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From Don RESTAURANT REVIEW: Paxti’s Chicago Pizza in Ballard 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! Paxti’s Chicago Pizza is located in the Ballard business district. In addition to pies, they also have salads, sandwiches, and deserts. The atmosphere […]
From Don REAL ESTATE INFO COLUMN: When is the best time to sell? 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: When is the best time to sell? Anxious Anne
From Don FROM DON: Our Costa Rican Adventure Alan and I had been hearing good things about Costa Rica for years, and our friend who lives there posts lots of photos that really made us want to go check it out. We flew into San Jose on a Wednesday and headed straight for the Hotel Bougainvillea, which features a stunning 10-acre tropical botanical […]
Buyers NEW LISTING: Condo in the heart of Ballard 1760 NW 56th St #608 Seattle, WA 98107 Listed at $515,000 Imagine living in the heart of Ballard, taking a stroll for groceries, to acclaimed restaurants, shops, parks, library, movies, & lively nightlife. With a 97-walk score, you can have it all at the Vik! This top-floor unit w/1 bed + den/office features sleek modern […]
Buyers So you bought an investment property, now what? Investing in a home is a great way to build passive income but earning from your investment will take a little groundwork to become a well-oiled machine. This is your beginner’s guide to owning an investment property so you can set up that foundation properly to avoid future headaches. Make sure it’s livable It’s important […]
Design GUEST BLOG: Trends for 2020; Thinking of updating? We’ve got your inspo Dear friends: Please enjoy this guest blog post from South Seattle-based interior designer Michele Bayle, who owns Bayle & Co. 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 Just like fashion, the minute you are ready to […]
Community News & Information Halloween in the ‘Hood 2019: West Hill Area Events Happy Halloween, West Hill & surrounding communities! Here’s your hyper-local events guide to the spookiest season. Check back for updates as they become available, and don’t hesitate to contact me if yourWest Hill area business or organization has a fun Halloween event you’d like to share with the community. 10/17: Run Scared 5K Celebrate Halloween […]
Community News & Information RESTAURANT REVIEW: Melrose Grill in Downtown Renton 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! Caution my vegetarian friends, this review is not for you! Melrose grill is a steakhouse in downtown Renton. The atmosphere is casual and […]
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From Don REAL ESTATE INFO COLUMN: When is the best time to buy? 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: When is the best time to buy? Pondering Paul ******************************************************
Homeownership You’ve Moved into Your New Home. Now What? Congratulations on your new home! You made it through the arduous process that is buying a new home. Now it’s time to take on the task of moving in. You did your research about the neighborhood and you feel like you know the home like the back of your hand. However, there are some things […]
Events SAVE THE DATE: Windermere Real Estate Mount Baker Community Fundraiser MARK YOUR CALENDAR! This fun annual event is scheduled for Saturday, November 2, and we’re planning to mix it up this year with a BINGO “Fun”raiser. Here are some of the local organizations my office, Windermere Real Estate Mount Baker, is proud to support: Rainier Valley Food Bank Treehouse Kids Co. Wellspring Mount Baker Community […]
Community News & Information Windermere Teams Up with the Seahawks to #TackleHomelessness Windermere is proud to partner with the Seattle Seahawks for the fourth season to help #TackleHomelessness. For every Seahawks home game defensive tackle, Windermere will donate $100 to Mary’s Place, whose mission is to help families on their journey out of homelessness. To date we’ve raised nearly $100,000 through our #TackleHomelessness campaign and we’re looking […]
From Don RESTAURANT REVIEW: Georgetown’s BOPBOX 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! BOPBOX is an Asian fusion lunch restaurant located in the Georgetown neighborhood of South Seattle. It is a women-owned restaurant featuring seasonal and […]
From Don REAL ESTATE INFO COLUMN: Is the housing market crashing? 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 the housing market crashing? Nervous Nancy
Guest Post GUEST BLOG: The only design guideline you need Dear friends: Please enjoy this guest blog post from South Seattle-based interior designer Michele Bayle, who owns Bayle & Co. 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 You’ve got a million ideas. Your head is already […]
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. I 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 me. by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, […]
Community News & Information RESTAURANT REVIEW: Renton’s Sansonina Ristorante Italiano 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! Sansonina Ristorante Italiano is a relatively new restaurant that was started by one of our favorite servers from another south end Italian restaurant. […]
Case Studies SELLER SUCCESS STORY: Making a Silk Purse Out of a Sow’s Ear Michael Jarus found me through sales records on a popular real estate search site. He contacted me because I sold the property next door last year, so he knew that I was familiar with the area. Michael lives in Pennsylvania, and had inherited a property in Des Moines from his uncle who recently passed away. He […]
From Don REAL ESTATE INFO COLUMN: Is it better to rent or buy? 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 it better to rent or buy? Questioning Carla
Community News & Information ProjectCool School Supply Drive The simple beauty of Project Cool: Every homeless student who receives a new backpack can walk into class with the same new tools and good supplies as their classmates, and not feel unprepared or embarrassed. Project Cool helps hundreds of homeless schoolchildren each year. We give each child a sturdy new backpack filled with quality […]
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