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Full disclosure, I am one of the organizers of this years Seattle RE BarCamp which will be taking place next week, Thursday, March 13, 2014. And I am planning on attending both Seattle Agent ReBoot and Seattle RE BarCamp next week.
Why? Because these two events offer two unique experiences.
Last night we went to bed thinking we would just have a dusting of snow in the morning… we woke up to about 3 inches of the white stuff in the Alki neighborhood in West Seattle. I thought I’d share a few photos from our morning walk with our puppy, Hitch.
UPDATED: This original post from 2013 was updated in March 2026.
Yesterday I met for coffee with one of my clients who is hoping to buy a home in a Seattle area neighborhood for around $600,000. They have already taken one of the most important steps in the home buying process by getting preapproved for a mortgage. [Read more…]
Editor’s note: This post was originally published in 2013 and recommended “love letters” as a buyer strategy for Seattle home buyers. Guidance on this practice has changed significantly since then, and this post has been rewritten to reflect current thinking on the fair housing risk involved.
A “love letter” is a personal note a buyer sends along with an offer — sharing why they love the home, what they picture their life looking like there, sometimes with family photos attached. In Seattle’s competitive market, it used to be common advice for standing out. It’s not anymore, and there’s a real reason why. [Read more…]
The Washington Park Arboretum is one of Seattle’s most peaceful and scenic destinations, offering miles of walking paths, waterfront views, and curated plant collections just minutes from downtown.
On this Sunday Drive, we explored the Arboretum during the fall season — when colors, reflections, and quiet moments make it especially memorable. This post offers a visual look at the Arboretum and why it continues to be a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.
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. Yesterday, my husband and I took Scupper, a Flat Coated Retriever, to Washington Arboretum Park.
