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 […]
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
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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 […]
Giving The Seahawks and Windermere Team Up Again to #TackleHomelessness As the “Official Real Estate Company of the Seattle Seahawks,” all of us at Windermere are proud to kick off our fifth season of partnering with the Seahawks to #TackleHomelessness. For every defensive tackle made at a Seahawks home game this season, Windermere will donate $100 to Mary’s Place in support of their mission to provide safe, […]
Real Estate Listings NEW LISTING: Early 1900’s Seattle Bungalow in Popular Upper Rainier Beach 9634 59th Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98118 Listed at $540,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 SQFT: 1,730 MLS #1656492 Taxes: $4,950 (2020) Lot Size: 5,250 SQFT Year Built: 1926 Views: Territorial
Sellers How to Improve Your Curb Appeal When it comes time to sell your home, first impressions are crucial. Improving your curb appeal helps to make the most of a buyer’s first glance and sets the stage for their interest in purchasing your home. The following projects are simple and inexpensive ways to enhance both your home’s first impression and its value. […]
Design Preparing for the School Year at Home For those whose children will be taking classes online or participating in remote learning this school year, keeping the following tips in mind will help create an at-home learning environment that prioritizes health and learning, while being able to adjust to this year’s unknowns. A home cannot fully replace all that a formal school classroom […]
Case Studies CLIENT SUCCESS STORY: Homebuying in a Pandemic Mary and Stephen were looking to buy their first home and were referred to me by some of my favorite clients that I consider to be friends. Before COVID, I typically would set up a meeting so that I could learn a client’s criteria, and we could determine if we are a good fit to […]
SOLD Sold this Month: Beautiful end unit in highly desired North Beacon Hill 1500 S Walker St. Seattle, WA 98144 Listing Price $629,000 Selling Price $629,000 Beautiful end unit with lots of natural light in highly desired North Beacon Hill. Walk score of 87 with cafes, restaurants, and shopping just blocks away! Custom finishes include oak hardwood, custom kitchen with gorgeous quartz counter-tops, high end SS appliances, sleek […]
Homeownership Your Guide to Going Solar For homeowners looking to reduce their home’s carbon footprint, increase its sustainability, and add value to their property, going solar is an obvious choice. Understanding how solar works and how to maximize its benefits are key first steps in your journey to becoming a solar energy-producing household. How does solar work? The technology that turns […]