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

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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. 

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Real Estate Listings April 11, 2020

NEW LISTING: Classic 2-Story with Sweeping Views in Upper Rainier Beach

10030 65th Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98178
Listed at $599,950

  • MLS #: 1586987
  • Beds: 5
  • Baths: 2
  • SQFT: 2,910
  • Taxes: $6,212 (2020)
  • Lot Size: 5650 SQFT
  • Type: Single-Family Home
  • Year Built: 1933
  • Style: 2 Stories W/Bsmnt
  • Views: Mountain, Lake
  • School District: Seattle
  • Community: Upper Rainier Beach

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Real Estate News & Information April 7, 2020

Matthew Gardner Weekly COVID-19 Housing & Economic Update: 4/6/2020

Real Estate Listings March 30, 2020

NEW LISTING: Bright & Cheerful Lakeridge Bungalow

11457 69th Place S.
Seattle, WA 98178
Listed at $399,950

  • Beds: 3
  • Bath: 1
  • SQFT: 880
  • MLS #: 1584813
  • Taxes: $3,860 (2020)
  • Lot Size: 8151 SQFT
  • Type: Single-Family Home
  • Year Built:1945
  • Style: 1 Story

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SOLD March 30, 2020

SOLD: Bright Spacious Queen Anne Condo

Real Estate News & InformationSellers March 29, 2020

Windermere Ready: Invest to Impress

Windermere recently launched the Windermere Ready program which provides financial assistance to home sellers who are looking to spruce up their home before putting it on the market. To learn more about the program, see details below or give me a call at (206) 250-7291.

INVEST TO IMPRESS

There’s no second chance for the perfect first impression. Small upfront investments can yield a much bigger payoff when you sell your home. We’ll work together to best showcase your space and help buyers see themselves living in it.

We believe so strongly in the power of first impressions that we created the Windermere Ready program to provide you with concierge-level service that readies your home for sale. Together we will determine the repairs and upgrades that are most likely to appeal to today’s buyers, who prefer stylish, turnkey spaces. If needed, we can provide up to $50,000 to help mitigate any expenses incurred, with no upfront cost to you.

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Events March 26, 2020

SAVE THE DATE: A Fun Evening of Wine Tasting & Lawn Bowling

From Don March 23, 2020

10 FREE & Fun Ways to Pass the Time During Quarantine

Tim the security guy, the only staff member remaining at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum has become an instant icon.

If you’re looking for a few 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.

1. Stream the Met Opera
Until the doors reopen, you can stream handpicked past performances of the Met’s Live in HD series each night right from the organization’s website. The performances will go live at 7:30 p.m. ET and will remain active for 20 hours.

2. Live stream the Seattle Symphony
The musicians of the Seattle Symphony have generously volunteered to share free broadcasts with everyone during this time of uncertainty. All broadcasts can be streamed through the Symphony’s social media channels on YouTube and Facebook.

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HomeownershipReal Estate News & Information March 23, 2020

What’s My Home Worth? The Downside to Home Valuation Tools