Yep. I'm here again :)

Once again I am enjoying a spectacular view of the Sound, watching the Fauntleroy ferries drift into and out of the dock. It's a rough job, but somebody's got to do it. Today (Saturday) I'm here from 10-noon. Tomorrow I'll be here, 8801 Fauntleroy Way SW, from 1-4P. This is a one story home with a finished basement like you've never (or at least, rarely) seen before. The house is custom built to function as two separate living spaces. Each has its own outside entrance, two bedrooms, laundry facilities and a generous sized living room. The upper floor has two bathrooms and the lower has one. Also rare for this area, is a garage plus two additional (uncovered) parking spaces. The lot is mostly taken up by the footprint of the house, so this home can be considered a condo alternative. List price is $660K. All my visitors will receive a coupon for a free ice cream cone from West Seattle's own Husky Deli. You can also enter a drawing to win $50 cash! MLS #177473

Buy Mom a house!

How about buying mom a gorgeous view home overlooking the Fauntleroy ferry dock for Mother's Day? Not in the budget? Maybe just bring her by my Open House and take a look. Sunday, from 1-4, I will be holding open a condo-alternative home at 8801 Fauntleroy Way SW. Currently configured as two separate living units, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs, and another 2 bedrooms and 1 bath downstairs, it could be converted into one 4 bd/3 bath single-family home. OR keep it as is and rent out one half to help with the mortgage payment. Recent price reduction brings the list price down to $660,000; you will consider it to be a million dollar view.

All comers receive a coupon for a free ice cream cone from West Seattle's own Husky Deli! PLUS, enter to win $50 cash in my monthly drawing!

Wondering what other homes will be open to view. Here's a link to Open House events.

How's the market?

That's a question I get asked a lot, and my answer is always the same, "It depends."

It depends on whether or not you ...

...are a first-time home buyer who qualifies for a loan. (THE BEST EVER market for you!)

...have a home to sell and plan to buy another right away. (You'll do fine. The amount you save on your new home will outweigh the amount you "lose" on your current home.)

...are "under water" (i.e. your home is currently worth less than you owe) but don't HAVE to move. (You're okay because there is time for the market to rebound, as it always has in the past.)

...are an investor with cash or good credit. (It's a GREAT market for you; so much opportunity to buy while the prices are low.)

...HAVE to sell your home NOW and will not be buying another. (Sorry; bad market for you.)

I've said it before and I'll say it again, it's always a good market for someone. Just be sure that when the good market FOR YOU comes along, you take advantage of it.

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

Free workshop tonight!

Yes, tonight!  No pre-registration required. 

Sr. Loan Officer, Deanne Sposari, from M & T Bank will be giving tips and advice about how to finance and buy your dream home at a free workshop tonight, April 20th.  Sponsored by Savvy Seattle Women: A Homeowner/Homebuyer Network, this gathering is also an opportunity for local business owners to mingle and exchange business cards.

The event starts at 6PM with complimentary refreshments before the presentation from 6:30-7:30. It's typically a group of 10-20 people; very casual with lots of opportunity to ask questions. Location: Prudential Office at Jefferson Square in West Seattle. 4700 42nd Av SW, Suite 600. Lots of free parking available, too. Questions? Give me a call at 206-708-9800.

Deanne Sposari, Sr. Loan Officer, M & T Bank

Free workshop: How to finance a home

Sr. Loan Officer, Deanne Sposari, from M & T Bank will be giving tips and advice about how to finance and buy your dream home at a free workshop on Wed., April 20th.  Sponsored by Savvy Seattle Women: A Homeowner/Homebuyer Network, this gathering is also an opportunity for local business owners to mingle and exchange business cards.

The event starts at 6PM with complimentary refreshments before the presentation from 6:30-7:30. It's typically a group of 10-20 people; very casual with lots of opportunity to ask questions. Location: Prudential Office at Jefferson Square in West Seattle. 4700 42nd Av SW, Suite 600. Lots of free parking available, too. Questions? Give me a call at 206-708-9800.

Deanne Sposari, Sr. Loan Officer, M & T Bank