Sellers How to Price Your Home for Sale It’s natural for sellers to want to get every step of the selling process right, but a successful home sale depends on an accurate listing price. Your real estate agent will work closely with you to set the price, but in the meantime, you can use  the following information to better understand what goes into […]
Design 10 Tips to Upgrade Your Bedroom We spend roughly a third of our lives asleep, so it’s only right that bedrooms be high on the priority list when it comes to home upgrades. Whether you’re looking for extra comfort or added liveliness from your personal sanctuary, these 10 simple tips will level up your bedroom.
Restaurant Reviews RESTAURANT REVIEW: The Lemongrass in Renton Having grown tired of some of the take-out we’ve been ordering since the March COVID-19 shutdown, Alan and I decided to try something new. We discovered The Lemongrass in Renton—a local Vietnamese chain serving traditional dishes and vegetarian options in a casual, stylish space and were impressed by their huge menu, although somewhat reluctant to try […]
Buyers Sold this Month: Completely Remodeled South Seattle Charmer I’m honored to have represented the buyer in this completely remodeled South Seattle charmer that recently closed. Listed at $625,000, the 3-bed/3-bath sold for $655,000. Congratulations, guys!
From Don FROM DON: An Attitude of Gratitude Dear friends, I hope this letter finds you healthy and well. This year has been a challenge on so many levels that I’m finding it even more important than ever to focus on all that I have to be grateful for. Allen and I have our health, our home, our loyal pugs Dylan and Dexter, […]
Buyers Buying a Fixer-Upper For some home buyers, a fixer-upper is their idea of a dream home. Preparing for the process comes down to creating a plan, knowing what to look for, and understanding what financing options are available.
Homeownership A Guide to Going Low-to-Zero Waste Making the switch to a more sustainable household won’t happen overnight, but there are simple steps you can take to cut down on your home’s waste. Start your waste-reducing process by getting to know your local disposal guidelines. What you can recycle varies at both the state and city level. Check your local municipality’s website […]
CoBuy CoBuying a Home: How Does it Work? From CoBuy: The first thing most people want to know about co-buying a home is, “how does co-buying work?” It’s a great question. Teaming up to buy a home is a big decision. There’s a lot of money involved, and it’s not your typical home purchase. Let’s first look at the big picture and then […]
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Financial What is Wire Fraud and How to Avoid It A fast-growing form of cybercrime, wire fraud has led to major losses for homebuyers in recent years. Get to know what it is and what steps you can take to avoid it.
Uncategorized Don Selected as 2020 Seattle Five Star Real Estate Agent Award Winner I’m honored and humbled to be among and exclusive group of professionals in my field–the 2020 Seattle Five Star Real Estate Agents. This distinguished designation is awarded to less than 7% of professionals in the market after a rigorous selection process, including eligibility criteria, consumer evaluations, an evaluation score based on a proprietary algorithm and […]
Real Estate News & Information Western Washington Real Estate Market Update The following analysis 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 agent.  
Restaurant Reviews RESTAURANT REVIEW: Smarty Pants in Georgetown Alan and I have been going to Smarty Pants in Georgetown for years, and it always seems to be a favorite for out of town guests. For many of our friends, a trip to Smarty Pants is a must-see on their Seattle agenda. Smarty Pants has the classic biker bar atmosphere, which, in my opinion […]
Buyers COBUY SUCCESS STORE: Mom & Daughters Buy Home Together I became a CoBuy certified agent so that I could help buyers that may have been priced out of our housing market.  As a CoBuy partner, I’m able to focus on my client’s home search and offer process, while leaving the very important details of co-ownership to the experts in that area. Once I learned […]
Sellers Dangers of an Overpriced Home When it comes time to sell your home, determining its exact value can be a challenge. Naturally, homeowners want to get the most value for their home. However, if it hits the market at too high a price, it could cause serious complications in the selling process. Attracting the wrong buyers An overpriced home creates […]
Real Estate Listings NEW LISTING: Modernized Queen Anne Condo 1312 6th Ave. North Seattle, WA 98109 Listed at $324,000 SQFT: 450 Bed: 1 Bathroom: 1 MLS #: 1665854 Taxes: $2,884 (2020) Year Built: 1986 Style: 30 – Condo (1 Level) Views: Territorial
From Don How to Have Loads of Halloween Fun without Trick-or-Treating With new Halloween guidelines just issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showing that door-to-door trick-or-treating, indoor haunted houses, costume parties and “trunk or treating,” where children go from car to car to receive treats, are considered “higher risk activities” that should be avoided this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Events RESCHEDULED: FREE Recycling & Paper Shredding Event
DIY Virtual Tour of Alan & Don’s Latest DIY Home Project: New Slate Covered Stairs & Patio As the son of a building contractor, I developed a passion for home building and learned so much from my Dad about almost every aspect of the building trades. I eventually became an electrician, ran my own electrical contracting company for 10 years, and then purchased and remodeled two homes. These days, my partner Alan […]
Restaurant Reviews RESTAURANT REVIEW: Southcenter’s Miyabi Sushi I never expect much from strip mall restaurants, so I was pleasantly surprised the first time I tried Southcenter’s Miyabi Sushi many years ago. Miyabi has a nice cozy atmosphere with booths, tables, and the sushi bar. Bonus: the bar stools at the sushi bar have backs and are actually comfortable. We used to love […]
SOLD Sold this Month: Immaculately Maintained Mid-Century in Burien’s Three Tree Point 16812 28th Ave SW Burien, WA 98166 Listing Price $548,000 Selling Price $623,000 Immaculately maintained Mid-Century home in desirable Three Tree Point community. Many updates/new: PVC roof, 30 windows, appliances, covered patio & more. Open-concept kitchen & dining w/ floor-to-ceiling windows to backyard. Great floor plan & vaulted ceilings! Lower level daylight basement family room […]