by richtao | Around Seattle
Why are Washingtonians leaving the state, and where are they going? This interesting Seattle Times article, based on another recent Times article about the incoming new residents to our area, summarizes comments from some of its readers. Another recent article stated...
by richtao | Tips and Tales
Weather getting you down? This is the time of year when Seattle-ites start thinking about their next vacation. Check out Travel and Leisure’s top 15 cities in the world. http://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best/cities#intro
by richtao | Around Seattle
We sat in the #2 spot for over a year, just slightly behind Portland. Should we celebrate regaining the top spot again, or lament the continuing trend of rising prices? For many, this news may be bittersweet, and for some, not sweet at all....
by richtao | Around Seattle
Shelly got an RV!!! What does that say about her? Hmmm… http://lightersideofrealestate.com/quizzes/quiz-which-home-style-suits-you-best
by richtao | Around Seattle
We’ve seen plenty of front doors in our almost 30 combined years in real estate. See what your front door preference says about you. http://lightersideofrealestate.com/quizzes/doors-that-give-insight-about-your-personality
by richtao | Around Seattle
These are “Oh. So. True.” And things we only wish we could express to some of our clients. If you’re asking yourself, “Wait… Are they talking about me?” Oh no! No! Never! Not YOU! 😉...
by richtao | Around Seattle
Hilarious! Whoever wrote this blurb should seriously write sketches for SNL. It takes a couple minutes to read it through, but it’s totally worth it. Only read it if you’re a “manly man” though. Haha! ...
by richtao | Tips and Tales
Barkeep’s Friend is one of the best and most cost-effective products for cleaning many surfaces, especially stainless steel. You can use it to clean pans/pots (not for use on non-stick ones) and for your stainless steel sink. Some people also use it on their...
by richtao | Tips and Tales
With all that’s been happening around the world, in the news and in politics, it would neither be difficult nor unreasonable to feel like discussions in general have become less civil and more emotionally charged. Real estate negotiations are no exception. We’ve won...
by richtao | Around Seattle
Rising home prices have created a lot of home equity wealth for owners. Our clients occasionally wonder how far their sales proceeds would take them if they were to sell their house and move. Here’s a list of 9 places to “retire” cheaply. SE Asian countries seem to...