Real Estate News & Information Southeast Seattle Sees Greatest Home Sale Price Increase in King County It’s no question that 2020 was an unprecedented year in just about every way possible — including real estate. Low inventory and high demand sent home prices skyrocketing, ratcheting up the competition in King County’s already hot market. This competition didn’t slow down in the winter months either, as neighborhoods continued to see a rise […]
Buyers Buying with Remodeling in Mind Everyone has their own definition of a dream home. For some, they know right when they see a home that it’s perfect as is. For others, it takes remodeling to achieve their vision. Whether you’re looking for something in need of a few upgrades or a total fixer-upper, buying with the intention of remodeling comes […]
Restaurant Reviews RESTAURANT REVIEW: Southcenter’s Bai Tong  Bai Tong at Southcenter in Tukwila is one of our favorite places for Thai food. We’ve been going for more than a decade and have never had a bad experience with the food. They have a very extensive menu, and are open for lunch and dinner. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious […]
Homeownership 8 Tips for Your Winter Home Maintenance Checklist Winter is a magical season to spend at home. We all want to be able to enjoy the shorter days and longer nights from the comfort of our homes while we watch the season change. To truly enjoy this winter at home with peace of mind, you’ll want to complete a home maintenance checklist to […]
Homeownership Technology in Your Home Every year there are more products that come out to automate your home. There are many reasons to add technology and to automate your home including safety, security, efficiency and convenience. Here are some reasons and products that are must have for your home.
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 […]
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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!
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.