Potential abounds in this Ballard craftsman fixer! Features include formal living room with wood burning fireplace and built-in surround. Sunny country kitchen w/eating space and adjacent formal dining room. Hardwoods can be seen under carpet, 4 bedrooms all above grade & original vintage door hardware. Full basement for expansion potential, rocking chair front porch & 2-car detached garage. Private backyard w/mature landscaping. Great neighborhood and close to everything!

Spacious Ballard Cape Cod! This home sits on a sunny corner lot & features a large living room & formal dining room. Oversized kitchen w/eating bar & abundance of counter space & cabinets. Light filled family room just off kitchen. Gleaming hardwoods & main floor master. Fully finished basement offers large rec room + bonus room. Entertainment sized deck overlooks fully fenced backyard w/fruit trees. Attached 1 car garage. Great location, close to all Ballard has to offer!

1907 Craftsman fixer on great lot in wonderful Ballard neighborhood! Bring your contractor. Tear down or rehab project with tons of potential. Rocking chair front porch & open staircase. 4 bedrooms and 1.75 bathrooms. Newer roof and hot water heater. Gas available, just reconnect. Fantastic location close to everything!

Nice condo in great location! Open & light top floor unit features circular floor plan, spacious kitchen with an abundance of counter space & cabinets. Adjacent formal dining room, light filled living room with vaulted ceilings, fireplace and access to large private deck. Large master suite with two closets & private bath with soaking tub. Quiet building is secure & well maintained. Walk to Northgate Mall, Park n' Ride and movie theater.

Sweeping Puget Sound & Mountain views from this classic tudor fixer! Old world charm intact w/hardwood floors, mahagony mill work, archways & formal dining room. Kitchen w/eating nook & hardwoods on both floors. Opportunity abounds in this home; customize the unfinished spaces on second floor and in full basement for further expansion. Sought after Sunset Hill location. Minutes to Market St, the Locks &  downtown!

1908 Ballard Bungalow! Main floor features circular open floor plan, high ceilings and lots of charm. Spacious living room, adjacent dining room & remodeled kitchen with lots of natural light & eating bar. Kitchen opens to backyard oasis with entertainment sized deck and beautiful waterfall & pond. Fully finished basement with tile floors throughout & radiant heat. Spacious master suite with walk-in closet. New bath with walk-in shower. Potential for mother-in-law in basement with own entry.

Ballard Craftsman with tons of charm! Light filled living room w/hardwoods, beautifully remodeled kitchen w/farmhouse sink, granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Adjacent formal dining room w/period style lighting. Main floor full bath features subway tile & pedestal sink. Lower level family room & full bath w/claw foot tub. Great combination of original leaded windows & new custom thermo windows. Entertainment sized deck overlooking newly landscaped yard. 

Sharp renovation of this 1918 bungalow while keeping the charm, and all within steps to the Greenwood Ave shops and restaurants. A stylish kitchen w/concrete counters - poured in place, maple cabinets, and black slate flooring. An abundance of natural light fills the living room w/hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, a main floor bedroom with an updated bath & clawfoot tub! A 2nd floor master suite with fir floors, built in dressers, and a 3/4 bath & skylight. Updated plumbing, wiring, and sewer line!

Well maintained legal duplex on a residential street in convenient Oak Tree/Northgate neighborhood! Two bedroom units each with separate laundry. Updates include thermo windows & newer carpet. Ample parking, fenced yard & detached shed for each unit. Close to I5, buses, shopping, North Seattle CC & Licton Springs Park. Perfect owner occupied or investment property!

Ballard Townhouse! This meticulous townhome features bright open living spaces, fresh paint & new carpet. Living room features hardwoods floors, gas fireplace & access to private deck. Gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, eating bar & upgraded convection style oven. Surround sound wiring throughout & high speed internet line. Two master suites on the top floor, each with their own private bathrooms with high end fixtures. Great location, close to all Ballard amenities!

A: Many people are wondering about the value of their homes. There are many factors that can influence value, including;

• Neighborhood - if the homes in your neighborhood are well-maintained, it can help your home hold its value or appreciate consistently through time. Even such intangibles as friendly neighbors or low noise levels can affect property values.
• Community - good schools can have a positive impact on property values, along with responsive city services, low crime rates and thriving businesses. Having such amenities as a library, parks and walking trails nearby also help property values.
• Roads and transportation -  if the roads are maintained properly and offer convenient access to the businesses, shopping and attractions, your property value will tend to be higher.

Call me for a comparative analysis to give you a reasonable idea of your home's value in today's market. I can also provide selling prices of similar homes in your area.

• The $8,000 tax credit is for first-time home buyers only. For the tax credit program, the IRS defines a first-time home buyer as someone who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase.
• The tax credit does not have to be repaid unless the home is sold or ceases to be used as the buyer’s principal residence within three years after the initial purchase.
• The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home’s purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000.
• The tax credit applies only to homes priced at $800,000 or less.
• The tax credit now applies to sales occurring on or after January 1, 2009 and on or before April 30, 2010. However, in cases where a binding sales contract is signed by April 30, 2010, a home purchase completed by June 30, 2010 will qualify.
• For homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and on or before November 6, 2009, the income limits are $75,000 for single taxpayers and $150,000 for married couples filing jointly.
• For homes purchased after November 6, 2009 and on or before April 30, 2010, single taxpayers with incomes up to $125,000 and married couples with incomes up to $225,000 qualify for the full tax credit.

The $6,500 Move-Up / Repeat Home Buyer Tax Credit at a Glance

• To be eligible to claim the tax credit, buyers must have owned and lived in their previous home for five consecutive years out of the last eight years.
• The tax credit does not have to be repaid unless the home is sold or ceases to be used as the buyer’s principal residence within three years after the initial purchase.
• The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home’s purchase price up to a maximum of $6,500.
• The tax credit applies only to homes priced at $800,000 or less.
• The credit is available for homes purchased after November 6, 2009 and on or before April 30, 2010. However, in cases where a binding sales contract is signed by April 30, 2010, the home purchase qualifies provided it is completed by June 30, 2010.
• Single taxpayers with incomes up to $125,000 and married couples with incomes up to $225,000 qualify for the full tax credit.

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• Note pad and pen. You'll want to take notes about each property. As you visit more homes, details may begin to blur together and your notes will help keep them straight.
• Flashlight. This will help you take a closer look into enclosed areas.
• Tape Measure. It's important to check such dimensions as room sizes, clearances and the depth of the garage, etc.
• Camera. This will allow you to look back and compare homes side-by-side. You can also share photos with children or other family members who may not have been able to go on each tour. This way everyone can be involved in the final home-buying decision.

If you have more questions about purchasing a home, call me. I would be happy to walk you through this exciting phase in life.

1. Are you a full time agent?

2. Do you spend 100% of your time assisting buyers?

3. Will you point out the negative aspects of each property as well as the      positive?

4. Do you have a list of lenders, home inspectors and other professionals that you recommend?

5. Are you a member of a team? If so, please explain.

6. What area and in what aspect of the market do you specialize?

7. Can you give me references of past clients to contact?

8. Will you guarantee me that you will not be representing any seller at any time while you are working with me?

9. Will you show me all the homes on the market that you feel meet my needs, including For Sale By Owner properties and other properties?

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