Seattle Market Update We are seeing a cooling in the urban housing market but that doesn’t mean homes are now affordable or easily attainable. This statement can also not ring true for suburban homebuyers as the majority of those homes are still selling quickly and above list price, particularly in markets about an hour outsideContinue reading “Brooks & Heinze Seattle Real Estate Team – August 2021 Newsletter”
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What to Consider When Buying Hardwood Flooring – article by guest blogger Ron Anders
There are a lot of reasons to buy hardwood flooring: it’s easy to take care of, it looks nice, and it can increase the value in your home. Hardwood floors are also better for people with allergies than carpet. So, if you are convinced that installing hardwood floors is right for you, here are someContinue reading “What to Consider When Buying Hardwood Flooring – article by guest blogger Ron Anders”
What Color is your Garden? Guest blog entry by Susie Thompson (Landscape Designer)
What Color is Your Garden? If you said green, yes, of course, it is after all a garden. But besides green—is there a color that resonates through your garden and landscape, a color that makes a statement, a color that is repeated throughout and carries your eye all the way around and across the garden? Color is the element that can define the mood of a garden. White and pastels are quiet, reds and oranges are energetic hot colors, blues and purples are rich satisfying colors that suggest sky and water.
Get your home ready for the Winter Season
Outdoor Fall Maintenance Tips 1. Clear debris out of you window wells, gutters, down spouts, and storm drains. This will allow the water to properly drain, minimizing standing water and stalling the freeze and thaw expansion process that often occurs during colder months. 2. Make sure the weather stripping on your windows and doors fitContinue reading “Get your home ready for the Winter Season”
Home Maintenance – or how to protect your biggest investment
Many homeowners wonder when to schedule home maintenance. Some of you, the do-it -yourselfers take great pride in doing the maintenance yourself or only calling a contractor in on the big jobs. Some of you busy moms and professionals would rather have someone else do it quickly and right the first time. Either way isContinue reading “Home Maintenance – or how to protect your biggest investment”
Kerstin G. Brooks, Broker 