Around The Sammamish Plateau
Controlling Moisture in the Bathroom
Moisture in the bathroom, whether it be from a hot shower or some other cause, can cause damage and other affects over time. For example, most bathroom fans don’t have the flow capacity to keep up with the moisture in the bathroom during a shower or a room that has inconsistent temperatures compared to the…
Read MoreA Frank Lloyd Wright original
Sharing an original Frank Lloyd Wright original home found on the Sammamish plateau. Built in 1952 on 3.25 acres, this home is like living in a high quality tree house! It was a truly special experience to walk into something with such historic value. In my 20 years as a real estate broker, I have…
Read MoreLP Siding
Louisiana Pacific Siding, or LP Siding for short, was a product that was used in the 1990 era by builders as an alternative to wood siding. Due to the moisture in the Pacific Northwest, it did not do well. There was a class action law suit (that has since expired) against the company. In the…
Read MoreRefinance Existing Loans? Really?
Dave Henn of Landover Mortgage presented the HARP Federal Program which involves the possibility of refinancing current loans owned by Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac. More than likely the program won’t become active until December 1, 2011 so stay tuned to this web site.
Read MoreNew BBQ Discovery!
It’s no secret that I love Barbecue. In fact I crave it. To me, nothing brings out the flavor of food better than being cooked over an open fire. Meat that is slow cooked makes me salivate. Thus, I love sharing new discoveries. Here I am sharing a new discovery…Old School Barbecue. I hope you…
Read MoreFall & Winter Lawn Care
Proper lawn care for the upcoming Fall & Winter is crucial for a good jump start when spring comes around.
Read MoreJubilee Farms
A tradition for many as the harvest or fall season comes upon us is a trip to a Pumpkin Patch. We happen to have made a trip to Jubilee Farms in Fall City, WA which is full of fun things that will create lasting memories. Events such as folk music, escorted horse rides, hay bail…
Read MoreExisting Homes Sales on the Rise
Sales of previously owned U.S. homes rose more than anticipated in August as investors used cash to buy distressed properties. (At a personal level, I have come across numerous homes in a distressed situation with multiple offers waiting for a lender’s decision. This is becoming more of the norm than the exception.) Purchases of existing…
Read MoreA Deck Done Right
I’m here with Rich Knight of Knight Inspection Services who was hired on behalf of my client to do an inspection of a property in the process of being purchased. What he found was a complex and project that is one of the best managed projects he has come across in a long while. Here…
Read More9/11 Always Remembered
So many losses on this day 10 years ago when America was attacked by airplanes flown into the World Trade Centers. The images on this video will forever be tattooed in my memory bank.
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