Restaurant Reviews RESTAURANT REVIEW: Othello’s Bang Bang Kitchen UPDATE: Bang Bang Kitchen is currently open 5-9 pm daily for takeout. Click here to see the menu. The atmosphere is festive and lively at Bang Bang Kitchen where they serve New Mexican and Southwest food. Bang Bang has two locations; Bang Bang Café in Belltown (2460 Western Ave.) and Bang Bang Kitchen in Othello […]
Real Estate Listings NEW LISTING: Easy on the eyes AND the pocketbook in Renton 2513 NE 7th St Renton, WA 98056 Listed at $439,900 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 SQFT: 1,180 MLS #: 1575410 Taxes: $3,596 (2019) Lot Size: 4500 SQFT Type: Single-Family Home Year Built: 1942 Style: 1 Story Views: Territorial School District: Renton Community: Highlands
Design Incorporating Pantone’s Color of the Year into Your Home Classic Blue has officially been anointed Pantone’s 2020 “Color of the Year”. Pantone says it picked this color because of its ability to instill calm, confidence, and connection as we cross the threshold into a new decade. A dependable color, Classic Blue is timeless, and enduring, making it a great addition to just about any […]
Real Estate Listings NEW LISTING: Lots to Love in this Upper Rainier Beach Home 9803 60th Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98118 Listed at $669,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 SQFT: 2,510 MLS #: 1575976 Taxes: $4,152 (2019) Lot Size: 6554 SQFT Type: Single-Family Home Year Built: 1951 Style: 1 Story W/Bsmnt Views: Partial, Mountain, City School District: Seattle Community: Upper Rainier Beach
Real Estate Listings NEW LISTING: 1916 Corner Craftsman Exudes Old World Charm 5518 46th Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98118 Listed at $825,000 MLS#: 1569339 Beds: 4 Baths: 1.75 Size: 2,910 SqFt Year Built: 1916 Community: Columbia City
Real Estate News & Information What Challenges Sellers May Face in 2020 According to agents in HomeLight’s quarter four survey, sentiment is somewhat split on an upcoming recession—something that would absolutely affect home sales. About 36 percent of agents surveyed expect we will see the economy drop by the end of 2021, but 12 percent think that it’s going to hit by the end of 2020. Sellers […]
Events SAVE THE DATE: Free Electronics Recycling & Paper Shredding Event
Design GUEST BLOG: Decorating with Houseplants Dear friends: Please enjoy this guest blog post from South Seattle-based interior designer Michele Bayle, who owns Bayle & Co. Interiors and is one of the many local contractors that can help make your house a home. Find her at michele@bayleandco.com or www.bayledesignstudio.com. Enjoy! by Michele Bayle Accessories are important to a room and houseplants […]
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Events YOU’RE INVITED: What Matters Most & How to Get Your Sh*t Together Chanel Reynolds helps people complete critical end-of-life planning documents like wills, living wills and advance care directives, and having an emergency savings and the right insurance to be less vulnerable. Come hear her talk about what matters most and how to get your sh*t together Thursday, March 5, 6-9pm at Mount Baker Community Club, and […]
Restaurant Reviews RESTAURANT REVIEW: Marianna Ristorante in Downtown Renton “You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food.” Marianna Ristorante is a hidden gem in downtown Renton. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with the stucco walls, terra cotta floors, white tablecloths, and low lighting. It’s a great place for a dinner for two, or a large party. Even when they are packed, […]
From Don REAL ESTATE INFO COLUMN: How much money do I need to buy a home? Welcome to my Real Estate advice column, “Dear Don,” where I answer all your burning Real Estate questions. Send yours to me at donkoonce@windermere.com, and I’ll try to answer them in future columns. Dear Don: How much money do I need to buy a home? Inquiring Eileen
Community News & Information Windermere Foundation Reaches $40 Million Donation Milestone As we head into a new decade, the Windermere Foundation reached a milestone in 2019 by raising nearly $3 million, bringing the grand total to over $40 million in donations raised since 1989. Twenty-five percent of the funds raised in 2019 were donated by agents from their commissions. The rest was raised through office fundraisers, […]
Design Kick-Starting a Kitchen Remodel Ask a homeowner which room they would most like to improve, and most will point to the kitchen – the starting point for every meal and the heart of the home. Ask those same people why they don’t move forward with a kitchen remodel, and many will say the project seems so overwhelming they don’t […]
Real Estate News & Information Western Washington Real Estate Market Update This analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner. I hope this information helps you to make well-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact me. ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Employment in Washington State continues to […]
Restaurant Reviews RESTAURANT REVIEW: Georgetown Liquor Company This one is for my vegetarian / vegan friends. I have been going to Georgetown Liquor Company for many years. The best way to describe the ambiance is vegetarian biker bar. It is a bit divey, but the food is delicious. The servers can be surly, friendly, and most often, entertaining. There’s usually plenty of […]
From Don REAL ESTATE INFO COLUMN: How much are closing costs? Welcome to my Real Estate advice column, “Dear Don,” where I answer all your burning Real Estate questions. Send yours to me at donkoonce@windermere.com, and I’ll try to answer them in future columns. Dear Don: How much are closing costs? Curious Carl
Design Refresh Your Bathroom into a Spa With some creative thinking and a few do-it-yourself projects, you too can transform an everyday bathroom into a spa-like experience: High-end shower head There are a plethora of shower head options available today that can make even a simple shower space feel like a luxuriating experience. Heated towel rack Once out of the tub/shower, heated […]
Community News & Information SAVE THE DATE: Winter Food Drive Benefiting Rainier Valley Food Bank
From Don RESTAURANT REVIEW: Il Bistro at Pike Place Market Dear friends: One of my favorite pastimes is trying out new restaurants with my husband Alan and other friends. This review is my way of sharing that with you as well. Enjoy! Il Bistro is a cozy Italian restaurant with exposed brick walls, oak floors, beautiful bar, and low lighting tucked away in the cobblestone […]
From Don REAL ESTATE INFO COLUMN: Are some neighborhoods a better investment? Welcome to my Real Estate advice column, “Dear Don,” where I answer all your burning Real Estate questions. Send yours to me at donkoonce@windermere.com, and I’ll try to answer them in future columns. Dear Don: Are some neighborhoods a better investment? Wondering Will