9803 60th Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98118
Listed at $669,000
5518 46th Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98118
Listed at $825,000
According to agents in HomeLight’s quarter four survey, sentiment is somewhat split on an upcoming recession—something that would absolutely affect home sales. About 36 percent of agents surveyed expect we will see the economy drop by the end of 2021, but 12 percent think that it’s going to hit by the end of 2020.
Sellers aren’t super concerned though; agents note that about 70 percent of them never even bring up the idea of a recession. But regardless of an incoming recession or not, selling your home will pose some unique issues in the next year. Here’s what to expect as the most difficult hurdles you’ll need to overcome.
Dear friends: Please enjoy this guest blog post from South Seattle-based interior designer Michele Bayle, who owns Bayle & Co. Interiors 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
Accessories are important to a room and houseplants are considered one of them. Have you noticed lately how popular having plants has become? Almost every decor magazine and Instagram photo has a plant. I love how a plant just makes the space feel more like home and adds such a nice pop of green. Below are some tips on bringing plants and or green into the home.
Is it okay to mix fresh and faux houseplants?
YES! Don’t feel intimidated if you don’t have a green thumb and every plant you have ever had dies, there are many ways to add fresh plants without having to go take a horticulture class. Keep reading for more ideas on becoming a green thumb.
Long-lasting and Hard-to-Kill Plants
Here are some ideas for long lasting/hardy house plants; succulents, orchids, ferns, philodendron, orchids and air plants. Check with your local florist or plant store and they can guide you to what will work for you. Start with just a couple and as you ease yourself into plant ownership and care you can add more.
Chanel Reynolds helps people complete critical end-of-life planning documents like wills, living wills and advance care directives, and having an emergency savings and the right insurance to be less vulnerable. Come hear her talk about what matters most and how to get your sh*t together Thursday, March 5, 6-9pm at Mount Baker Community Club, and RSVP to me at donkoonce@windermere.com by 2/28.
I founded Get Your Shit Together in 2013, and GYST.com in 2015, to help people complete critical end-of-life planning documents like wills, living wills and advance care directives, and having an emergency savings and the right insurance to be less vulnerable.
When my husband was killed in an accident I wasn’t prepared, and it made an impossible time even harder.
Hoping for the best is not a plan – so let’s make one!
“You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food.”
Marianna Ristorante is a hidden gem in downtown Renton. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with the stucco walls, terra cotta floors, white tablecloths, and low lighting. It’s a great place for a dinner for two, or a large party. Even when they are packed, it is not too loud to talk.
Marianna Ristorante is open for lunch and dinner. They have a large selection of wines, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages, and the menu includes many Italian favorites, such as Lasagna, Spaghetti Bolognese, Penne Vodka, Pizza, Spaghetti Carbonara, Cesar salad, Pear and Gorgonzola salad, several soups, and desserts.
My favorite dish is Rigatoni con Salciccia which contains Rigatoni, Italian Sausage, Caramelized Red Onions, and Sweet Pea. They have some vegetarian options as well.
If you also want to be entertained, I recommend asking to sit in Christian’s section. He is a really exuberant guy, who obviously enjoys his job and likes to have fun with his customers. He just makes the experience so much fun!
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:
How much money do I need to buy a home?
Inquiring Eileen
As we head into a new decade, the Windermere Foundation reached a milestone in 2019 by raising nearly $3 million, bringing the grand total to over $40 million in donations raised since 1989.
Twenty-five percent of the funds raised in 2019 were donated by agents from their commissions. The rest was raised through office fundraisers, additional giving by owners, agents, and staff, and public donations. These dollars stay local, as each Windermere Real Estate office has their own Foundation funds, supporting low-income and homeless families in the communities where offices do business.
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Ask a homeowner which room they would most like to improve, and most will point to the kitchen – the starting point for every meal and the heart of the home.
Ask those same people why they don’t move forward with a kitchen remodel, and many will say the project seems so overwhelming they don’t know where to start. If your kitchen needs an upgrade, here are some step-by-step suggestions to get you started.
Gather your thoughts
The steps that follow will all progress much easier if you take time beforehand to form a strong opinion about the desired look and layout of your new kitchen.
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