Remodeling Tips
Best home projects for the best payback! Here are a bunch of inexpensive ways to spruce up your home. Wish I had a buck for every time I’ve walked into a house and thought, “This place is screaming for crown molding!” However, if you do attempt to do crown, remember…...
Bedrooms!
Awesome article about bedrooms! We post a lot about kitchens and baths, but here’s one about the bedroom! And how true is it that kids usually want their bedrooms to have themes, but adults rarely think that way… Hmmm… We should!...
STORIES FROM THE FIELD: Advice to Tread Carefully When Trying to Connect with a Home Seller
A decade or two ago, it was a delight when a seller received a well-crafted letter from the buyers, professing their love for the house and citing interesting personal facts. These letters were relatively uncommon back then and were almost always a pleasant surprise....
Cool Kitchen Remodeling Ideas
Thinking about a kitchen reno? But don’t think you’re chic enough? Check out some of these ideas… http://www.elledecor.com/home-remodeling-renovating/home-renovation/g3246/kitchen-renovation-trends/
Tips for Hiring a Contractor
Check out this list of essential things to know before hiring a contractor. It could save you tons of heartache and $$$. http://www.countryliving.com/remodeling-renovation/expert-advice/a35374/confessions-of-a-contractor/
Increasing the Housing Density in Residential Neighborhoods
One of the more recent debates for city planners is whether or not to upzone the U District, that is, to change the zoning in parts of the neighborhood to allow for construction of denser multfi-family/commercial properties. While this move could greatly increase the...
New Life for an Old Fire Station
The city council recently voted to sell the old Lake City fire station to the Low Income Housing Institute to build 70 low-income housing units. These are scheduled to be completed in the Fall of 2018. ...
Fun Remodeling Ideas
Wow! If you’re looking for some creative ideas for a fun remodel, look no further! We’ve never seen such a great list. Number 25 is of our ultimate faves! Two words: VACUUM BASEBOARDS!...
10,000 New Apartments for Seattle
2017 will be a good year for housing supply. After 4 straight years of record-breaking numbers of new apartment units being added to the city, 2017 – with ~10,000 new units – will have about double the number of new housing units as the next best year. However,...
I Dream of Summer
It's chilly out and the nights have gotten longer. Yearning for warm Summer days? How about a little daydreaming about buying a summer home! Here are some great ideas. Which one suits you best? http://www.marthastewart.com/274610/summer-home-tours