Community News & InformationGiving June 16, 2020

Windermere in Our Southeast Seattle Community

Don volunteering at an earlier Community Service Day.

My office, Windermere Real Estate Mount Baker is so excited to announce that we surpassed our goal of raising $10,000 for our local food banks to support our Neighbors In Need! Thank you to all those who donated to this amazing cause with us. We’re so proud to have made such an impact on our local communities through this challenge and we couldn’t have done it without you! We were able to give funds locally to:

  • YWCA Food Bank
  • El Centro de la Raza Food Bank
  • Columbia City Farmers Market (market vouchers provided to local families in need)
  • Southeast Seattle Senior Center
  • Rainier Valley Food Bank

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Real Estate Listings June 13, 2020

NEW LISTING: Pin-tight Brick Mid-Century in the Heart of Upper Rainier Beach

10213 64th Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98178
Listed at $629,950

  • MLS #: 1613377
  • Beds: 2
  • Baths: 2
  • SQFT: 1,780
  • Taxes: $5,108 (2020)
  • Lot Size: 5,400 SQFT
  • Type: Single-Family Home
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Style: 1 Story W/Bsmnt.
  • Views: Territorial, Mountain, Lake
  • Community: Upper Rainier Beach

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Buyers June 9, 2020

Questions to Ask During Your Virtual Home Tour

Could you zoom in?

  • Sometimes it can be difficult to get a true glimpse at what you want to see in a room. Asking the agent to zoom in on specific features is commonplace in virtual home tours, and they understand this is part of the viewer experience. Don’t hesitate to ask multiple times. Getting a better look at everything you want to see will help you feel like you’ve gotten the most out of your virtual tour.

How many square feet are in this room?

  • Virtual tours can slightly distort space, making it tough to gauge the size. The room-to-room square footage is information the agent is sure to have handy. Since you can’t be there in person, it will help you piece together the virtual visuals with the sense of physical space that we’re all accustomed to feeling in the places we live.

What color is that?

  • In the smartphone era, and computer era at large, we have come to understand that digital representations of color are not always true to the eye. Ask the agent to confirm specific colors so you can plan accordingly. Have a color swatch on hand or look the colors up online as you go through the tour.

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Homeownership June 2, 2020

Saving in the Laundry Room

When it comes to household expenses, staying at home has brought about savings in some areas, while increasing expenses in others. The laundry room has likely seen an uptick in usage, with its associated costs following suit. Save your energy and money by keeping these tips in mind as we continue to adapt to being home more often.

Master your machine settings

Review the owner’s manuals for your washer and dryer. There may very well be energy-saving settings you’re not using. For example, your washer’s “high-speed” or “extended wash” cycles will remove more moisture, which can help reduce drying time. A dryer’s “cool down cycle” allows clothes to finish drying using only residual heat.

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SOLD May 27, 2020

SOLD: Four Rainier Beach Homes Over List Price

I’m honored to have helped four families make their dreams come true this month. Congratulations, everyone!

10447 Waters Ave S.

10447 Waters Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98178
Listing Price: $649,000
Selling Price: $671,000

Well-maintained mid-century home perched on a quiet street with lovely territorial views. The open floor plan and natural light makes this home great for entertaining. The bright kitchen features new stainless appliances, quartz counters, and tile backsplash. Stunning landscaping with a deck and patio out back, plus room for a veggie garden. The lower level is ideal for family room or office and has additional potential. Across from Dead Horse Canyon. Great neighbors and local businesses nearby.

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Real Estate Listings May 22, 2020

NEW LISTING: Sophisticated Renton Beauty

Restaurant Reviews May 19, 2020

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Georgetown’s Stellar Pizza

The history and ambiance of the Bertoldi building makes it the perfect place for an old-school pizzeria like Stellar.

If you’re game to try something different and very appetizing, I recommend checking out Stellar Pizza in Georgetown. They are currently doing take out and delivery.

Stellar Pizza, Ale, & Cocktails was established in 2001 when Stella Steadmon set out to create the kind of place she wanted to frequent in her beloved Georgetown neighborhood. After searching three-plus years for the perfect location, she discovered the Bertoldi building, which once housed Beannie’s Tavern and the original Georgetown Liquor. Today, it is still owned by the Bertoldi Family.

We’ve been going to Stellar Pizza for many years. It’s our favorite standard pizza (not thin crust, or Chicago style), and now that we can only do takeout or delivery I really miss the funky, divey, grungy, old school Seattle atmosphere.

Being the creatures of habit that we are, we normally get a half Georgetowner pizza with a house salad and Stellar margarita.

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Events May 14, 2020

YOU’RE INVITED: Life Planning or How to Get Your Sh*t Together

Buyers May 12, 2020

Saving to Buy A Home During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way people plan for their future. For those saving to buy a home, the landscape may seem daunting. However, this new world of social distancing and stay at home orders is an opportunity to rethink your spending and saving plans. Keeping the following suggestions for your budget and finances in mind can help make your dream of buying a home a reality.

Rethink your budget:

If there have been changes to your income amid COVID-19, adapting your budget is a logical and necessary step. If your income has gone unchanged, certain tweaks to your budget can yield significant savings. Knowing the leisure portion of your normal expenditure has been removed for the time being is a great starting point for reassessing your spending.

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Design May 5, 2020

5 Small Things You Can Do to Improve Your Home Office

Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, many of us now find ourselves working from home. While it’s hard to complain about the commute, working from home can be an adjustment. For example, you may find yourself doing tasks around the house and suddenly you’ve missed several important emails. If you feel like you need some help being more productive while working from home, here are five tips to improve your workflow.

Add Light

The best kind of light is natural light. Try setting up your workspace by a window. If that’s not possible, add a desk lamp or floor lamp to brighten your space. Not only will it help with visibility; it brightens your mood, which helps you to be more productive.

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