Here is this week’s installment featuring the pathetic photographic skills of my colleagues here in the Northwest. I came across this photo and just had to laugh! Apparently this agent was just too busy to take the ½ second necessary to try and level the camera! This yard really is not at a 45 degree slant. :-) If you are ready to sell your home and would like top notch photos showcasing it,...
February 2008
Thinking of remodeling your home? In this weeks cost vs. value segment we'll be looking at the bathroom. This is another area that has a dramatic impact on a homes desirability and saleability! Here are the latest numbers for the Seattle area Bathroom Remodel Project Description: Update an existing 5-by-7 foot. Replace all fixtures to include standard-sized tub with ceramic tile...
Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption Rates By: Tony Meier Eastside & Seattle Realtor This week we will be looking at the Residential market absorption rates for the Eastside over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep the following in mind: 1. These are an average of the all price ranges in the area. Some price ranges are definitely moving faster than...
I really wanted to see the lunar eclipse since we will not have another one until 2010. Catching these events is a "hit or miss" proposition here in Seattle, especially during the winter. I watched the forecast and they said we had a pretty good chance, so I was hopeful! At about 5 p.m. yesterday, I stepped out of my office, looked at the sky and saw that all too familiar site… clouds. With my hopes...
Thinking of remodeling your home? In this weeks cost vs. value segment we'll be looking at the kitchen. Remodeling the kitchen can be one of the most dramatic changes made to enhance a homes value and general appeal. Afterall, isn't that where most good parties are! Here are the latest numbers for the Seattle area. Minor Kitchen Remodel Project Description: In a functional but dated...
Septic SystemsBy: Tony MeierEastside Realtor You just bought your dream home! A fantastic two story on a nice piece of land. You were told that it had a septic system when you bought it, you also had it inspected (right!), now how do you maintain this thing? This question comes frequently and unless you have had septic system before, you may have no idea what to do to keep your system in optimum...
Kenmore ListingBy: Tony MeierEastside Realtor 20249 62nd Ave NE - Kenmore - $424,683 Owner will consider all reasonable offers! Spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2170 sq.ft, two story home on 14,025 sq.ft lot! Many updates include new carpet & flooring, fresh paint inside & out! Large flowing floorplan includes living, dining & huge kitchen! Updated kitchen with breakfast bar includes...
It is Super Bowl weekend. Our house, like millions others will be busy with the festivities. The smell of chili, salsa, beer & chips... all ground into the carpet no less! Good times! :-) In addition to the fun, we will be doing something else this weekend. Certainely not as exciting, but definitely more important! We will be changing out all the batteries in our smoke detectors. This is...