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I haven’t always been one of those Realtors who is hot on new construction. The plain truth is that in a stronger Seattle real estate market new construction wasn’t always the best deal. In fact, Seattle buyers who insisted on new construction usually paid a premium for it. There simply was not much in the […]

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Yes, we are in a buyer’s market in Seattle – that is obvious as the inventory has increased and the buyer pool is smaller. In addition, short sales and foreclosures have increased so much so that the NWMLS has had to come out with new rules for short sales. Buyers who are well qualified are […]

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Really, Chocolate & Going Green in Seattle?

Whether you are looking at buying green in Seattle or going green via green remodel, there is a special offer for residential customers in the Green Up program through Seattle City Light. From now through 7/31/2008, residential customers who decide to make a commitment to the environment and join […]

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Seattle had a perfect day – Sat April 12th, 2008 was the very most perfect day I have seen in Seattle weather in some time. Zeeks made my vegetarian Thai pizza with chicken, but other than that the day was absolutely perfect. It is hard to believe that today Sunday is cooler and shady again […]

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Short sales are popping up more and more across the Seattle area. Buyers need to be aware of whether not a potential property is a short sale because the offer process is quite different.
Here is the NWMLS definition of a short sale:

“A “Short Sale” is a sale that does not produce sufficient funds to cover […]

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Seattle Newfies! I love Newfoundlands - you might already know that about me…  any Newf event is something I want to be at, but a Newf event at Green Lake is two of my favorite things put together!  Check it out! 

From the Seattle Newfoundland Club website:

 Green Lake Walk

“April 12th will be the 30th Annual Walk around […]

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