Community News & Information Seattle Identifies 24 Neighborhoods for Housing Growth In line with Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan – essentially a road map to growth over the next two decades – Mayor Bruce Harrell is proposing 24 “neighborhood centers” across the city, including several in southeast Seattle. The proposal would allow for apartment buildings of three to six stories to be built within a couple blocks of […]
Design What Defines Houseboat Architecture? Waterfront living appeals to many homeowners who seek the sights and sounds that only water can provide. Maybe you dream about hearing the waves hitting the shore as you fall asleep or being mere steps away from your own boat launch. The possibilities are endless, but for the ultimate waterfront property, houseboats are made for those […]
SOLD SOLD: Brand New Columbia City Home + Custom, Like-New Home in Burien 5907 44th Avenue S Seattle, WA 98118 $910,000 MLS #2206014 Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Size: 1,920 sqft Days on OneHome: 41 CHARMING BRAND NEW 4Bd/3Ba Listing in Columbia City! Fully Fenced & Gated Oasis in the City w/Covered Front Porch, Back Deck, Lawn & Garden spaces. Refreshed Liv & Din Rms w/Laminate Floors plus 1Bd/1Full […]
Real Estate News & Information NEW LISTING: MidCentury Modern Vibes in Prized Marine Hills Neighborhood 29824 8th Avenue S Federal Way, WA 98003 $598,950 MLS #2240991 CLIP #5224374523 Beds: 3 Baths: 3 Size: 2,260 sqft MidCentury Modern vibes ideally located in prized Marine Hills neighborhood, known for its large private lots in serene settings near the shores of Puget Sound. Long term owner’s pride and joy, polished MCM finishes thru-out. […]
Real Estate News & Information Area Rents Still Rising Slowly but steadily, rents are rising, and they’re going up faster than last year. In Q1 2024, Seattle rents grew 2.2 percent compared to 1.3 percent during the same quarter last year, according to new data from Apartment List. This local increase in rent comes despite the U.S. rental market cooling off as a whole. […]
Design How to Eradicate Bamboo without Toxic Chemicals When we bought our house 22 years ago, there were several clumps of black bamboo planted in various spots around the property. For 15 years, the clumps sat seemingly well-behaved. On year 16, some of them really took off running and I started to find it coming up far from the original clump. It quickly grew […]
Real Estate News & Information Local Market Update – May 2024 Local Market Update – May 2024 Our local real estate market is exhibiting seasonal strength, with most areas seeing month-over-month and year-over-year sales gains. Despite continued interest rate increases, which can constrain both buyers and sellers, the number of closed transactions in King and Snohomish counties has risen for three straight months. This suggests that […]
Buyers Simple Steps to Saving for a Down Payment Whether your dream home just came onto the market or you’re thinking ahead for a purchase down the road, coming up with the money for a down payment can feel daunting. Don’t fret! There are steps you can take now—both large and small—that will add up over time to help you secure the funds you […]
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Living Easy Earth-Friendly Energy Fixes There are plenty of good reasons to make your house a little greener, including saving money on energy expenses and ensuring a more livable planet for future generations. No matter what your motivation, making eco-friendly changes doesn’t have to be a daunting proposition. The following relatively simple tips will help to not only reduce your […]
Interior Design Protecting Your Home’s Air Quality Most of us tend to think of air pollution as something that occurs outdoors where car exhaust and factory fumes proliferate, but there’s such a thing as indoor air pollution, too. Since the 1950s, the number of synthetic chemicals used in home products have increased drastically, while homes have become much tighter and better insulated. As a result, the EPA estimates that Americans, […]
Real Estate News & Information Ten Qualities to Look For in Your Real Estate Agent Windermere Blog: Buying a home is one of the most significant financial and emotional purchases of a person’s life. That’s why it is so important to find an agent that can not only help you navigate the home search process but one who can also answer your questions and represent your needs from start to […]
Buyers Buying with Gardening in Mind Every home buyer has a list of must-have amenities that they’re just not willing to compromise on. For some, it could be an open floor plan or maybe a certain number of bedrooms. For others, that priority is a place to garden. A garden provides a place where one can nurture the earth, feel connected […]
Living A Quick Guide to Urban Farming Urban farming can be a fun way to produce your own nutritious and sustainable food supply for your household while learning about self-sufficiency and gardening. Though urban farming likely won’t replace your household’s entire food intake, it is an environmentally friendly complement that can help lower your reliance upon commercial grocery stores over time. A Quick Guide […]
SOLD PENDING: Brand New Columbia City Home 5907 44th Avenue S Seattle, WA 98118 $910,000 MLS #2206014 Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Size: 1,920 sqft Days on OneHome: 41 CHARMING BRAND NEW 4Bd/3Ba Listing in Columbia City! Fully Fenced & Gated Oasis in the City w/Covered Front Porch, Back Deck, Lawn & Garden spaces. Refreshed Liv & Din Rms w/Laminate Floors plus 1Bd/1Full […]
Sellers Seven Steps to Yard Sale Success As you prepare to sell your house and move to a new one, you may be taking a fresh look at your belongings. You might be wondering how they’ll work in the new home or if you’ll need to upgrade to new ones. If you’re staging your current home and need to declutter, you are […]
Real Estate News & Information Local Market Update – April 2024 It’s the time of year when for-sale signs typically start popping up like tulips and daffodils. Houses show well in the spring, just as the number of homebuyers peaks and sellers feel more ready to list. While we are seeing the market thaw this spring, challenges remain, especially for buyers. There remain more buyers in […]
Design Decorating for a Stress-Free Home Your home should be your sanctuary—a place to relax, spend time with loved ones, and unwind from the stresses of everyday life. But with many of us working from home, even partially, the lines between life and work can become blurry. And with other stressors bleeding over into personal time, home can start to feel […]
Buyers Eco-friendly Upgrades to Consider When Buying a Home Buying a home is one of the largest investments you’ll make in your lifetime, which is why it’s important to take a long-term approach when looking at potential properties. In addition to imagining what your living situation will be over the next few decades and how your future home will accommodate it, you may also […]
Living Hosting on a Budget There’s nothing better than spending time with family and friends. When we’re sharing memories—or making new ones—we feel close to our loved ones and reaffirm our bonds to each other. If you’re the one hosting a get together though, the expenses of feeding and entertaining everyone can quickly add up. Whether you’re inviting family over […]
Sellers 10 Costs Associated with Selling Your Home Selling a home is an exciting time for homeowners. Once you and your household have decided that you’ll hit the market, it’s easy to think solely about the revenue that comes with the sale. However, selling a home comes with its own set of costs. Knowing what these costs are will help you budget throughout the […]