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Backyard Cottage Design Challenge

Inspired by Seattle’s new backyard cottage ordinance, Method homes sponsored a design competition for backyard cottage designs that could be built as pre-fabs (to lower costs). It drew a lot of entries from tiny to big, modern to craftsman, and all were pretty cool , take a look. Now you can be just like the Kennedys and have your own family compound! Backyard cottages are fantastic solutions... [Read more]

Cabins are selling in Washington

Three times in the last two years, I have received calls from clients who are wanting to buy a summer cabin or recreational land. Seems that prices for those have fallen too, and like everywhere else, some sellers are motivated. After showing a few, I realized that there are cabins all over the Puget Sound area. I researched sales for the past year, and found that 124 cabins had sold in King, Island,... [Read more]

Fantastic Mortgage Rates this Week!

I am getting inquiries about refinancing this week, with rates so low. Here’s my advice on shopping for a mortgage: 1st, you want to be working with someone proven, that can get it done. As you’ve probably heard, that can be tricky now days. My two favorite brokers are Mona Lisa Dickinson at Mortgage Advisory Group.  Her cell is 206-227-6662 Jon Wagher at Alpine Mortgage. His phone is... [Read more]

Downsizer’s Dream home in Desirable Snohomish, WA

Live near the historic town of Snohomish in this Downsizer’s Dream Rambler! First, it’s on a golf course! Second, it’s minutes away from town with the shopping that Snohomish is famous for. Third, its a freshly updated rambler with 2 master suites, vaulted ceilings, new windows, 3 car garage, even cat 5 wiring! All on a .44 ac lot for gardening bliss! It’s priced right at only... [Read more]

Questions to ask a financial planner

I am noticing  more and more clients are wanting to work with financial planners to get the larger perspective on their financial condition and goals in light of our new economic conditions before they make any real estate decisions.  I think it is a great idea. My wife and I have started working a couple of times with financial advisors, but found pretty quickly that they seemed to end up recommending... [Read more]

China’s Real Estate Bubble

It is like deja-vu all over again! See this Yahoo article with accounts of buyers paying more and more, and maxing out their credit to buy as fast as they can before prices go out of reach. This is startling to read in light of what has happened here.  Unlike in the US, Chinese government has been raising interest rates, increasing bank deposit requirements, and increasing down payment requirements... [Read more]

200 W Highland Condos Auction Date Set

An auction date of August 6 has been set by Bank of America for 18 unsold luxury condos in the new  building on Queen Anne Hill across from Kerry Park at 200 W. Highland. Some very nice water view units are still available, and hopefully will be in the auction as well. 11 of the units  have previously been sold, but the developer Lorig of Seattle has been unable to sell the rest, according to Seattle... [Read more]

Sliding Walls and Sharp Design make this Super-Efficient Apartment.

Here’s a video of Gary Chang’s 330sf  ”Domestic Transformer”. This architect designed 24 combinations of luxury space in his unique Hong Kong apartment. View video here  Read More →

Live Large in this Wedgewood Home

Here is a well-designed smaller house that you can live large in for only $419,950! First, everything is updated with designer fixtures, maple cabinetry, stone, granite, stainless appliances, even a wine cooler!  The fully fenced front yard is perfect for pets, and is easy to maintain. In back is a private deck that runs the length of the house and is accessed by two sets of french doors in the great... [Read more]

Seattle Homes and Accessory MIL Apartments

Accessory units seem to be the theme of the week. I have buyers looking for them, looking at them, and figuring out how to create them. Also, more of my recent listings have had them. As I show homes, more and more homes seem to have these extra separate living spaces.  Usually it is a finished basement that features a separate kitchen, bathroom, and entrance. Homes with basements seem to lend themselves... [Read more]

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