From Don REAL ESTATE INFO COLUMN: Are we in a bubble? 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 we in a bubble? Wondering Will
Real Estate Listings NEW LISTING: Classic Craftsman Meets Urban Farm 11839 Glendale Way S Seattle, WA 98168 $479,000 Classic craftsman meets urban farm! The long driveway up off the street takes you away from the bustle of the city to 1920s charm. Hardwood floors and leaded glass built-ins set the tone for this light-filled warm home. Situated on .6 acres, there’s plenty of room to […]
Real Estate Listings NEW LISTING: Picture-Perfect Craftsman with Beautiful Garden Lot 4018 40th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116 $865,000 Picture-perfect Craftsman with beautiful garden lot on quiet street close to all the fun in the Junction. Top quality studs-out remodel in 2011, thoroughly updated systems, tasteful finishes. Authentic Craftsman details including rocking chair porch, boxed beamed ceiling, wainscoting, built-ins, etc. Radiant sun-filled rooms, hardwoods,Chefs kitchen with […]
Real Estate News & Information To Sell or to Rent? The Perks and Pitfalls of Being a Landlord Electing a full sale or a property management situation is a life-changing decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. In choosing whether or not becoming a landlord is right for you, there are a number of factors to consider, but primarily they fall into the following three categories: financial analysis, risk, and goals. The financial analysis […]
Case Studies COBUY SUCCESS STORY: Dan, Briannon & the Perfect Fremont Townhome Dan Mendoza and Briannon Schaeffer are an unmarried couple who were looking to purchase their first home together. They were referred to me by 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 friends, family members, or both. Due to the […]
Real Estate Listings NEW LISTING: Des Moines Fixer + Vacant Land 24307 24th Ave S Des Moines, WA 98198 $225,000 MLS#: 1434378 8,476 sq ft corner lot School District: Highline New homes in the area are selling for approximately $600K. A home with a second floor could have views of the sound and mountains. Water, sewer, gas, & electric all on the lot. Fixer manufactured home […]
From Don REAL ESTATE INFO COLUMN: Do I need a 20% down payment? 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: Do I need a 20% down payment? Questioning Karla
SOLD SOLD: Charming Bungalow in the Heart of Downtown Renton 329 Smithers Renton, WA 98057 Listed: $330,000 SOLD: $360,000 Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 930 Year Built: 1937 Lot Square Footage: 4,800 School District: Renton MLS#: 1399921
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Real Estate News & Information Find a New Home in Four Steps Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a current owner looking for a bigger home, the ideas below will help you better navigate that all-important first step: Finding a property that you like (and can afford). The search for a new home always starts out with a lot of excitement. But if you haven’t prepared, frustration […]
Case Studies BUYER SUCCESS STORY: With Patience & Perseverance Comes a Super Cute Condo Jennifer Cotter was referred to me by a former client who happened to be one of her colleagues. She had been working with a discount brokerage and was trying to use her credit union to obtain her pre-approval. She had found a house that she liked that was in her price range, but both her […]
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From Don REAL ESTATE INFO COLUMN: Aren’t interest rates too high? 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: Aren’t interest rates too high? Anxious Anne
Real Estate News & Information It Was a Busy Winter! Recent Area Real Estate Sales It was a busy winter with multiple listings, offers and transactions as a whole new crop of families found new spaces to call home. Do you need help selling your home? My mission is to help you achieve your life goals. Contact me today at 206-250-7291 or donkoonce@windermere.com. Buyer Representation:
Guest Post 10 Tips to Minimize Stress When Selling Your Home When I was growing up, my family must have moved a dozen times. After the first few moves, we had it down to a science: timed out, scheduled, down to the last box. Despite our best efforts, plans would change, move-out and move-in days would shift, and the experience would stress the entire family out. […]
From Don NEW REAL ESTATE INFO COLUMN: Is this a good time to sell my 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: Is this a good time to sell my home? Nervous Nancy
Real Estate News & Information 10 Steps to Get Your Home Clean & Ready for Spring Warmer months are ahead, so now is the time to plan for spring cleaning and maintenance. A clean home offers a fresh start for the year, and a checklist of tasks guides your efforts towards efficiency. For many homeowners, spring cleaning can be a personal challenge. It can also be one accomplished with the help […]
Case Studies SELLER SUCCESS STORY: Elbow Grease & Good Planning Net Full-Price Cash Offer After nearly a quarter century living in her unique, townhouse-style condo in West Seattle, Ann Gilbert was having a hard time navigating the stairs and needed to downsize, so she planned to move in with her daughter in Puyallup. She contacted my longtime partner Dorothy Driver through a mutual friend, and prepared to vacate the […]
Community News & Information SAVE THE DATES: Events at Skyway Library Skyway Library on West Hill is at it again with some of the best events featured this side of I-90. With everything from Play & Learn ongoing structured group sessions for the little ones, a Hip-Hop History and Self-Expression Music Workshop for those 12 and older, and Community Coffee Hour for all, there is no […]
Real Estate News & Information Western Washington Real Estate Market Update by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner ECONOMIC OVERVIEW The Washington State economy continues to add jobs at an above-average rate, though the pace of growth is starting to slow as the business cycle matures. Over the past 12 months, the state added 96,600 new jobs, representing an annual growth rate of 2.9% — […]