Recent posts on Sweet Digs Seattle: Eastside Condominium Price Reductions Past Sales in the Good Candy Zone Many people dream of building their own house to express their personal style and to customize everything just the way they want. Bryan and Dianne Bremner are two sixty-something retirees in Republic, Washington and have done just that…. Read More
Excess inventory and declining pricings continue to characterize the condominium market, with September sales of Eastside condos showing a 16% decline in median pricing from the previous year. If you’re in the market for a condo, maybe this is the time to strike! This week brought the following price reductions of about $10,000 or more on Eastside condos…. Read More
It’s true: Halloween lawn decorations have transitioned from cute to gruesome. “Honey, let’s have a graveyard on the lawn this year, OK?” And then there’s the aftermath. When I moved to Seattle I thought Smashing Pumpkins was a band, not a hobby. It was early fall when I got here, then Halloween, and then it… Read More
Recent posts on Sweet Digs Seattle: Big Sticks, Sequined Skirts and More–Past Sales: Kirkland’s Kingsgate Raking in the Green Bucks — and Price Cuts Northeast Have you ever had trouble getting a contractor to return your call? I don’t think I’ve run across anybody who hasn’t had difficulty in even getting a bid on a house… Read More
December 31 is your last chance to get tax credits for your energy efficient home improvements (via Inhabitat). See this chart to find out what improvements qualify. But if you’re not looking to insulate or replace your water heater this year, you can still get rebates from energy companies and appliance manufacturers. PSE offers a… Read More
Twirling girls in flowing, sequined skirts. Charging, brawling boys with really big sticks. Halloween costumes. Holiday music. Those are the sights and sounds that surround me as I sit here on the b#%$-freezing bleachers in Kirkland’s Kingsgate Ice Arena. I say that endearingly, as I sit here and freeze for hours each week, watching my daughter spin, jump, float, and… Read More
Recent post on Sweet Digs Seattle: Raise High the Roofbeams, But Only Five Feet The best thing about moving is discovering a new neighborhood and all the great food experiences it has to offer. But if you don’t know the area and you don’t quite know your neighbors yet, how do you figure out where… Read More
Many fixer descriptions mention the zoning of a home, or suggest improvements to the property that a new owner may choose to make. Can you really turn the basement into a mother-in-law? Are fantasies about overlaying your dream home on top of the existing house realistic? A professional will likely have the best answer for… Read More
May I suggest open house hopping? Choose a few houses you want to see, in one neighborhood or not, then stop at other open houses you come upon along the way. I’ve gotten you started with a few Ravenna/Bryant/Wedgwood open houses you might consider. Bring a friend with a critical eye, and stop for an… Read More
Open house this weekend: Sunday, October 28, 1-4pm 526 1st Ave S #222 Seattle, WA 98104 Recent posts on Sweet Digs Seattle: Open House: The Playhouse in the Backyard is Bigger Than Some Homes Open House: Phinney Cover House of NW Home & Garden Open House: Condo Alternative in this Seattle Bungalow Open House: Remodeled… Read More