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  • Ballard Townhomes: Market Update Is Shocking Whether You Are A Buyer Or Seller - If you have a Ballard Townhome, then right now is your chance to step into the market. May 13, 2012
    Ballard townhomes for sale:  If you have a Ballard Townhome, then right now is your chance to step into the market….if you aren’t upside down (If you are, then we can have a different conversations), but it is interesting to note that right now truly is a great time to sell your Ballard townhome. There […]
    Courtney Cooper - Cooper Jacobs Real Estate: courtney@cooperjacobs.com 206.850.8841
  • Brand New Ballard Listing! - 2841 NW 60th Street April 28, 2012
    2841 NW 60th St, Seattle 98107 $474,500 Located in desirable Sunset Hill close to downtown Ballard! This special remodeled Craftsman with modern kitchen including SS appliances,gas range, cool tile back splash & counter space galore is what you have been looking for. Genuine touches throughout this updated Craftsman charmer starting w/ classic front porc […]
    Cooper Jacobs Real Estate in Ballard: 206-236-9696: Ballard@CooperJacobs.com
  • Annual Empty Bowls Event At Nordic Heritage Museum March 14, 2012
    Annual Empty Bowls Event At Nordic Heritage Museum The invisible elves have been working hard all year once again pull this ambitious event off .  It’s already been 12 months since the last one and countless volunteers have been busy, throwing, hand building, firing, glazing and turning so people can join together in a day […]
    Kim
  • Woodland Park Zoo Just Up The Hill From Ballard March 13, 2012
    One of the best zoos on the West coast is right here in Ballard’s backyard. The Woodland Park Zoo is just up the hill on Phinney Ridge and is a great reason to live in Ballard. […]
    Cooper Jacobs Real Estate in Ballard: 206-236-9696: Ballard@CooperJacobs.com
  • Lake Forest Park Waterfront Home: FULL Price in only THREE days….. April 1, 2012
    Do you need a Seattle area waterfront Realtor? realestate@cooperjacobs.com Lake Forest Park Waterfront Home SOLD! $1,980,000 FULL Price in only THREE days….. 16800 Shore Dr NE, Lake Forest Park 98155 (Elaine Sandbeck from Cooper Jacobs Real Estate is actually so good that she has sold this home not just once, but TWICE….) Come . . . → Read More: Lake Forest […]
    Courtney Cooper, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, 206-850-8841
  • Lake Washington Waterfront New Construction On Your Mind? March 31, 2012
    Lake Washington Waterfront New Construction On Your Mind?    Rare opportunity for large Seattle waterfront vacant lot. Two tax parcels to be sold together; together equals 100 ft. of waterfront. Build 2 homes or your large dream home. New city approved dock and bulkhead. Mt. Rainier views. Plenty of parking. Survey and Geotech study complete. Sale includes p […]
    Courtney Cooper, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, 206-850-8841
  • Seattle Area Waterfront Home For Sale March 11, 2012
    Seattle Area Waterfront Home For Sale   Glorious Seattle area waterfront living on beautiful Lake Stevens. Amazing views, nice southern exposure on the lake. Tastefully and extensively remodeled waterfront home for sale — marble, artistic rod iron, gas fireplace, large atrium windows and more. Expansive deck and dock. New hot tub/jacuzzi (7k), solar remote c […]
    Courtney Cooper, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, 206-850-8841
  • 17837 Bothell (Lakeview Lane) Wy NE, Lake Forest Park 98155 February 25, 2012
    17837 Bothell (Lakeview Lane) Wy NE, Lake Forest Park 98155 Lake Washington Views! $639,000 Don’t miss this hidden gem in the heart of Lake Forest Park. Tremendous lake views and just a short walk to the Lake Forest Park shopping centre, 3rd place books & bus stop. Located […]
    Elaine Sandbeck, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, Elaine@CooperJacobs.com, 206-390-9781
  • Lake Forest Park Amenity: The Burke-Gilman Trail Has Been Renovated! February 23, 2012
    Lake Forest Park Amenity:  The Burke-Gilman Trail Has Been Renovated! Lake Forest Park neighborhood boasts being one of the lucky Seattle waterfront neighborhoods that has the provelidge of having  the Burke-Gilman Trail running through it!  …As if being situated on the banks of Lake Washington is not enough with the endless Lake Washington views, never mind […]
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  • Lake Washington Beach Rights Home For Sale February 21, 2012
    4942 NE 184th St Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 Why pay for Lake Forest Park waterfront when you can have Lake Washington Beach Rights with this one!!!!  (and under $400k!!!) This Lake Forest Park home is remodeled to perfection! Gorgeous kitchen, custom cherry cabinets and numerous built-ins, 1 ½ y/o roof, […]
    Elaine Sandbeck, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, Elaine@CooperJacobs.com, 206-390-9781

Seattle Real Estate: Penny Pinching Tips On Saving For A Down Payment

Seattle, down payments are back!

This is how our parents and grandparents bought a house, and now having a down payment is a must when it comes to qualifying for a good loan! But where to find the money? Well, the first thing you should do is talk to a good Seattle lender – find out if . . . → Read More: Seattle Real Estate: Penny Pinching Tips On Saving For A Down Payment

Green Lake Neighborhood Used to Be A Seattle Suburb, But Did You Know This?

Seattle neighborhood Green Lake used to be a suburb only connected to the city by trolley – its true! Green Lake is a fabulous neighborhood in Seattle, but here is something you might not have known:

The suburb of Green Lake became part of the city and in 1903 the city approved a park development plan from . . . → Read More: Green Lake Neighborhood Used to Be A Seattle Suburb, But Did You Know This?

Seattle Real Estate: Housing Choices out there are Astounding!

I absolutely love Seattle real estate – moving to Seattle is one of the best choices a buyer can make! Although the Seattle real estate market has softened up a bit, the Puget Sound in general has so much going for it to make it an obvious choice for relocation.

Different ways to purchase real estate and . . . → Read More: Seattle Real Estate: Housing Choices out there are Astounding!

Seattle Real Estate: Buying Houses with Redfin: At Least Let’s Be Honest, ‘Kay?

Seattle real estate has gotten trickier in recent months and I honestly believe that most traditional buyers need to work with a full service REALTOR.  But if you are going to go with a company like Redfin who provides a different business model in return for lower fees in the form of a rebate, please plan on shelling . . . → Read More: Seattle Real Estate: Buying Houses with Redfin: At Least Let’s Be Honest, ‘Kay?

Seattle Real Estate – Going Green in Seattle neighborhoods and Suburbs! Rain Barrels, Dog Waste Solutions, and More!

Here are some more of my client and friend tips on going green in Seattle:

Jen says her cloth baby diaper service is awesome and she also uses canvas grocery bags. Here is a link to a Seattle cloth baby diaper service. There are pros and cons, but each site is very informative.

I noticed that Animal Care . . . → Read More: Seattle Real Estate – Going Green in Seattle neighborhoods and Suburbs! Rain Barrels, Dog Waste Solutions, and More!

Seattle Real Estate: Flood Insurance or Not?

On my way to Ocean Shores, WA recently, there were still remains of dirt and debris that had washed over the highway in the big December storms….  That latest blast of weather in December 2007 got me thinking about insurance in Seattle neighborhoods and Seattle suburbs again. Flood insurance, specifically, is what I want to look at and . . . → Read More: Seattle Real Estate: Flood Insurance or Not?

Seattle Real Estate: Primo buying window getting smaller…

Seattle’s real estate market may be a bit soft right now, but the rates are incredibly low for qualified buyers and as a result the good Seattle lenders I have talked to recently are incredibly busy – and even backed up in some cases. Sure, there are going to be refinances in this mix of increased . . . → Read More: Seattle Real Estate: Primo buying window getting smaller…

Seattle Real Estate Going Green – Green Guide For Seattle Neighborhoods & Seattle Suburbs

Whether you are in city in a Seattle neighborhood, or in the Seattle suburbs, here is your guide to all things about being green in Seattle!

Being more green can save you money on top of being good for Seattle! I have a lot of good ideas about living green in the Puget Sound, but I know . . . → Read More: Seattle Real Estate Going Green – Green Guide For Seattle Neighborhoods & Seattle Suburbs

Seattle Real Estate: Green Remodeling in Seattle Neighborhoods & Seattle Suburbs to Attract Buyers

Built Green in Seattle neighborhoods and Seattle suburbs?

In Seattle real estate, I have written about all the great Built Green properties in Seattle neighborhoods & Seattle suburbs before, but I thought it was pretty cool that the Master Builders Association in partnership with both King and Snohomish Counties also offer a Built Green Self Certification checklist for Seattle area . . . → Read More: Seattle Real Estate: Green Remodeling in Seattle Neighborhoods & Seattle Suburbs to Attract Buyers

Seattle Suburbs Real Estate: New Construction Issues in Neighborhoods & Suburbs…

I was out looking at a lot of new construction this weekend and it is surprising to me how different the “standards” can be from builder to builder and development to development. If I were a builder or developer I would be out there checking out the competition and trying to beat it – especially in . . . → Read More: Seattle Suburbs Real Estate: New Construction Issues in Neighborhoods & Suburbs…