Seattle Area School Information - 05/31/08 03:16 PM
A woman contacted me today asking about Seattle Schools. After responding to her question I thought I would post the information in case anyone else had similar questions.
The Seattle Times actually maintains a great web site about local districts. The map feature is really helpful to … (0 comments)
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Average vs. Median Home Price - 05/30/08 03:56 PM
There seems to be a lot of confusion around the difference between average home price and median home price. The truth is there is a significant difference, so let me see if I can clear this up.
Average home price is a simple mathematic average. You take all the homes you … (3 comments)
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Wallingford Homes for Sale (Seattle) - 05/29/08 04:55 PM
Info current as of 05/28/08
Wallingford is a great neighborhood but often over looked. It has experienced the same phenomenon as much of Seattle in that it has seen the addition of many condos. The Cosmopolitan Condos are actually a hotel conversion. The market therefore is very different … (1 comments)
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Twitter? - 05/27/08 11:06 PM
Ok, help me out here. There has been a lot of buzz on AR about Twitter. I have to admit I don't quite get it. I signed up and you can all go check me out on there, I guess. But someone let me know what I am missing. Do people … (9 comments)
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Gutter Gardening - 05/25/08 05:35 PM
A couple of weeks ago I created an entry about car farming. I promised I would create an entry about gutter gardening and here it is. Here in the Pacific NW we have a lot of evergreen trees. They are beautiful but ask any home owner they are a pain in the butt. … (2 comments)
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Congratulations Wedgwood! - 05/25/08 03:44 PM
For those of you that may not subscribe to a lot of print media (How 80's), our very own Wedgwood was the front page attraction for this Sunday's Seattle Times real estate section. The add raved about how walkable the neighborhood is and highlighted the recent debate over a … (0 comments)
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Seattle Home Prices - 05/22/08 12:16 PM
For those of you that just love the numbers, here are some data for Seattle. The market for single family homes and condo's are very different. Condo's have definitely seen a bigger drop in value and are taking significantly longer to sell. All this is a big advantage to buyer's. Single … (0 comments)
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A Bikes Eye View of Seattle - 05/22/08 11:10 AM
I am convinced that if you want to get a feel for a city the best way to do it is from the saddle of a bicycle. Last weekend I went for a long ride and in the process provided myself with one of the best travel logs of Seattle. I … (0 comments)
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Bathroom Preparation Tips - 05/20/08 09:28 PM
Here are some ideas to make your bathroom sparkle for a potential buyer.
Next to the kitchen, the bathroom is the room that gets the most scrutiny from potential Buyers. Some inexpensive designer tricks can make your bathroom look like a million dollars.
Here are some tips especially for the … (1 comments)
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New Rules Proposed for Credit Cards - 05/18/08 03:56 PM
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Car Farming - 05/17/08 07:55 AM
Car Farming - verb - The act of leaving an abandoned car on a property. Especially effective if the car can legally be referred to as a "jalopy". Not endearing to potential buyers.
Elevated Car Farming - verb - When the farmer actually goes the extra 9 yards to putting the … (8 comments)
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What Makes Good Neighbors? - 05/15/08 07:37 PM
There is a famous saying that goes, "Good Fences make for Great Neighbors". How cynical is that? The truth is that a little consideration is what makes good neighbors. Let me tell you a little story. I drive pretty much the same route to work each day. One of the … (4 comments)
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Seattle Median Condo Prices April '07 vs April '08 by Neighborhood - 05/15/08 01:18 PM
Here are the numbers for April last year, compared to this year, for condos. The story is a little brighter then for single family homes. Several neighborhoods have seen an uptick in prices. Time on market however is much longer then a year ago, so if you are selling, be … (0 comments)
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Seattle Median Home Prices April '07 vs. April '08 by Neighborhood - 05/14/08 06:45 PM
Here are the numbers for April last year, compared to this year, single family homes. The numbers look pretty bleak, but the good news is that these numbers are still well above the national average. Also, keep in mind that many of you who are selling your home are also … (0 comments)
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How to Sell Your Home for Top Dollar - Interior Tips - 05/13/08 06:54 PM
Tips for Every Room In the House
Give the house a real "once over" cleaning. Clean it from top to bottom. Clean houses have a competitive edge over dirty houses.
Let some air in. Get a fresh breeze going to completely air out the house and … (5 comments)
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How to sell Your Home for Top Dollar - Curb Appeal - 05/13/08 11:24 AM
It All Starts with Creating Curb Appeal
The first impression people have of your house is what it looks like from the outside. What are they going to say to themselves as they approach your home? Believe it or not, some buyers make a decision to keep on driving just by … (1 comments)
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Sub Prime Photo Contest Winner! - 05/07/08 05:46 PM
I freely admit that I came across this photo and while I have almost nothing intelligent to add to it, I had to come up with an excuse to post it. But, while I am on the subject, are things really all that bad? Granted I have a biased opinion up here … (2 comments)
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Best Sports Story of the Year - 05/07/08 05:15 PM
PROOF WINNING ISN'T THE ONLY THING Last week Central Washington University was playing Western Oregon University in Softball. WOU outfielder, Sara Tucholsky hit her first ever home run. She was so preoccupied watching it sail over the fence, that she missed first base. When she realized her mistake she planted and turned … (5 comments)
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Free Maple Leaf Home Report (Seattle) - 05/06/08 09:11 PM
Free Report On Maple Leaf Home Prices If you're curious about what your Maple Leaf Home may be worth, here's an easy way to find out what homes like yours are selling for in today's market.Get a free report with up-to-the-minute statistics based on all the homes sold in Maple Leaf over the last six months … (0 comments)
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Free Queen Anne Condo Report (Seattle) - 05/06/08 06:32 PM
Free Report On Queen Anne Condo Prices If you're curious about what your Queen Anne Condo may be worth, here's an easy way to find out what homes like yours are selling for. Get a free report with up-to-the-minute statistics based on all the Condos sold in Queen Anne over the last six … (0 comments)
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Zoo Tune Tickets go on Sale - 05/06/08 06:18 PM
For those of you that missed it, Zoo Tune tickets went on sale this week. There are already several shows sold out. Here is the shedule as of today. Follow the link below to get tickets. If you have never been to a Zoo Tues show they are really worth it. Family … (0 comments)
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Free Magnolia Condo Report (Seattle) - 05/06/08 06:04 PM
Free Report On Magnolia Condo Prices
If you're curious about what your Magnolia Condo may be worth, here's an easy way to find out what homes like yours are selling for in today's market.
Get a free report with up-to-the-minute statistics based on all the Condos sold in … (0 comments)
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Create a Slide Show for Your Blog - 05/04/08 10:29 AM
Rainer's, here is one more tool to make your blog pop. For those of you who have not heard of PhotoBucket.com, you need to go check them out. You create an account for free. Then you can upload photos or publisher documents for free. Anything you upload automaticaly is converted to … (37 comments)
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Seattle Off Leash Parks and 24 Hour Vets - 05/03/08 09:53 PM
Seattle is more then dog friendly. Here is a list of off leash parks and puppy friendly resources.Off Leash Parks: Dr. Jose Rizal Park1008 12th Ave. S Genesee Park and Playfield4316 S Genesee St. Golden Gardens Park8498 Seaview Pl. NW I-5 ColonnadeBeneath I-5, south of E Howe St. Northacres Park12718 1st … (1 comments)
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The Fickiality of Seattle Home Buyers (Yes I know that isn't a word) - 05/02/08 08:16 PM
If you go back about a year buyers were unhappy. Then it was because it was such a seller's market. Every good home that came on the market had fierce competition. Within days there were multiple offers and you had to give up everything and the kitchen sink (sometimes literally) to get … (2 comments)
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