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Uncategorized New on the market! 16055 33rd Ave NE, Lake Forest Park 98155 MLS# 661170    $416,900 Desirable Sheridan Area, Lake Forest Park 1-story home! View peaks of snow-capped Cascades from living room. Warm hardwood floors lead to dining room and bedrooms. Extensive concrete patio surrounded by beds of garden flowers and a gardening shed. Oversized 2-car carport with built-in […]
Uncategorized Belief in the housing market American consumers’ perception of the residential real estate market was revealed in a recent survey by Edelman Berland. They interviewed 2,500 Americans who are “in the market” to buy or sell a home. Respondents were between 25-64 years old with a household income of at least $50,000. Here are the key findings of the survey:
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Uncategorized Choosing an Exterior Door Choosing an Exterior Door By: Karin Beuerlein You should understand the pros and cons of steel, fiberglass, and wood exterior doors before choosing the one that’s right for you. Replacing your front door can pay for itself by increasing your home’s value, according to Remodeling Magazine’s annual Cost vs. Value Report. What’s more, if you […]
Uncategorized 7 Landscaping Mistakes That Wreck Curb Appeal 7 Landscaping Mistakes That Wreck Curb Appeal By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Don’t let badly designed or maintained landscaping wreck your home’s curb appeal. Here are pitfalls to avoid. Clumsy, neglected, and hodgepodge landscaping not only hurts your home’s curb appeal, it can cut the value of your property and make it harder to sell. Real […]
Uncategorized 11 Ways to Create a Welcoming Front Entrance for Under $100 11 Ways to Create a Welcoming Front Entrance for Under $100 By: Cara Greenberg Wouldn’t it be nice to approach your home’s entrance with a grin instead of a grimace? Take our tips for beating a clear, safe, and stylish path to your front door. First impressions count — not just for your friends, relatives, […]
Uncategorized 7 Tips for Staging Your Home 7 Tips for Staging Your Home By: G. M. Filisko Make your home warm and inviting to boost your home’s value and speed up the sale process. The first step to getting buyers to make an offer on your home is to impress them with its appearance so they begin to envision themselves living there. […]
Uncategorized Keep Your Home Sale from Falling Apart Keep Your Home Sale from Falling Apart By: G. M. Filisko After finding a buyer, all you have to do to make it to closing is to avoid these five traps. Finding a buyer for your home is just the first step on the homeselling path. Tread carefully in the weeks ahead because if you […]
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Uncategorized Open House Timeline: Countdown to a Successful Sale Open House Timeline: Countdown to a Successful Sale By: Dona DeZube An inviting open house can put your home on buyers’ short lists. Get ready for your open house—stress-free—by starting early and breaking down your to-do list into manageable chunks. Use this timeline of 35 tips and your house will stand out from the competition […]
Uncategorized Open House Timeline: Countdown to a Successful Sale Open House Timeline: Countdown to a Successful Sale By: Dona DeZube An inviting open house can put your home on buyers’ short lists. Get ready for your open house—stress-free—by starting early and breaking down your to-do list into manageable chunks. Use this timeline of 35 tips and your house will stand out from the competition […]
Uncategorized Is Your Tree Going to Fall Over? Is Your Tree Going to Fall Over? By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Sometimes a valuable tree uproots without warning; but most often, your tree sends distress signals before it topples. A mature tree can account for as much as 10% of your assessed property value, depending on your market.  With that much at stake, you sure […]
Uncategorized New on the Market! 11729 13th Place W, Everett 98204 MLS# 647123  $299,000 Gorgeous DETACHED Home with lots of upgrades and fully fenced backyard! Open floor plan includes upscale kitchen with granite counters, pantry, stainless steel appliances and an eating bar that opens to spacious dining and living rooms. You’ll find Pergo type hardwood flooring and decorator paint throughout. Great […]
Uncategorized New on the market! 2351 N 187th St, Shoreline 98133 MLS# 647835  $389,950 Over 2200 sq ft, two kitchens and under $400K for a nicely landscaped mid-century home on quiet cul-de-sac near SHL Pool, Tennis Courts, Senior Center, Gym and proposed light rail. Oak hardwoods throughout the upstairs with three bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Large vinyl windows let in lots […]
Uncategorized Digging Your Own French Drain: Save Money — and Your Back — With These Tips Digging Your Own French Drain: Save Money — and Your Back — With These Tips By: John Riha Published: June 16, 2011 Do you need to wear waders to mow your grass? If seasonal flooding makes your property more lake than lawn, which isn’t doing your foundation any favors, you need some serious drainage. Good […]
Uncategorized Are You Making These 7 Rookie Mistakes in Your Vegetable Garden? Are You Making These 7 Rookie Mistakes in Your Vegetable Garden? By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Even the best vegetable gardeners can forget basics and make rookie mistakes. Here are 7 no-nos to avoid. Even if your vegetable garden is the envy of neighbors, it’s still easy to make rookie mistakes that waste precious resources and […]
Uncategorized Guide to Buying and Installing a Sprinkler System Guide to Buying and Installing a Sprinkler System By: Dave Toht An irrigation system saves water, keeps your lawn looking great, and helps maintain your curb appeal. We’ve gathered the info to get you started. An underground irrigation system delivers water to your landscaping at the right time, and in just the right amount, so […]
Uncategorized What Home Projects Should You Do Yourself? What Home Projects Should You Do Yourself? By: Oliver Marks Doing maintenance jobs yourself can be a smart way to save money, but choose the right DIY projects or you’ll end up paying dearly. Why pay someone to do something you can do yourself? Because sometimes doing it yourself costs more than it saves. More […]
Uncategorized Happy Memorial Day Happy Memorial Day. The Windermere Shoreline office will be closed in observance.
Uncategorized 15-Minute Home Makeovers 1. Switch the plates. Upgrade your drab, plastic switch plates with snazzy covers that match or accent your décor. Even the most expensive brass switch plates cost less than $20 each. Or, spend a buck for a plastic plate and decorate it yourself. Use craft paint, or cover the plate with decorative paper. You also […]
Uncategorized 15-Minute Home Makeovers 1. Switch the plates. Upgrade your drab, plastic switch plates with snazzy covers that match or accent your décor. Even the most expensive brass switch plates cost less than $20 each. Or, spend a buck for a plastic plate and decorate it yourself. Use craft paint, or cover the plate with decorative paper. You also […]