Windermere Open House Blitz March 2nd

Windermere Real Estate is holding an Open House Sunday on March 2nd. Kurt and The Seattle Home Team will be showcasing 2 amazing properties on this tour; The Painted Lady in North Admiral and a beautifully remodeled view home overlooking the Fauntleroy Ferry and Puget Sound.

The Painted Lady home (also known as the Herren House) was built in 1891 and is believed to be one of the oldest homes in West Seattle. This beautiful Victorian masterpiece is situated on a large corner lot with stunning sound and mountain views. The basement has recently been remodeled for even more living and entertainment space. For more details, check out the website at http://www.seattlepaintedlady.com/.

The "Tranquil Fauntleroy Home" has been remodeled with an incredible designer kitchen, great open floor plan for entertaining and incredible views of the sound and mountains. Take a sneak peak at our website for more information at www.TheSeattleHomeTeam.com/listings.htm.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

Do you have "Curb Appeal"?

Whether you are selling your home or just looking to keep up with the neighbors, curb appeal is the best way to add top dollar or get your house noticed. First impressions from potential home buyers are critical and can make or break a sale.

A couple of simple tips include; cut back hedges and trees - you want to see the house, mow the yard, keep walk-way clear of bushes, branches and debris, look for view opportunities, make sure pavers or stepping stones are secure and make sure fence is stable and not leaning.

If you are looking for some helpful hints to get your garden in top-top shape, visit the NW Flower and Garden Show this weekend. Our favorite Garden Designer and Landscaping company is Falling Water Designs. Not only do they provide amazing landscape and/or water feature design and installation, they just recently opened a nursery too. If you are at the show, stop by the garden on the main floor and tell Rick and Ken hello. Or you can visit them at http://www.fallingwaterdesigns.com/

Good luck with your landscaping projects!

Looking for Valuable Contractor Referrals?

Kurt Metzger and his team and The Seattle Home Team have some worked with a variety of contractors and tradespersons, and would like to share this information with you. Check-out our website for more information. http://www.theseattlehometeam.com/

Seattle Housing Market STRONG!

Every time we turn on the news we hear about the housing market in a slump. But unfortunately that news doesn't reflect the robust Seattle market. Seattle and the Pacific Northwest are unique for a variety of reasons. Whether it's our strong economy, excellent job rate or housing appreciation rates; Seattle is HOT!

Here are some key things regarding Seattle:

• The housing market is undergoing a natural cyclical correction.
• Low mortgage rates give buyers more house for their money.
• Washington, Oregon and Idaho have below national average (1 in 617) homes in foreclosure.
• Washington State's overall appreciation from Oct 2006-Oct 2007 increased 6.98%.
• The Pacific Northwest has one of the strongest economies in the nation.
• Increased inventories provide more choices for buyers.
• Our housing market is strong. The Northwest has "West Coast affordability".

Whether you are a first time home buyer or a "seasoned pro", now is the time to consider buying. Rates are low, inventory is good, and sellers are willing to make deals. Just remember, be reasonable in your offers, as sellers are not giving stuff away.