Around The Sammamish Plateau
Moss On Pavement
This was a suggested to me by an inspector in treating moss on pavement. I think killing the moss prior to power washing creates less effort when power washing. I’ve done it on my brick walls and seems to work well. I look forward to hearing how it works for you.
Read MoreHouse Cleaning Special!
Here’s an item of value for those who hate house cleaning or those who just need a break. It’s a 3 package deal, each cleaning is $99 for a total of $297 which includes up to 8 work hours worth of service per cleaning. Please call Pro-Maids for further detail.
Read MoreWinter Time Tip for Yard Care
Investing in your lawn has good dividends when trying to develop a healthy lawn for the spring and summer.
Read MoreBelvedere At Bellevue
Situated on 36 acres at the summit of Cougar Mountain in coveted Bellevue, Belvedere is the only new home community with sweeping panoramic views including downtown Seattle skyline, the Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound and Lake Washington. The community is surrounded on three sides by Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park and features oversized home sites with…
Read MoreFiling Bankruptcy As a Homeowner
This information comes via Doug Pittman & Elizabeth Pedersen of Chicago Title. Filing Bankruptcy while being a homeowner can be confusing. Responsibilities are relieved for a fresh start but judgements remain connected to the property. A relief of judgement is possible but even that can be refused by the judge if he/she feels there is…
Read MoreUphill Sloped Lots & Drainage
Uphill lots can create situations that are very costly to fix. In this situation, the topography of the backyard slopes to the house which resulted in the homeowner having to install drainage systems to properly manage the surface water. Properly managed surface water can prevent a huge headache in the future.
Read MoreContractor Liens
Frequently repair work is done on property prior to the closing of a sale. What if the seller doesn’t pay for the repair work and a mechanics lien is recorded after the closing? Keep in mind that the priority of the mechanics lien is established when the work begins, not when the lien is recorded.…
Read MoreEasements & License Agreements?
Ever wonder if easements stay with the land or if they are just granted to a particular person? It really depends on how it is set up. When a new easement is created it must be signed not only by the owner of the property it will cross but also by any mortgage holder. If…
Read MoreOwnership of Real Estate
We are talking about what it means when we have Fee Simple Title. In most cases, the estate or interest to be conveyed by the current owner to the buyer will be “Fee Simple.” The term “Fee Simple” has it’s origins in the English feudal system. The ownership rights of the tenant on the land…
Read MoreJohn & Daniele Donatelli, Ecstatic Homesellers
Here’s a testimony from John & Daniele Donatelli…”Sandy’s proactive marketing and outstanding communication resulted in such a positive experience that we are forever advocates of Sandy and his service…especially in a climate where many people we have met had a “not so positive” experience with their chosen real estate agent. When our home first became…
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