Is it necessary in Seattle to get preapproved to make an offer on a home?

May 10, 2013 by +

Recently one of my out of state clients who is looking to buy an investment home in Seattle asked “Is it necessary in Seattle to...

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The Seattle – Bellevue – Everett area named as a Top 5 Place to Sell Your Home

Feb 26, 2013 by +

Wall Street Journal’s Market Watch has named the Seattle – Bellevue – Everett area as one top five markets in the...

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A Strategy for Seattle Home Buyers: I Love Your Home Letters

Jan 12, 2013 by +

The Wall Street Journal writes about a strategy home buyers in hot housing markets are using to get their offers accepted in hotter...

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Sunday Drive to Washington Arboretum Park

Nov 11, 2012 by +

One of the best things about having a new puppy in our family has been taking him out on walks to various parks around the area....

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Fall back on Sunday, November 4, 2012

Nov 3, 2012 by +

I’ll be setting my clock back an hour before I go to bed tonight.  Day Light Saving Time ends November 4, 2012....

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Fall in West Seattle’s Lincoln Park

Oct 14, 2012 by +

Yesterday we took our six month old puppy to Lincoln Park in West Seattle for a walk. I thought I’d share some of the...

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Get a sneak preview of the art at Bumbershoot FREE!

Aug 29, 2012 by +

This year, if you want to enjoy the art at Bumbershoot, you’ll need to buy a ticket…UNLESS you go on Friday, August 31,...

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I’m going to have a painting on exhibit at Bumbershoot!

Aug 12, 2012 by +

You may or may not know that I started painting earlier this year for a new hobby. Most of my paintings have been on black velvet. I...

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Thank You, JP

Jul 22, 2012 by +

 I learned tonight of the passing of my childhood hero, JP Patches. If you didn’t grow up in the greater Seattle area in...

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Seattle Sunday Drive to Olympic Sculpture Park

Apr 8, 2012 by +

Last week, on our anniversary, we decided to check out the Olympic Sculpture Park which is located in the heart of Seattle on Western...

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Best Places for Beer in Seattle

Mar 25, 2012 by +

Ever since I learned that Jay Thompson has joined Zillow and is making a move to my home town of Seattle, I've been thinking about...

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My first painting: JP Patches

Feb 20, 2012 by +

Mortgage Master Service Corporation is closed today in observance of Presidents Day and will reopen for business as usual tomorrow....

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The West Seattle Grand Parade

Jul 25, 2010 by +

I must confess, I love parades.   And for me, the West Seattle Grand Parade is at the top of my list.  Not only is it...

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Garden Glass Art

Jul 17, 2010 by +

Our Seattle home is situated very close to our both neighbors.  In fact, the view out our dining room window are the...

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Where is the Best Hamburgers in Seattle?

Dec 6, 2009 by +

A conversation started on my Facebook profile over a review I did via Yelp on a West Seattle restaurant, Spring Hill.  We were...

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Friday Funny: Seattle Tunnel Vision

Oct 30, 2009 by +

We’ve all seen the nicely produced video (to the tune of $80k) of what could happen to the viaduct if Seattle experiences...

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West Seattle Hi-Yu Parade…featuring JP Patches!

Jul 18, 2009 by +

I love a parade…especially if it’s in my home-town AND it features my favorite Seattle clown, JP Patches. The...

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Sunday Drive to Lincoln Park in West Seattle

Feb 8, 2009 by +

Just north of the Fauntleroy ferry dock, you’ll find Lincoln Park in West Seattle along the Puget Sound.  Lincoln Park...

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My 22nd Anniversary in the RE Biz

May 3, 2008 by +

I should stop saying how long I’ve been around the real estate industry!  On May 1, 1986, a very bright-eyed and naive...

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