After long neglect, Lake @ Home is getting some much needed attention. We will be back on line soon. Thanks!
Yes, yes, and Yes, again! What’s a better feeling than knowing you’ve cut energy costs and made your nest more energy-efficient? You can do It Yourself! The City of Seattle’s downloadable brochure, Do It Yourself Home Energy Audit – A Step-by-Step…
(Written by Cynthia Creasey) Nothing beats the casual shrub border when it comes to easy of maintenance and creating a beautiful, year round, dynamic garden element that creates a powerful impact via a variety of scale, form, color, scent and…
What is the maximum Seller Concession for a Buyer’s Loan? Well, that depends, and it’s always best to consult with the Buyer’s lender before your offer includes promises your lender can’t keep. When you are negotiating for a buyer, keep…
Not one real estate agent in the country has ever admitted publicly to being a poor negotiator. We all claim to be experts. And most of those claims are based on agent experience developed between 2002 and 2007. Everything sold,…
With the release of the statistics form the 2010 census you can now explore how your neighborhood has changed. The U.S. Census Bureau has just released population, race and age data for Washington. The Seattle Times has several tools for…
Newspapers and television keep talking about the housing recovery. Hello? The housing industry has recovered. If you’ve ever had a serious disease, major surgery, or been significantly injured in an accident, you long for recovery. You endure physical therapy, medication,…
Okay, Admitted. A little more Times bashing for today. The Wednesday Seattle Times has two articles in the business section. The feature is headlined “U.s. Home Prices fall, more declines seen.” This article is datelined Washington (and they mean D.C.)….
Realtor Magazine just published a story on cost vs. value in a sale for 5 different home improvement projects. Interesting in some ways but hard to apply. These are averages from input by realtors from 80 cities across the USA….
Glenn Roberts | Ravenna Park | My Seattle | Lake & Co Real Estate How Do You Negotiate? I got an email from a buyer a while back. I had met him at an open house I was holding. It…
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