Energy Saving Tips for Holiday Lighting

Holiday lighting is a wonderful tradition, and these tips will help to keep you and your family safe. Use care not to overload your circuits. Do not run too many strings together, the amount of lights on string that can safely be connected differs for each type of light. Read and follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Carefully inspect each string for frayed insulation, loose connections or broken bulbs. Never plug in a string that has bulbs broken open, as the interior filament is a electrocution hazard. Only use lights outdoors that are approved for outdoor use.


Above is a brief intro to some helpful information about holiday lighting from my friends Suzanne and JJ Greive at Home Inspections of Puget Sound. Click on the title to go to the full article.

Saturday morning Open

This morning (Saturday, 12/4) from 10-noon I will be holding Open a grand old Craftsman home that has been beautifully remodeled from top to bottom, including the plumbing and electrical systems. 5 bedrooms, 2.75 baths, 3800 sq. ft. of living space in Fauntleroy/Gatewood for just $549K! The address is 7022 46th Av SW. MLS #127595.

As usual, I will be giving away coupons for a free ice cream cone from West Seattle's own Husky Deli, so stop by and see me.

Click here for a list of other Open Houses.

Need more info? Call or text me at 206-708-9800

The measure of an outstanding broker

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-8 Factors for Standing Out in Real Estate:

"Reuters News offers these guidelines for anyone who is shopping for a home and a real estate professional to help them clinch the deal. How does your broker measure up?

1. Ethical. Enough said.
2. Likeable. The practitioner doesn’t have to be the buyer’s best friend, but she has to be someone the buyer likes to be around.
3. Knowledgeable. Knowing the target neighborhood is very important.
4. Smart. Familiar with the complexities of the mortgage process and able to negotiate the legal details of buying a home.
5. Licensed. Being licensed and insured is important in this litigious world.
6. Capable. Able to close deals quickly and efficiently.
7. Good with the Rolodex – able to recommend capable service providers.
8. Quick with references. Former clients must be willing to speak up."

Note from Alice:  I'd love to hear from any and all of my clients concerning these standards. What score would you give me?

Buying a home on your own?

Are you single and thinking of buying a home on your own?

I've been there and done that, so you can feel confident that I can help guide you through the  whole scary, exciting, stressful, exhilarating process one step at a time.

The first step? Pick up the phone and call me at 206-708-9800 to set up a free, no-pressure consultation.

What is Green building?

According to the US Green Building Council, "Generally, green homes are healthier, more comfortable, more durable, and more energy efficient and have a much smaller environmental footprint than conventional homes."

Consumer demand, residential builders, federal government incentives, and local government policy are combining to make sustainable housing the new norm, and many property owners are taking steps towards greening their properties.

Two-thirds of consumers are paying attention to green homes and buildings; they recognize the link between green properties, cost savings and healthy living. 

More and more consumers understand the long-term investment and savings associated with greener homes. Homebuyers who ranked energy efficiency as "very important" purchased homes that had a median price $12,400 higher than those who ranked it "somewhat" or "not important."

Want to know more? Pick up the phone right now and give me a call at 206-708-9800.

Source: Green REsource Council, National Association of Realtors