How about 7? That's what I used to create wall art for this boring white wall. Just 7 inexpensive plates from Marshall's or TJ Maxx or one of those places. All you do is layout your pattern, put little plate hangers on them and pop them on the wall. So the next time you're looking for art work, especially for a dining room, just look in your china cabinet! 01/25/2008

This is a conversion of a Historic Garden Home project. Unfortunately, the seller did not call me in until after they had painted everything white. White walls, white molding, white everything! What's a girl to do? Why, add some inexpensive window treatments,of course!. The panels from JC Penney's (on close-out) were less than $15 a piece. The rod was a 3/4" dowel that I cut myself and put up with large hooks. I painted this one in-set wall myself with the ever-popular Latte by Restoration Hardware. I wish they would have painted the whole unit in Latte and left the molding white. Oh well. I used a lot of red to infuse some color and drama. All-in-all, I spent less than $150 on window treatments and I installed them myself. This is also a another case for using a professional photographer. 01/25/2008

 This is Part II of "Window Treatments to the Rescue."Now, I know this is not on par with the window treatments that Scarlet O'Hara ripped off the wall and transformed into a frock to impress Rhett Butler, but...           They do the trick when it comes to blocking out a parking lot without blocking the light. They're 36 inch wide fabric Redi Shades installed horizontally as opposed to vertically. I trimmed them down to fit the height I needed, pulled off the sticker, stuck them to one side of the window jam and then used 3m Command Adhesive Strips to attach them to the other side of the window jam. In this application I used two sets. Be sure and get the fabric shades because the paper shades are too wimpy. 01/25/2008

Experience Parkview Garden Homes, a unique community in historic Ft. Ward originally built as military housing and totally renovated from the studs up by Fairbank Construction in 2007. Perfect blend of yesterday and today featuring original moldings and hardwood floors. Each of the 12 units has its own sunny yard with deck/patio; some have filtered water/mtn views. Serene, private location on 1.5 acres with hiking trails, biking and easy beach access at Ft. Ward State Park. Just 15 minutes from the Ferry and there's never a traffic jam! Unit 7 is featured here at 275k.For your Seattle connection to Bainbridge Island contact Susan Peters at 206.781.1724 or susan@susanpeters.com   01/25/2008

Ballard Townhomes Anyone? Seattle's Ballard neighborhood seems to have a lot of townhomes, but I think the recent media scares have driven many Ballard townhome sellers to stay put!  As a result, there is a definite shortage of the newer townhomes on the market!  I have some amazingly qualified buyers who are preapproved and ready to go, but there are no new listings coming on for them! The townhomes out there already don't quite work, but I bet there could be more to choose from if sellers knew how good the Ballard market is. They aren't the only ones out there looking either!If you are thinking of selling your Ballard townhome, please consider now to be a good time!  Inventory is up almost everywhere else, but Ballard townhome inventory needs a boost!  Not sure if yours is ready for t... 01/24/2008

Madison Park Real EstateThere are 28 homes and condos for sale in Madison Park Seattle.  The lowest asking price of these is $329,900.  The highest asking price is $6,350,000.  The average asking price of these homes and condos is $1,701,727.  These homes have an average 3 bedrooms and 2.8 bathroomsThere are 4 homes and condos that are priced between $300,000 and $500,000, 3 are priced between $500,000 and $700,000, 1 priced between $700,000 and $1,000,000, and 20 are priced over $1,000,000.Find Seattle Real EstateMadison Park Seattle CondosThere are 19 condos for sale in Madison Park.  The lowest asking price for these condos is $329,900 and the maximum price is $6,350,000.  These condos for sale have an average asking price of $1,631,650.  These condos have an average of 2.3 bedrooms... 01/24/2008

Leschi Seattle Homes and CondosThere are 44 homes and condos for sale in Leschi Seattle.  The lowest asking price is $199,000 and the highest asking price is $1,875,000.  The average asking price for a home and condo in Leschi is $794,990.  These have an average of 3.3 bedrooms and 2.4 bathrooms.There are 2 units priced below $300,000, 15 are priced between $300,000 and $500,000, 5 are priced between $500,000 and $700,000, 11 are priced between $700,000 and $1,000,000 and 11 are priced over $1,000,000.Find Seattle Real EstateLeschi Seattle CondosThere are 9 condos for sale in Leschi.  The lowest asking price for these condos is $199,000 and the highest asking price is $1,295,000.  The average asking price for these condos is $437,110.  These condos have an average of 1.9 bedrooms and 1... 01/24/2008

Fauntleroy Seattle HomesThere are 23 homes for sale in Fauntleroy Seattle.  The lowest asking price for a home here is $259,999 and the highest price is $5,000,000.  The average asking price if $888,035.  These homes have an average of 3.6 bedrooms and 2.6 bathrooms.Of these homes in Fauntleroy, 1 is priced under $300,000, 8 are priced between $300,000 and $500,000, 5 are priced between $500,000 and $700,000, 6 have asking prices between $700,000 and $1,000,000, and 3 are priced over $1,000,000.Find Seattle Homes For Sale  01/24/2008

Denny Triangle Seattle CondosThere are 54 condos available for sale in Denny Triangle.  The lowest asking price is $235,000.  The highest asking price for these condos is $2,835,000.  The average asking price for a condo in Denny Triangle is $765,980.  These condos have an average of 1.4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms.In Denny Triangle, there are 3 condos priced under $300,000, 16 condos priced between $300,000 and $500,000, 8 condos priced between $500,000 and $700,000, 15 condos priced between $700,000 and $1,000,000, and 12 priced over $1,000,000Research the Seattle Real Estate market. 01/24/2008

Capitol Hill Real EstateThere are 167 homes and condos for sale in Capitol Hill Seattle.  The lowest asking price is $179,950 and the highest asking price is $5,850,000.  The average asking price for these homes and condos is $790,571.  These homes and condos have an average of 2.3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.There are 19 homes and condos that are priced under $300,000, 46 are priced between $300,000 and $500,000, 49 are priced between $500,000 and $700,000, 31 are priced between $700,000 and $1,000,000, and 22 are priced over $1,000,000.Find Seattle Real Estate Capitol Hill Seattle CondosThere are 105 condos for sale in Capitol Hill Seattle.  The lowest asking price of these condos is $179,950 and the highest asking price is $3,950,000.  The average selling price is $452,309.  These cond... 01/24/2008

Belltown Seattle CondosIn Belltown Seattle, there are currently 189 condos for sale.  The lowest asking price of these condos is $189,000.  The highest asking price is $3,547,7000.  The average asking price for a condo in Belltown is $702,143.  These condos have an average of 1.4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms.Of the condos for sale in Belltown, 24 are priced under $300,000, 69 are priced between $300,000 and $500,000, 37 are priced between $500,000 and $700,000, 29 are priced between $700,000 and $1,000,000, and 30 are priced over $1,000,000.Find Seattle Condos For Sale  01/24/2008

Ballard Seattle Real EstateIn Ballard, there are 120 homes and condos available for sale.  The lowest asking price of these homes and condos is $224,950.  The highest asking price for these Ballard homes and condos is $999,950.  The average asking price of these 120 homes and condos is $460,653.  These homes and condos have an average of 2.2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.There are 12 homes and condos that are priced under $300,000.  The majority of these homes and condos, 72, are priced between $300,000 and $500,000.  There are 30 that are priced between $500,000 and $700,000.  Only 6 homes and condos are priced between $700,000 and $1,000,000.Ballard Seattle CondosCurrently, there are 61 condos for sale in Ballard.  The lowest asking price for these condos is $224,950.  The highest asking ... 01/24/2008

Alki Beach Real EstateThere are 34 homes and condos on the market in Alki Beach Seattle.  The lowest asking price for these homes and condos is $349,000 and the highest asking price is $1,248,000.  The average asking price for this Alki Beach real estate is $719,525.  These homes and condos have an average of 2.1 bedrooms and 1.7 bathrooms.There are 11 condos and homes that are priced between $300,000 and $500,000. Four homes and condos are priced between $500,000 and $700,000.  15 homes and condos are priced between $700,000 and $1,000,000.  Only 4 homes and condos are priced over $1,000,000.Alki Beach Seattle CondosCurrently, there are 29 condos for sale in Alki Beach.  The lowest asking price for these condos is $349,000.  The highest asking price of these condos is $1,099,000.  The... 01/24/2008

As a Seattle REALTOR, I try to make everything easier for my Puget Sound clients!  I have already been using Docusign for some time because it is so convenient for some of my real estate clients to be able to electronically sign paperwork during their busy days at work!  I have a home fax and I have email and internet (and my NWMLS key for that matter) on my Smartphone.  I have wireless internet, scanning, Bluetooth, etc....  I use Google Talk and write Seattle real estate blogs around the internet.  My company website, CooperJacobs.com has a powerful Seattle MLS search on it.  I guess I am somewhat of a techie?????  Not really, but there is a lot of technology out there and I like to use what works well for me and my Seattle real estate business!eFax is one of those tools that works we... 01/24/2008

Buying or selling a house can be very confusing without the right REALTOR.  A Seattle buyer or seller really needs to take the time to interview a couple agents at least and make sure that they find a good fit before proceeding.  Too many times an excited buyer finds themselves in love with a house and overwhelmed by the process of closing a transaction.  Each and every transaction is slightly different and a full service REALTOR is vital in order to protect you!  The sales process is a detailed flow of events which must be coordinated properly to keep the transaction moving smoothly.  Looking at a sales process flow chart can really help to clarify why you do need the best Seattle REALTOR to help you!  There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes!Courtney Cooper ....For all your Seatt... 01/24/2008

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How I help my Seattle WA buyers -   Seattle real estate is wonderful and I can help you buy any Seattle house!  One of the first questions I always get from a new home buyer and also from some seasoned ones is this:   "Can you show me any home - even if it is not listed by your company?"   My  answer:              "Yes!" I am a cooperating member of the NWMLS - I pay to be a member of this MLS and as a result I have access to all of the Seattle area listings in this database for my clients.  All members cooperate and share this information with other members.  We all use the same keybox on our listings and our keypads can access each other's listings. Courtney Cooper, Designated Broker, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services - If you are looking for Seattle Realtors 01/21/2008

I do hope I'm not the last person on the planet to learn of this latest scam. It appears that some lowlife, scumbag, bottom-feeding so-and-so is using vacant listings in order to attract potential renters, receive their deposits and default on their end of the deal.I just listed this house on Saturday the 12th of January.  My clients moved out the same day.  This past weekend, a woman sees an ad in Craigslist under the "Apts/Homes For Rent" section offering my listing for rent at the bargain price of $700.00.  The poster, whose name is - get this - Clementine Paradise(pictured at left), is supposedly on a missionary stint with her family in West Africa.  She just needs some kind soul to watch over her property while she's away, and the rental amount is actually irrelevant as long as she... 01/21/2008

Condos in Seattle's Northeast neighborhoods realized a respectable 7.4% increase in appreciation, closely matching the citywide rate of 7.2%.  The Northeast area (MLS Area 710) includes the U-district, Lake City, Northgate, Sand Point and the Pinehurst neighborhoods.  While the demographics vary widely in this area, collectively, it's the most affordable area to purchase a condo.  Source: NWMLS.  Appreciated rate based on closed sales reported as of 01/16/08.  01/16/2008

Seattle's real estate market is made up of many mico-markets with different characteristics and performance results.  The best performing area for condos in 2007 was in Seattle's Northwest neighborhoods of Ballard, Greenwood, Green Lake, Fremont, Wallingford and Bitter Lake (MLS Area 705).  The Northwest area realized a fantastic 16.7% appreciation rate in 2007 based on median price, more than double the citywide rate of 7.2%.  Much of the increase was buoyed by new construction projects in Ballard and numerous conversion projects.   Source: NWMLS.  Appreciated rate based on closed sales reported as of 01/16/08. 01/16/2008