Karen and I found this staircase in a beautifully REMODELED home in Ravenna. I had never seen this detail before, but it just put the cherry on the top of this beautiful home!
Have you ever landed somewhere, perhaps on a beach or in a coffee shop or maybe in a cute store owned by a member of the community, and found yourself falling in love? Have you ever been somewhere for a few hours and it already feels like home? That is exactly how I fell in love with Whidbey Island, Washington! My first trip was a quick drive through with my soon to be husband as we drove home from Port Townsend. We took the ferry from downtown Port Townsend on what was then called the Keystone Ferry (now it is the Coupeville Ferry). It was a beautiful fall day, filtered sun, changing leaves and crisp cool air. We drove down the Island and into the town of Langley for a late dinner at I
The following article is from Title Account Manager extraordinaire, Michelle Barry from CW Title and Escrow. I felt this was an important article to share. There are some great points to consider and I would like to point out that finding the right fit in a Real Estate Broker is the biggest key to home buying happiness! Most home buyers need a patient broker who is knowledgeable about the area including any possible future plans for the area, public and private school options etc. Being a good listener and, at times a counselor, to find a property that ticks off the boxes is a must. Even in a heated market with multiple offers, it is possible to find that home you will be happy in. I fi
Another lesser known neighborhood in NE Seattle is Olympic Hills. It is primary a single family neighborhood tucked in between Lake City Way on the east, 15th Ave NE on the West, 125th on the south and 145th on the North. In 3 years, Olympic Hills Elementary will be in a brand new building, and rumor has it, it will be a magnate school with some sort of special option such as language immersion. With a new school and improved programs, proximity to both 15th and Lake City Way, Northgate close by and access to I-5, this is a hot up and coming market! Olympic Hills is the perfect spot for the first time home buyer looking for a great value for their money within the Seattle city limits. C
NE Seattle neighborhoods have a great reputation, including excellent schools, beautiful parks, close proximity to Lake Washington and friendly neighbors. One of these neighborhoods is Cedar Park, tucked in along the shoreline of Lake Washington. With its close proximity to the lake, schools, shopping, restaurants and entertainment, this little corner of the city is a gem, an oasis, away from the hustle and bustle of the University Village, Bryant, Wedgwood, Maple Leaf and Northgate. Cedar Park is characterized by its large lots, good-sized houses and, if you are lucky, lake views. The Cedar Park Neighborhood extends east from 35th Avenue NE to the shores of Lake Washington and from NE 12