Real Estate News & Information Matthew Gardner Weekly COVID-19 Housing & Economic Update: 6/29/2020 On this week’s episode of “Mondays with Matthew,” Matthew Gardner discusses housing affordability and how he believes that despite the impact of COVID-19, affordability issues will remain and may actually get worse as we move forward.
From Don RESTAURANT REVIEW: Columbia City’s Bananas Grill Bananans Grill is an authentic Mediterranean halal fast food restaurant that serves delicious home-style dishes. Many entrées come with a variety of halal meat options, such as gyros, shawarmas, and halal hamburgers and cheeseburgers. Specialty drinks include Somali spiced chai-tea, fruit smoothies and wide selection of soft drinks with baklava for dessert. After hearing good […]
Real Estate Listings NEW LISTING: Stylishly Updated Cottage in White Center 10221 11th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98146 Listed at $450,000 Beds: 2 Baths: 2 SQFT: 1,150 MLS #: 1616388 Taxes: $4,380 (2020) Lot Size: 8,448 SQFT Type: Single-Family Home Year Built: 1934 Style: 1 Story W/Bsmnt School District: Highline Community: White Center
From Don Virtual Tour of Alan & Don’s Upper Rainier Beach Garden Don and his partner Alan have participated in the Upper Rainier Beach Garden Tour for the last 10 years. With the favored annual event cancelled this year due to the pandemic, the organizers quickly pivoted to a virtual event so you can still enjoy the beauty of neighborhood gardens throughout the community. Enjoy this virtual […]
Community News & Information Windermere in Our Southeast Seattle Community My office, Windermere Real Estate Mount Baker is so excited to announce that we surpassed our goal of raising $10,000 for our local food banks to support our Neighbors In Need! Thank you to all those who donated to this amazing cause with us. We’re so proud to have made such an impact on our local communities […]
Real Estate Listings NEW LISTING: Pin-tight Brick Mid-Century in the Heart of Upper Rainier Beach 10213 64th Ave S. Seattle, WA 98178 Listed at $629,950 MLS #: 1613377 Beds: 2 Baths: 2 SQFT: 1,780 Taxes: $5,108 (2020) Lot Size: 5,400 SQFT Type: Single-Family Home Year Built: 1951 Style: 1 Story W/Bsmnt. Views: Territorial, Mountain, Lake Community: Upper Rainier Beach
Buyers Questions to Ask During Your Virtual Home Tour Could you zoom in? Sometimes it can be difficult to get a true glimpse at what you want to see in a room. Asking the agent to zoom in on specific features is commonplace in virtual home tours, and they understand this is part of the viewer experience. Don’t hesitate to ask multiple times. Getting […]
Homeownership Saving in the Laundry Room When it comes to household expenses, staying at home has brought about savings in some areas, while increasing expenses in others. The laundry room has likely seen an uptick in usage, with its associated costs following suit. Save your energy and money by keeping these tips in mind as we continue to adapt to being […]
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SOLD SOLD: Four Rainier Beach Homes Over List Price I’m honored to have helped four families make their dreams come true this month. Congratulations, everyone! 10447 Waters Ave S. Seattle, WA 98178 Listing Price: $649,000 Selling Price: $671,000 Well-maintained mid-century home perched on a quiet street with lovely territorial views. The open floor plan and natural light makes this home great for entertaining. The […]
Real Estate Listings NEW LISTING: Sophisticated Renton Beauty 10715 SE 187th Place Renton, WA 98055 Listed at $680,000 Beds: 5 Baths: 3 SQFT: 2,641 MLS #: 1599987 Taxes: $7,290 (2020) Lot Size: 4810 SQFT Type: Single-Family Home Year Built: 2016 Style: 2 Story Views: Territorial School District: Renton County: King County Community: Renton
Restaurant Reviews RESTAURANT REVIEW: Georgetown’s Stellar Pizza If you’re game to try something different and very appetizing, I recommend checking out Stellar Pizza in Georgetown. They are currently doing take out and delivery. Stellar Pizza, Ale, & Cocktails was established in 2001 when Stella Steadmon set out to create the kind of place she wanted to frequent in her beloved Georgetown neighborhood. […]
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Buyers Saving to Buy A Home During COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way people plan for their future. For those saving to buy a home, the landscape may seem daunting. However, this new world of social distancing and stay at home orders is an opportunity to rethink your spending and saving plans. Keeping the following suggestions for your budget and finances […]
Design 5 Small Things You Can Do to Improve Your Home Office Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, many of us now find ourselves working from home. While it’s hard to complain about the commute, working from home can be an adjustment. For example, you may find yourself doing tasks around the house and suddenly you’ve missed several important emails. If you feel like you need some help being […]
From Don 10 More FREE & Fun Ways to Pass the Time During Quarantine If you’re looking for free and fun ways to pass the time while sheltering in place, check out my list below for 10 things to do from the comfort of your own home. And just in case you missed last month’s list, go here to check it out. 1. Enjoy Weekly Storytime for Kids with […]
Restaurant Reviews RESTAURANT REVIEW: Jude’s Old Town Under New Ownership Dear friends, Since we’re not currently able to dine-in at our favorite restaurants, I will be reviewing take-out experiences for a while, and I want to preface this with some guidelines for take out / delivery in these weird times. First, please be patient with the restaurants. The volume of take out is all new […]
SOLD SOLD: Not 1, not 2, but THREE South Seattle Beauties I feel so lucky and honored to have helped not one but three families make their dreams come true this month. Congratulations, everyone!   Columbia City 5518 46th Ave S, Seattle Multiple Offers Listing Price $825,000 Selling Price $966,000 Feels like home the minute you walk in the door. Perched above the street, this 1916 […]
Real Estate Listings NEW LISTING: Well-Maintained Mid-Century Home in Upper Rainier Beach 10447 Waters Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98178 Listed at $649,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 SQFT: 2,390 MLS #: 1582907 Taxes: $5,107 (2020) Lot Size: 5,300 SQFT Type: Single-Family Home Year Built: 1963 Style: 1 Story W/Bsmnt Views: Territorial Community: Upper Rainier Beach
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. A MESSAGE FROM […]
Real Estate Listings NEW LISTING: Pampered Lakewood Rambler Ideal for City AND Nature Lovers 3811 43rd Ave S. Seattle, WA 98118 Listed at $775,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 3 SQFT: 2,380 MLS #: 1582829 Taxes: $9,906 (2020) Lot Size: 7,140 SQFT Type: Single-Family Home Year Built: 1956 Style: 1 Story W/Bsmnt. Views: Mountain, Lake School District: Seattle County: King County Community: Lakewood