by Marti Reeder | May 13, 2020 | Design, Energy, Entertaining, Home Buying, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Decor, Home Ideas, Home Improvement, Home Ownership, Home Remodeling, Home Selling, John L. Scott, King County, Listings, Real Estate
In past years there’s been a real movement toward “open concept” living. Historically, homes were built with rooms being specified for particular purposes, and there wasn’t much crossover. Kitchens were for cooking, not entertaining and gathering. Dining rooms were...
by Marti Reeder | Jan 22, 2020 | Design, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Decor, Home Ideas, Home Improvement
Happy New Year Everyone! It’s not just a new year, of course. It’s a new decade! And many of you have reached out to ask our team what is ahead in terms of real estate. In the coming months we’ll talk about trends in the market, trends in financing, and trends in...
by Marti Reeder | Jan 8, 2020 | Green Living, Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Ideas, Home Improvement, Home Ownership, Smart Homes
While most people think that waiting for the coveted Spring market is their best option for listing their home for sale, there are some pretty compelling reasons to save some time and list your home in the winter market. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic...
by Marti Reeder | Dec 18, 2019 | Green Living, Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Ideas, Home Improvement, Home Ownership, Smart Homes
Winter is Here! And with winter comes a drop in temperatures. Soon you’ll find yourself reaching for that thermostat that you haven’t looked twice at all summer. For many homeowners, a thermostat is something they don’t give a lot of thought to. But maybe that should...
by Marti Reeder | Nov 6, 2019 | Design, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Decor, Home Ideas, Home Improvement, Home Ownership, Home Remodeling, Refinancing, Seasonal
Chances are, if you’ve owned your home for more than a couple of years you’ve undertaken some sort of improvement project. Maybe it was a new bathroom vanity. Perhaps you painted the bedrooms. Or maybe you put in new flooring. All of these projects bring their own...
by Marti Reeder | Oct 23, 2019 | Design, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Decor, Home Ideas, Seasonal
Hygge, pronounced “hue-guh”, is more than a design trend. It’s a way of life. In 2019, Hygge was everywhere. Pinterest boards were filled with images. The concept was the darling of the design world. Far from being a passing trend, hygge appears to have staying power....