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Aging in Place: What You Need to Know

an older couple talking

Every year when I do my annual predictions I make a prediction on home renovation activity. It is no secret to anyone who has read these predictions that I have been predicting record high renovation projects to be started and completed in the next five years. The reason for this is very simple, people are […]

Ask Denise: Wrong Number?

Denise Lones

Q:  Denise, I just sent out a mailer with the wrong phone number on it. The lady whose phone number it really is called me to let me know because she was getting calls! How can I fix this? A:  First of all, congratulations on sending out a mailer with such compelling information that got […]

Big News for Real Estate and the Entire Pacific Northwest

Seattle waterfront

I have been talking about the possible alliance of the Port of Seattle and the Port of Tacoma for quite some time. I have watched with eager anticipation of what the two ports would do and ultimately whether or not the alliance would be allowed to happen at all. I am thrilled and ecstatic to […]

Ask Denise: 1 or 4 Page House Flyer?

Q:  Denise, I am working on finessing my listing presentation and I am having your team make me a presentation prop for what I do to market the home in print. This includes samples of just listed and special feature cards, listing letters to the neighborhood, and some of my open house materials. However, I […]

Opportunity Knocks: Tips for Marketing Properties with Huge Potential

Overhead Home view

I have seen a lot of marketing during my years in real estate. I have seen bad. I have seen good. I have seen exceptional. Recently I came across one of those exceptionally-marketed properties in Whistler British Columbia. I had the pleasure of talking with the real estate agent and learning exactly what he did […]

Design Spotlight: Swirl Savvy

Swirl Savvy design

This week’s design spotlight features the newly refreshed Instant Identity branding design, “Swirl Savvy.” A heavily textured background, decorative blue swirls, and a focal point artistic image all lend this brand a distinct individuality. Chocolate brown background textures layer thickly, like fudge brownie icing. Delicate sky blue swirls frame and enhance while adding the perfect […]

Spring Leads Into a Robust Summer Market

house with pool

Over the past few years we have been used to real estate sales taking a breather in the summer months after the usual spring boost of sales. However, this year is different and the rate of new single family home sales has continued to soar to its fastest pace in seven years. This has caused […]

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