Recently, I wrote a post about whether it’s important to have a 5 piece bath, meaning a bath with a shower, tub, 2 sinks, and a toilet. I asked the question because a past client was thinking of moving his laundry upstairs to the master bath in place of the tub. His goal: To put…Read More »
I’m passionate about “green” living, sustainability, eco-friendly and mid-century modern design. I’ve been lucky to be able to pursue these interests on various trips to Palm Springs, CA, which is a hub of mid-century modern design. Back in February, I was down in the California desert during Palm Springs Modernism Week. It’s a fun week…Read More »
Do you love your home? Keep loving it by taking good care of it. Become a fan of my Facebook Fan Page which is dedicated to home ownership. I post about energy savings, green living, housing trends, and all things that are “house” related. Looking for a last minute Valentine’s Day gift for your honey? …Read More »
Some people will buy a home in 2011. These buyers will move for more space, downsize for less space or relocate, the typical reasons to make a move. If you’re buying in 2011, think about selling that home in the future. Make an investment that works for now and for later. It’s important now, more…Read More »
Make more money selling your home is my series on getting your home sold, not just getting it ready to sell, but getting it sold. These posts are a series of suggestions for things you can do to update your home before you sell it. Updated homes sell faster and for more money than homes…Read More »
A big part of my job as a Realtor is to help home sellers prepare their homes for the market by giving people ways to add value to their home so they’ll get the highest sales price. I’m constantly looking for different and cost effective ways to give sellers options for updating a home. I…Read More »
How old are your parents? How many of you have been involved with elderly parents or know someone who has had to drop everything to take care of their parents’ changing needs? Many boomers are dealing with these issues NOW and will be facing them personally within the next decade or two. When I talk…Read More »
I’ll never forget the time sellers contacted me to sell their home and they were pretty excited because they had done some updating before they called me. When I arrived at their home and took a look, my heart just sank. They had spent a lot of money on updating the carpet and many of…Read More »
Homes and lifestyles are changing. The dream of the suburban home with a yard, the two (or three) car garage filled with 2 cars still works for some people, but many people are rethinking how they want to live. A lifestyle is emerging all over the country and in the Puget Sound area called cohousing. Cohousing is the new…Read More »
From the Seattle Architecture Foundation Newsletter: The Terry Thomas: An Elegant, Environmentally-Correct Approach to Design When: Friday, October 17 Group 1: 10:00am Group 2: 11:30am Cost: $15 advance registration required. No walk-ups accepted. Register online or call the SAF office at 206.667.9184. Where: Weber Thompson offices in The Terry Thomas. 225 Terry Ave., N., second…Read More »