These days, it is all too easy for  inexperienced buyers to become obsessed with getting the “best deal”.   I’m talking about  the “weekend warrior” buyer- the one who watches countless hours of HGTV shows that make it seem plausible that someone could seek out, purchase, remodel and flip a home for 25% profit in 30 minutes, or less. The “Hey, I bet I could do that, too!” type of buyer…
There are lots of ways to cut costs when house-hunting. Buying fixers, frontier homes or former meth-labs has always been popular …

Attention Homeowners in Green Lake and Phinney Ridge!
I have long-term buyers who have been looking for the perfect home to come up in either of these neighborhoods. They’re looking for at least a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom (4 bd 3 bth would be perfect), 3000 sqft min home and perferably with a view of the lake. In the past they’ve been attracted to Craftsmen-style homes with white moldings, open, luxurious kitchens with all of the high end appliances, and the more ‘wow’ factor the home has, the better! The home …

Where can you get a Full or Self-Service Wash and Dry beside Brown Bear Car Wash in Seattle?  How about PetDaddy All Natural Grooming and Dog Store at Greenlake.  Indulge your canines with this dog boutique located just two blocks east of Greenlake on the corner of 65th and Latona Ave NE.  On a recent weekend, there were a bunch of scraggly haired furry friends lined up to be given the royal treatment.  Each one wagged their tails in delight and looked bright eyed and bushy tailed, fresh, and clean-cut and …

Seattlelites all know and agree, when the sun is shining and it is a weekend, the sky is the limit!  There are an abundance of places to go and play in every corner of the city.  One of the favorite all time places is Greenlake.  This North Seattle man-made lake and park which measures 2.7 miles around,  is flocked with joggers, bikers, rollerbladers and walkers.  Rain or shine, this popular destination is always the center of attraction with many activities to do for all ages.

On this recent gloriously warm and …

Everywhere you drive (if you are inclined to drive, it’s a nice day to stay home, and play … maybe make a snowman?) you can see these merry winter spirits in front yards and out enjoying the holiday weather! These happy little guys were spotted in Green Lake, where the lake and the park are cloaked in winter white.
According to my information there have been numerous snowman sightings in Wallingford, North Seattle, Everett, Ballard, Fremont, the U District, and in neighborhoods all along the shores of Lake Washington. Tomorrow I …