2018 came to a close with buyers having more options than they have had in a long time. The number of active listings were up significantly from a year ago. After years of few homes to choose from, buyers who bought at the end of 2018 had far less competition.
Read MoreIncrease Your Home’s Value Up to 28% with These 5 Tips
Great curb appeal not only makes your home the star of the neighborhood, it can also improve its value and help you sell it for more. Whether you’re thinking of listing your home or just want to make your home the envy of your neighbors, here are several ways to increase your home’s curb appeal.
Read MoreLocal Business Spotlight :: Alair
Owned by Badass Boss Babe, Shandon, the hippest gift shop in West Seattle is my local business spotlight this season. Alair, found in the Admiral neighborhood, specializes in unique and small batch gifts, with an emphasis on locally made products and companies that give back.
Read MoreThe Compound Effect: Building Your Household’s Wealth
Wealth is within reach for many people; however, according to a recent study,63 percent of Americans said it’s not likely they’ll become rich.1While younger people are more likely to say they’ll achieve wealth one day, only 34 percent of people aged 30 to 49 and 21 percent of people aged 50 or older say the same. There is no secret to becoming rich: it takes time, sacrifice and good financial sense. Here are a few ways to build your household’s wealth.
Read MoreWhy Buy and How to Plant Bare Root Plants
Many of you have purchased plants from garden catalogs thinking that you were going to get this lush, green thriving plant from the grower, only to find that you got a moist bag with what looks like sticks in it? These are bare root plants that have been dug up from the field, packed in a bag and sent to you
Read MoreWhat To Expect When You Meet Tara!
Never met Tara before? Spoiler alert - she’s not like other realtors.
If you’ve had experiences with other realtors, or never met anyone in the real estate business before, you’re in for a treat. Here’s a little more about what you can expect from your first rendezvous with Tara:
Read MoreLocal Business Spotlight: Rebekah J. Designs
I can guarantee one thing: you’ve never met anyone who works harder than Rebekah Jaramillo. Your Gatewood neighbor Rebekah wears many hats: jewelry designer, business owner, graphic designer, Costco employee of 15 years, mom to Luka, and wife to Dan, among great friend (to me!) and community member.
Read MoreLocal Business Spotlight: Flourish Beauty
There has been a consistent running theme since starting this spotlight column: West Seattle is the best place to own a small business. This month’s featured business is no different, and their name proves it: Flourish Beauty.
Read MoreIn The Market - Moving Toward a More Even Playing Field
There have been some pronounced changes in the market since mid-May of 2018. Prior to this May, real estate professionals had become accustomed to short market times, huge price increases and multiple offers.
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