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By Adrian Willanger, Profit from my two decades of experience
(206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com)
With Labor Day just around the corner many parents in the Bothell area are scrambling to complete their back to school shopping.  Gone are the days when kids make a scribbled note on lined paper and stick it mom’s purse so she can pick-up the need back to school supplies prior to the start of the new school year.  The internet has provided helpful and useful information for families living in the Bothell area to pre-plan their back to school shopping by putting the school supply list on line.   Bothell area Elementary school supply lists:  Arrowhead supply list K-6 Bear Creek supply list K-3  supply list 4-6 Canyon Creek supply list K-6 Cottage Lake supply list K-6 Crystal Springs supply list K-6 East Ridge supply list K-6 Fernwood supply list K-6 Frank Love supply list K-6 Hollywood Hi...
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By Adrian Willanger, Profit from my two decades of experience
(206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com)
The Northshore School District has all the bus schedules for all the schools located within Bothell. In addition to proving Bothell bus schedules there’s additional information for band transportation, activity routes, kindergarten, SAS and shuttle dispatched routes. All students are required to be at their bus stop five (5) minutes in advance of bus arrival times. All Kindergarteners are required to be met at the bus stop by a parent or designated adult All Bothell school’s bus schedules and transportation routes are within the Northshore School District; the district provides a quick and easy way to look-up your specific bus schedule online.  Look up the bus schedule for your school. ALTERNATIVE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1   8603 BOTHELL WY NE, 18603 BOTHELL WY NE, WA 98011   BOTHELL HIGH S...
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By Adrian Willanger, Profit from my two decades of experience
(206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com)
Whether you are actively involved in, or are looking to get started in the real estate market in any capacity, you’ll have to find a Bothell real estate news source you can trust. This will improve your knowledge of the market, and can directly help you obtain your goals. Whether you are looking for your first home or investing in the market, you’ll get further faster if you have the right tools at your disposal. Market Trends Staying up to date on your local  Bothell real estate news will help you see the trends that predict the market changes. You’ll be able to make smarter decisions with your money. Having a Bothell real estate news source at your fingertips means that you will always be able to stay up-to-date on the latest issues, trends and even global news. Finding the Right Sou...
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By Adrian Willanger, Profit from my two decades of experience
(206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com)
When you are looking at the real estate market for Bothell homes for sale, there are a couple of important things you should understand first. Knowing exactly what you want out of a home is crucial for a successful real estate venture. Also, you should always perform your search along with an agent that you can trust that can provide you with all the tools you need to find your home as quickly and easily as possible. Finding Your Ideal House When it comes to finding the perfect house everyone has different ideas of what they want and need. Some people need big yards with fences while others prefer large garages with smaller backyards. You should always write down and keep track of the exact features you are looking for, since it can be quite easy to get sidetracked when searching for h...
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By Adrian Willanger, Profit from my two decades of experience
(206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com)
Many people with a Bothell house for sale think that having a tidy house will be enough to impress a seller. In reality, however, a potential homebuyer does not only want a house to be tidy, they want it to be spotless. Proper cleaning It is crucial to ensure that your home is very clean when you are trying to sell it. This means that everything is scrubbed thoroughly until it shines. No one wants to buy a house that is dirty and unsanitary. A dirty home is a major turn off for many potential buyers. It is highly recommended that you hire professional cleaners to clean your house before having it viewed. This will increase the overall effect of the home and can increase the speed of the sale. Should you decide to clean the house on your own, you must be sure to clean it from top to bot...
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By Adrian Willanger, Profit from my two decades of experience
(206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com)
When you start looking for Bothell rental properties, you’ll have a lot to consider. Some rental properties are a lot cheaper and less appealing than others but leave something to be desired when it comes to attracting tenants. The other thing that you’ll need to examine is the cost of ownership.  Ownership and responsibilities  When you are looking at Bothell rental properties for investment purposes, you will be responsible for the maintenance of the home and many other costs that will arise over the years. This means that you must be sure of your financial stability before going ahead with any decisions. If you don’t have the cash or credit to maintain the property or do needed renovations to the building you may see your whole investment fall to its knees in no time at all. Finding...
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By John
(Green City Window and Door)
Window Replacement Bothell can be one of your home's most attractive features.  Window Replacement Bothell can provide you with convenient ventilation, ease of use, superior natural light, and cleaning convenience not found in older windows. If you have an older home, or inefficient windows you could be throwing up 30% of your heating and cooling dollars out the window, literally. On average, with Window Replacement Bothell, the owner could expect to recoup approximately 69% upon the sale of the home when replacing their older windows with Window Replacement Bothell from Green City Window and Door. Green City Window and Door http://Greencitywindow.com : We are a General Contractor with over 45 years of experience in the building trades specializing in replacing residential windows and d...
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By Phil Leng, Phil Leng - Retired
(Retired)
Good Friends. Lots of FriendsGood Friends. Lots of FriendsOn Saturday I was invited to a house warming party for a new house on an acre I had sold to some delightful young clients.We went, and were struck by how many friends this young couple has. People came and came and came.The other thing that struck us was how loving the group was with each other. Some were single. Some married. Several little children wandering around. All were greeted and dismissed with warm hugs.People were not in a hurry to leave. We had expected to drop in for a few minutes. Ended up staying for a number of hours.Good friends. Lots of friends. What did the ancient sage say? “He who hath friends must show himself to be friendly” (Proverbs 18:24)
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By Phil Leng, Phil Leng - Retired
(Retired)
You Are a Wonderful GirlYou Are a Wonderful GirlMy 5 year old grand daughter was sitting on my lap.“You are a wonderful girl,” I said to her.“Say it again.”“You are a wonderful, wonderful girl,” I said.“Say it again.”“You are a wonderful, wonderful girl.” Slightly different emphasis.“Say it again, grandpa.”“You are a WONDERFUL girl!”“Say it again.”“You are a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, WONDERFUL girl.”She snuggled.Her mom said, “It is interesting that she needs that much affirmation.”I said, “Don’t we all?”
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By Tammy Emineth, Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer
(Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing)
What I've Learned it Takes to be a Successful Seller - By Cathy Staup It isn’t all doom and gloom out there; homes are selling and we are getting multiple offers again yes, multiple offers. Be sure you get a piece of the action by following a few guidelines. In today’s buyer’s market it takes more than careful preparation to sell a home. Successful sellers create a welcoming, hospitable showing so a buyer will consider purchasing their home. They know they get one opportunity to catch buyer’s Interest. Ease of showing is as important as how the showing goes. You only get one chance to be a new listing and you don’t want to miss that new listing excitement. A successful seller is committed to lessen the time on market and reduce the disruption to the family by an active listing. Flexibil...
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By Adrian Willanger, Profit from my two decades of experience
(206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com)
  Spring has sprung in the Bothell area and its time to start thinking about Bothell real estate. Now is the perfect time to start looking for a new home. There are a lot of houses on the market during this time of year and you'll have more choices now than ever! Spring housing trends Spring is the sign of new life and growth. This sense of blossoming carries forward to homeowners that are ready for a new start and put their homes up for sale. Nature lets us know that there is hope and opportunity all around us at this time of the year and this has an influence on the Bothell real estate market. Housing comes alive in the spring! A house can look simply stunning in the spring when it is surrounded by green grass and trees with fresh blossoms. It is a completely different experience to l...
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By Adrian Willanger, Profit from my two decades of experience
(206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com)
There are both benefits and drawbacks to buying either a Bothell house or a condo. You may be torn between the two of them, depending on what stage you are at in your life. Here is a comparison between the two that may help you come to a decision. Benefits of a condo One of the biggest advantages of buying a Bothell condominium is the price. For the most part, a condo will cost a lot less than a house and for many it is an affordable option when a house is out of the question. The other benefits of owning a Bothell condo are the amenities provided by the association. Some condos come with a recreation room, swimming pool, athletic room etc. These are great for people that actually use them since they won't have to leave the grounds for their recreation. Drawbacks of a condo You will ha...
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By Adrian Willanger, Profit from my two decades of experience
(206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com)
  Winter is a season that can be very dreary, but you can spark it up with some simple kitchen renovations that will help you sell your Bothell home when you put it on the market. If you are looking to put in some work on your home, you can consider an ‘in house’ home improvement project like a kitchen makeover.  You can give your kitchen a much-needed makeover on a tight budget. Here are some simple ideas that will help you revamp your kitchen and these tricks will give you a beautiful kitchen that is well within your reach.  Kitchen cabinets  You may want to consider getting new cabinet doors in the kitchen. If this is too much, replacing the knobs and handles of your cabinets can do the trick. A coat or vanish or paint will also help spark them up.  A fresh coat of paint  Transform ...
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By Adrian Willanger, Profit from my two decades of experience
(206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com)
One of the biggest trends that is happening these days is the turn towards a green environment and that cannot be it ignored when it comes to Bothell real estate. More and more people are looking for a home that has green features to it, and one of these features is the kind of cleaning products that have been used on the home. Inside Air Quality The green factor is an important selling point to a lot of people since many are suffering from allergies or asthma or have family members with respiratory problems. As more information rises to the surface, it is becoming more well–known that the air quality inside your house plays a very important role in your health. Families with young children may be especially concerned about purchasing a Bothell real estate that has been subject to toxi...
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By Adrian Willanger, Profit from my two decades of experience
(206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com)
Are you one of the people that wish they had purchased Bothell real estate years ago before the prices went up? If so, you need to realize that if you don't buy real estate soon, another 5 or 10 years will pass and you'll be still asking the same question.   Years ago you could purchase a decent home for $150,000 in Bothell. In many cases the same house was passed down from generation to generation so that at one point an individual had a house worth thousands of dollars. If you are wanting to pass on a legacy of your own to your children, now is the time to dig up a down payment and getstarted.  Finding a starter home  You don't need to find a palace to get started. If you can scrape up a small down payment for a home in a rural area you'll be better off than staying in the city payin...
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By Adrian Willanger, Profit from my two decades of experience
(206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com)
Both prices and inventory continued their upward trajectory, in Kirkland, causing some cautious optimism from the real estate community. Bothell saw its inventory levels trending slightly upward since mid-March have seen them level off around the first of May, and in the last week we've noticed a slight trending downward. Bothell prices have remained flat for the same period of time. Traditional we expect this time of year to be the busy “spring-summer’ market and we have been watching the 7-day averages trend upward In Kirkland trend upward for several months. This could be a sign that buyers that have been on the sideline and want to take advantage of low interest rates are starting to come forward and sellers are recognizing this are also coming back to take advantage of what looks ...
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By Adrian Willanger, Profit from my two decades of experience
(206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com)
A Bothell house with a chimney is almost a necessity for some people. A chimney can help reduce the heating bill and can be very enjoyable. Many people like to relax in front of a warm fire in the comfort of their own living room. Keep in mind, however, that chimneys are not maintenance-free. They require regular cleaning because the wood and paper that you burn release chemicals and soot that can build up in the walls of your chimney.  Having a clean chimney is not an option; it is critical. Many chimney fires have started and destroyed entire houses because of a homeowner's lack of maintenance. With chemical residue and soot building up on the walls of your chimney it is important to have it cleaned.  You may either try to do it yourself or contact a professional to do it for you. Doi...
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By Adrian Willanger, Profit from my two decades of experience
(206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com)
There is a lot of Bothell land available that can be turned into a great investment opportunity. If you are thinking about purchasing land to either develop or to hold and sell later, there are a few things that you should know first. Buying land is a great option for people that don't think that they will be able to get together a down payment for a house very easily in the near future. It gives hope to many that would like to own their own property. A home can be built on this land once the finances improve and the building of it can be taken one step at a time instead of done in one big chunk. A lot of people don't understand that owning a Bothell home can be made possible by investing in land that can be developed. One thing you'll need to watch, however, is cheap land that looks t...
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By Adrian Willanger, Profit from my two decades of experience
(206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com)
  When you are looking around for the ideal Bothell home you may come across houses that have a lot of appealing aspects to them but need to be renovated to suit your needs. If you find a home that requires some demolition work, this expense needs to be figured into your budget when calculating the overall cost of the home.   If you are thinking about buying a house in the Bothell that needs some demolition work done you should really have a general idea of how much the project will cost and what you can do on your own. When it comes to demolishing parts of a house, a lot of money can be at stake, depending on the size of the project.   Demolition work can be very dangerous for Bothell homeowners to tackle on their own. Sometimes you can safely assist in the demolition process by doing ...
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By Adrian Willanger, Profit from my two decades of experience
(206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com)
If you are looking around for a new home and have no idea about a certain Bothell neighborhood or community you should first talk to your real estate agent. He has the low down on all the communities in the area and can give you great advice about what you can expect. If you want to confirm everything that your real estate agenthas told you and hear more about the area, visit a few of the Starbucks. The people that are working there usually know the most about that Bothell neighborhood/community - both its good points and bad. Owners and workers at a convenience store hear a lot of stories! They are privy to all of the inside information about the area and its occupants. When they're not listening to stories and are busy serving customers, they overhear all of the neighborhood gossip. M...
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