Restaurant Reviews RESTAURANT REVIEW: Mount Baker’s Mioposto Pizzeria COVID Status: The State of Washington has removed many COVID-19 restrictions, but the COVID-19 delta variant is spreading fast. As of August 23, masks are required for everyone in public indoor spaces, and recommended in crowded outdoor settings. For more information, go here. Recommendation: While in the Mount Baker neighborhood, treat yourself and head over to […]
Real Estate Listings NEW LISTING: Tastefully Upgraded Issaquah Condo 175 1st Place NW #113 Issaquah, WA 98027 Listing price: $515,000 MLS#: 1817854 2 Beds 2.25 Baths 1,155 SqFt Year Built: 2000 Tastefully upgraded just for you! Modern townhome in the heart of Issaquah’s Historic District dressed in swank new hi-end finishes. Luxury vinyl plank throughout, quartz & tile kitchen, tile baths, fresh new paint, […]
Living 10 Tips for Sustainable Gardening Spring is calling and the flowers are in bloom. It’s the time of the year that many homeowners start spending more time in the garden. Having a healthy garden is one of the best ways to create a sustainable home and reduce your household’s carbon footprint. Here are some eco-friendly tips that will help to make your garden even […]
Living How to Handle Water Damage In Your Home Even if you’ve done all you can to prevent water damage in your home, there’s still a possibility it could occur. During a water damage emergency, it’s important to have a plan in place and be proactive to make sure things don’t go from bad to worse. How to Handle Water Damage In Your Home If […]
Living 6 Commonly Missed Cleaning Spots It’s easy to get into a routine when cleaning your home season after season, year after year. While simply going over the same spots may make your home feel cleaner, at the same time, it allows the neglected areas to become dirtier. Here are six commonly missed spots around the home that, once given the attention […]
Design What’s a Rambler? The distinct “rambler” architectural style is known by several names—rambler, ranch house, California ranch. Whatever you call it, the rambler has played an important role in the evolution of the American home. From its spacious interior to its welcoming layout, the rambler is tailor made for a comfortable home life. History of the Rambler Originally conceived […]
Design 7 Vintage Design Elements That Are Still Popular Today Adding the right touch of vintage décor to your home is a matter of balance. It brings that decades-old, well-traveled quality that gives the spaces in your home a special character. A common concern with vintage décor is that it will make a home feel outdated. Fortunately, certain design elements and trends have stood the […]
Real Estate News & Information Q2 2021 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 Real Estate agent. REGIONAL […]
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Buyers Is Co-Buying Right For You? For some buyers, purchasing a home independently may be out of reach. Co-buying is an alternative approach to homeownership where two or more individuals purchase the property together and take on a joint mortgage. Get to know the benefits and drawbacks of co-buying before deciding whether it’s right for you. How Does Co-Buying Work?  Just like a […]
SOLD SOLD: Two Seattle Condos 6501 24th Ave NW #302 Seattle, WA 98117 Listed at $419,000 2 beds 1.00 baths 800 SqFt Year Built: 1977 Top floor corner unit with mountain views! Two-bedroom condo located just blocks to the heart of Ballard. Kitchen features granite countertops, dishwasher, microwave and stainless fridge. Large balcony to enjoy western sunsets. Great closet space […]
Restaurant Reviews RESTAURANT REVIEW: Ristorante Picolinos in Ballard COVID Status: Starting June 30, the State of Washington removed most COVID-19 restrictions. This means that most businesses and organizations may choose to operate as they did before the COVID-19 pandemic with no capacity limits or physical distancing requirements. For more information, go here. Recommendation: If you’re looking for a great Italian restaurant in Ballard, I […]
Sellers Where to Stay While You Sell Your Home The time between selling a home and moving into a new one can be a challenging period for homeowners that leaves them with a basic question: Where should I live? In the interim, there are various housing options to choose from but picking the right one depends on your personal situation and the amount of time it will take […]
Sellers The Best Ways to Determine Home Value Of all the questions that arise during the selling process, “What’s my home worth?” is the first for most sellers. By using home valuation tools and understanding local market conditions, sellers can educate themselves on how much their home could potentially fetch on the market, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Best Ways to Determine […]
Buyers Should You Rent or Buy When Moving Away? There are certain advantages to moving down the street or across town. You’ll likely have a basic understanding of the local market conditions, you’re familiar with the area, and the limited distance between the home you’re selling and the one you’re moving into makes the moving process a bit easier. But moving to a new city […]
Design The Best Indoor Plants for Every Room With thousands of plant species, it can be hard to distinguish which plants are best suited for each room in your home, which greatly depends on sunlight exposure and temperature. A simple rule of thumb is to make higher maintenance plants more accessible to you. Some lower maintenance plants can go weeks without watering and […]
Homeownership 7 Tips to Give Your Short-Term Rental a Competitive Advantage As the usage of short-term rental services has increased over the years, so too has the competition between rental owners to make their properties stand out. There are a variety of marketing tactics you, as a rental owner, can employ to give your home an edge, but ultimately, making the property as appealing as possible is the […]
Buyers Understanding Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Buyers are constantly looking for ways to streamline the buying process, whether that’s working with their agent to identify how they can increase their buying power, getting pre-approved, or being as cash-ready as possible. Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI), though it is an additional expense, can be a gateway to homeownership, and for some buyers, may be their only […]
Homeownership The Importance of Homeowners Insurance In addition to providing shelter and comfort, our home is often our single greatest asset, and it’s important that we protect that precious investment. Most homeowners realize the importance of homeowners insurance in safeguarding the value of a home. However, what they may not know is that about two-thirds of all homeowners are under-insured. What a Standard […]
Events Garden Tour 2021: Alan & Don’s Upper Rainier Beach Oasis Alan and Don have been part of the Upper Rainier Beach Garden Tour for the last 11 years. After a virtual tour in 2020 due to the pandemic, they were thrilled to participate in person again this year. Enjoy these highlights…
Restaurant Reviews RESTAURANT REVIEW: Both Ways Café in Mount Baker COVID Status: King County is currently in Phase 3 of the state’s Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery plan. Phase 3 allows for additional indoor activities, including indoor dining at 50 percent capacity. For more information, go here. Recommendation: If you are looking for a place for a delicious breakfast or lunch, I recommend giving Both […]