burien: City's Edge Condos - Burien, WA - 05/10/08 06:17 PM
The City’s Edge Condominiums (website) is a new, gated conversion community nestled within 4-acres of protected greenbelt just 7 miles from downtown Seattle.
The development features 45 condominiums in 7 buildings which consists of 17 one-bedroom, 23 two-bedroom and 5 three-bedroom homes. Most of the homes are corner units that … (0 comments)
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burien: It's Back - Burien Farmer's Market on Thursdays Beginning May 8 - 04/29/08 09:40 AM
The Burien Farmer's Market is just around the corner. The starting date will be Thursday, May 8th and will continue, rain or shine, every Thursday through October 9th.
I will be working in the Prudential booth every week throughout the season, I imagine. It sure beats sitting in the office, and … (0 comments)
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burien: Cosmetic fixer in West Hill Kent. 2580 sq feet 4 bed, 2 1/2 bath. Great investment potential! - 04/09/08 11:48 AM
This Kent, Washington 2580 sq foot home has a lot of value and is priced for investment. Priced at 205,000 this 2580 sq feet sits on a 8,280 sq foot lot with views of Kent. This home is a cosmetic fixer and does need work. It should take approx 40,000-50,000 to … (1 comments)
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burien: Burien Waterfront Homes - 03/20/08 12:47 PM
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burien: Seattle Rental, Residential Property Management Services, - 03/12/08 03:51 PM
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burien: Public Meeting February 25th - See Plans For the New Burien Library! - 02/22/08 09:23 AM
I was perusing the City of Burien website today when I saw that there was going to be a meeting this coming Monday regarding the design for the new Burien Library. it is expected to be completed in early 2009, and is being built in conjunction with the new Burien City … (0 comments)
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burien: Thanks For Making Me Laugh, Dr. Fulton! - 02/04/08 11:24 PM
I was on my way home from work today, dwelling on a transaction I'm currently involved in that as of today has officially boarded the handbasket to Hell. Other than that my day was fabulous, but of course our minds can't help but go back to the bad things that have … (16 comments)
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burien: Prudential Burien's Global Volunteer Day - Success! - 12/28/07 02:58 PM
I am happy to say that next week I will be delivering two checks for $1,000 each. One check will go to Highline Food Bank, and the other will go to the Des Moines Food Bank. This is in addition to over $1,000 and a couple thousand pounds of food already … (1 comments)
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burien: Active Listing Count, December Solds(till now) for Neighborhoods in 98146 - 12/22/07 02:44 PM
Here is a count of all active listings in 98146, by neighborhood:
All of 98146
Residential: 131, Condos: 28, Vacant Land: 12, Commercial: 2
By Neighborhood:
Burien:
Residential Condos Vacant Land
13 23 2
White Center:
Residential Condos Vacant Land
12 1 2
Boulevard Park(note that most property in BP has zip of 98168):
Residential Vacant Land
1 1
Seattle:
Residential Condos Vacant … (0 comments)
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burien: A Misleading Headline Misleads Your Audience - 12/22/07 01:25 PM
Another dreary, rainy day in Burien. Though I'm dead tired and groggy from my Nyquil-induced sleep(wasn't feeling well), I am at the office to do my Saturday morning floor shift. Since I'm still not awake enough to do anything that requires too much thought, I start reading the headlines. One in particular grabs my … (5 comments)
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burien: DOWN WITH FRONT-LOADERS!! - 12/14/07 05:21 PM
I am referring, of course, to washing machines. I have had my beautiful Kenmore Energy Star front-loading washing machine for what, I don't know, about 6 years now. I've (stupidly) had it serviced twice, to the tune of at least $300.00. I actually got a discount from my repairman because he's … (15 comments)
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burien: Biggest Loser: Office Edition, Week 5 - 12/08/07 10:34 AM
Check out my new wallpaper! I know, not a smart thing to have when you're on a diet. In addition to being a full-time Realtor, I also run a wholesale and internet tea company with my husband. I was delivering tea to a Korean grocery store when I saw these beautiful … (6 comments)
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burien: 11/2007 Home Sales and Statistics for 98146 - W. Seattle/Burien, WA - 12/07/07 10:51 PM
The news all over the front page of the papers and the top story in the news today was, can you guess...that's right, the REAL ESTATE MARKET. Contrary to the story on Yahoo!'s home page("Last Of The Red-Hot Real Estate Markets") right now, the median price of homes has declined in … (0 comments)
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burien: Biggest Loser, Office Edition: Weeks 3 and 4 - 11/28/07 12:16 PM
Week 3: Our numbers dwindled at the meeting(actually, how would I know? I wasn't even there).Week 4: After Thanksgiving, we are still committed to losing the weight, and have collectively declared that we are back on track! I am looking around at everyone, and there are a few people who stand … (1 comments)
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burien: Today I FINALLY Visited the New Burien Town Square Model Condo! - 11/28/07 11:40 AM
Every day when I drive through downtown Burien, I see the construction that's going on and think to myself: "This has been, is, and will be such a pain in the butt for years to come! I AM SICK OF ALL THE TRAFFIC! Not to mention my flat tire last month … (0 comments)
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burien: What Should Be Done With North Highline? - 11/19/07 02:09 AM
Should North Highline be annexed by Burien or Seattle?
Sometime next year, voters who reside within North Highline's boundaries will decide their future. How will the annexation affect property taxes, municipal resources, schools, businesses, and property values? Are you thinking about buying property in this area?
At the end of this post I'll … (0 comments)
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burien: Slow Market Or Not, There Are So Many Reasons To Be Thankful! - 11/17/07 12:46 AM
On Friday I spent the day doing errands with my husband. We decided to stop and visit a couple of friends in Seattle. First, we dropped in on Johnny and Taiko at their new sake shop called Sake Nomi, in Pioneer Square. They have a passion for Japanese sake, and it … (6 comments)
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burien: Biggest Loser: Office Edition, week 2. Losing focus? - 11/13/07 09:28 PM
What a difference a week makes...after our first week of having a Biggest Loser competition in our office, as a group we lost 112 pounds. In contrast, this week we lost 30. Actually, I'm stretching it a bit by using the word "we". I personally gained a pound, so I can't … (3 comments)
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burien: Out Of The Office And Into The Neighborhood! - 11/06/07 03:22 PM
Every once in a while I find that working in the office isn't particularly productive for me. When I find myself chatting it up with other agents for long periods of time and otherwise using my time in an unproductive way, it's a sure sign that I'm bored and need to … (6 comments)
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burien: Do You Know What Your Home Looked Like When It Was Built? - 11/03/07 12:31 AM
Well, now I know what mine looked like. My house was built in 1949, and since then it has had several additions built on it. Nevertheless, when I pulled out the photo that was sent from the Washington State Archives, my husband and I were surprised to see the little tiny … (5 comments)
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burien: A Beautiful Day for 'Boo in Burien'! - 10/30/07 09:46 AM
This past Saturday was an incredibly beautiful Autumn day, just perfect for this most beloved Burien event called 'Boo in Burien'. If you haven't taken the little ones in your life to this, you may want to make it a point to do so next year. Kids have a blast as … (0 comments)
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burien: Buyers - What's Holding You Back? - 10/19/07 09:37 AM
Yesterday I previewed the most incredible house. As a Realtor, I see between 15 - 30 homes per week as part of keeping up with inventory and staying knowledgeable about the market for myself, my buyers and sellers. Anyway, I suppose it was a good thing that I was an agent … (0 comments)
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burien: Local Eyesore goes up in Flames and the community Cheers - 10/11/07 01:39 AM
I dreamed of this day for so many years. The day that the junk store "AAA Liquidating" in Normandy Park would burn to the ground. Don't get me wrong. The store had some cool stuff sometimes. Like the time when I was 13 and went in there with my friends … (0 comments)
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burien: Steps to Home Ownership! - 08/23/07 10:32 PM
Systematic steps to help you buy your home Are You ReadyKnowledge and experience are the keys to successful real estate transactions. The expertise, experience, and training of your local Realtor is the key to your success.One of the keys to making the home buying process easier and more understandable is planning. … (2 comments)
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burien: Seattle - Housing Prices Defy Logic, prices keep climbing - 08/08/07 09:45 PM
Interesting Article from the Seattle Times on Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Economics 101 teaches that prices should drop when the supply increases dramatically, but the Seattle area's housing market keeps confounding that conventional wisdom.
Prices of King County houses and condominiums last month increased 9 percent compared to a year earlier -- even … (0 comments)
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burien: 653 SW 199th Place, Normandy Park, WA 98166 - 07/23/07 03:53 AM
A quiet drive down a picturesque driveway introduces you to an estate pulled right from your dreams. This home is stately, yet w/the calming feel of an East Coast home. Hrdwd flrs. thru-out most of the home reflect perfect sunlight from colonial window frames; not a speck of dust is to … (0 comments)
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burien: 25107 8th Pl South Des Moines, Washington - 06/29/07 03:27 AM
A light breeze blows across the skin on your face, a perfect contrast to the warm sun that illuminates the shimmering Puget Sound in front of you. To your left a small flock of seagulls whistles into the wind, flirting with an eagle from Saltwater State Park. This is what welcomes … (2 comments)
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burien: Seattle: Neighborhood Spotlight on "Grass Roots" in Burien.... - 06/13/07 03:08 AM
Just a few months ago Tina Larson bought a "pocket retail nursery" in Burien's Olde Burien shopping district on SW 152nd St called Grass Roots.
I met Tina (that's her stepping out the door) last week while poking around the cool shops in Olde Burien, and what a passionate person about plants! … (2 comments)
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burien: Seattle: City of Burien's SW 152nd St., a Growing Urban Village - 06/13/07 02:35 AM
There is a whole lotta cool stuff happening in Burien, just 10 minuets south of Downtown Seattle via the "secret" 509 highway. There have been some wonderful changes with new businesses opening up to enhance the local experience for Burien residents. Jimi Lou, the Proprietor of ALLUSIA (921 SW 152nd St) told me last week, "we [now] have … (2 comments)
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burien: Garden Tour South of Seattle in Burien, Normandy Park and Seatac - 06/09/07 01:47 PM
Highline Historical Society Garden Tour Today. The Highline Historical Society presents it's Garden Tour today of five Gardens in Burien, Normandy Park and Seatac. The Garden Tour is a fundraiser for the Historical Society and day-of-tour tickets can be picked up at Sal's Deli, 15212 6th SW, Burien. The Garden Tour is from 10AM to 4PM … (4 comments)
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burien: www.LivinginNormandyPark.com - 06/09/07 03:14 AM
I've had an idea in my head for some years now about creating a blog for people to learn what is going in with the Real Estate Market in Normandy Park, Washington. I will soon be launching www.LivinginNormandyPark.comActually, it has launched but there is a VERY limited content on the blog. However, … (0 comments)
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burien: Where is Burien? - 06/07/07 04:23 AM
Where is Burien? Well, it's a community on Puget Sound in Washingon, just 10 to 15 minuets south of Downtown Seattle via what I call the "Secret Freeway", the 509. Unlike other parts of Seattle, Burien has great access to Downtown because of lower density (less road congestion) compared to North Seattle and it has … (2 comments)
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burien: Seattle, the "A" class city - 03/25/07 09:56 PM
Seattle is truly a "A" class city, who wouldn't live here? Job market, rich culture, diversity, still affordable housing market (compare to other major metropolitan areas in the country), four season weather, all year green trees, water, mountain, lakes, and winter snow all are in one place. Seattle's 100 years old Pike … (1 comments)
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burien: What affect your credit score? - 02/14/07 09:40 PM
The Importance of Your Credit Score . . . . . . . Credit scores are an important factor in mortgage loans but many consumers are unsure about what causes them to receive that scoreHow Your Credit Score is Determined . . . . . . . The typical score model … (0 comments)
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