Are you someone who enjoys trying new things? Or do you tend to stick to the "tried and true?" My wife and I enjoy seeking out new places and experiences. We seldom frequent chain restaurants as we prefer to find unique, "off the beaten track" places. My wife's sister was visiting from Virginia and a daughter from Eastern Washington over Mother's Day so I offered to take the 3 ladies out to dinner (since I was the only NON-mother in the group). I was somewhat concerned that reservations for Mother's Day may be non-existent. An internet search of various ethnic restaurants ensued and we located Gorgeous George's in the Greenwood area of Seattle. 

Gorgeous George's was the perfect location for our evening. The decor is funky, food was wonderful (featuring Mediterranean cuisine as well as American choices) and service was top notch! The next time you are in the mood to try something new give Gorgeous George's a try.

Last year about this time we had 18 - 24 inches fall in this small community south of Seattle.  I had often driven by this home on my way to visit some friends and wondered what was happening with this place.

The day of the big 2012 Seattle snow storm was heaven for my kids, so we went out to visit our friends for some snow fun.  on my way out I stopped and took this picture.

It was a great day for everyone in the snow.

Kids heaven, and I have to admit the adults were taking it all in with awe.

It was such a great day, nothing was open, everyone took the day off, so the next day we went back out to play.

On my way out I took this picture of the same house.

This summer we passed by to see what had happened to the house.

Now it is a landmark!

Who can guess where this is?

Eventually this home will be torn down and one of Seattle's best builders will call us and ask us to sell  something like the next picture, but until then, the home is waiting to be gauked at like a bad accident.  

JR McGee

Seattle Realtor, Managing Broker

Alchemy Real Estate, KW 4 West, LLC

JR@AlchemyRealEstate.com

206-790-1019

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Alchemy Residential Real Estate Group was created with the mission to provide the highest level of professional real estate services in Seattle real estate for home owners, house buyers, and real estate investors.  We fill the need for clients to have a personalized, professional, & sophisticated real estate service with integrity above and beyond industry standards.

We pride ourselves that we are a group of All-Star Seattle specialists serving first time homeowners and experienced buyers and sellers through representation in Contract Negotiations, Short Sales, Relocations, REO's, Foreclosures, and our specialty … off market or hidden inventory.

Alchemy Residential Real Estate started in new construction and revitalized urban residences.  Buyers are sure to find a match with one of our many listings.  Unique to our team is our Seattle’s Best Builder’s huge inventory of not yet made public homes.  Sellers benefit from our in depth market knowledge and listing marketing machine!  If you are buying or selling we have you covered.  If you are a distressed property owner, we can help you too.  Please visit www.nwshortsalesllc.com for more information.

We look forward to serving your real estate needs.  Justl contact us for a free consultation.

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Alchemy Commercial Group has extensive experience in marketing urban developments, including new construction, rehabs and conversions, single family homes, and rental communities. With our partners, we have successfully been involved in the marketing, sale and consultation of over $1 Billion in real estate holdings and divestitures.

Alchemy Commercial consists of a dedicated team of experts that strive to passionately provide business excellence in all that they do. Our clients expect our work to reach beyond the norm of traditional real estate professionals. The Alchemy approach to the business delivers a unique experience that creates raving fans who can count on the highest level of service coupled with originality, specialized skills and powerful results.

8 Reasons Our Market Matchmakers™ Approach Matters To You

1.  We successfully join a willing Seller with an able Buyer and diligently keep transactions on a path to close.

2.  We “match make” by bringing appropriate vendors, sub-contractors and needed professionals to the table at all stages of the transaction process.

3.  We are trusted advisors who conduct a strong vetting process of buyers and sellers up front.

4.  Prior to listing, we diligently work through the obstacles to closing and actively address, manage and take care of any impediments to closing.

5.  We accurately achieve closed sales within 98% of pricing recommendations.

6.  We have have institutional and private investor clients who demand a high level of service, strategy and representation.

7.  We have a narrow focus with deep experience and knowledge base.  Our involvement with Construction and Development assets in the residential and commercial marketplace of Puget Sound, make us responsible and strategic advisors.

8.  We provide “soup to nuts” services in the process of asset valuation through disposition.

We communicate the information you need before you know you need it!  How do we do this?  We know this market and the variables that drive deals.  For us, this is what it really means to be an “Market Matchmakers” who get deals done.

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Alchemy Real Estate has a rich history in the Seattle Real Estate market:  We are experts in the following neighborhoods:  Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, Magnolia, Ballard, West Seattle, Beacon Hill, Central Seattle, SODO, South Lake Union, Wallingford, Fremont, Phinney Ridge, Green Lake, Laurelhurst, Windermere, Sand Point, View Ridge, Northeast Seattle, Wedgewood, Matthews Beach, Meadowbrook, Maple Leaf, Victory Heights, North Seattle, Lake City, Pinehurst, Cedar Heights, Olympic Hills, Shoreline, Richmond Highlands, Broadview, Bitter Lake, Haller Lake, Northgate, Northwest Seattle, Crown Hill, Greenwood, Crown Hill, North Beach, Blue Ridge, Sunset Hill, Old Ballard, West Woodland, Lawton Park, Briarcliff, Southeast Magnolia, North Queen Anne, West Queen Anne, East Queen Anne, Lower Queen Anne, Belltown, Lake Union, Downtown Seattle, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, Yessler Terrace, First Hill, Seattle Central Business District, Broadway, Montlake, Madison Park, Hyde Park, Washington Park, Denny Blaine, Madrona, Leschi, Atlantic, Squire Park, Alki, Admiral, Lake Union, International District, Industrial District, etc…

This club, which focuses on Olympic flatwater canoe and kayak racing, is located on the south side of Green Lake.  The 2012 USA Canoe Kayak Sprint National Championships and the Masters Sprint National Championships are being hosted at Green Lake between August 23rd through 26th.

Here is a copy of their 2012 Brochure:

http://www.seattle.gov/parks/boats/greenlake/annual_brochure_12.pdf

The Learn to Row classes ($100 for 4 weeks) teaches rowing basics such as rowing stroke, boat handling, water safety, rowing terms, coxing skills, and equipment care. They also have a sailing class for about $175.  You don’t need to be a member to take the classes, but you do need to be a member to rent the equipment outside of the classes.

My name is Rachel Badgett and I am your real estate professional for the Greenlake area.  I live just a couple of blocks from Greenlake myself.  For more info about real estate contact Rachel Badgett at 206.745.2730 or email info@kwlisting.com.

Creating An Emotional Buying Response In Thе Seattle Real Estate Market

When іt соmеѕ tо making аnу kind оf sale, уоu nееd tо mаkе а good fіrѕt impression оn thе prospective buyer. Thіѕ іѕ extremely important whеn іt соmеѕ tо selling а house. It іѕ important tо build uр а good presentation thаt wіll аllоw уоu tо interact wіth thе potential client аnd highlight thе strong points оf thе house оn sale.

In order tо seal а deal, уоu muѕt appeal tо thе emotions оf thе buyer аnd engage thеіr emotions аnd imagination. Human psychology shows thаt а decision tо buy аnуthіng іѕ mаіnlу based оn emotions. Onсе а buyer mаkеѕ аn emotional connection wіth thе item fоr sale, hе оr ѕhе wіll mаkе а commitment. Thе buyer wіll thеn uѕе thе оthеr details tо justify thе purchase.

There аrе ѕоmе important thіngѕ уоu nееd tо соnѕіdеr whеn preparing уоur Seattle home presentation. Thеѕе are:

Know thе property

Ensure thаt уоu knоw еvеrуthіng аbоut thе Seattle house. Walk аrоund frоm оnе room tо thе next, noting thе strengths аnd thе weaknesses оf еасh room. Durіng thе presentation, уоu wіll wаnt tо highlight thе good aspects оf thе house аnd dоwn play thе bad ones. Yоu саn аlѕо thіnk оf solutions thаt уоu саn suggest tо thе client ѕhоuld thеу аѕk аbоut сеrtаіn aspects оf thе house thаt аrе nоt tоо good. Mаkе suggestions tо thе buyer оn hоw dіffеrеnt rooms саn bе uѕеd tо engage thеіr imagination. Lеt thе buyer ѕее hоw thе house wіll mаkе hіѕ life easier аnd better.

Seattle professional home stylist

This іѕ рrоbаblу оnе оf thе bеѕt investments уоu саn mаkе fоr selling thе Seattle house. Uѕе thе services оf а professional stylist whо саn bring оut dіffеrеnt styles оf décor thаt саn bе uѕеd іn thе property. Thе stylist саn uѕе choice pieces оf furniture аnd soft finishes tо showcase dіffеrеnt aspects оf thе house аnd dіffеrеnt décor themes thаt саn bе used. Allоw thе prospective buyer tо envisage а life іn thіѕ house. Thіѕ wіll create а good lasting impression оn thе mind оf thе prospective buyer аnd lіttlе flaws аnd оthеr negative aspects оf thе house wіll fade іn comparison.

Anyone whо hаѕ bееn іn thе business оf selling wіll tеll уоu hоw important а presentation is. It wіll determine hоw long а Seattle house wіll tаkе tо sell аnd hоw muсh уоu саn gеt paid fоr it. A wеll thought оut presentation thаt takes іntо consideration human psychology іѕ thе key tо selling а house.

This blog is courtesy of Adrian Willanger at Coldwell Banker Danforth & Associates 206 909-7536 helping  people buy and sale homes in the Greater Seattle area.

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1. Seattle’s West Queen Anne Hill Real Estate Market Today (9.4)
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3. The Freedom Of Buying VS Renting Bothell Real Estate (7.2)

 

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Adrian specializes in green home marketing utilizing traditional and social media marketing to create the widest exposure of your property.