How to Get Even More Out of Your Home
We’ve been dreaming lately of getting more Europe in our lives, or anyplace really, and since we’re trying to spend less, we found a great way to do it. House swapping, or home sharing, is a way to save tons of money while visiting almost any place you want to go, domestically or internationally. With [...]
Don’t Depersonalize Before Selling
“Depersonalize” – this term drives me crazy. Some agents and sites suggest completely depersonalizing your home. My suggestion is a resounding don’t do it! There is a big difference between de-cluttering and de-personalizing. Houses in my opinion are not just brick and mortar. There is history and an energy about them. Buyers want to know [...]
Mad Homes – An Art Exhibit
I saw the coolest art installation today, and you can too, through August 7th- it’s open daily, 12 pm -7 pm. It’s at Bellevue and Roy on Capitol Hill, and it’s four old homes that are slated for relocation or demolition – several artists have created temporary installations there that are pretty cool to see. [...]
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"We first met Johnine and Gaile when we were buying our first home. Since then, our family grew so we sold our first house and bought a bigger one that was closer to our preferred school. Throughout the 11 years that we’ve known them, the Real Estate Gals have been very willing to give us advice as we do our home improvements. They’re a dynamic duo: Johnine helped us figure out our needs and did all the negotiating, while Gaile found us lots of great houses to look at." - Judy Aks & Diana PallaisRead More...
