Congratulations on Your New Home!
December 9, 2011 by Gabrielle · 1 Comment
Five months in the making … and here it is! Congratulations, Gary! May you enjoy many many years in your new house! And who wouldn’t – all that brand new space just for you, combined with an awesome view of Mt. Rainier and the foothills! Whoo hooo!!! There’s a mountain there … a BIG [...]
Houses are Affordable in Maple Valley, WA!
September 2, 2011 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
Seattle is a gorgeous area, full of lakes, mountains, and lots of green spaces. Just to the east of Seattle, directly across Lake Washington, are Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland and other communities, commonly referred to as Washington’s high-tech corridor. Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and a batch of other big tech name companies make their home in our Seattle [...]
Maple Valley Summer Sales
September 1, 2011 by Gabrielle · 1 Comment
Now that summer’s coming to a close (well at least on the calendar), I thought a wrap up of Maple Valley home sales activity might be due. For reporting purposes, I’ve only included transactions that post a mailing address of Maple Valley, which includes the largest hub of homes in the local Multiple Listing Service are [...]
Relocating? Consider Seattle-Tacoma Region Traffic When Choosing A Home
January 20, 2011 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
I absolutely love getting a phone call from a Buyer looking to relocate to the Seattle-Tacoma area. One of the early questions when talking to someone moving to the area involves where they will work and how long they’re willing to commute. Almost always, the answers are something similar to “I’m being transferred to ____________ (downtown [...]
Congratulations Margaret & Jim on Your New Home!
December 1, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
Delivering keys to new homeowners today produced BIG smiles and a few hugs all around. Congratulations Jim and Margaret!!! Thanks again to a flawless team: Marilyn Brown at First American Title & Escrow — I’m so glad we can count on you. Beth Jensen at Cobalt Mortgage — Right on time and delivered as promised; [...]
What are Houses Selling for in Maple Valley?
November 13, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
Mama Passarelli and The Soup Ladies
September 26, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
About a month ago I met Ginger Passarelli Senecal, respectfully and gratefully referred to in our area as “The Soup Lady.” Known as “Mama” to everyone who’s ever met her, several years ago Ginger felt a compelling need to fill a desperate need by those who are “first responders” in times of need and disaster — [...]
Tedious but Crucial Real Estate Statistics for Maple Valley, WA
August 27, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
Similar to the Boring but Invaluable Statistics for Auburn posted yesterday, Maple Valley, WA where my office resides and located about 15 minutes northeast of Auburn, has it’s own set of Tedius but Crucial Statistics. Tedious but Crucial Statistic #1: As with much of the area, home prices have fallen a bit in Maple [...]
Thanks to Everyone — Another Sale Closed!
August 6, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
Mission accomplished! The Seller of this little wonderful little house left a legacy for the new Buyer family — “Here’s a place where you can raise your own young children, with places to run and play and shout and sing. We loved it and know you will too.” This transaction was simple and surprisingly quick! With [...]
Maple Valley Fixer — Soooo Serene!
June 17, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
Looking for serenity and quiet? The hooting of an owl serenaded us while taking these house photos! Backed by the Cedar River Watershed and edged by an empty lot, this home is perfectly sited for a peaceful retreat after a long day! The current owner is a mason and her skillful tile work is evident [...]
