Hey, Seattle Buyers: Home buyers who have been shut out of the real estate market should test the "real estate waters" during the summer months suggests one industry leader. It might be the perfect time to buy a home, when other buyers are out of town. In other words, stick around this summer! "Summer might provide some competitive relief for weary buyers," said Gary O'Leyar, owner of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Signature Properties, pointing to some of the newly-released statistics from … Continue reading...
Beautiful Luxury Home in Laurelhurst
Stunning 1934 English Tudor located in Laurelhurst Beach Club area of Seattle 4556 52nd Ave. NE, Seattle WA 98105 $1,495,000 Beautiful Luxury home in Laurelhurst! Storybook Tudor property in magical Laurelhurst setting. Wake up each morning to the sunrise and sweeping views of Lake Washington and the Cascade mountains. Vintage charm galore and every nook and cranny flooded with natural light. Each room is freshly painted and has original woodwork and whimsical details. … Continue reading...
Amazing Ballard Live/Work Space
4000 6th Ave NW, Seattle 98107 $995,000 Cool Live/Work opportunity in beautiful downtown Ballard/Fremont Artist's, craftsmen, small manufacturing, all are welcome. This is a commercial building with a residential penthouse unit. 3,900+/- sq ft which includes a loft - mezzanine living areas. Industrial zoning-IG2-65'. Adjacent to Burke Gilman Trail, shops, restaurants and other businesses. Available for Owner User or investment. Ideally located between … Continue reading...
Amazing Church and Private Compound in Seattle
Incredible live/work opportunity in South Seattle 12239 10th Ave S, Seattle 98168 Just South of SODO and a quick 15 minute drive to Downtown Seattle, lies an amazing private church compound on over ½ acre in a lovely and private park-like setting. Amazing church and private compound located on a secluded near-acre (100'x300' lot), you get a huge ex-church in excellent condition, a cute 2-bedroom and 1.5 bath vintage house, plus a 2nd art studio and a small "barn" for tools and … Continue reading...
Preventing frozen pipes in vacant homes in Winter
Being prepared and informed may help you to avoid the messy and often expensive issue of frozen pipes. The American Red Cross provides information and suggestions around how to prevent water pipes in the home from freezing, and how to thaw them if they do freeze. Why Pipe Freezing is a Problem Water has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. No matter the … Continue reading...
Historic Gates-Bass Mansion built in 1909, designed by architect Elmer Ellsworth Green
Amazing 6000+sqft mansion in the National Register-listed Roanoke Park Historic District adjacent to North Capitol Hill in Seattle. Video Tour Behold this beautiful Roanoke Park Grand 1909 Mansion with Old World Style and Elegance Throughout! You will love the formal Dining Room with original wood-burning fireplace and amazing original features throughout. New Gourmet Kitchen Addition, Master Bedroom with Luxury Bath & TWO walk-in closets, Butler's Pantry, Grand Stairways, … Continue reading...
Darling Tiny Home on Camano Island, North of Seattle
3904 Sweet Pea Lane Camano Island, WA 98282 $185,000 Tiny Living in this sweet tiny home on acreage in natural beauty with several outbuildings and warm cabin settled in the privacy of Camano Island. There is a shop/garage/art studio and some yurt type buildings currently used for storage. Great camping site. Cabin has a wood stove, kitchen with eating room, separate back entry storage area, full bath with compost toilet, bedroom loft and even more storage space. … Continue reading...
Columbia City Victorian-era Home for Sale in Seattle
Vintage Home for Sale in Columbia City, near the Light Rail and Lake Washington 4500 39th Ave. S. $550,000 Essential 1909 Victorian Craftsman home on corner lot, resplendent with organic gardens, fruit trees, perfect for urban gardener. The home even features a garden shed in the back or can be converted to a garage with the addition of a curb cut (though there is off-street parking too!) Gleaming wood and engineered wood floors, period moldings & details, updated systems … Continue reading...
Space Age Alki Condo
Swanky Mid-Century Modern Waterfront Pad in Alki - Atomic style in this 1978 condo built right over the water on Puget Sound. One of a kind waterfront condo built over the water. It's all about view, location and lifestyle. Southside exposure so loads of light. It's over the water so fish off your huge 'L' shaped deck, kayak outside your door, walk or bike to the lighthouse or beach. New remodeled kitchen, glass tiled baths, heated floors. New and upgraded piles and foundation, roof, decks, … Continue reading...
Winter Real Estate Market Update in the Seattle area
The Northwest Multiple Listing Service reports Winter Real Estate Market Update in the Seattle area. Home sales around Western Washington outgained new listings again in October, fueling competition for scarce inventory and pushing prices higher. Some seasonal slowdown is still expected - and the Nov. 8 elections may be in play as well, according to brokers at Northwest Multiple Listing Service who commented on last month's activity. MLS members reported 9,950 pending sales during October, … Continue reading...