seattle: $15 for an 8-oz cup of coffee and $35 for a movie ticket--Where? Seattle and Redmond!! - 03/30/08 09:48 PM
We have been hearing a lot about inflation lately, and that some people are starting to cut back on their spending, but I thought you may be interested in some places not getting that message. There are people willing to pay $15 for an 8-ounce cup of coffee and … (20 comments)
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seattle: Forbes List of America's Cleanest Cities -- Seattle is Number Two!! - 03/25/08 01:59 PM
ABC News has come out with an article "The Cleanest Cities in America," about Forbes coming out with it's list for the "top ten cleanest cities." Guess what, Seattle is number two on the list. Miami is number one. Portland, Oregon ranks number five. The article (written by Tom … (6 comments)
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seattle: Calling All Home Inspectors -- How About Some Information on Houseboats!! - 03/22/08 02:52 PM
Living in the Seattle Area--we have many house boats here, they are popular and expensive. People love them and the lifestyle that goes with them. I thought it would be very helpful if some of the home inspectors would let us know something about upkeep, hazards and typical findings for … (16 comments)
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seattle: There's a Fly in the House - 03/15/08 04:14 PM
If you don't live in the Seattle Area, you may not know that house flies are not usually a problem here. You can get your trusty fly swatter and get rid of them. You can eat outside (when it isn't raining) and not be chased away by the little devils … (15 comments)
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seattle: Seattle is Getting a New Museum in Town UPDATED - 03/08/08 12:37 PM
Seattle is getting a new museum, it is the Northwest African Museum and will be located in the first floor of the old Colman School at 2300 S. Massachusetts Street. The top two floors have been transformed into "Urban League Village," 36 apartments for families of moderate means. It is scheduled to open in the … (0 comments)
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seattle: Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo and Big Tractor Pictures - 03/06/08 10:02 PM
These pictures were taken from the Woodland Park Zoo. My grandchildren are their quite often and one of Haiden's favorite areas is the Home Farm Exhibit. Can you tell he comes from a long line of farmers?
This is a picture taken in North Dakota on the family farm last … (0 comments)
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seattle: Get Out and Enjoy It -- Seattle - 03/03/08 02:51 PM
The following are some of my favorite places to see and things to do in the Seattle area, as I always tell my clients--just dress for the weather and go do it!
This is the Washington Mutual Tower--my daughter and son-in-law were married there in the 1st floor atrium. It … (7 comments)
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seattle: Seattle Makes Forbes List of One of America's Brightest Cities - 02/15/08 02:08 PM
ABC News has an article today saying that Forbes.com has come out with their list of “America’s Brightest Cities” written by Alyson Papalia. Yippie Seattle is included!! The places are usually college towns or some of the country’s biggest “high-tech centers (Seattle and San Francisco).”
Here are the statistics … (0 comments)
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seattle: Lack of Sleep Because of a Leak--Now we Have Record Flood Levels and State of Emergency Updated 12/5/07 - 12/03/07 04:37 PM
I was so hyped up to begin working on my "to do" list that I created after reading the post "A Spoonful of Sugar Helps the Medicine go Down...Goal Setting & Business Planning Part II" by Colleen Fischesser. I had spent a lot of time working on the goals and was … (4 comments)
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seattle: If you are Going to Move--Do Some Research to See if you will like it There! - 11/19/07 01:32 PM
I moved out of Washington State twice (30 years ago). The first time when my husband had a job transfer to Oregon and the second was when his parents wanted us to come and "take over the farm" in North Dakota. I was away from Seattle for two years both times. When we … (2 comments)
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seattle: Shilshole Bay Marina -- Seattle - 11/18/07 02:23 PM
This is a picture of a sunset at Shilshole Bay Marina in the Ballard area of Seattle. We do love our boats here! If you want to see some "up close and personal" the Seattle Boat Show will be Thursday, January 24th - Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 "1,000 boats for every … (0 comments)
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seattle: Gasworks Park in the Wallingford area of Seattle - 11/17/07 02:48 PM
These pictures were taken at Gasworks Park that is located in the Wallingford area of Seattle. The address is 2101 N Northlake Way. People go there for the fabulous view, picnics, kit flying and even weddings. It also has a play area with a large play barn for kids. People also … (6 comments)
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seattle: The Most Bicycle Friendly City -- Seattle - 11/06/07 11:11 AM
Seattle now has a 10-year Bicycle Master Plan that calls for "118 miles of new bike lanes and 19 miles of trails, as well as lane markings and signs to create awareness of cycling across the city." On the front page of the Seattle Times today is an article entitled … (1 comments)
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seattle: Did you vote--How about Proposition 1 (The Transportation Tax Measure) - 11/06/07 10:42 AM
I woke up in the middle of the night thinking I should change my vote on Proposition 1 (the transportation tax measure). I originally voted no because I thought it cost too much, but the Seattle area is way behind on fixing their transportation problems and it is always going too … (4 comments)
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seattle: Greenlake or Green Lake? - 10/25/07 02:35 PM
If you have lived in Seattle a while, you will realize that people call the biggest lake in Seattle "Greenlake." If you are looking for it in the Northwest Multiple Listing Service it is listed as Green Lake.
Green Lake Park at 7201 E Green Lake Dr. N, is a fabulous place … (0 comments)
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seattle: Okay, It's a Gorgeous Day in Seattle--Take the Kids to the Zoo! - 10/25/07 01:04 PM
Since I grew up in Seattle and lived near the Woodland Park Zoo, our family went there often (probably because then it was free). Back then, from our house on 3rd NW, we could hear the seals barking. What--you wanted to see a picture of an animal? This was actually taken at … (1 comments)
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seattle: More Pictures from the Seattle Children's Museum - 10/21/07 10:19 PM
My grandson's parents took him to the Children's Museum today. As you can see--he loves the place. As I have mentioned in a previous blog, it is located at the Seattle Center on the ground floor of the Center House.
Please visit my site for information and support. Seattle, Bellevue, Queen Anne, … (5 comments)
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seattle: Retiring outside America: For many, it's a dream come true - 10/14/07 02:33 PM
If you haven't read The Seattle Times this morning, you missed the article by Lisa Bonos (with The Washington Post) entitled "Retiring outside America: For many, it's a dream come true." The article focuses on three families and their retirement experiences in Panama, the Philippines and Britain. Some of what … (9 comments)
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seattle: Palms can Grow in Seattle - 10/08/07 08:10 PM
What you are seeing is a palm tree that grows in my yard (I have several). The second picture is baby palms I have sprouted from seeds. I now have 20 growing--they took forever to germinate. The neighbor across the street, that is our palm expert, said these can handle cold … (7 comments)
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seattle: Well It is Finally Happening, Home Sales in Seattle are Falling - 10/07/07 05:12 PM
If you didn't read yesterday's The Seattle Times, you would have missed the article entitled "Let the buyer rejoice: Home sales, prices fall" written by Elizabeth Rhodes. "Reflecting mortgage-market turmoil and buyer uncertainty, the median selling price of King County houses has fallen two months in a row. It's now back … (5 comments)
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seattle: The Children's Museum in Seattle - 10/04/07 11:43 AM
My daughter has joined The Children's Museum. Above is a picture of my grandson enjoying the bus. The museum is a great place to take children now that the rainy weather has started. It is located at the Seattle Center on the ground floor of the Center House. The following is information … (3 comments)
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seattle: Maybe You Might Like to Try Rowing! - 09/27/07 11:54 PM
One of my clients relocated here from Arizona. Last year he started taking up rowing. Every time I see him he says he "likes it better and better." He mentioned that since the days are getting shorter, and his classes are after work, he will have to get used to … (2 comments)
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seattle: Seattle Has Gone to the Goats - 09/27/07 03:08 PM
In case you didn't catch it, the Seattle City Council has passed a law on Monday that classifies minigoats as small animals rather than farm animals, and the new licensing requirement treats them like dogs, cats, exotic animals and potbellied pigs.
The Seattle Times had an article; Tuesday, September 25th, 2007 … (0 comments)
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seattle: World's Ugliest Dog - 06/23/07 03:12 PM
If you go to this link, N.J. Dog Crowned World's Ugliest, you will see an article on I found on ABCNEWS.com. The dog was crowned the winner last night and came in second place the year before. Elwood, is a 2-year-old Chinese Crested and Chihuahua mix. He was rescued two years … (7 comments)
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seattle: Pictures from the Fremont Solstice Parade - 06/17/07 11:42 AM
Yesterday, I blogged about the Fremont Fair that is going on this weekend. If you go to this Seattle Times link you can get to a slideshow. You may want to check it out to see if you want to attend next year in case you missed it.
The Fremont fair … (3 comments)
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seattle: One big chunk of downtown Seattle up for sale - 06/16/07 10:00 PM
The Seattle Times had this article today by Amy Martinez "One big chunk of downtown Seattle up for sale". It is nearly 13 acres in what is known as the "Denny Triangle" and it is something the Clise family has been accumulating for four generations.
Martinez says in her article "The Clises … (1 comments)
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seattle: The rich's ‘insatiable appetite’ for pricey goods - 06/15/07 05:57 PM
This is not my own title; it is from an AP article today on MSNBC.com discussing how much some of "the rich" are willing to pay for luxury items. "NEW YORK - Forget about the $350 stilettos. Shoes with status these days come with $1,000 price tags. And $600 … (0 comments)
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seattle: Meridian School, Private School in North Seattle's Wallingford Neighborhood - 06/13/07 02:48 PM
Meridian School is located in the historic Good Shepherd Center within North Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood. It has Kindergarten through 5th grade classes. I know about this school because I volunteer at the Wallingford Senior Center that is located in the same building. The other day the children put on a play … (0 comments)
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seattle: Those Home Inspections - 05/01/07 10:20 AM
I have been very busy working through the inspection process of a lovely remodel that I have found for a buyer. It is in a very prestigious area on Queen Anne Hill. Because the home was originally built in 1930 and no history is known about the side sewer (for you … (3 comments)
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seattle: Tulip Festival in La Conner, Washington - 05/01/07 09:46 AM
If you can get past the pictures of my grandson and daughter, you can get an idea of how splendid it is to see the tulip fields in La Conner. It is quite popular and the traffic can get bad driving back to Seattle. Some folks catch small planes at Kenmore … (3 comments)
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seattle: Seniors Real Estate Specialist Course (Designation Program) - 03/01/07 01:57 AM
In case you missed me, I was busy Monday and Tuesday taking the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Course. I have enjoyed taking classes since I first started studying for my Real Estate License and this one is one of my favorites. This course has a designation program and I will be … (8 comments)
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seattle: Home Prices Tracked for Fourth Quarter of 2006 - 02/15/07 05:31 PM
I was checking out CNNMoney.com and came upon their article “Latest home prices, 149 markets tracked for the fourth quarter of 2006.” The article was quoting statistics from the NAR (National Associations of Realtors) and said "As part of its quarterly survey, the National Association of Realtors reported a … (2 comments)
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seattle: John Stanford International School, Wallingford, Washington - 02/10/07 05:29 PM
"How did they know that all I wanted for my first birthday was this T-shirt?! Thanks Auntie Regi and Uncle Dave!"
If my home buying clients have children, I usually hear from them that "a good school is the most important factor in deciding where to buy a home." … (3 comments)
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seattle: Viewing Seattle Properties, Sometimes on an Icy Saturday Night - 01/19/07 01:01 PM
NWMLS #26199618, 2530 39th Ave. E., Seattle $3,290,000.
Last Saturday evening the streets were still fairly icy and the temperature was below freezing. I had made an appointment with a client and we decided we would still check out the properties. This client knew Capitol Hill very well and could keep … (2 comments)
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seattle: I have a buyer that just takes time - 01/17/07 04:57 PM
I have a client that I have taken condo shopping four times now. I have sent her many listings and she goes through them and then lets me know what she wants to see. Initially, she told me that she needed to find a new place soon because her lease was … (0 comments)
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seattle: ITS JANUARY 6TH AND BUYERS ARE COMING OUT OF THE WOOD WORK!! - 01/06/07 08:09 PM
I had a great day. I showed property to three new clients (two make up one couple). One thing to keep in mind is that at higher price points the clients seem to take much longer--so make sure you allow enough time for that (you do not want to rush anyone). … (2 comments)
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seattle: YIKES, ANOTHER WIND STORM IN SEATTLE - 01/02/07 11:35 AM
I only stopped by for a minute. We, in the Seattle area, are having another wind storm--last time our power went out at 10:30 one night and didn't come back until 2:30 the next day. Some folks, across Lake Washington in Bellevue, had their power out for over five days. It … (0 comments)
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seattle: BE THERE FOR YOUR CLIENT - 01/01/07 01:26 PM
I received a call yesterday from a woman that wanted information on a listing for a condo (not mine). She relocated here from San Francisco seven months ago and she needs to be moved by March. I asked her if she has been working with another agent and she said … (0 comments)
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seattle: THE UPS TRUCK JUST DROPPED OFF MY GIFT TO MOM - 12/27/06 01:54 PM
The UPS Truck dropped off my gift to Mom (yes, I should have planned better so it would have arrived on time) but it took me quite a while to decide what to get her--she is very hard to buy for. I bought her a Kitchen Aid Mixer (in … (1 comments)
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seattle: I LIVE IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON--ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES ON EARTH - 10/23/06 05:37 PM
Specifically, I live in Wallingford, which is located by the Woodland Park Zoo and Green Lake Park. We are about two miles from the University of Washington and there are very good bus lines that get you to downtown Seattle. Some homes in Wallingford have views of Lake Union and downtown … (0 comments)
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seattle: Donate Platelets - 10/04/06 02:09 PM
Now that I have spent so much time this morning blogging, I have to rush to my appointment at the Puget Sound Blood Center to give platelets. They use platelets for cancer patients--it helps coagulate the blood. I have a very high platelet count and am usually a "double bagger." Technology … (1 comments)
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seattle: Most of Washington State Counties are Experiencing Double-Digit Price Increases - 09/29/06 11:40 AM
Many of my clients are relocation folks and they want to know about our market. There are also a lot of people that live in my area (Seattle/Bellevue/King County) that think the prices will come down so they are sitting on the sidelines.According to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service:Prices on sales … (0 comments)
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seattle: Cancel that Hair Appointment and Go Show the Property - 09/09/06 01:50 PM
We all have heard we need to create balance in our lives and not to drop everything for our clients. I disagree. I had clients come into town from Arizona back in June. They had told me before they came to Seattle that they wanted to "find a place in town," … (0 comments)
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seattle: Support your Community Senior Center - 09/08/06 12:34 PM
Good Morning All,
I moved in with my Mom three years ago. She doesn't like being alone at night and I wanted a better area to "farm" and my toy Manchester terrier (I now have two) needed company during the day. Anyway, Mom was a "stay at home" Mom. I encouraged her to join … (1 comments)
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seattle: LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) - 09/07/06 08:44 PM
Good Evening All,
I just received a response back from a client giving me her property search requirements. One of the things she said was "I'm looking for something in the downtown Seattle area, preferably a LEED construction condo in the $400k to $450k price range." I didn't know what LEED construction … (1 comments)
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seattle: What's Good About Wallingford? - 09/04/06 08:36 PM
I work with many relocation folks (as a real estate agent) and they typically ask where I live. When I say "Wallingford," they ask "Where is that?" Wallingford is a sought-after area in North Seattle close to the Woodland Park Zoo and Greenlake. The location has good access to I-5 and it … (0 comments)
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