by Wayne L. Stephens | Mar 9, 2021 | Homes I've Sold
When you buy a co-operative unit, you’ll be getting a loan to buy the shares and a proprietary lease to live in the co-op unit. For this reason some banks don’t like to lend on co-op purchases, so you’ll need to seek a lender who is familiar with...
by Wayne L. Stephens | Mar 5, 2021 | Homes I've Sold
This one has it all. Location. Contemporary Build. Air Conditioning. Remote Controlled Blinds. Heat on The Deck. A Rooftop Deck and a ton more. The 3rd garage was a bonus. Corner lot 4 beds + office modern & cozy home w/ majestic views & steps to Green Lake,...
by Wayne L. Stephens | Mar 4, 2021 | Homes I've Sold
This corner townhouse in Shoreline is a short walk to Central Market which is one of the best grocery store chains in the area. It features Brazilian Koa hardwood floors, an open floor plan, spacious bedrooms. The two story but ground level configuration that...
by Wayne L. Stephens | Mar 3, 2021 | Homes I've Sold
This multi-level Inverness contemporary features a roof-top deck, legitimate two-car garage, living on three levels, an updated kitchen, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, overlooks the Burke Gillman Trail and is just south of Magnuson Park. Stunning views...
by Wayne L. Stephens | Mar 1, 2021 | Homes I've Sold
When looking for a home, you’re typically looking for three elements: (1) Location (2) Price and (3) Property Features and this home had it all. This little charmer is steps from Laurelhurst Elementary School, bus lines, The University of Washington, Seattle...
by Wayne L. Stephens | Feb 27, 2021 | Homes I've Listed
Sold in October 2018 for $575,000 if you follow the history you’ll see that the property decreased slightly in value then made a recovery. The 1100+ SF two bedroom starter home with partially finished basement on 1/4+ acre lot, is surrounded by mature evergreens...
by Wayne L. Stephens | Feb 26, 2021 | Homes I've Listed
I’m often asked how far will I go to sell a home. In this case the answer is Stanwood. In truth, it can be difficult to sell in a market you are unfamiliar with if you don’t do your homework. In this case it was important to know that the private road...
by Wayne L. Stephens | Feb 25, 2021 | Homes I've Listed
The standing advice I give to first time buyers is “This isn’t your dream house, it’s your first house”. As the Seattle market continues to heat up there are ways to keep control over the cost of homeownership – one strategy is...
by Wayne L. Stephens | Feb 23, 2021 | Homes I've Listed
If you are looking for a neighborhood not too far from the center of Seattle, that has mid-century properties and plenty of shopping and services, you’ll want to consider Shoreline. In addition to hosting a COSTCO, and Home Depot in the same lot, and a Central...
by Wayne L. Stephens | Feb 22, 2021 | Posts
Seattle showing the country how it’s done, this is an excellent example of how to clean up a city and put a dent in solving the issue of homelessness. What’s absolutely amazing is that this grassroots organization started out by cleaning up a park or two...
