Modern new construction home featuring spacious rooms and an open and bright floor plan.  Great room with bamboo floors, gas fireplace, and access to large patio.  Gourmet kitchen with slab chroma counters, island, and stainless appliances.  Flexible use main floor den, could be used as a 4th bedroom.  Private master with walk-in closet and 5 piece bath.  Attached 2 car garage and large fenced yard, rare for in-city new construction. 

Affordable Crown Hill Cape Cod! Home features open living room, adjacent kitchen w/ eating bar, gas stove & bright, sunny dining area (could be an office or reading area also). Large bedroom w/full bath, lots of storage in basement. Large two car garage, perfect for a shop/work area. Plenty of parking space, new gas furnace & hot water tank, dog kennel & mature landscaping in the fully fenced yard - all in a convenient neighborhood!

Beautiful modern new construction by Soleil Development.  Please contact our office for more information on completion dates, pricing, or to receive additional photos.

Beautiful modern new construction by Soleil Development.  Please contact our office for more information on completion dates, pricing or to receive more photos. 

Beautiful modern new construction home by Soleil Development.  Please contact our office for more information on completion dates, pricing or to receive more photos. 

Modern new construction home featuring spacious rooms and an open and bright floor plan.  Great room with bamboo floors, gas fireplace, and access to large patio.  Gourmet kitchen with slab chroma counters, island, and stainless appliances.  Flexible use main floor den, could be used as a 4th bedroom.  Private master with walk-in closet and 5 piece bath.  Attached 2 car garage and large fenced yard, rare for in-city new construction. Located on a quiet block of Wallingford Avenue.

Charming Mid-Century Rambler.  Bright living room with hardwood floors and bright picture window.  Dining room leads to nice deck overlooking large backyard and garden.  Well-maintained kitchen.  3 bedrooms, all feature wood floors.  Newer furnace, updated thermo paned windows, and fresh exterior paint. Huge fenced lot features apple tree and organic garden beds.  Great neighborhood that is convenient to I-5. Excellent value for this well-maintained home.

Bright Ballard Townhouse! Open & bright living room with vaulted ceiling & wood burning fireplace.  Formal dining room.  Updated kitchen with cherry cabinets and eating nook.  Main floor features hardwood floors & updated half bath.  Berber carpet & 2 large bedrooms upstairs. Master suite with walk-in closet, private bath.  Fully fenced backyard has mature plantings, plus patio perfect for entertaining.  Attached tandem 2 car garage. Ideal Ballard location, walk to shops, restaurants, and more!

Classic Wallingford bungalow! Bright spacious living room with hardwood floors.  Kitchen is updated and has newer appliances.  Upper level features: 2 large bedrooms and spacious bright half bathroom.  View of Seattle skyline from upper level.  Partially finished basement features fourth bedroom, utility room, and potential for expansion.  Attached garage.  Well maintained fenced backyard with a peek-a-boo Seattle skyline view.   Ideal Wallingford location- close to shops, restaurants, I-5, John Stanford International Elementary, and the University of Washington.  

1926 Ballard Craftsman! This spacious home features a formal living and dining room with high ceilings and original mill work. Remodeled bathroom with pedestal sink, custom tile work and heated floors. Lower level with media room. Large unfinished second story attic great for storage or future expansion. Fenced back yard with new sod, detached two car garage and great location!

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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