seattle real estate: Green Gardening in Seattle & Green Real Estate: Washington Toxics Coalition Contact Info - 07/24/08 11:19 PM
Looking for resources for green gardening in Seattle?
The Washington Toxics Coalition has a wonderful site for your education! They also offer cute little signs for your yard in exchange for pledging to a few things... I have seen these in some local Seattle front yards and I love that people are … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Cell Phone Recycling: Go Green & Recycle Your Cell Phone While Providing Scholarships! - 07/09/08 04:53 PM
Looking for what to do with any of those old cell phones you have sitting in your junk drawer? Seattle King County Association of Realtors sent me a great idea for what to do with them, so I am volunteering to collect your old cell phone for you to support this … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Summer Seems To Be Here! - 07/09/08 10:28 AM
Seattle real estate buying or selling? Summer FINALLY seems to be here! Ready, set, go!!!! Time to get out there and check out all of the great properties and neighborhoods out there! Summer in Seattle is primo looking time for houses because it is so pleasant AND you can actually see … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: Residential Green Lake For Under $500,000? Green Lake Market Update - 07/08/08 11:15 AM
So you want to live in Seattle real estate neighborhood Green Lake for under $500,000? It is possible to find a house for under $500,000 in or around Green Lake! Here are some of the local Seattle MLS stats I found this morning for houses in Green Lake in Seattle:
74 … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: My New Outside Blog - 07/01/08 12:09 AM
Active Rain's new outside blogs are pretty cool - it took a few days for the domain name I bought to become active, but it was so easy to set up and VERY easy to maintain! I already had an outside Seattle real estate blog, but having another one that doesn't … (2 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Mortgage Rates Are Up & Down, But Here's A Tip: - 06/27/08 09:18 PM
Seattle real estate has been tricky lately. Buyers are getting pretty much what they want and sellers are learning to play ball. Yes, the mortgage rates as of late have been all over the place and have a huge impact on affordability when it comes to buying a new house.
Looking … (2 comments)
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seattle real estate: Active Rain Is A Great Place To Find A Great REALTOR! - 06/24/08 04:08 PM
AR - a huge networking opportunity and the best place to find the best Realtors!
I have made a lot of friends on Active Rain - I am thrilled to know each one of you and look forward to meeting and networking with even more wonderful REALTORS. We have a really … (3 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle's Children's Hospital: Another Reason To Live Here! - 06/23/08 10:56 AM
A long night...
I spent all Saturday night at Seattle's Children's Hospital with my 18 month old and got home at about 5:30 AM on Sunday morning. We think he may have gotten into something while with his babysitter outside, but we are still baffled. It was scary and serves us … (4 comments)
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seattle real estate: Relocating To The Seattle Suburbs: Choosing a Seattle Suburb To Move To - 06/19/08 06:23 PM
Looking for the best Seattle Suburbs?
Want to know which Seattle suburb is the best one to relocate to with kids? Which Seattle Suburb has the best urban villages or Built Green architecture? Seattle suburbs have a lot to offer! Here is more info on some of the best Seattle suburbs around:
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: A Lot MORE Should Go Into The Advertising Of Your Home! - 06/19/08 03:39 PM
Seattle real estate: I sell Seattle houses! I sell Seattle suburb houses! I am a Seattle Realtor! I work hard for my clients and make sure that they get my highest attention to detail! I blog and advertise on at least 20 to 30 sites. I send out post cards and … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: NWMLS Changing The Way The Public Sees Houses - 06/18/08 04:29 PM
New changes in Seattle real estate - the MLS is doing away with the public status Active - STI. Read about it here:
NWMLS status changes
Interested in Seattle real estate? Seattle suburbs real estate? Seattle short sales? Seattle foreclosures? realestate@cooperjacobs.com
Courtney Cooper ....For all your Seattle Washington Real Estate Needs! … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Weather Getting You Down? It is Perfect For Yard Work! - 06/14/08 09:28 AM
AAAh...the lovely weather!
Why not take advantage of the lack of burning hot sun and get out there and spruce up your curb appeal? It is amazing what a little can do and between my work appointments, I try to get out there as much as possible. Why? Because my … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Green Real Estate - Lots Of Great Choices Out There Right Now! - 06/07/08 09:11 PM
Seattle real estate is great and there are a ton of new "built green" new construction properties -
Thank goodness that there are so many options out there with such great thoughtfulness included! I have had the pleasure of touring a few more this week when I took some buyers through Green Lake, … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Ways to Improve Your Chance Of Selling Your House - 06/05/08 04:10 PM
I thought it might be time to revisit some Seattle seller tips! Obviously, I think you should hire a FULL SERVICE REALTOR, but you can skip that tip for now....
Housekeeping- Hire a housekeeper - You want your home to shine! The extra money will most likely be worth the investment.
Lawn Maintenance … (3 comments)
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seattle real estate: Soggy Seattle! Seattle Rain........................ - 06/03/08 03:24 PM
Yuck yuck yuck!!!! Yes, Seattle is lovely, but I hate it when we get the Spring rain for days at a time and right now I am looking at the weather report and it is telling me that these giant rain drops are going to keep on falling! It slows down … (5 comments)
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seattle real estate: Get Out Of This House! Don't Look Back... - 05/29/08 04:17 PM
I don't know about you, but when you see enough houses, eventually you will come accross one here and there that makes you wonder. I walked into a lovely Phinney Ridge house last week that presented itself well from the street and seemed to even be smiling with its own street … (3 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Favorite Tools - Some of My MUSTS for Selling Real Estate - 05/27/08 06:16 PM
These are a few of my favorite things! Gadgets and tools that make my job as a Seattle real estate agent easier and more efficient:
•1. Smart Phone: I use a Palm Treo 700 WX - I love it and it makes getting my email on the go very easy. I … (3 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Getting to Escrow - 05/27/08 05:45 PM
One of my lovely clients signed at escrow today and have the opportunity of closing a few days early. This is quite a surprise in the current lending environment to have something actually come together early with out too much drama. The appraisal did get picked apart in the early stages, … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Busy Weekend! Pacific Ocean & Ballard Townhomes in One Day! - 05/26/08 04:54 PM
I have been so busy this weekend!
Anyone else? I took two days off to go to the ocean and even on those days off, I was doing real estate! We have a beach house in Ocean Shores, WA and even on my walks to and from the waves, people were … (3 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate 2008: Multiple Offers Still Out There! - 05/22/08 03:23 PM
Seattle real estate: I just got told that one of the houses I am showing my client has five offers coming in on it including one preinspection! I knew as soon as summer started rolling around that this would happen more and more. The house in question is not under priced … (4 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Getting Rid of Mortgage Insurance - 05/20/08 06:16 PM
Yes I was a First Timer With PMI many years ago!
Years ago before I was a Seattle real estate agent, my husband and I bought our first house in the Seattle suburbs via an FHA loan. We had no idea what so ever as to what we were doing and … (4 comments)
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seattle real estate: Harbor Pointe - One of the Best Condo Buildings in Eastlake Real Estate - 05/19/08 01:12 PM
Harbor Pointe Condominium is one of the nicest buildings in Eastlake -newer roof, siding, windows, views of Lake Union, and great pet policy! This building has reserves! Here is some of the recent activity there:
Active:
Unit 201 2 bedroom/2 bath HUGE view 1169 sq feet all remodeled $445,000 DOM: 12
Pending:
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seattle real estate: Do You Google Talk? - 05/19/08 09:11 AM
I had a super high tech Seattle real estate client who introduced me to Google Talk and I have been hooked ever since. If you want to get me on Google Talk, my ID is courtneybcooper (courtneybcooper@gmail.com). It is a great way for my clients to stay in touch with me … (5 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Seattle Neighborhoods: Green Lake 2008 Market - 05/18/08 07:19 PM
Green Lake is still hot and seems to escape market slow downs for the most part - there is such a huge demand for real estate in this Seattle neighborhood and it is easy to see why! The numbers are down year over year for Green Lake, but this great neighborhood is … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle View Condo: Eastlake With a View - 05/18/08 01:22 AM
Looking for a view condo in Eastlake overlooking gorgeous Lake Union and the houseboat community? Here are just a few reasons why this place is great:
1. Eastlake real estate is awesome - it is so easy to go anywhere from Eastlake, but it also has tons to offer.
2. There is … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Suburbs Real Estate: An Appraisal Can Make or Break a Deal even When It has Nothing To Do With Value - 05/16/08 09:34 AM
I know that the appraisal plays a major role in a buyer's ability to purchase a new house with a loan, but I never expected one of the latest I saw to make such a difference. The appraiser accidentally marked that the property is in a declining market and the lender … (5 comments)
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seattle real estate: Coffin in Your Yard? Seattle Bungalow Suprises? - 05/16/08 12:07 AM
I was watching the news this evening and apparently a developer found bones and a coffin at the site of his latest construction project in Renton. A lady interviewed said something like, " needing to properly bury these remains...", and I thought the statement was a bit presumptuous.
In every old … (2 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Neighborhood Living: Farmer's Markets & Dogs? - 05/15/08 04:46 PM
Seattle residents are big on quite few things! Two of these besides coffee are farmer's markets and dogs! But do the two go together?
It depends!
According to the local farmer's market website, not all of Seattle's neighborhood farmer's markets allow your doggie buddies to pal along.
Dog friendly Seattle neighborhood … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Tips Before Closing - 05/15/08 04:27 PM
You have successfully sold your house in a market where inventory is up and buyers are down. Congrats! This is good news! You must have had a REALTOR working hard for you who:
A. is Full service (yes, the saying still holds true: You do get what you pay for!)
B. priced … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Sun? Moving to Seattle Does Require Some Adjustment! - 05/15/08 09:43 AM
OK - I am looking outside right now and maybe this will burn off, but after two days of straight rain, I am wondering if the weatherman could possibly have been right about today being a hot day????
I went out and bought one of those really cool gazebos that you … (2 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Seattle Neighborhoods: Eastlake - 05/09/08 02:03 PM
I love Seattle's Eastlake neighborhood! I think it has the perfect combination for someone who wants to live in the outdoors, but also in the city - great shops and restaurants plus easy access to the freeways. Eastlake seems to have a park for everything and living is good! Buying now … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: I thought you weren't supposed to blog about another agent's listing without their permission.... - 05/07/08 10:54 PM
Blogging about another agent's listing.... hmmm
Didn't somebody get into trouble for doing this?
Check this out:
http://blog.redfin.com/seattle/2008/05/sleepless_in_seattle_houseboat_for_sale.html
To be fair, I found it on many other blogs, too including Zillow:), but as Jo points out below, Zillow is not a brokerage and can blog about it all they want...
http://www.zillowblog.com/sleepless-in-seattle-houseboat-for-sale/2008/04/
Apparently, it is also our breaking … (11 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Crime Rates & My Favorite Picture - 05/06/08 09:32 AM
I love this picture!
A Seattle real estate client sent this to me and I just love it! I think the sign is a bit dated for the neighborhood, but I still think it is a great block watch sign! Maybe the city should rethink it....
Thinking about relocating to Seattle and wondering … (2 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle: Are You Really Going Green or Posing as Built Green to Get Buyers - 05/06/08 09:22 AM
I love Green Seattle! I love Built Green, going green, green living, eco living, etc. - you name it, I love it! I am even working on my ECO Broker designation, but I have a seen a few things lately that aren't so green. Green Built in Seattle is a great … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Sellers Need Feedback? Give it to them - that is YOUR job, not mine... - 05/05/08 01:13 PM
I am nice girl, I promise, but here is my rant....
Almost every day my phone rings many times through out the day with calls from agents who want feedback from my showings. I am going to start out by saying I hate these calls. I understand them because I do them … (8 comments)
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seattle real estate: Surprise Before Funding - A Lesson Learned in Seattle Real Estate - 05/03/08 01:05 AM
Seattle: I have gone through a lot in the last 24 hours to make sure my wonderful buyers could move into their new home this weekend. All of this because of one little piece of paper that surfaced literally five minutes before the loan was supposed to fund. We had other bumps along … (8 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Down Payments Are The Way To Go! - 04/30/08 01:15 PM
Down Payments - know how to save for a down payment..................
Seattle buyers are finding less and less in the way of loan programs where they don't need a nice down payment. The simple fact is that 100% loans are for the most par tin the past - this is good news, … (2 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Sunny Day Today - But Some More Rain Expected..... - 04/26/08 11:26 PM
Seattle is beautiful! I managed to take a few hours off today and do some gardening with my little one. The sun was out and I think we hit 68 degrees in my area - pretty good considering that there was snow a week ago! The Seattle real estate all around … (2 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Closing on time all the time???? Too much to ask? - 04/25/08 10:02 AM
Seattle real estate and me:
I run around and work my tail off making sure that all my transactions run as smoothly as possible. I make sure that all of my clients are comfortable and shield them from some of the stresses of moving. I push the paperwork around in a timely … (5 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate 2008: Financing Contingency Form Revised Again - 04/20/08 12:39 AM
NWMLS form 22A has been revised again this April 2008. Changes for the new Seattle Financing Addendum:
The newly revised form 22A adds two more loan types which can be disclosed:
1. Rural Development Loan According to the NWMLS: "A Rural Development Loan, is for rural property and is available through the … (3 comments)
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seattle real estate: Are you a rotten neighbor? - 04/19/08 11:48 PM
Have you seen the rotten neighbor site (rottenneighbor - dot - com)? I check this site periodically to try and figure out why a homeowner would use it. I can only conclude that the complaints must come from renters. Why would a homeowner possibly devalue their home or neighborhood by reporting … (8 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle New Construction Bargaining Power - 04/18/08 03:03 PM
Seattle & Seattle Suburb New Construction How To s
I recently saw a question on another site about new construction and pricing and whether or not you could get a deal on a Seattle suburb new construction house. It seems the buyer's agent had told them that there was absolutely no bargaining … (2 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Relocation Real Estate Tools On The GO! - 04/17/08 02:51 PM
I have been working with a couple different Seattle relocation clients lately and it is not always easy for them to view properties. I bought both my girls Flip Video camcorders for Christmas this year and finally broke down and bought myself one as well. I have a great camcorder already, … (5 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: FHA is the New Sub prime - 04/15/08 12:34 AM
Someone actually said this to me today:
"FHA is the New Sub prime."
Let it sink in for a minute - can you believe it? - FHA loans are back for the buyers who don't have a down payment. I will be interested in watching this Seattle area trend to see if … (6 comments)
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seattle real estate: Short Sales In Seattle Real Estate - 04/14/08 02:35 PM
Short Sales in Seattle neighborhoods & Seattle suburbs....................................
I have a lot of response from my Short sale post on the new NWMLS rules regarding Seattle are real estate short sales. Short sales in general are so different form a normal sale - I am glad the MLS is attempting to address … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Area MLS introduces Short Sale Rules - 04/09/08 02:32 PM
Introducing Form 22SS: The MLS's short sale addendum for Washington state (Hallelujah!).
It isn't perfect, but it is going to help clarify a lot of the process and steps that have been unclear in the past. First of all the from states that the property is a short sale and that the … (3 comments)
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seattle real estate: I hope I am not banned PERMANENTLY from AR!!!! - 04/09/08 12:06 AM
Have you seen Jonathan's latest post? What about this one from Jason Todd? Brad Carroll has a great way to seriously customize your blog! I love it!!!! I originally stole the picture for mine from my outside Seattle real estate blog, but since my husband took the photo, I am very … (3 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate Tweets...OK - Twitter it is... Thanks, Rich:) - 04/08/08 12:51 PM
OK OK I am Twittering.........................
Rich got me Twittering thanks to his post on the subject. I had joined before, but didn't really get it. I still don't totally get it, but I am a quick study most of the time, so I will see where it goes. I have zero followers … (8 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Home Inspections: The Basics & Beyond - 04/05/08 12:05 AM
Well it was raining quite a bit for my inspection today. I actually really look forward to the inspections of houses I sell in Seattle. I find that they are so educational for me and I love this part of the process. My very favorite inspector in Seattle is Richard Healy … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Make Sure Your Agent Is Technically Savvy - 04/02/08 08:15 PM
eattle real estate is hopping! Make sure that when you are buying and selling Seattle real estate you are using an agent who is tech savvy. Does your agent have eFax & Docusign? Does your agent answer their emails on the go on their smart phone? Does your agent blog their listings … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle: This is Not a Seller's Market. - 04/01/08 08:46 PM
Seattle real estate has turned interesting.
Seattle sellers can definitely sell their houses, but this is a buyer's market now - the first one Seattle has seen in a while and some things have changed.
When you get an offer from a preapproved buyer, please do take some time, but make sure that … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Spring 2008 Market - Real Estate Is Out There! - 04/01/08 06:12 PM
Yesterday I drove six hours in total and went through many different bits of Washington's Spring 2008 weather. I had a bit of a coastal home emergency and also needed to let one of my lovely clients into a gorgeous home they were thinking of buying. I drove through sunshine so … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Roaming Phone Keeps on Ringing:) Tools on the go! - 03/29/08 11:32 PM
I got out of town for a few days to go to sunny Arizona - 85 and sunny - even got a few more freckles today while I was outside at the large family gathering. The heat here is so dry compared to Seattle heat in the summer time! I really … (2 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle: Do We Really Like Our Coffee? YES YES YES - 03/29/08 01:02 AM
Thinking about moving to Seattle and wondering if we really are nuts over our coffee? It is true! We are...apparently. I am usually not in want of a coffee stand because I can find on in Seattle or Seattle suburbs on many active intersection corners. All of these coffee places have … (10 comments)
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seattle real estate: Do you have a theory on where to move? Relocation genius? - 03/29/08 12:35 AM
My mother has this theory about relocation. Before I go into it, I should start out by saying that we moved a lot when I was a child. I lived in Pascagoula, Mississippi and then Houston and then back to Mississippi and then to the San Francisco Bay Area before I … (2 comments)
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seattle real estate: Why do I like Seattle? Mild and Cool Spring! - 03/28/08 06:39 PM
As I sit here in 85 degree weather waiting for my grandparent's party to start I thought I would take a minute to reflect on why I like Seattle. My husband says that there is a mix of rain and snow right now and that it is a bit dark already. … (4 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Townhouses - 03/26/08 12:41 PM
There are a couple different types of townhouses in Seattle and the Seattle suburbs - There are a lot of buyers out there that are very interested in townhomes so I want to touch on a couple different issues here.
Town homes can be classified as either residential or condominium depending on … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate 2008: Green Lake Townhouse Market vs. Other Residential...Townhomes in Seattle Neighborhoods - 03/24/08 12:18 PM
Seattle neighborhoods have a pretty big townhome market in some areas. Green Lake in Seattle is one of those. In some ways this has been good because it has allowed buyers to be able to afford Green Lake living when stand alone houses in Green Lake got to expensive for them. … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle RELO: Relocating To Seattle is More Than A Move - 03/24/08 12:44 AM
Thinking about relocating to Seattle and wondering what else you should be looking at?
Communities:
Get more info on Seattle suburbs & Seattle neighborhoods then look at the Seattle community info.
Crime:
What about Seattle about crime rates? Looking for information about what is a safe neighborhood? Seattle is full of wonderful neighborhoods and … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle real estate: Be REAL, don't be virtual - 03/20/08 02:48 PM
I had a colleague say something to me yesterday that I have been chewing on a bit.
My gut reaction was irritation, but I am getting over it at this point. Without going into specifics of the situation or the person (who I actually really like,BTW ), here is what happened. He … (2 comments)
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seattle real estate: Pierce County Sign Problem: Bad For Sellers, Real Estate, Environment - 03/19/08 09:58 AM
I read today in The News Tribune Blog that Pierce County in Washington is basically going around enforcing an old law which has to do with city right of way and signs. According to the blog, they are collecting all signs in the right of way and throwing them in the … (7 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Suburbs: Moving to The Best Seattle Suburbs! - 03/18/08 06:03 PM
"What is a nice area Suburb near Seattle WA to move to?" "What is the best Seattle suburb to move to?"
- these are just some of the real estate questions I get, or:
"What North Seattle Suburbs are the best?"
Seattle neighborhoods & Seattle suburbs have a lot to offer! I love Seattle real estate … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Parks - Thanks to Guy Phinney, The City, & The Olmsteds... - 03/18/08 05:02 PM
There are so many parks in Seattle neighborhoods and suburbs, really, that it is hard to choose just one to celebrate any gorgeous day.
The history of the Seattle Park System is fascinating! Reading about it, one will quickly realize just how lucky we are to have so many prime pieces of land … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Solar Shed - What do you think of this Combo Option? - 03/16/08 05:30 PM
Seattle gardening and storage issues....
Our garage was overflowing and at the same time I have been nagging my hubby for a greenhouse for years! I have always wanted to grow my tomatoes in a really hot spot and my back deck was only hot long enough to tease me with a … (5 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate - Get Out There And Spruce Up Your Yard! - 03/16/08 01:28 PM
Seattle sunshine here and there....
Seattle has had a lot more sun in the last month than rain it seems, and although this weekend has been off and on sunny and rainy, I think it is a great time to get out there for spring and spruce up the yard a bit. … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Short Sales Means Long Wait & No Guarantee - 03/16/08 02:33 AM
What is a short sale?
Simply put: A Short sale is when the seller owes more than the house can be sold for in the current market.
The problem?
There are no guarantees that just because a house is listed for a certain price that it will sell for that price or even close to … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Going Green Brings in More Green - 03/15/08 02:00 AM
Return on Your Investment?
Yes! Green for green!
Seattle Built Green properties are popping up all over the place in the new construction arena. I think a great way to add value to your house before you decide to sell is to make sure that any remodels done are certified by this program … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: How to Get Money For a Down Payment: Tips & Savings - 03/15/08 01:31 AM
Seattle, down payments are back - here are some tips for getting that money!
This is how our parents and grandparents bought a house, and now having a down payment is a must when it comes to qualifying for a good loan! But where to find the money? Well, the first thing … (2 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate : Short Sales Becoming More Common, But Liability Issues Might Be Greater - 03/12/08 09:53 AM
There are many short sales on the market right now and it can be frustrating for a consumer and bad for the surrounding houses. Here's why:
What is a short sale?
Simply put: A Short sale is when the seller owes more than the house can be sold for in the current market.
How does … (2 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Neighborhoods: Laurelhurst Community Center - 03/12/08 01:36 AM
Seattle neighborhoods: Laurelhurst real estate has a lot going for it.
This Seattle neighborhood is nestled next to Lake Washington with easy shopping right down the street at the University Village. Nearby neighborhoods include Sand Point, Windermere, and the University District. Laurelhurst has a lot to offer!
Getting to know Laurelhurst: Look at the … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Exploring Northgate - 03/12/08 12:38 AM
Seattle's Northgate neighborhood has a lot to offer a home buyer. Northgate has a college, a hospital, restaurants, and shopping, among other things.
Although I have been told Northgate Mall was on of the first or maybe even the first malls in America, it was becoming a bit run down until recently. The … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate Springing Forward For 2008 - 03/10/08 02:49 PM
Seattle real estate 2008 monthly numbers are definitely down overall in a year over year comparison, but I have been so much more busy this year versus last year!
People are out there talking about real estate and I am glad about it because talking about it is so much better than listening to … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle REO Resources For Buyers - 03/08/08 04:53 PM
Seattle REO is becoming more and more common in the real estate market.
There are tips and tricks and ways to avoid loopholes that are very important when purchasing a Seattle foreclosure. These properties are generally distressed in most cases. When people can't afford to make their payments they definitely can't … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Suburb: Lake Forest Park, WA - Home Based Business Info - 03/07/08 06:50 PM
Lake Forest Park's First Ever Home Based Business Fair
Lake Forest Park puts on some great events and I think this one is a pretty cool idea - could be a great tool if you are thinking about starting or enhancing a home based business!
Here is the info from their site:
"Interested … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Trulia: Try out some Q&A time to show off your knowledge.... - 03/06/08 05:33 PM
Well Trulia seems to be taking off with a ton of new agents all of the sudden - Windermere partnered up with Trulia to give their agents more online exposure as far as I can tell. It used to be a relatively lonely place even in the recent months since I … (7 comments)
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seattle real estate: Buyers in Seattle: Tips and Tricks in Real Estate - 03/04/08 01:26 PM
Seattle real estate has so many different angles to it - I am always amused and interested to see other business models out there.
I completely respect other business models as long as everyone is operating on the up and up. I have run in to a lot of tricky buyers … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: Website tools out there... - 02/29/08 09:21 AM
Who what when and where?
I have been extremely interested in trying to figure out how I am doing out there traffic and ranking wise - are we so competitive that we must know all? I just want to know who is reading me and why and then also whether or not … (11 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Going Green with Solar Electricity - 02/28/08 03:11 PM
Seattle real estate is more exciting when it is going green!
Built Green houses and condos get more excitement and activity when they are on the market because buyers want homes that are environmentally friendly. You can be certified as Built Green even if you are in a preexisting property based on … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: When Your Condo Board Wants to Sell Your Home - 02/28/08 09:40 AM
Seattle is pretty amazing!
I wrote a piece yesterday on the Laurelon Condo project and Children's Hospital's desire to purchase the entire six acre 136 unit complex as a way of expanding. The reported amount of money Children's Hospital is willing to pay is 2.8 times the market value of each … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate Blogging - My New Look! - 02/27/08 12:31 AM
I have been blogging over at my own Seattle real estate blog http://www.raincityhouses.com/ since November 2007 - I have a regular real estate website, too - www.CooperJacobs.com, but I love having my own blog site and have had a blast using Wordpress and learning about SEO.
My hubby took some amazing shots of … (10 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Make a Home Buying Checklist! - 02/26/08 09:46 AM
What are you looking for in a Seattle house?
The Seattle real estate market in 2008 is perfect environment for a qualified buyer. I already talked about Seattle buyer basics, but now I would like to focus on creating a checklist of what you are looking for as a buyer in this … (2 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate & Remodeling: My Favorite Floor Guy..For Remodels or New Construction - 02/26/08 12:00 AM
Seattle remodeling can give you a lot of choices to consider, and flooring choices are always exciting! My favorite floor guy in Seattle is Mac's Wholesale. Mac offers some amazing choices - and tons of environmentally friendly options! Bamboos in every color imaginable and really cool Cork flooring! Mac can tell … (3 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Feb 2008 Has been Great so Far! - 02/24/08 01:14 PM
Seattle real estate has been hopping this month a bit more than last from what I can see - could it be the weather? We have had a ton of sun this month! My husband took the most glorious picture of the Seattle skyline last week! I had to share! It … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Buying a House in 2008? Seattle Purchasing Basics... - 02/24/08 01:00 PM
Selling houses in Seattle is amazing -
A qualified buyer is a very lucky person right now, but it is so important to ask questions form your real estate agent to make sure that they are going to be there for you every step of the way. I wrote a blog once … (2 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Landscaping: Amazing Landscape Architect in Seattle - 02/23/08 09:22 PM
Seattle landscaping can be commercial or residential and SBA does it all. Susan Black & Associates have been doing some of the very best landscaping projects in Seattle and are among the most respected firms in the city when it comes to Seattle landscape architecture. They do some amazing projects and should … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle First Time Home Buyers - Are You An A+ Buyer? - 02/23/08 07:02 PM
Seattle Real Estate is pretty exciting for a first time home buyer in 2008!
A qualified buyer in Seattle can get major deals in real estate right now in the form of Buyer bonuses, upgrades, and special discounted pricing through negotiation! Are you an A+ Buyer?
These are some of the … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Suburbs: Check out the Library System - Sno-Isle in Brier, WA - 02/23/08 06:02 PM
Brier is so lucky to have such a wonderful library - it may be little, but this smaller library packs a punch and offers all the same wonderful perks of other Sno-Isle Regional libraries. Check out DVDs, CDs, books, etc., and the children's reading section is adorable.
I love the convenient online … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Tips For Seattle First Time Home Buyers in 2008 - 02/20/08 10:05 AM
Seattle still has an incredible real estate market in 2008, but....
It is different than it has been in the last ten years or so. Many first time home buyers like to ask their friends and family a lot of questions along the way and tend to rely at times on these … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Suburbs Real Estate: Looking at the North Neighborhoods.. - 02/17/08 06:20 PM
North Seattle Suburbs include Lake Forest Park, Shoreline (including Richmond Beach), Kenmore, Brier, Mukilteo , Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Mill Creek, Lynnwood, Woodway (including new construction Woodway Highlands and older Olmsted Brothers designed Woodway) and South Everett (including Silver Lake).
An Overview of some of the north Seattle suburbs if you are thinking about … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Lenders busy out there? - 02/13/08 07:00 PM
Seattle real estate is hopping -If you don't believe me, then listen to this one:
I just got told by a Seattle mortgage broker that one of my closings in escrow might be delayed because the lender is backed up! I will be on top of this one to see what I can … (6 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Living Green in Seattle Suburb Lake Forest Park WA - 02/13/08 02:08 PM
Seattle WA real estate is going green !Why not check out this event at Third Place Commons stage area in Lake Forest Park, WA to see how green you can be in your own home? Built green and living green are a good thing and WSU Extension is showing you how with … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Remodeling Bargains! - 02/13/08 01:04 AM
Seattle remodelers: Habitat For Humanity in Seattle is opening up a retail outlet to sell NEW materials at a savings of 50% or more to the public!!! Home improvement just got cheaper! Habitat is opening this outlet to sell their surplus as a a way to add funds to their program. With … (3 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Remodeling Green to Bring in The BIG Bucks - 02/11/08 03:15 PM
Seattle real estate is big on building green right now and I am thrilled for it!
I love taking buyers out and having them ooo and awe over the finish work that goes into a Built Green home. Most of the time these environmentally conscience builders are so detail oriented that it … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Looking For New Green Built Homes? - 02/11/08 01:50 PM
Seattle real estate is on the move as far as "Built Green" goes!
If a Seattle buyer wants a home that is environmentally friendly and efficient, then there are fortunately options in both the Seattle townhouse 2008 market and also single family houses. It seems as if builders are really starting to understand what … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Building Green Townhouses... - 02/09/08 11:43 PM
Seattle has a ton of new "built green" new construction properties -
I got the pleasure of touring a few more this last week when I took some buyers through Ballard, Greenwood, Beacon Hill, and even the new development Rainier Vista in Columbia City.
I am so impressed with some builders … (5 comments)
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seattle real estate: Real Estate Blogging Bringing in More than you Bargained for? - 01/29/08 02:15 PM
I was amazed to read on Rain City Guide this morning about the Realtor in Florida who is being sued for $25 MILLION dollars based on his blog! Tim Kane wrote the informative post about whether or not we really have free speech when it comes to blogging. A developer didn't … (77 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Seattle Sellers: How To Get An Offer in Less Than a Week! - 01/26/08 02:41 PM
Seattle real estate is hopping and nothing makes that more clear than the response I got on my latest Seattle listing in the wonderful neighborhood of Eastlake!
Here are some of the details:
2 bedroom/2 bath with views of Lake Union - not waterfront by any means, but close to everything Eastlake has to offer … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Seattle Townhome Market Update 2008 - 01/26/08 11:16 AM
Seattle new construction townhomes are a great way for a first time home buyer to get into the market with lower upkeep costs and usually no homeowner dues. These townhomes usually have a cute little yard and lots of decks for increased living spaces and wonderful views of our gorgeous city!
Here … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seattle Real Estate: There's a Shortage of Qualified Ballard Townhomes For My Buyers! - 01/24/08 10:23 PM
Ballard Townhomes Anyone?
Seattle's Ballard neighborhood seems to have a lot of townhomes, but I think the recent media scares have driven many Ballard townhome sellers to stay put! As a result, there is a definite shortage of the newer townhomes on the market! I have some amazingly qualified buyers who are preapproved and … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: eFax..Digital faxes to my email? Perfect! - 01/24/08 07:49 PM
As a Seattle REALTOR, I try to make everything easier for my Puget Sound clients! I have already been using Docusign for some time because it is so convenient for some of my real estate clients to be able to electronically sign paperwork during their busy days at work! I have … (6 comments)
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