The demarcation between city and country used to be the left turn you made from Main Street in downtown Bothell onto the mysterious and wooded Bothell-Everett Highway.  Everything's changed now, of course, except for a piece of country between busy Bothell Way and the high/bio-tech diversity of Canyon Park.  I'm referring to the shopping experience known as Country Village. "Boutique shopping meets barnyard" is a good way to describe Country Village.  The charming shops are one-of-a-kind (no Starbucks here!) and feature everything from antiques to clothing to kettle corn.  You can visit with a wedding planner, have breakfast and get a massage - all in one visit. Country Village looks festive year-round.  The business owners are committed to quaint and seasonal decorations, with profusio... 11/22/2011

The True Benefits Of  Buying A Green Home in Bothell While many people cringe at the thought of the cost of setting up an environmentally efficient home, when you examine the true cost of a Bothell green home you'll see that it is much cheaper than it first seems. Especially, when factoring in the monthly savings on your utility cost that will carry forward for years. Energy savings Of course you will save money on your energy bills. That is a given. The amount saved will be determined by the type of upgrades you do on your home. If you install solar panels, for instance, you may never have to pay an outrageous heating bill again. Getting new thermal windows can cut down on the bill as well. The little things can add up fast. Putting a digital thermostat up can help regulate the heat s... 11/21/2011

Advantages of Bothell Townhomes - What You Need to Know Due to the changing times, people have altered their views on home ownership. In the past, big houses with sprawling lawns were very common. Today, there is a preference for smaller houses or condos and there are a lot of advantages of Bothell townhomes. The townhome, also known as a townhouse, has become a great alternative for homeowners. A Bothell townhouse gives you the benefit of owning a property on its own land and a condo in one package. Townhomes are built on one property but each unit has a different occupant. Normally, townhouses have more than one floor but each unit is separate from the next, with no occupants living on the floor above or below your house. Townhomes give people great benefits especially in current time... 11/15/2011

Buying House Insurance In Bothell Wa. House insurance is a policy taken to protect against loss or damage of property in the home. The most common forms of insurance protect against theft, damage, fire and other disasters. Every homeowner buying Bothell house insurance must identify and purchase the right type. Though insurance coverage is necessary, it needs to be well thought out before committing yourself to one. Here are some useful guidelines to help you get the best insurance policy. Where can you get information on Bothell house insurance? The easiest and the most trusted information, is from the insurance companies themselves. Their websites and published policies will give you the most accurate information on all their products. You can walk into any company or visit their sit... 11/10/2011

Inexpensive  Flooring for Bothell WA. Rental Units As a landlord, the pain of having to constantly change the flooring in your apartments can be a huge hassle. Floors are often damaged when people move in and out of an apartment. You can change floors easily by taking advantage of cheaper floor replacements that still look great. You need affordable yet nice floor finishes to keep your Bothell rental units looking good. Related posts: What Kind Of Flooring Are You Looking For In A Bothell Home For Sale (22.1) Builder Uses Salvaged Flooring to Help Reduce Their Environmental Footprint (7.2) How To Invest In Bothell Rental Properties (7.1) Safeguarding Your Seattle Rental Houses (7.1) Bothell House For Sale With A Baby Room (6.2) Here are five cheap flooring options that you can consider... 11/09/2011

Moving Out of Your Bothell Family Home with Your Children As a full grown adult, moving out of your Bothell family home can be extremely stressful, and difficult. Moving can be just as challenging, if not more so for children, but there are a few things you can do to make moving out of your Bothell family home as easy on your kids as possible. Before you move out of your Bothell family home, sit down with your kids and talk to them about moving, and what it’s going to mean to them. If they’re going to be going to a new school, explain that to them, and reassure them that they’ll be still be able to visit with their friends (assuming you’re not moving across the country that is). If you have infants or toddlers, it’s a good idea to get a babysitter for moving day. Moving furniture aroun... 10/31/2011

Market snapshot of the three zip codes (98011 ,98012, 98021) that make up Bothell. Price Trends The median single family home price as of October 24, 2011 for the Bothell area (zip code 98011, 98012, 98021) is $350,000 coming off the 3 year bottom in early spring of  2011 and trending upward for about 6 months before flattening out around the $350K level.   Homes for Sale There are about 527 properties for sale in the 3 zip code area that makes up Bothell as of October 24, 2011. This is almost half of what the inventory levels were at the height of the three year market in September of 2009.   The average property in Bothell as of October 24, 2011 have been on the market for about 160 days and is trending upward which is typically for this time of year. In comparison last year the home... 10/25/2011

Decluttering in Bothell Washington.  Do you feel cramped in your home?  Have possessions taken over?  Do you want to get back in control?If you’ve tried getting organized before and have given up because it just seemed like you weren’t making any progress, you’re not alone.  Brenda (not her real name) called me in a state of frustration, hoping that I could help her declutter in Bothell, Washington.  She had all kinds of shelving, all kinds of storage baskets and all kinds of things needing to be stored, but somehow the project just wouldn’t come together.  This is not uncommon!!!  When Brenda called me at Moving Forward for help decluttering in Bothell, Washington, she expressed her frustration this way: “Every time I start sorting my paper, I get distracted and start reading the artic... 10/17/2011

Does A Bothell Home Seller Have To Accept My Offer? You might be thinking that if you make an offer to a Bothell home seller that it will automatically be accepted. Actually, this is not true. There are a lot of different reasons why a seller may turn down your offer. Here are the 3 top reasons why your offer may not go through. 1. Contingencies A contingency is a condition that must be met in order for the contract to be considered as legal. A common contingency is the buyer must be able to sell his Bothell home before a certain date. If a seller does not like any terms of the contingency he can refuse the offer. 2. Price There are some people that offer crazy low prices for Bothell real estate in the hopes that the seller may accept it. Almost all of these offers are turned down and i... 10/03/2011

Bothell Family Homes - What Are The Best Family Homes In This City? There are many different types of Bothell family homes to choose from but the best one for you will depend on a few certain things. You may be best fitted for a home, a townhouse or a condo. Here are some things to consider when choosing the right property. 1. Family homes If you can afford the down payment, Bothell single-family homes are usually the number one choice for people with a family. They give you the freedom you need to decide whether you want to add a fence for protection, give you more choice about owning a family pet and are generally bigger to accommodate an already established amily unit or a growing one. 2. Townhomes These are often the second-best choice since you still may have a lot of the freedom m... 10/02/2011

Finding The Right Contractor When Selling Your Bothell Home   Before selling your Bothell home, it is a good idea to examine each room for unfinished or needed repairs. It is very likely that you might need a portion of drywall replaced or cracks caulked outside your bathtub. These small repairs might seem unnecessary, but can easily turn out to be the difference between selling your house that day, or weeks later.    You need to find a Bothell general contractor fast! You could easily call up the neighborhood handyman, but it is important to hire someone that has insurance and works for a legitimate business. If the repairs to be done are quite complicated, or involve power tools, the handyman should have insurance. Just one miss with a powertool can end up in a lawsuit if it happens o... 09/29/2011

Many people are looking for the perfect Bothell home features to suite their family and individual needs. This can be a very hard thing to find if you are not one hundred percent sure about what you will settle for. When it comes to homes, people have varying needs and wants. There are, however, some basic things that many will look for when trying to identify their perfect house. Kitchens and bathrooms This is one of the first things people will look at when viewing a house. Kitchens are a place that a lot of time is spent in and most people want an upscale and classy kitchen. Bathrooms need to be nicely finished and with the proper amount of space for many when it comes to their ideal Bothell home features.   Den or family room Normally a house is full of bedrooms, bathrooms, a living... 09/29/2011

One of the most exciting parts of organizing a wedding is putting together your gift registry. These days some people are doing things a bit differently by starting up a Bothell home fund registry. This gives the married couple a chance to start gathering up a bit of extra money to put towards a down payment on a home. Bothell home fund registry Forget the useless toasters that you probably already own anyway, it's time to start giving a real gift that can honestly be used. There are a lot of needless gifts given to the bride and groom and a Bothell home fund registry is one of the best ways to avoid that altogether. When choosing a gift registry and deciding on what you really need, think about a down payment for your home instead. Chances are that a lot of the stuff you are picking o... 09/28/2011

Bothell house hunting is supposed to be fun, exciting and straightforward, but it can easily be made into a tedious and tiresome chore that can last a very long time. You need to understand a few basic concepts in order to speed up the selection and narrowing down of potential homes to consider for purchase. Finding the Right Real Estate Agent It is very important that you find a real estate agent that will devote himself to assisting you in your search for the ideal home. Many real estate agents are extremely busy and will have little time to spare. The ideal real estate agent for Bothell house hunting will be willing to give you the time and effort you need. This person should also be able to listen to what it is that you want in a house and then be able to go out and find it for you.... 09/27/2011

It's time to move, you're ready to pack to move into your Bothell home and you're stuck. How can you possibly do this move in a green way without causing a bad effect on the environment? With a little quick thinking, you can make this move happen in a green way without too much fuss.   Recycle boxes A lot of people will tell you that you need to buy brand new boxes when you are planning to move into your Bothell home. This is complete rubbish. Every day thousands of boxes are being dumped either into the garbage or into recycle bins. Some of these boxes are strong enough for a move and deserve a second chance at life. Some people will tell you to never pick up boxes from the grocery store because they are not strong enough. Not strong enough? Really? When you look at the full jars of gi... 09/26/2011

When you are looking for homes for sale in the Bothell real estate market you'll find that there is a lot of research that needs to be done first. You can either do this yourself or tap into the knowledge of a professional agent to help you out. One thing that you should start with is finding out where the Bothell real estate market is heading. By looking at past statistics across the board you'll see some city trends that are consistent. By working with these stats you'll know which areas are prime real estate areas and which ones are not. There are all sorts of real estate stats that will help you get the most out of your purchase. There are trends for increasing market values, decreasing market values, house sales and various demographic stats that are always kept up to date. There a... 09/25/2011

There are many types of hidden fears that can stop someone from making a Bothell real estate purchase. While these can vary from one person to the next there are a few common ones that may fit your situation.   1. Marriage problems   If there is some sort of problem within your marriage you may not be willing to make a big financial commitment together. If there is even a small nagging doubt about the relationship it can hold you back from buying a home.   The only thing that can be done about this is to resolve the doubt conflict. Really examine your relationship with your spouse or sufficient other since if it is stopping you from buying a Bothell home, it may also be stopping you from doing a lot of other things.  2. Fear of Paperwork  There is a lot of paperwork involved with the pu... 09/22/2011

There are a lot of reasons why people put off purchasing Bothell real estate but the major one is fear. It can become so intense that it actually becomes paralyzing. Many people will say that the number one reason is that they do not have the money to put towards a down payment. If you look a little deeper, however, these individuals or couple may have been using this excuse for many years and haven't put in the effort to get the money together. Putting your down payment together You see, many people have put together a 5-year or even a 10-year plan to save money for a home. There is always a way to make it happen if something is wanted badly enough. A second part-time job could be secured, money could be borrowed from friends or family or unwanted items could be sold to raise money. Ev... 09/21/2011

A lot of people get fooled into thinking that they could save some money by selling their home on their own if they avoid using a Bothell real estate agent. The truth is that it is a real estate agent's job to save you money and they know how to do this very well. Negotiate A Bothell real estate agent understands that you want to get the best price possible on your home. He can negotiate for you and work with the potential buyers that are almost ready to present an offer.  The problem with selling your home on your own is you definitely won't have a pool of buyers like you would have with an agent. The advertising that you do on your own simply cannot compare to the NWMLS advertising that an agent can get done. The vast majority of homebuyers are looking at the Bothell NWMLS to find the... 09/21/2011

A very common question in today’s real estate market is concerning whether or not you should build or buy your Bothell home. This is a decision that will involve thousands of dollars and you’ll need to make a well-informed decision on it first. There are a lot of pros and cons to either side or you should be well aware of them before starting your venture. Buying a home in Bothell When you buy your Bothell home it is a straight-forward transaction which involves a lot of money - but not a lot of time. You will not have to get involved in the long and tedious process of purchasing materials, a property and getting the manual work done. The negative points of buying a house are that you do not have the benefit of seeing your home designed exactly as you would like. You’ll have choices bet... 09/20/2011