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 […]
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!
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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 […]
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, […]