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Seattle Home Buyer Stories: Rebecca and Iroro

I met Rebecca, Irroro, Jite, and Odette back in 2014 when they were looking for a rental home to make the big move from San Francisco to Seattle. After a few years of renting in Phinney Ridge I got the call that it was time to find their forever home. I was so excited! When we started it was hard to tell that theirs would b...

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Seattle Home Buyer Stories: Stefanie and Joel

I’m proud to call Stef and Joel friends, and I’m very fortunate to call them neighbors, AND it’s amazing that I now get to call them clients. I couldn’t ask for a bigger honor than helping my friends find an awesome home in which to start their life together. Stefanie first purchased a home in 2014, ...

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Seattle Home Buyer Stories: Caitlin and Andrew (and Charlie)

Caitlin and Andrew knew they wouldn’t be buying right away when they first walked into Team Diva HQ, but they wanted to know about the home-buying process. I sat down and gave them an hour-long crash course on what it takes to be home buyers. They took time to prepare and plan, and over a year later came back to enlis...

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Home Buyer Stories: Shannon and Leo

It’s not uncommon in the Seattle real estate market for first-time home buyers to try out the home-buying process, then take time off to better prepare. There is so much to learn about home buying, so it isn’t wasted time, even if the need to wait can be discouraging. It is especially tricky if you have just mov...

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Seattle Home Buyer Story: Tamar and Jacqui

“Finding this house was quite a story,” says Jacqui. When she first saw it on Redfin, it looked…well. “Pretty hideous,” in her words. A Tale of Two Gals and One Grand Remodel Tamar and Jacqui’s Seattle home buyer story started many months before they bought, with a tale of two gals in love and two households...

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Seattle Home Buyer Stories: Zach and Andy

“We sort of got forced into starting the home journey,” Andy says. And as first-time home buyers in Seattle’s competitive market, they knew it would be stressful. The Divas and I had known Zach and Andy for a long time, and we were thrilled when they came to us to help them on that Seattle home-buying journey. Of ...

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Seattle Home Buyer Stories: Jackie and Mike

Jackie and Mike have dubbed their 10-acre homestead in Monroe Ponderosa. They were able to work up to owning this property by investing wisely over the years, but the impetus to move out there came from something really scary. Jackie was diagnosed with and breast cancer. The reevaluation that followed made her and Mike wond...

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Diva Dweller Profile: Hollie and Dave

We have know Hollie and Dave for over almost 7 years and in that time they have long since stopped being clients and have become friends. We have helped them buy and sell seven homes from Leschi to Queen Anne and from Seattle to Ellensburg. And this last one may just be their “forever” view home in West Seattle....

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Size, Condition, Versus Location - Make a Choice

In real estate, it is all about size, condition, or location REGARDLESS of your budget. Home buyers are often in a process of compromising what they want in order to buy a home. It is rare to find a home that fits all three perfectly.

This isn’t cause for despair. Even in a slow market, finding a home that satisfies two out of three (size, condition, location) is a great thing. Savvy home buyers and owners will even find unexpected benefits and solutions to the things that they considered less than perfect. With the right mindset, tenacity, and an experienced real estate pro, you can win in Seattle’s competitive real estate market and fall in love with your own home.

What are your top two - Size, Condition, or Location?

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OPEN HOUSE ALERT - the team is out in force this weekend hosting open houses galore! You have your choice of a midcentury modern vintage condo in Pinehurst, a stylish modern townhouse in Madison Valley, and fabulous condo in the heart of Capitol Hill. Details below . . . 🌲Pinehurst 12501 17th Ave NE Unit C $335,000 hosted open by @alexanderkeyes . . . 🏘 Modern Madison Valley Townhouse 1806A 25th Ave $775,000 hosted open by @lastchatard and @remingtoncstokes . . 🏢 Capitol Hill Condo 731 Broadway Ave East Unit 302 $550,000 hosted by @juniper.weill . . 📸 @johngwilbanks . . 🖼 @seattlestagingco . . 🏦 team works at Team Diva with @cbbainhomes / the listing brokers are @mrrockyrealtor @seattlediva @donnatellahowe @bkhighfive . #openhouses #openhousesaturday #openhousesunday #seattlerealestateagent #seattlerealestate #seattlerealtor #homebuyingjourney #coldwellbanker #coldwellbankerbain #madisonvalley #pinehurst #mcm #seattlemodern #seattlenewconstruction #seattlevintage #capitolhill #capitolhillseattle #pinehurstcondo #teamdiva #topagents #seattlerealtors #seattlemidcentury #capitolhillcondo #realestatebrokers #getshitdone
NEW LISTING - this super stylish Built Green Four Star Modern Townhome is stunning. The views from the roof deck take in the Cascade Mountains and the entirety of Madison Valley. Congratulations @mrrockyrealtor to your fantastic new listing. . . 🦄 @mrrockyrealtor at @cbbainhomes . . 🖼 @seattlestagingco . . 📸 @johngwilbanks . . . #madisonvalley #madisonvalleyseattle #newlisting #newdivadwelling #divadwelling #seattlerealtors #seattlehomes #homebuyingjourney #homebuying #seattlehomebuyer #realestate #seattlerealestate #topagent #seattletopagent #toprealestateagent #builtgreen #seattlebuiltgreen #rooftopdeck #seattleviews #modernconstruction #modernhomes #seattle #gayrealtor #lgbtrealtor #queerrealtor
Rye Old Fashion Time With Roy - You know what makes the Fall the best time of year? Hanging out with friends, touring fabulous midcentury homes and sipping Rye Old Fashions crafted by @bkhighfive at Team Diva at @cbbainhomes . . 🎥 @alexanderkeyes . . . #ryewhiskey #oldfashions #midcenturymoderncondo #midcenturymodern #seattlecondos #midcenturyseattle #seattlemidcenturymodern #midcenturydesign #retrokitchens #retrokitchen #craftcocktail #seattleretro #orangecounters #vintageseattle #originaldetails #seattlecraftcocktail #seattlerealtor #seattlerealestateagent #seattlerealestate #seattlemagic
Our amazing inspector Steve stopped by to celebrate @seattlediva’s 20th Anniversary in real estate. Steve has been there from the beginning. Our entire Team Diva world is bigger because Steve is in it. Thank you for stopping by! . . . #ourinspector #oldfriends #divahq #realestating #theverybest #bff #squad #seattlerealtors #seattlerealestateagent #topagent #20yearsinthebusiness
Wait for it? Did you see @donnatellahowe’s wig and crown? And who is DTH’s counterpart MJ meeting for coffee? Hmmmmmm..... . . Madison Valley is one of our favorite neighborhoods. This adorable bungalow is steps away from so many good spots including @essentialbaking (thanks for letting us film outside) and @cafefloraveg. The home will be open today from 12-3pm. Have brunch and come join us! . . 🎥 @alexanderkeyes . 🙋🏼‍♂️@donnatellahowe . #madisonvalley #newvideo #dragqueenoutofdrag #seattledrag #newlisting #seattlerealestate #seattlerealtors #seattlerealestateagent #seattlebungalow #newlisting #homebuyingjourney #divalife #teamdivarealestate #madisonvalleyseattle #topteam #toprealestateteam #listingvideo
OPEN HOUSES - how did we get so lucky to have this many amazing homes on the market? All of them are open this weekend. Details below.... . . 🏠 Madison Valley - 421 30th Ave East hosted open 12-3pm by @mrrockyrealtor and @juniper.weill . . . 🏢 Capitol Hill Condo at The Morgan - 731 Broadway Ave East Unit 302 hosted by @lastchatard . . Portage Bay Floating Home - 3146 Portage Bay Place East Unit F hosted open by @remingtoncstokes . 🏦 @cbbainhomes . #floatinghome #houseboat #portagebay #openhousesaturday #openhousesunday #seattleopenhouse #openhouseseattle #seattlehousehunting #madisonvalley #seattlecraftsman #capitolhillseattle #capitolhillcondo #seattlecondo #openhouseday #teamdiva #teamdivarealestate #seattlesbestrealtor
Gushing over our new Diva Dwelling in Madison Valley. Our Diva Dwellers went overboard making sure this home was prepared for the new owners. The work they poured into this homes shows in the preservation of the original built ins, the glass knob door handles, the curated backyard, and the completed basement. And to make things even better you are literally a five minute walk to the heart of Madison Valley’s urban village. . . 📸 @johngwilbanks . . 🦄 Listing Team @seattlediva and @donnatellahowe . 🖼 Staging By @openhousestaging . #newlisting #divadwelling #madisonvalley #craftsmanhome #craftsmanstyle #craftsmanbungalow #builtins #originalcharm #oldworldcharm #vintagehome #madisonvalley #madisonvalleyseattle #homebuyingjourney #seattlehomebuying #openhousestaging
You know what the Divas love? Queers and Dogs! Especially when the queers are ridiculously stylish and the dog is a rescue pooch. Our fabulous Diva Dwellers bought a home on Capitol Hill in the Morgan. They just recently adopted Jolene the Rescue Pit Bull. Jolene has the best life on the Hill with her humans. Oh BTW this fabulous video was shot in our brand new Capitol Condo listing in the Morgan Condo. More details coming soon about the condo! . . . 🦄@seattlediva @donnatellahowe @kittyah . . 🎥 @jbeurs28 . . 🖼 @seattlestagingco . . . #newlisting #divadwelling #rescuepit #recucuepitbull #queerlife #rescuedoglife #divalife #capitolhillcondo #condolife #realtorlife #seattlerealtors #seattlerealestateagent #seattlerealestate #househunting #condo #bestlife
Is it FINALLY pumpkin season? 🎃 Close enough. Time to roll out this oldie but goodie of the Diva Dudes doing their 🎃🌶 realness @bkhighfive @donnatellahowe @remingtoncstokes @mrrockyrealtor at @cbbainhomes . . . . #pumpkinspice #pumkinrealness #pumpkinspiceseason #teamdiva #coldwellbanker #coldwellbankerbain #realtorlife #teambonding #realestatelife #divahq #divahqlife #ourcrew
Excited to start off the week with our Rocky. Halloween is the Divas Friendaversry. Back in 2008 this soul came to our party in a Pirate outfit. And We have to say we have had so many amazing adventures. May we all be blessed with relationships that are filled with giggles, challenge you, and show you what true empathy embodies. Mr @mrrockyrealtor is that person 🥰 for the divas. . . . #mondaymotivation #topoftherock #bff #workfriends #realfriends #blessed #iworkwiththisguy #thehustle #bechallenged #mondayhustle

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