“How is the Real Estate market doing?” is the question which I get asked the most, besides “where are you from?” Well, there are many predictions out there about the real estate market, just like the weather predictions, 2012 predictions, is it a boy or a girl predictions? Who... (more...)

The Woodinville story is told that in 1871, the Woodin family, Ira and Susan with their children, Helen and Mary, started their journey from Seattle via McGilvra Road to LauralShade (now Laurelhurst) on Lake Washington. Later, they loaded up their possessions on a scow and headed onto the Sammamish River.... (more...)

  Purple Cafe and Wine Bar in Kirkland Purple could be a mindset, it could be a way of life.  If I didn’t have anything else to do than explore area wines and eat wonderful food, I might be there every day for lunch, meet a bunch of people there for happy hour, and then have a late supper with... (more...)

New Light Rail The Central Link Light Rail began operating from the Seattle Downtown to the Seatac Airport and back last year, in 2009.  On July 17, 2009 there was a preview ride, with a video!  Central Link uses 35 train cars and is 15.6 miles in length. The University Link span of the project began... (more...)

A series on local parks in the Seattle Area by Edy Kizaki, Realtor, Team Leader This park is a hidden jewel which, once discoverd, will not fail to get onto your list of permanat favorite places to take the kids.  There are a variety of different areas and activites available here including hiking... (more...)

I was just asked this week how is the Real Estate Market in King County since I mentioned earlier about Snohomish County. Well here is information which was requested about King County. Northwest Multiple Listing Service (MLS) reported as following statistics for Dec 2009. Jan 2010 stats will be published... (more...)

How about a romantic Valentine’s Day wedding in Kirkland, WA? Valentine’s Day inspires many couples to say “I do”. Red, white and pink are the colors of the day!  Red or white wedding dress, fresh flowers in pink, red and white, bridesmaids in varying shades of pink and red dresses and the... (more...)

There may be more variety at the Seattle Zoo but certainly there is a lot to do at the smaller Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah.  For kids who love to see unusual animals, explore wildlife facts, and especially see their favorite tiger or reindeer, it’s a winner.  The  location is good too,... (more...)

I’m pretty sure if the power company offered you a month off from paying your bill, you’d say yes. It might not happen tomorrow, but according to an article I just read in a Sierra Club magazine, in a few decades looks like large power bills will be a thing of the past. As we all know, it’s... (more...)

WHAT IS A BUYER’S AGENT AND WHY DO I NEED ONE?   Q:  How do Buyers’ Agents Get Paid?   A:  Their services are free to the Buyer.   Q:  How does that work?   A:  When the Seller’s Agent signs a listing agreement with the Seller, they negotiate a commission.  They then offer... (more...)