Snow/Ice/Wind Storm of January 2012
January 28, 2012 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
I was a bit (well, a lot) skeptical about whether we’d end up with a storm of the magnitude the weather folks were predicting early last week. We were to get 12-18” of snow. Uh huh … right! In my area of south King County, we’d had a number of just wet little snow blizzards [...]
Facing a Foreclosure or Short Sale?
October 6, 2011 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
The Washington State attorney general’s office recently released three videos that explain your rights and options should you be facing a foreclosure or short sale of your home. As an active Realtor®, I frequently receive phone calls from people that are already behind on their payments, or feel as though they will soon be in trouble [...]
Congratulations to a Few More Summer-Time Closings!
October 5, 2011 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
I was pleased in August and September to assist a few more families with new homes. A big congratulations to them and wishes for many many years of happiness, laughter, and peaceful times in their new abodes: Diane, Mariah, and Sierra — Congratulations on your new condo purchase in Issaquah! It was so much fun to [...]
Congratulations Eric & Melanie!
September 1, 2011 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
First time homebuyers Melanie and Eric are thrilled with their new house! Congratulations to you both; may you have many many years of happiness here. Now crack open that champagne and celebrate! Thank you for allowing me to be of assistance in your home search and purchase. I was truly honored! And to two of [...]
New Carpet, New Roof, New Paint = New House for You!
March 25, 2011 by Gabrielle · 1 Comment
Look out over the neighborhood and into the distance from this corner-culdesac in the Kentridge/Glencarin area of Kent. Freshly painted with brand new carpeting and roof (to be completed prior to closing) = a clean, tidy, and move-in ready home just for you. Along with the kitchen (complete with eating bar), the main [...]
Flood Maps Affect Home Sales and Purchases
January 19, 2011 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
Feeling a Little Chilly? How About a Pellet Stove?
December 1, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
As Fall sets in and moves rapidly to winter, there’s possibly nothing more relaxing than sitting beside a wood-burning fire. It’s certainly one of my favorite late afternoon activities when it’s coooold outside! Unfortunately, fireplaces typically aren’t terribly efficient (although beautiful!), nor can they be used on days where burn bans are in effect. Wood [...]
What You Own — FREE Home Inventory Software
August 24, 2010 by Gabrielle · 1 Comment
Keeping track of “stuff” is critical–you’ll need a list such as this should you ever need to make an insurance claim. Be sure that you also periodically print a report listing your belongings and keep it in your safe or offsite (even better!). Thanks to Brett Pickett for this helpful link. I liked what CNET [...]
There’s a Certain Peacefulness About Owning a Home
October 20, 2009 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
I just came back in the house and to my home office desk. The weather is gorgeous — clear blue sky and the garden just called for a quick walk through. Picked a few dahlias and stuff to put in a vase on my desk. Such peacefulness. Yes, I know that owning a home is [...]
