November 17, 2018

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 Investor Alert or First-Time Home Buyer Special What better way to spend your Saturday than waking up late, cooking breakfast in your remodeled kitchen, taking a walk to Silver Lake, then reading a book while stoking your wood stove? Delightful! Welcome to the Woodside Community in Everett. Get ready to settle into this completely redone three-bedroom, two-bathroom condo in South Everett, with brunch on the deck and brand new flooring under your feet. The many updates include your own Bluetooth speaker system. Close, easy transit options make your commute a breeze. No rental cap. Super… Read More »

October 17, 2018

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 which condo on Capitol Hill, Seattle is a good condo? How does a savvy Diva Dweller condo buyer choose between the many options? Our philosophy is to buy the best home you can afford in the best location. At the Plaza Del Sol not only are you a block from the light rail station but the building itself is something to behold. The Style, Layout, Views, Location, and the Health of the Building Community.   The Plaza Del Sol condo on Capitol Hill, Seattle is a true jewel in the area. Let’s dive in specifically to… Read More »

September 26, 2018

Autumn With A Twist: 6 Central Seattle Cocktail Spots to Usher in Fall

Seattle played a huge part in the craft cocktail revival nationwide in recent decades. Destinations like Zig Zag Cafe in Downtown not only brought in tourists but trained elite mixologists. Many have gone on to start their own bars and trained new bartenders to these high standards. Having a creative bar program is now requisite for serious restaurants, especially in trendy nightlife centers like Belltown, Ballard and Capitol Hill. We love those neighborhoods, but we also like dining out in places that lie just a little further out. Just a few blocks south and east of Capitol Hill, in the First Hill, Squire Park, and Central District neighborhoods, you’ll find incredible restaurants and bars. (The designated driver will also have better luck parking, in case you aren’t taking a car.) With perfect, autumnal cocktails in mind, here are six centrally located restaurants and bars to ring in the new season. Canon… Read More »

May 10, 2018

Just Listed Just Sold – Stylish Ballard Home

We Just Listed and Just Sold this Stylish Ballard Home on Dibble Ave NW.  This home shows how our sellers are killing it in this market when they have #DivaDifference on their side. We sold this home in 6 days for $215,000 over asking! How did we do it?  By advising our clients to fix what’s broken and make it beautiful we are able to market the heck out of the home and “voilà” – magic. Without a doubt, our sellers, Kellie & Jonathan, had done an amazing job designing and remodeling this home. And it is clear the details of this remodel made many buyers’ hearts go pitter patter. Before listing the home we Divas stepped in to make sure every minor detail was completed inside and out. Then we had this home staged to perfection by the team at Open House Staging. They loved the remodel so much they even… Read More »

April 11, 2018

Just Listed Just Sold – Madison Valley Townhouse

“Just Listed and Just Sold our Madison Valley Townhouse.” Our Madison Valley Townhouse shows how it is all about the #DivaDifference to kill it in this market. We sold this home for $116,600 over asking! How did you do this, Team Diva? By advising our clients to fix what’s broken, make it beautiful, and market the heck out of the home. Without a doubt, our team’s strategy made listing a townhouse on a cold Seattle winter day hot hot hot results for our Diva Dwellers.  Kiley and Shiv were neighbors of Remington. They came to us in January to sell their rental home. This townhouse was their first home, but they had been renting it for the past two years after buying up closer into Capitol Hill. Our Diva Dwellers were under a tight timeline and couldn’t wait for the spring market. Team Diva got into action and was able to get… Read More »

April 6, 2018

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 that the kids in Woodinville are probably having their own shenanigans in their various barns. The Woodinville barns are varied. Some for horses. Some for critters. Some for storage. And some for the sheer fun of having a barn. Now let’s chat about our Woodinville Homestead’s EPIC barn. Diva Dwelling Woodinville Homestead Barn Details Every time we host an open house at our Woodinville Homestead the number one question we get is about the barn. This Woodinville Barn is simply scrumptious with storage, creative space, work from home opportunity, have horses, or just safely store all of… Read More »

March 7, 2018

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 flipped by DIY home flippers hoping to make a quick buck on the back of desperate buyers are often lower builder grade finishes, never do the big work, and frankly, you can do what they do. Not to mention you will save the big money. Win, Win! Why This Kirkland Home? The Fabulous Formal Living Room Personally, I am a big fan of a big mid-century formal living room. It is a great place to hang out with your friends after dinner. Enjoy coffee, chocolate cake, and bubbly. Your friends can all get comfortable. Toss… Read More »

October 4, 2017

Get Outside and Explore Capitol Hill

Urban Living at its Best We highly recommend that you get out and explore Capitol Hill. Broadway, the Pike/Pine corridor, E. Olive Way, and both 12th and 15th Avenues. They have a variety of businesses and unique shops offering local goods and clothing. Broadway Market is nearly a one-stop shop all to itself. If you can’t find it there, you will close by! When the weather is nicer, many of the restaurants and bars such as Witness, Bait Shop, and Rom Mai Thai pour out onto the street with sidewalk seating to enjoy the diverse fare and passers-by. Grab your morning coffee on the way to work at the Vivace, Analog or Top Pot. Enjoy weekend brunch and a stroll thru the year-round Capitol Hill Farmers Market. There is no shortage of outdoor space. The larger Volunteer and Cal Anderson parks allow for a green escape in the city. Find… Read More »

September 20, 2017

Get Outside and Explore Lakeridge

Get to Know Downtown Renton Take some time to Explore Lakeridge and surely you will find some amazing hidden features to fall in love with. Although you are almost as far south as you can be and still be (technically) in the Seattle area. It is seriously less than 30 minutes to downtown Seattle. But if that seems to far to drive on a rainy evening then why not hop over to Renton? It’s only minutes away! The Landing has loads to offer  – shopping, dining, entertainment. Heck – there is even a  Top Pot Doughnuts. No need to go to Capitol Hill for this famous Seattle treat. It’s almost like going to University Village, just bigger. And in Renton. For a more local feel and community-centric shopping check out Downtown Renton. This thriving urban center with a touch of history has tons of cool spots to visit. You’ll find boutique shops,… Read More »

September 14, 2017

First Time Home Seller Guide – For Doing it Right

If you are a first time home seller, we have plenty of guides that go in-depth on specific topics, from staging the home to the appraisal process.We adore a First Time Home Seller (and second and thirds) because it is such a creative and amazing process to get a home ready for the market. To assist the process we have created a quick (and it is long) overview of what you need to know when selling your first home. Find A Pro to Lead the Process Even experienced home sellers know that professional agents and brokers can mitigate the stress and ensure a more lucrative transaction. First-time home sellers especially need the help, but finding that pro can be intimidating in itself. Naturally, we’d be happy to be your real estate agents in the Seattle area, but we have some general advice for anyone outside the region. Check online for… Read More »