Team Diva’s Guide to Relocating to Seattle
So you are relocating to Seattle… Please tell me that you have been warned about our “Seattle Freeze.” We are notorious for not being an outgoing city, and we will be frank: Finding your crew takes time and work. You’ll need to get over yourself and talk to strangers. Some of Team Diva’s closest friends were […]
Up and Coming: West Seattle Luxury Home Market
Join us as we explore why West Seattle Luxury Home Market is a hidden gem in the city. Many people in the luxury market overlook West Seattle’s charm. Those who have made the escape from the changing culture of Capitol Hill or Magnolia have discovered a little bit of paradise in West Seattle. Specifically Alki, Admiral, Belvidere, and […]
Moving Up: How to Buy Another House While Owning a Home in Seattle
Moving up in the Seattle housing market can be tricky, and you have to be patient. Seattle does not have a lot of land or inventory and finding the right house in the right location takes some skilled moves. When it was time for Divas, Kim and Chavi, to make the move it took over […]
Pre-Thanksgiving Weekend of Seattle Open Houses
Team Diva’s Weekend of Seattle Open Houses and One in Everett Yes, on rare occasions we will leave the 206 for our neighboring counties. Specifically, if you are a rad person and manage to update an entire home. Let’s talk about some Seattle Open Houses and One in Everett. New on the Market – Everett […]
Five Reasons We Love the Plaza Del Sol Condo on Capitol Hill Seattle
Surprisingly there has not been a lot of new construction of condos on Capitol Hill. Finding a condo on Capitol Hill Seattle typically has been tough. Out of the blue, we suddenly have a ton of choices. Yes, there are a lot of condos on the market suddenly in Seattle’s core neighborhoods including Capitol Hill. But […]
Relocating to Seattle: Divaland Welcomes Bret and Amber
The cat is out of the bag and you are moving to Seattle. Our dear friend Bret Calltharp and is lovely gal Amber are relocating to Seattle. Bret is specifically relocating to Seattle to take the baton from another cool guy Jay Thompson at Zillow. We have no doubt that Bret is going to be an […]
Team Diva Are Top Producers in 2017, AKA Divas and Dudes Get it Done
Yep, it is official. Team Diva is in the big leagues of Real Estate Professionals. This crew of Divas and Dudes has broken through the glass ceiling to be top producers in a world that thinks homogeny equals success. We are queer and we are political. Those are two big things that the real estate […]
Woodinville Barns And The People Who Love Them
One of the biggest joys I have experienced driving to Woodinville every week is checking out all of the barns on the drive. As a former country kid, I spent a ton of my summers playing in the hayloft and creating barn forts among my family’s vintage cars parked in the barn. I have no doubt […]
Seattle Real Estate Agent Kim V. Colaprete on the Homesnap Podcast
Snapshot Podcast with Seattle Real Estate Agent Kim Colaprete Seattle Real Estate Agent Kim V. Colaprete took some time out to chat with Gayle Weiswasser from one of our favorite real estate apps Homesnap. The podcast is called Snap Shot. And it is a podcast for real estate agents about digital marketing, social media, and […]
Amazing Kirkland Home – Ready to Become Your Fab Find
Moving forward…. let’s chat about our amazing new Kirkland Home to make the Diva Dwelling list. This Kirkland home is everything we Divas and Diva Dudes look in a home for our Diva Dwellers. We specifically look for a home that has great bones but just needs to the final updates. Homes that are being […]
Real Talk About Housing in Seattle: Affordability, Diversity, and Backyard Cottages
First, here are some numbers to consider regarding the record low inventory of Seattle housing: Single Family Homes are averaging at $811K in sales as of last year. Condos are averaging at $535K. The average rent for a -bedroom apartment is $2,200/month. The Social Impacts of Poor Housing Policy This isn’t just making home ownership […]
Divaland Stood Up and Made Change in 2017
So You Say You Want a Revolution Everyone who watched the election results in November 2016 would agree that the results were unexpected. The Divas were with the Saturgays getting ready to watch our Hillary beat a misogynist tyrant. As the night progressed, it became clear that we had an issue on our hands. We distinctly remember […]
The Betsy Ross – It is All About the Details
The Betsy Ross is a majestic building on 17th Ave tucked between Capitol Hill and the Central District. Rarely, does anything come on the market in the building. And to top it off our sellers have some of the most sophisticated design sense that has transformed this modest condo into a posh European style home. Let’s […]
Get Out and Explore Renton
Official Diva Guide to Renton Back in the old days, the only reason to go to Renton was for the Fred Meyers or when you needed to get your car serviced. Have you been to Renton lately? It is blossoming with cute brunch spots, a wine bar, vintage shops, and not one but TWO farmers […]
First-Time Home Seller Guide: Fix What’s Broken
It’s Always Best to Fix What’s Broken BEFORE You List a Home We’ve seen first-hand how certain house repairs and issues can impact a home sale, even in a hot market! That’s why the first step in the Diva Difference is always Fix What’s Broken. This past winter, Team Diva was able to help some […]
