Greenwood bungalow on corner lot! Home is well maintained in a very private setting. Features include bright living room with wood burning fireplace, hardwoods throughout, open kitchen with eating bar, abundant counter space and cabinets. Spacious bedrooms & updated bathroom with pedestal sink. Newer roof and gutters, new furnace, newer exterior paint & new hot water tank are just a few of the many updates. Beautifully landscaped yard, private deck, 1-car garage & conveniently located!

Charming Ballard Craftsman! Tastefully remodeled with designer touches throughout. Living room features gas fireplace, rich hardwood floors and adjacent formal dining room. Bright kitchen features stainless, quartz countertops, heated tile floors and eating bar. Main floor full bath with pedestal sink and new cork floors. Second floor features three large private bedrooms, remodeled bath with instant hot water and laundry room. Finished lower level with media room, shop, storage room plumbed for second laundry. Trex deck overlooks fenced & landscaped backyard with mature planting, organic raised garden beds, playhouse and sandbox. Walk to Ballard’s stores, restaurants and Farmers' Market!

Spacious home located on private street in great neighborhood. Close to community center, library, schools & transportation. Open living & dining rooms. Light & bright kitchen with new dishwasher & built-in microwave. Master features adjoining bathroom. Covered deck overlooking private fenced backyard. Family room with fireplace. Two car garage + additional covered parking. Updates include copper plumbing, new water line, 80 gallon hot water tank, air conditioning & heat pump.

1928 Ballard bungalow with updates and charm intact! Great circular floorplan with wood floors throughout, new roof, new fencing & gate, new front & back doors, fresh paint throughout mostly copper plumbing, coved ceilings, glass door knobs, picture rails and vintage lighting fixtures. Spacious kitchen w/dishwasher, new stove and eating nook. Lots of storage throughout. Basement with workbench, detached garage, remodeled back porch overlooks private landscaped backyard.

• 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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Classic Ballard Cape Cod! This immaculate home is move-in ready. Featuring beautiful hardwoods, gorgeous island kitchen w/eating space, granite counter tops, maple cabinets & stainless steel appliances. Formal dining area adjacent to the light filled living room w/designer colors throughout. Finished basement w/great family room. All systems have been updated, including heat, electrical and plumbing. Detached garage & carport. Within walking distance to shops, restaurants, etc.

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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.

Charming Cape Cod! Bright/spacious living room features large picture windows & fireplace. Formal dining room. Country kitchen has plenty of cabinet space & new stainless appliances. Rich hardwoods & fresh paint thru-out. Very large/clean basement. Yard features large covered deck, mature plantings & raised garden boxes. Detached one car garage + off street parking. Convenient location close to express lanes & transit center. Walk to Northgate Mall & new theater.

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Spacious and bright remodeled rambler. Home features 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms; one has been completely remodeled & the other is updated. Updated kitchen with all new cabinets, new counter tops, new floor and dishwasher. All new triple & double pane windows, newer carpet & flooring throughout. Beautiful backyard, fully fenced with garden space on dead end street and walking distance to parks. Easy access to freeways and 99.

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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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1952 Brick Mid-Century on corner lot! This home features a flowing floorplan, hardwoods throughout & fresh paint. Living room is bright & spacious w/wood burning fireplace, adjacent kitchen  w/eating space & abundant counter tops & cabinets. Formal dining room, large bedrooms & tons of closet space. 2-car detached  garage, fully fenced back yard with garden space and mature landscaping.

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Spacious corner unit condo in the heart of Ballard! Light & bright living room with wood burning fireplace, adjacent kitchen offers abundant cabinets & counter space. Large bedroom with two closets, one a huge walk-in. Quality building w/well run association features secure lobby entrance and garage parking w/assigned parking space. Great location next to Ballard Commons, brand new QFC and the ability to walk to everything!

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Spacious 1914 Craftsman Charmer with rocking chair front porch. Living and dining room with high ceilings, unpainted woodwork and fir floors. Large country kitchen, utility room with built ins. Second floor with 2 rooms + den/office/sitting area. Basement is perfect for hobbies or storage. Large level fenced yard, detached garage & fabulous Ballard neighborhood.

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