Greetings! The Seattle market has some definite “hot spots” – Ballard, Green Lake, Broadview, Fremont to name a few. Low inventory, low interest rates, pent up demand, fence sitters jumping off – all conspire to create a situation where new listings become the sought after “bell of the ball”, with 3, 4, 8, even 11  Read more »

Just two blocks from Green Lake with views of the Olympics, Mt Rainier, Green Lake and the Space Needle, this beautifully rebuilt home offers classy and comfortable living.  This is Seattle at her best.  4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths, Cherry Brazilian hardwoods, French doors, Master suite with Jacuzzi tub and shower.  Enjoy movies and music in  Read more »

Ben and Jerry’s at the north end of Green Lake is reopening February 9, 2012, under new ownership, after having been closed since August 2011.  Rhett Russell, who also has three other Ben and Jerry’s, as well as a catering business, is happy to offer the full range of ice cream flavors.  They make their  Read more »

Warm sunny, spring-like days came to Seattle this weekend. Crowds circled Green Lake in playful attitudes – on bikes, in strollers, running, walking – while some folks relaxed by the water. It was a park party to which everyone invited themselves, and a good time was had by all.

Greetings! Have home values hit bottom? That’s what everyone wants to know. The ironic thing is that as soon as we recognize that we’ve hit “bottom”, prices will be on the rise. The low point is not going to hang there for everyone to feed on. Market awareness can assist buyers and sellers in strategizing  Read more »

The first snow of the season called me and my dog, Bindi, to run out and play at Green Lake Park in Seattle.  Beautiful anytime, the park has its own special aura when accented in white.  Walking through falling snow is always magical for me.  So come join me for a short romp through the  Read more »

A stunning sunset over Green Lake last night had walkers pulling out cell phones and cameras to capture the brilliant colors.  As the adoring crowd watched the colors deepen and the outlined trees blacken, we stood in worshipful awe. Alas, I had no camera or cell phone with me.  So I asked a fellow lake  Read more »