“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...)

1.  eXp Agents are trained to leverage the internet and technology in order to give your home maximum exposure.  80% of buyers start their search online and the number is growing.  Here in the NW, our technical team works overtime to ensure that when a buyer types in “Seattle Real Estate,”... (more...)

A little coffee house in Ballard full of typical Seattle neighborhood atmosphere Another in my series of great small neighborhood coffee houses, probably one of the defining characteristics of Seattle.  I remember over 20 years ago when I visited this city with my husband, from Japan, we were astounded... (more...)

As everyone who has spent a Sunday afternoon (or a Tuesday after work for that matter) knows, Ballard is walkable.  Our clients who want an urban village atmosphere, with wonderful ethnic and long established restaurants, herbal shops and consignment shops happily interspersed with great pubs and classy... (more...)

20th Century Architecture across from Moore Theater Got the sunshine bug?  Pulled out your shorts and sneaks yet?  Here’s something you might enjoy on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday (Apr-Dec).  For inquiring minds: when you notice fern motifs on the interior of Macy’s downtown or stone... (more...)

Sunset Hill is home to some fine homes and a special neighborhood to those who live here and those who visit.  Set on the bluff above Shilshole and  Golden Gardens (beach park), not far from Greenwood shopping, yet the area has a slow and timeless quality which residents treasure.  One of the elements... (more...)

Classic Craftsman house in Mount Baker Seattle is known for an early 20th-century American architecture called Craftsman.  People who visit our city notice the abundance of Craftsman houses & bungalows and note that these aren’t quite so common (or exist at all!) in their own home towns. ... (more...)

Here’s a common misnomer, but one that we all use often and for different reasons:  “The Seattle Market.”  But really, to mix up all the neighborhood data into this one market snapshot is like mixing all the primary colors till they’re brown, and then trying to paint a rainbow... (more...)

Sometimes you know when you walk in that you’ll be back again and again.  In fact you might even feel your pocketbook shivering in trepidation as your eye drifts with pleasurable anticipation over the delectable items ranged artfully along the shelves and covering every visible surface.  The... (more...)

Even if you don’t have in mind one of the eight different margaritas on the menu, or any of the infinite seeming choices this trendy Ballard landmark bar offers, it’s a great place to grab a bite.  Lunch includes specials like a goat chees and cranberry quesadia or pork and hominy stew with... (more...)