October is Almost Over! When Did That Happen? LOL Amazing how time flies, and this year is no exception! Whether you're carving out time for family or fun, you like to be out in the outdoors or indoors we've got you covered with creative carving ideas and local area events! Every season be sure to read this article for fun local outings, design trends, home decorating and improvement local to our area, and more! Cool Pumpkin Painting & Carvings Something we're seeing quite a bit of is pumpkin 'painting' versus 'carving' which can sometimes be a little cleaner (smells better) and depending on how artsy you are...could make an even bigger mess! :) Call me traditional, but carving is definitely my favorite way to go if I had to make the choice. Although I've seen so many cool 'painted' pumpkins in the past few years it's really become the craze for the millennial and younger generations who constantly [...]

Welcome to Family & Couples Portraits Season The leaves are out in all their beautiful colors! Fall is here, days are getting shorter, nights are getting colder, but my is it just absolutely stunning to see how our area changes! Take advantage of these 30-minute sessions I'm offering with a professional family portraits photographer locally since for most people it's been longer then they remember. Sessions are simple and will be in pre-set locations during a 3-hour window of time. Here's How It Works Just visit the link in the next section to sign-up and you're good to go! Plan your outfits or if you have questions you'll be able to connect with your photographer Kristie to be ready. What will I receive? Your favorite 5 digital files for printing, sharing or raving about :) Slideshow with your best images for making selections One 11x14 deluxe print for your home printed and delivered to you Additional package or [...]

Why Break a Lease in the Seattle Area > 3 Big Reasons Why It Might Be a Good Idea 1) You're Actually Gaining An Advantage By Entering the Market  It's actually a smaller expense over the long run versus just looking at the cost upfront. Many people think about the small things instead of looking at the bigger picture. For example think about this: What if your rent was $1850/mo and your landlord charges you 2.5 month's rent to break your lease as a cost. That totals $5550 and you're getting into a home valued at $450,000 and you're putting 10% down ($45k) with closing costs of around 2% of this value ($9k). **The $5,000 cost is very small compared to the $54,000 for your down payment and closing costs you're investing in your home. Comparatively this is less than 10% of the expense you'll have up front to enter the market. See below. 2) Think About Opportunity [...]

WARNING:  GOOD CONVERSATION AHEAD Let's talk everything beer and anything real estate market and lending related in a casual social setting. Join us monthly at this really cool venue in the heart of Issaquah for good conversation, a really cool atmosphere you'll dig, and your first beer of choice on us from Rogue Ales, one of the best breweries in the area! Sign Me Up Now for the Next Event   Thursday, Oct 18 : 6 - 8 PM * * * * * THINGS YOU MIGHT LEARN IN CONVERSATION The Current & Future State of our Local Real Estate Market  Anything from A to Z about the Homebuying or Selling process Financing-related questions & Current Programs Data, Statistics & Eye-Opening Info Info About Upcoming 90-minute Classes for New Homebuyers Action Steps for if/when You're Ready * * *  ABOUT YOUR HOSTS  * * * Both Julian and Mikayla teach classes every month on Seattle and Eastside for a wide [...]