It’s the time of year for beginnings, and one of those is doing the things you know will take you where you want to go. On my list of New Year’s Resolutions for Real Estate this year is knowing the market inside and out in the neighborhoods that my clients are focusing in. With the [...] Read more
What is a Short Sale?
What is a Short Sale? Do you know what a short sale is? You hear about it all the time in the news. Your friend just scored a super deal on a short sale. A stranger once suggested to you to never ever make an offer on a short sale. Read more
Pacific Northwest Top 10 Hottest Neighborhoods
“Wow” did you know that Seattle and Portland reached the top 10 hottest neighborhoods to live. Four of the five most popular U.S. neighborhoods are in Portland, Ore., and Seattle, based on for-sale real estate searches at Zillow.com in September. Zillow reported that homes in Portland’s Hillside neighborhood were more frequently searched than homes in [...] Read more
Pioneer Square Commercial Real Estate
One of the oldest areas of downtown Seattle “Pioneer Square” has attracted Taiwanese smartphone company HTC. Looking to expand its footprint in Seattle’s Pioneer Square area, as the growing company turns up the volume on its long-standing partnership with Microsoft. The historic Pioneer Square district already is home to numerous tech companies, including a small [...] Read more
Aloha Ramen in Seattle
Aloha Ramen in Seattle I found the best ramen place in Seattle, Aloha Ramen! I been on a quest for a good bowl of ramen for years in Seattle and finally discovered Aloha Ramen in Seattle by a recommendation from a friend. I packed my appetite and anticipation and went to check it [...] Read more
Seattle Real Estate Changes?
October Change Is Meant to Reduce the Government Footprint in Housing, but Industry Fears It Could Lead to Lower Prices. ( Seattle real estate) The federal government is readying its first retreat from the mortgage market, with the size of loans eligible for government backing set to decline in October. As an emergency measure [...] Read more
