by Marti Reeder | Jul 23, 2014 | Community, Design, Entertaining, Home Ideas, Neighborhood, Reporter
With the kids out of school, summer is a great time to make the most of the great outdoors. If you enjoy your yard as much as my family does, you might like some of these fun ideas from Sunset magazine to turn your backyard into a great haven for outdoor living and...
by Marti Reeder | Jun 19, 2014 | Community, Entertaining, Home Improvement, Kent, Neighborhood, Reporter
Living on acreage in South King County allows for lots of outdoor activities year round, but one of our favorites is having friends over for a good fire. Think all-beef hot dogs, roasted veggies and s’mores! What could be better than sharing some good, old-fashioned...
by Marti Reeder | Feb 25, 2013 | Community, Economy, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Interest Rates, John L. Scott, Kent, Listings, Neighborhood, News, Real Estate, Washington
As your “go to” real estate agent, I am excited to share the news – the real estate market in the greater Seattle area is experiencing a shift that home buyers and sellers will want to take advantage of right now, not in the spring or summer, but NOW. First, we are...
by Marti Reeder | May 8, 2012 | Community, Kent, Misc., Neighborhood, News
With our beautiful, warm weather, we are eager to open our doors and windows to let in the fresh air. But beware – this is also an invitation for theft. Please be sure to secure all windows and doors when you are not at home, or that are not within your view...
by Marti Reeder | Oct 12, 2011 | Community, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Neighborhood
You’re not just buying a house, you’re also buying a neighborhood. And opinions on specific neighborhoods vary as much as the residents themselves. Here are five things to consider when choosing a neighborhood to live in: 1. Visit the neighborhood during...