If you go to this link, N.J. Dog Crowned World's Ugliest, you will see an article on I found on ABCNEWS.com.  The dog was crowned the winner last night and came in second place the year before.  Elwood, is a 2-year-old Chinese Crested and Chihuahua mix.  He was rescued two years ago, "the breeder was going to euthanize him because she thought he was too ugly to sell," said Karen Quigley, Elwood's owner.  She said "people love him and adore him." I want to know what kind of a personality he has.  I looked the breed up on the American Kennel Club to get more information.  Does he scare other dogs?  I'm a dog lover and have two spoiled toy Manchester terriers.  That is Manny on my logo--I bought him from Saint Lazar, a breeder close to Atlanta, Georgia.  I go to their website whenever I n... 06/23/2007

West Seattle is a peninsula. It is a part of Seattle that pokes out into Elliot Bay, which is the main waterway connecting Puget Sound to the Seattle waterfront. With Elliot Bay separating West Seattle from the "mainland," one can enjoy a great view of the Seattle skyline. West Seattle is connected to the rest of the city via the West Seattle bridge. A favorite destination for many Seattelites is Alki Beach. Yes, a real beach in the city! In addition to providing a stretch of about 2.5 miles of beach. The beach itself includes a seawall that allows one to just sit and people watch, or to stroll along at your own pace along the water. Walking the beach path gives you wonderful views of the city skykine in addition to watching a game of beach volleyball, or catch locals sunning themselve... 06/20/2007

RD House Real Estate & Property Management Inc, is looking for two licensed Real Estate rookies to join our fast growing company. Location: Belltown/Queen Anne RD House Real Estate & Property Management Inc, is looking for two licensed Real Estate rookies to join our fast growing company.It is fine to talk about hard work and perseverance, but exactly what do you need to work at?  What steps lay the groundwork for future success what skill do you need to be successful?  We At RD House Real Estate & Property Management can show you what it takes to have a successful career in a Real Estate Property Management business, the sky is truly the limit!  We are a professional Real Estate brokerage that specializes in income producing properties We Buy Sell Manage and Develop income producing pr... 06/18/2007

Seattle Homes for Sale It is so easy to find a variety of home for sale in  the Seattle, Washington area. Some look for the perfect retirement destination, others seek some of the unique homes seattle has to offer, while others want a city home that is close to nature. Many have found the perfect house in the attractive Seattle real estate market. Seattle's location is part of what makes it such a perfect place for so many different people; the amazing variety of homes and properties is also an important factor. Search for Seattle Homes If a home is more then you are looking to take care of then make sure to search for seattle condominiums.  Seattle has so many great condo's that range from the industrial to the most modern or posh.  Small studios abound and condos that could fit 10 - 1... 06/18/2007

I met up with ARDELL and Rhonda Porter (fellow Rainers) yesterday to take a peek (and we got more than an eyeful with the Nude Painted Cyclists!) at the Fremont Solstice Parade and Fair .  None of us had been before and we had a fun time enjoying the weird and wonderful spectacle...what a hoot!  In keeping with Fremont's declaration of being "The Center of the Universe" and it's official Latin slogan:  "de Libertas Quirkas" which loosely means: "Free to be Peculiar" it The Fremont Solstice Parade is one that definitely marches to a different drummer! The Solstice Cyclists (aka Nude-Painted Cyclists) kicked off the unofficial parade beginning with creative body paint and joyful fun to celebrate the upcoming longest day of the year.                  Then the official beginning of Fremont'... 06/17/2007

Yesterday, I blogged about the Fremont Fair that is going on this weekend.  If you go to this Seattle Times link you can get to a slideshow.  You may want to check it out to see if you want to attend next year in case you missed it.  The Fremont fair is still going on today and the link will tell you all about it.  Please visit my site for information and support.  Seattle, Bellevue, Queen Anne, Wallingford, Fremont and Redmond, Washington Real Estate Property Listings   06/17/2007

  The Seattle Times had this article today by Amy Martinez "One big chunk of downtown Seattle up for sale".  It is nearly 13 acres in what is known as the "Denny Triangle" and it is something the Clise family has been accumulating for four generations.Martinez says in her article "The Clises held on to their land and considered cashing out only after the city adopted new rules last year allowing developments in the Denny Triangle to rise 40 stories or more. With a core staff of 35, Clise Properties is too small to develop the land on its own, Clise said. He hopes to complete the sale by year's end, though he reserves the right to not sell if bids come in lower than expected.  Based on recent sales of downtown land, outside real-estate professionals estimated that the portfolio could sel... 06/16/2007

A TRIBUTE TO THE SUN GODSTHE ANNUAL EVENT IN FREMONT SEATTLE, WATHE NAKED PAINTED CYCLISTS PARADE!!!FELLOW RAINERS DEBORAH BURNS, RHONDA PORTER AND ARDELL DellaLoggiaA PARADE AS ONLY SEATTLE CAN!!!  YA GOTTA LOVE SEATTLE! 06/16/2007

  It is beautiful out right now and a perfect way to start your summer would be to attend the Fremont Fair.  It is going on today and tomorrow.  The SeattlePI.com has an article “Come one, come all to welcome summer with Fremont's goofy parade and fair” that talks about some of what you will find there--"an eclectic mix of art, music, crafts and people."   The parade starts at noon today and begins at Northwest 36th Street and Third Avenue Northwest, heads east to Northwest 35th Street and Fremont Avenue North, south on Fremont, then east on Northwest 34th Street to Gasworks Park.  (Do note that the parade it is known for naked bicyclists participating.  There is music today from 10:45 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. this evening and  from 10:45 a.m.- 6:30 tomorrow, and if you check out the first link... 06/16/2007

  According to the Northwest Multiple Listing Services June 6th, 2007 report, Condo sales dipped last month. Brokers reported 99 fewer pending sales compared with the same month a year ago for a 5.5 percent decline. In King County, where about two-thirds of the pending sales occurred, the volume nearly matched year-ago numbers. Brokers notched 20 fewer pending sales for a 1.8 percent decline from twelve months ago. Prices for condominiums continue to jump at a fast clip. For last month’s closed sales, the median selling price system-wide was $270,000, up 18.4 percent from a year ago. In King County, the median price for last month’s closed sales of condos increased 17.6 percent, rising from $246,500 a year ago to $289,950.  I have had several clients tell me that they believe that price... 06/15/2007

Preview of Fremont's Solstice Parade Festivities....I was prowling around Seattle's Fremont (The Center of the Universe ) yesterday and came upon a warehouse (the new Theo Chocolate Factory , formerly the old Red Hook Brewery) with a sign on it about the Fremont Solstice Parade .  I parked my car and checked it out.  I peered in the windows beside the doors and saw lots of stuff for the Parade, a guy just then propped open one side of the door to let some fresh, sunshiny air in.  I started chatting with Greg, as he introduced him self, and we started talking about the Parade.  Greg invited me in to see what he, Carla and Leslie were working on to get ready for the parade this coming Saturday, June 16 2007.Greg showed me the "Thirst People " costumes he was working on, Carla was working ... 06/14/2007

I was reading Yahoo.Finance.com (one of my favorite things to do) and came across an article entitled "My So-Called Financial Life" by Penelope Trunk.  Her theme is that you should change your job if you want to, and that sometimes you have to make big sacrifices to do so.  She talks about how she and her husband moved from big money jobs in New York City to much less lucrative jobs in Madison, Wisconsin.  It is a good article. When I was divorced from my first husband I got a roommate so that I could meet expenses and have some money to save.   I have friends and relatives that would be much better off financially if they would get roommates--but this is their choice.  It was at that time that I became interested in the stock market and my 401K.  For a long time, the company I worked ... 06/14/2007

 Meridian School is located in the historic Good Shepherd Center within North Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood.  It has Kindergarten through 5th grade classes.  I know about this school because I volunteer at the Wallingford Senior Center that is located in the same building.  The other day the children put on a play and the senior center had an ice cream social for them afterwards.   I had an opportunity to speak with several of the students and asked them how they liked the school--they all enthusiastically said that they did.  I have also spoken to parents and they feel the same.The Meridian Schools approach to learning is thematic. They "teach core subjects of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies together in a larger context, firing imaginations and weaving lear... 06/13/2007

Leasing Agent needed for fast growing Property Management companyLocation: Seattle MetroRD House Real Estate and Property Management is an exciting small and growing company. We have doubled our business in the past 8 months, and are in need of an enthusiastic, professional leasing agent who can help us effectively lease residential properties. About half the units are in-house properties, and about half are outside/3rd party, so there is some outside sales required. The job is part time/commission, but there are a consistent stream of in-house units, and a reliable set of 3rd party leads, so the earnings potential is significant.We are an enthusiastic team, and have built a dynamic business that is technology-forward and fresh. Our office is located in Belltown, and includes a gym, roo... 06/12/2007

No matter how often I say it and write about it, seems people's minds get stuck at Closing Day = Signing Day, which on the West Coast is not the case.For a property closing tomorrow, the buyer signed yesterday and the seller will be signing today.  Closing involves Recording the property into the new owner's name at the County.  So in order for a property to close on time, the buyer and seller both need to sign a day or two in advance of closing.Most lenders require a 24 hour review of the signed loan documents.  So the buyer should sign at least two days before the property is scheduled to close.  The seller can sign the morning of closing, but best to get it done at least the day before.Usually the only thing that happens ON the day of closing, is the key exchange, and that happens AF... 06/12/2007

  MLS#27099252Sold07/27/2007TypeCondoSchool DistrictSeattleBedrooms2Bathrooms2Square Footage1,085Age2003Parking1Taxes$3,426.00Tax Year2006Monthly Condo Fees$288.00Imagine yourself coming home and enjoying your wrap-around gourmet kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast nook. Walk through the spacious living room and step out onto the patio that leads you to a private in-city garden with views looking East. Then enter through a second door off the patio to the master bedroom with walk-in closet and additional storage. The master bedroom leads into the master bath with a stand alone shower, double sink, and marble surround soaking tub.David BushnellWindermere Real Estate NW - Ballardwww.WindermereBroker.com DBushnell@Windermere.com 206-940-0667 06/10/2007

This morning's Seattle Times has an article by Taya Flores entitled "For the love of the Senior Games"  "Formerly called the Greater Seattle Senior Games, the name changed this year with the games' expansion to the Eastside cities of Redmond, Kirkland, Mercer Island and Bellevue. Events include 11 different sports and activities, from golf to kayaking to dancing. The games began June 1 in Renton with ice hockey and will end June 17 with tennis in Seattle. This weekend includes softball in Redmond, pickleball (a cross between badminton, tennis and pingpong) on Mercer Island and a swim meet in Kirkland".The article highlights some participating seniors, their sport and their ages.  They are quite inspirational!  Like Phil Flash, 88, he is pictured running at the Mercer Island High School... 06/09/2007

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May continued to exhibit an active condo market with double digit increases in units sold city-wide. Interestingly, NE Seattle and West Seattle showed the greatest increase in unit sales, mostly attributable to a robust resale market. City-wide, condos appreciated approximately 6% based on average sales price. However, across the board, median prices took a tumble from the prior month. Inventory has increased helping to create a buyers market, particularly with high-end properties, though I believe interest rates play a role as well. As rates continue to creep upwards, buying power decreases which move buyers to a lower price point. And, though the market has softened, sellers are receiving +/- 1% of the asking price. Continuing reading this article at Seattle Condos and Lofts. 06/07/2007

A few months ago another agent in my office asked for my help with developing a Comparative Market Analysis for a potential client who called our Seattle Real Estate office looking for a listing agent to do a CMA and perhaps list her home for sale, a very unique and higher end home.   The Seller lives on one of the San Juan Islands so all contact was via the phone and email, and since I was assisting the other agent, I did not have her contact information.  I worked up the CMA, which was very involved since it was a unique property, and it would need a very targeted marketing plan to sell it quickly as the Seller had a contingent offer on another house.  I developed a Potential Buyer Profile and Marketing Strategy to be discussed after receipt of the CMA.   Long story short, I did not g... 06/07/2007