Artist’s House in Edmonds</h1> <article> <h1>Artist’s House in Edmonds</h1> <p>admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:29:01 +0000</p> Delightful downtown Edmonds rambler with exqusite landscaping.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=6DyKgKybLG4:rYaE8K0AB0I:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=6DyKgKybLG4:rYaE8K0AB0I:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=6DyKgKybLG4:rYaE8K0AB0I:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=6DyKgKybLG4:rYaE8K0AB0I:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=6DyKgKybLG4:rYaE8K0AB0I:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Seattle Area February Market Update</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:54:05 +0000</p> Housing market “healing itself,” numbers are “astoundingly good” NWMLS KIRKLAND, WA. (Feb. 6, 2012) – Pending sales may not appear to be much higher than 2011 (up 13.7 percent in January), but the numbers are “astoundingly good,” considering such factors as harsh weather and the tax credits that boosted sales at this time a year ago, [...]<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=t8Xb9lXPalU:OCdq9E8dEnI:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=t8Xb9lXPalU:OCdq9E8dEnI:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=t8Xb9lXPalU:OCdq9E8dEnI:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=t8Xb9lXPalU:OCdq9E8dEnI:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=t8Xb9lXPalU:OCdq9E8dEnI:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Tiny Houses for SERIOUS Downsizers</h1> <p>admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:50:12 +0000</p> These are for SERIOUS downsizers! Houses/sheds/spheres from 89 to 500SF, Plus a unique bed that rises to the ceiling to create living space underneath. Includes links to manufacturers if you want one I think this one from local Modern Shed is the best looking, and the Zero House (#7 in the slide show) is amazing [...]<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=CQodGTOIa8k:h3S7TfDcvdY:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=CQodGTOIa8k:h3S7TfDcvdY:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=CQodGTOIa8k:h3S7TfDcvdY:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=CQodGTOIa8k:h3S7TfDcvdY:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=CQodGTOIa8k:h3S7TfDcvdY:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Healthy Marketplaces Emerging</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:26:22 +0000</p> There’s more good news this month. Overall inventory is down to a 5 month supply, which means a balanced market that is leaning to the sellers’ favor. Some areas like Ballard have less than 3 month’s inventory, with, you guessed it, lots of mulitple offers. For the second month in a row, the number [...]<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=CcamJfNOOiE:eeB6zuBbgBw:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=CcamJfNOOiE:eeB6zuBbgBw:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=CcamJfNOOiE:eeB6zuBbgBw:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=CcamJfNOOiE:eeB6zuBbgBw:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=CcamJfNOOiE:eeB6zuBbgBw:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>REMAX 2012 Housing Predictions</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:20:24 +0000</p> National Association of Home Builders January list of improving markets.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=BgyVwdGjE0Q:aDb9h0eLFRo:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=BgyVwdGjE0Q:aDb9h0eLFRo:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=BgyVwdGjE0Q:aDb9h0eLFRo:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=BgyVwdGjE0Q:aDb9h0eLFRo:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=BgyVwdGjE0Q:aDb9h0eLFRo:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>AARP Boomer Housing Report</h1> <p>admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:55:00 +0000</p> AARP does a good job covering housing choices for retirement living. Visit their housing page here, and check out “Gimme Shelter” a high-quality video report that covers it all: Co-housing, aging in place “village” movement, interest-based retirement communities, and remodeling for the long run.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=b605zkWkWX0:V2pJdaQNKEw:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=b605zkWkWX0:V2pJdaQNKEw:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=b605zkWkWX0:V2pJdaQNKEw:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=b605zkWkWX0:V2pJdaQNKEw:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=b605zkWkWX0:V2pJdaQNKEw:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Do More With Less</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:46:53 +0000</p> Moving to a smaller home can shift your financial picture in a variety of ways. You can lower or eliminate your house payments, reduce future energy or maintenance expenses, and convert your equity to cash for other investments or expenses without going into debt. Here’s an example:A couple sells their home in Ravenna for $550,000 [...]<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=SEjvAaxbZbc:OPr5bnO7rGI:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=SEjvAaxbZbc:OPr5bnO7rGI:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=SEjvAaxbZbc:OPr5bnO7rGI:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=SEjvAaxbZbc:OPr5bnO7rGI:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=SEjvAaxbZbc:OPr5bnO7rGI:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Seattle Area Build-to-Suit</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:56:06 +0000</p> Great news for downsizers! As I was showing homes the other day I noticed that builders are now offering build-to-suit opportunities on infill lots. For many years now, downsizers who wanted new ramblers have found they have to travel far from Seattle to find them. All of the infill construction close-in has been multi-level homes [...]<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=dxL2fZv2WGI:f1gf_fyL-Y8:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=dxL2fZv2WGI:f1gf_fyL-Y8:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=dxL2fZv2WGI:f1gf_fyL-Y8:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=dxL2fZv2WGI:f1gf_fyL-Y8:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=dxL2fZv2WGI:f1gf_fyL-Y8:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Premier Edmonds View Condo</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:35:31 +0000</p> This listing is in Point Edwards, a waterfront destination development located just south and west of downtown Edmonds. Point Edwards offers luxury waterfront living in an upscale small town, with a very easy commute to downtown Seattle on the Sounder commuter rail. This 1522 sf unit is in building 55 with a commanding view of [...]<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=NAp5DchZ1UM:ezSHPHEQc70:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=NAp5DchZ1UM:ezSHPHEQc70:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=NAp5DchZ1UM:ezSHPHEQc70:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=NAp5DchZ1UM:ezSHPHEQc70:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=NAp5DchZ1UM:ezSHPHEQc70:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Happy New Year</h1> <p>admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:21:36 +0000</p> Welcome to 2012! Our real Seattle estate market ended 2011 on up note, with increased pending sales figures, and it seems 2012 will pick up where it left off. Interest rates remain below 4% and the post-holiday listing inventory is already starting to increase. Are you resolved to get back into real estate in 2012? [...]<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=zE_L9oPZdZM:DbQ1HNv2_ns:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=zE_L9oPZdZM:DbQ1HNv2_ns:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=zE_L9oPZdZM:DbQ1HNv2_ns:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=zE_L9oPZdZM:DbQ1HNv2_ns:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=zE_L9oPZdZM:DbQ1HNv2_ns:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Luxury Rambler Downsize in Broadview</h1> <p>admin — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:06:14 +0000</p> Bawk! Broadview is a popular neighborhood to downsize in. It is a “destination neighborhood” with many homes having Puget Sound views and elbow room that comes from lots that are a larger than older parts of town. Broadview is a very easy drive or bus ride to close by Greenwood, Phinney Ridge or Ballard for [...]<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=wXLyegpiBKs:tgaDXhLZLu0:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=wXLyegpiBKs:tgaDXhLZLu0:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=wXLyegpiBKs:tgaDXhLZLu0:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=wXLyegpiBKs:tgaDXhLZLu0:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=wXLyegpiBKs:tgaDXhLZLu0:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Affordable North Seattle Rambler</h1> <p>admin — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:39:37 +0000</p> Condo alternative! This delightful 2br rambler with recent price reduction to $199,900 inpressed me as a nice house to live in at a very affordable price. Clean, updated but cozy interior with hickory hardwoods, oak kitchen, and separate dining room. Converted garage/3rd bedroom could be converted back to garage. Nice yard w/ shed is great [...]<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=XhDf75eoovk:PX6KFWqGmCE:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=XhDf75eoovk:PX6KFWqGmCE:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=XhDf75eoovk:PX6KFWqGmCE:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=XhDf75eoovk:PX6KFWqGmCE:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=XhDf75eoovk:PX6KFWqGmCE:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Lock and Leave?</h1> <p>admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:44:36 +0000</p> Do you have a mobile lifestyle? Travel frequently, or live in two or more locations? Many downsizers do, and are faced with the challenge of making their home secure when they are gone. An obvious solution is a condo, especially one with inside hallways. The main entry door and its security system provides a big [...]<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=E3spsc66FbQ:hhwc1MyFd_M:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=E3spsc66FbQ:hhwc1MyFd_M:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=E3spsc66FbQ:hhwc1MyFd_M:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=E3spsc66FbQ:hhwc1MyFd_M:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=E3spsc66FbQ:hhwc1MyFd_M:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Housing Affordability at Record Highs, According to Report from WSU</h1> <p>admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:55:09 +0000</p> Housing Affordability at Record Highs, According to Report from WSU<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=xWFJa1GTIFc:XtFzKMJJiag:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=xWFJa1GTIFc:XtFzKMJJiag:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=xWFJa1GTIFc:XtFzKMJJiag:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=xWFJa1GTIFc:XtFzKMJJiag:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=xWFJa1GTIFc:XtFzKMJJiag:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>NAR Reveals New 5-Point Plan for Housing Recovery</h1> <p>admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:31:34 +0000</p> NAR Reveals New 5-Point Plan for Housing Recovery<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=X04chkFvNuA:hDst1ohmFHU:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=X04chkFvNuA:hDst1ohmFHU:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=X04chkFvNuA:hDst1ohmFHU:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=X04chkFvNuA:hDst1ohmFHU:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/downsizenw?a=X04chkFvNuA:hDst1ohmFHU:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> </main></body></html>