April 22, 2018

Today, we celebrate Planet Earth! She is beautiful, often unpredictable – sustaining life and then destroying it. She is vast and yet sometimes so small. Resilient and regenerative, she is also fragile and finite.  How we treat her is how we treat ourselves – for what befalls Earth befalls humanity.  How do you take care of our Earth?

First Time Homebuyers, Don’t Make These Mistakes!

Buying a first home is exciting, no doubt, but it can also be stressful if new buyers aren’t aware of the pitfalls of the process.  In such a competitive and vibrant housing market as the Puget Sound region, being prepared is the best way to win the deal. Read here to help avoid some of the most common mistakes that first time home buyers often make.

Furniture with Style AND a Price Tag for Every Budget

The Furniture Guy in north Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood is worth stopping into, even if you don’t need anything in particular.  They are super friendly and I guarantee there will be something there that you must have. Modern, classic, new, consigned – they have it all- in furnishings, artwork and collectibles.  They’ve recently expanded, too!

March 8, 2018

As a full service realtor I strive to bring a sense of community to where my clients live, work and play. Connecting people to the things they love and need is my strategy, as is supporting local businesses and giving back to causes I believe in. Whether you are a regular subscriber or a first-time reader, I hope you will find something of value in my weekly blog. Cheers! – GC

Don’t Forget- Sunday, March 11th- turn your  ahead 1 hour!

Grants for First Time Home Buyers? Yep, It’s True.

Understanding the financial challenges that first time home buyers face in Seattle’s bustling real estate market, BECU (Boeing Employees’ Credit Union) is now offering grants to first time home buyers. BECU is a local credit union that has been touted the 4th largest in the country.

More information on this awesome program can be found here: BECU Home Buyer Grant

Help Save the Bees!

It’s almost spring, which means it’s time to think about our yards and gardens again. Check out this article as you consider your  landscaping plans. Healthy bee populations are an important part of our agricultural system. Unfortunately, the numbers of these important pollinators has declined to worrisome levels over the past decade. Helping to bring the bees back is easier than you might think. There are many easy to grow plants and flowers that attract bees and help them thrive.