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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.
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.
From Don •
April 27, 2020
10 More FREE & Fun Ways to Pass the Time During Quarantine
If you’re looking for free and fun ways to pass the time while sheltering in place, check out my list below for 10 things to do from the comfort of your own home. And just in case you missed last month’s list, go here to check it out.
1. Enjoy Weekly Storytime for Kids with Michelle Obama
2. See English National Ballet’s Frida Kahlo ballet ‘Broken Wings’
3. Take Online Art Classes with MoMA
4. Learn About Your Family History
Restaurant Reviews •
April 24, 2020
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Jude’s Old Town Under New Ownership
Dear friends,
Since we’re not currently able to dine-in at our favorite restaurants, I will be reviewing take-out experiences for a while, and I want to preface this with some guidelines for take out / delivery in these weird times.
First, please be patient with the restaurants. The volume of take out is all new for them and they are adjusting.
Second, plan ahead if you want to order out. They may not answer the phone right away so you may need to start calling early. The same applies to online ordering. Just be ready for things to not work perfectly. I recommend starting around 2-3 pm for dinner takeout.
Jude’s Old Town seems to have worked out their takeout schedule, because our latest order was ready right on time. Although we did call at 3 pm for a 6 pm pick up.
SOLD •
April 22, 2020
SOLD: Not 1, not 2, but THREE South Seattle Beauties
I feel so lucky and honored to have helped not one but three families make their dreams come true this month. Congratulations, everyone!
5518 46th Ave S, Seattle (Columbia City)
Columbia City
5518 46th Ave S, Seattle
Multiple Offers
Listing Price $825,000
Selling Price $966,000
Feels like home the minute you walk in the door. Perched above the street, this 1916 corner house exudes craftsman Old World Charm. There is no shortage of natural light in any room, including the basement! Park-sized level yard with Trex deck. Large kitchen and dining room great for any gathering. New paint in and out. Fir floors. New electric and sewer, french drain in basement. Dreamy location! 252 steps to the heart of Hillman City, close to light rail.
Real Estate Listings •
April 21, 2020
NEW LISTING: Well-Maintained Mid-Century Home in Upper Rainier Beach
10447 Waters Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98178
Listed at $649,000
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2
- SQFT: 2,390
- MLS #: 1582907
- Taxes: $5,107 (2020)
- Lot Size: 5,300 SQFT
- Type: Single-Family Home
- Year Built: 1963
- Style: 1 Story W/Bsmnt
- Views: Territorial
- Community: Upper Rainier Beach
Real Estate News & Information •
April 20, 2020
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.
A MESSAGE FROM MATTHEW GARDNER
Needless to say, any discussion about the U.S. economy, state economy, or housing markets in the first quarter of this year is almost meaningless given events surrounding the COVID-19 virus.
Real Estate Listings •
April 14, 2020
NEW LISTING: Pampered Lakewood Rambler Ideal for City AND Nature Lovers
3811 43rd Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98118
Listed at $775,000
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 3
- SQFT: 2,380
- MLS #: 1582829
- Taxes: $9,906 (2020)
- Lot Size: 7,140 SQFT
- Type: Single-Family Home
- Year Built: 1956
- Style: 1 Story W/Bsmnt.
- Views: Mountain, Lake
- School District: Seattle
- County: King County
- Community: Lakewood
Interior Design •
April 14, 2020
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, on average, spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors, where the concentrations of some pollutants are often two to five times higher than typical outdoor concentrations.
Luckily, there are many ways to reduce indoor air pollution. We all know that buying organic and natural home materials and cleaning supplies can improve the air quality in our homes, but there are several other measures you can take as well.
