I spend a lot of time thinking about what lies ahead in the next 20 years. How do I want to spend my free time? Where do I want to spend it? How do I want to live? I find that many of my baby boomer clients are facing the same dilemma, and I know many lifelong Seattleites who still love the city, but daydream about an escape from the city’s grey winter drizzle and the increasing traffic congestion.
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Baby Boomers and The Future of Seattle's Real Estate
A recent article in The Seattle Magazine analyzes the current housing market and the direct correlation between baby boomers entering retirement and the current homes available for sale. The Seattle Times points out, as the generation of baby boomer enters retirement, less retirees are opting to downsize to smaller homes or sell their investment rental properties.
Read MoreChris Doucet & Samantha Burnstead Host High Performance Living Event
On Wednesday October 14th, Chris Doucet and Samantha Burnstead invited guests to experience High Performance Living, with the perfect pairing of architecture and luxury automobiles. It was a night to sip and savor, as attendees indulged in local wine pairings and spirits, chocolates and confections, and light appetizers.
Read MoreRe-Imagining The Highlands
I call it the art of creating an ambiance of a home. Seeing the flaws and camouflaging.
Bringing its' best assets to the forefront. Developing a vision of what the home can be for those who lack the eye.
In my many years in real estate, I understand that most buyers want a home move in ready. From my many years in design, I know that buyers want to see how a property can best fit their needs. It is not all about the number of bedrooms and baths and the Sub Zero fridge. It is about a home capturing their heart.
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