Homeowners Stop the Housing Tax for Transportation Congress is considering a proposal that would create a tax on all potential homeowners and consumers looking to purchase or refinance a mortgage. This proposal, scheduled for consideration on October 22 by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, would use Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s credit risk guarantee fees (g-fees) to fund the re-authorization of federal […]
Charity A Royal Blue Blash! Happy Birthday YPN…   As Chairman of the Young Professionals Network, I have the opportunity to create social events, network with people in my community, and give back – physically, and financially.  But, I'm just one piece to the puzzle. Our YPN crew gives so much creativity, and commitment to our group!  Even as busy REALTORS, we all […]
Appraisal Appraised Value vs. Market Value   Do you know the difference between Appraised Value and Market Value of a home? Appraisals are designed to protect buyers, sellers, and lending institutions. They provide a reliable, independent valuation of a tract of land and the structure on it, whether it’s a house or a skyscraper. Below, you will find information about the […]
Giving Back The “One to Watch?” A humbling award.   This month, I had the pleasure of attending the Seattle King County Association of REALTORS Annual Installation Banquet and Awards Ceremony. It was a harmonious occasion: a festive dining and entertainment experience at the Edgewater Hotel in Seattle, holiday decorations galore, and a gathering place for many respected leaders in our real estate community.  […]
Bellevue November Eastside Statistics + Winter Predictions!   Interest rates remained historically low for the month of November and 53% of the homes available for sale on Seattle's Eastside received a mutually accepted offer. On average, the median home price was $652,366 (10% above last year's median price of $592,041!) and the average days a home was available on the market was […]
Bellevue Windermere in the News – November 2014   The Windermere Real Estate Company has been featured in many social media avenues over the past few weeks! Here are a few articles that I'd love to share with you.  I'm proud to work for such a driven, creative, professional company that cares about our clients and community. Plus, our real estate market is […]
Giving Back National Association of REALTORS Conference = In Full Swing!   NOLA. New Orleans, Lousiana.  The perfect setting for this year's National Association of REALTORS Conference and Expo. Southern hospitality truly does exist, and I experienced the best of both worlds — a learning environment surrounded by 17,000 REALTORS from around the globe, and the royal treatment of the locals, culture, food and history on […]
Amazon Seattle Times: The Sluggish Housing Market is Turning   We are blessed to live in Seattle. Surrounded by big business like Amazon, Microsoft, Costco, REI and Google. As Kemper Freeman continues to develop in Downtown Bellevue, Canadian Developer Nat Bosa continues his two tower condo project "Insignia" in Belltown, and South Lake Union gets developed to accomate the new Amazon campus, it's important […]
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Buyers 4 Reasons to BUY this Winter!   It's no surprise that as our days get shorter, our Seattle Real Estate market slows down a bit. Many buyers are exhausted from the hectic Spring & Summer months!  Between October and February, our attention is focused on tackling the holiday season, devoting our Sunday's to Seahawks games and family time, and snuggling by the […]
Home Maintenance Tips from Trish: Fall Maintenance!   Fall is an ideal time to tackle maintenance projects both inside and outside. Here are a few ideas to get you started: 1) Gutters top to bottom: Water in the wrong spots can do a lot of damage. Start by ensuring that gutters and downspouts are doing their job. (Don’t attempt this task yourself if […]
Charity Giving Back!   I'm fortunate…and thankful to be the Vice-Chair of the Young Professionals Network (YPN) of the Seattle King County Realtors Association. This year, I've developed new relationships with other young professionals that live locally, and have found a new passion to give back to charity.  A couple weeks ago, the YPN delivered a $15,000 donation […]
Bellevue Neighborhood News Is Here!   As a buyer, seller or market watcher, how many hours do you spend on Zillow or Realtor.com doing research or looking at "Zestimates"?  I'm excited to announce a new feature on my website called NEIGHBORHOOD UPDATE that gives you the ability to receive a monthly newsletter for your specific neighborhood/area. In just one click […]
Bellevue King County/Eastside Farmers Markets!   LOCAL. FRESH. FUN! A glorious Seattle Summer has arrived!  I'm excited for 80 degree weather today and looking forward to another 4th of July spent with family and friends. Since I live and work in Downtown Kirkland, each Summer season I look foward to spending time at Marina Park on Wednesday afternoons to buy […]
Home Value 7 Bathroom Remodeling Ideas!   Spring cleaning is such a bore.  With the summer months approaching, why not add some appeal…and value to your home! The National Association of Realtors just released a fun article with 7 top bathroom remodeling tips and ideas.  I've seen many extraordinary bathrooms in my real estate career, but I'm especially loving #3.  http://styledstagedsold.blogs.realtor.org/2014/02/24/7-bathroom-remodeling-trends/
Bellevue End of Spring Statistics!   Hello real estate market-watchers! This is my first blog post offering a deeper glimpse into our current market.  I'll look forward to talking about our statistics from this month forward… Our May statistics have just been released, and it's not surprising that the approaching summer market will most likely continue it's momentum. The month […]