-to-date U.S. housing data to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market.  Hello there, I’m Windermere’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner and welcome to this month’s episode of […]
Sellers Preparing to Sell Your Home: A Complete Checklist Getting your home ready to sell can feel like a circus act. Without the right organization, juggling the countless moving parts involved in this stage of the selling process can take its toll. This is the perfect opportunity to create a checklist to keep yourself on track and within your budget. The following information will illuminate […]
SOLD SOLD: 5 Seattle Homes Sold Representing Buyers 4419 49th Avenue S Seattle, WA 98118 MLS #1927866 Sold: $525,000 Listed: $525,000 Beds · 3 Baths · 1 1,200 sqft Days on Market: 5 Fantastic opportunity to own adorable home in coveted Lakewood area just waiting for your updates…or build your dream house and take advantage of potential Lake Washington views. […]
Buyers What Happens After Making an Offer on a House? Making an offer on a house feels like a reason to celebrate. You’ve applied for financing, worked with your agent to search for available listings, put in time attending open houses, and have found the place you’re ready to call home. However, celebrating at this stage in the buying process could leave you heartbroken if your offer […]
Real Estate News & Information Moving Patterns for U.S. Homeowners and Renters in 2021 This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, he analyzes the most up-to-date U.S. housing data to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market. This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist […]
Living How to Plant an Herb Garden Homeowners are always seeking ways to breathe new life into the spaces in their homes. Using nature to achieve this transformation is beneficial in several ways. Planting an herb garden not only helps to make your kitchen feel fresh and sustainable, but it can make your food taste better, too. Here are some tips for […]
Sellers Should You Refinance or Sell Your Home? Homeowners can often reach a financial fork in the road when they must decide to either refinance their existing mortgage or sell their home. Each route has its respective advantages depending on your financial health, the mortgage rate market, and the future needs of your household. Refinancing vs. Selling When working to ease the financial burden […]
Buyers Managing Expectations as a First-Time Home Buyer There’s a first time for everything. As a first-time home buyer, navigating the uncharted territory of the home buying process can be challenging to say the least. Although every home purchase is unique, there are certain knowns that can help you manage your expectations. Once you’re ready to buy, knowing a bit more about how to […]
Living 5 Tips for Cutting the Cord: Switching from Cable to Subscription TV “Cutting the cord” can mean something different in every household. For some, it’s a complete abandonment of cable TV and the fees that come with it, while in another household it may be a mix of cable- and subscription-based programming. Regardless of where you are in the spectrum, it’s worth it to audit your household’s […]
Design 5 Ways to Incorporate Nature into Your Home Home décor often focuses heavily on the latest and greatest trends. But even the most well decorated home can feel like it’s missing a natural element. Here are five simple ways you can incorporate nature into your home to make it feel more connected to the environment it inhabits. 5 Ways to Incorporate Nature into […]
SOLD SOLD: Homes in Seattle, Tacoma & Puyallup Currently Under Contract Representing Buyers 1743 NW 57th Street #302 Seattle, WA 98107 Listing price: $380,000 Beds: 1 Baths: 2 Days on Market: 3 Easy living in the heart of Ballard! This spacious Bal Harbor corner unit features one bedroom, one and 1/2 baths, a wood-burning fireplace, deck and an in-unit washer & dryer and […]