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 »

February 1, 2018

Take a Bite Out of Browns Point

Established Yard Space with Room to Grow – Literally Pulling up to our Browns Point home you see right away how cultivated and well-maintained the yard. As well as how it will benefit you come spring and summer. Hedges that now still provide some privacy from the road but will soon be a wall of green. The ample front yard space that has more plantings than grass. Less work in the front to deal with plus all the roses and other flowering plants. A sea of color erupts around this home each year, you can just see from everything waiting for the warmer weather to come. The backyard is where your mind can run wild. Featuring fruiting trees and berry plantings plus oodles of space to grow your own veggies at home. Not to mention the shed and greenhouse. Entertain with an epic croquet or badminton party, bbq or just enjoy… Read More »

November 1, 2017

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 Discover Why Living at the Betsy Ross is Transformative It is all about the details. All of the little nooks, crannies, built-ins, and coves that make this home one of the most sophisticated finds of the year. The Kitchen This small but mighty amazing kitchen has been updated within keeping with the original character. The part that makes our heart glow is the perfect little kitchen eating nook overlooking the private patio. Not to mention the transformed ironing board hiding spot – now the keeper of fabulous stemware and Moscow Mule mugs. Imagine how wonderful your… Read More »

October 4, 2017

Get Out and Explore the Central District

Hidden Secrets of Seattle’s Central District A post shared by Central Cinema (@centralcinema) on May 1, 2017 at 4:43pm PDT After a few rough years, one of the Central District’s most renown places, Jackson’s Catfish Corner, made a triumphant return to the neighborhood last year. If you love fried fishy goodness – then this place is a must. Catfish Corner was well established when I moved to Seattle in 1988 and seeing it close felt like a huge loss. Now that it is back again let’s hope they stick around for another 30 years. Another killer neighborhood spot is Central Cinema, one of the few places in the city, other than your own living room, where you can watch a movie while enjoying snacks and a cocktail. This quirky movie house offers a dazzling array of films from Dial M for Murder to Shawn of the Dead. Whether it’s Indie,… 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 16, 2017

Just Listed Just Sold | The Historic Amalfi Co-Op

Just Listed Just Sold | The Historic Amalfi Co-Op   Yes – we Divas “Just Listed and Just Sold” another stunner of a home in The Historic Amalfi Co-Op. The #DivaDifference strikes again. We sold this home in 7 days for 18% over asking. How you ask? Our three step plan to success: fix what’s broke, make it beautiful, and market the heck out of the home – aka The Diva Difference. This adventure started way back in 2016 when our #DivaDweller, Jennifer, decided to sell both of her top floor units at the Amalfi. She purchased them separately but then converted them to one big penthouse palace. Which meant this co-op unit was sans kitchen. Since the south corner home, unit #5 was pretty much ready to go, we were able to quickly spiff and stage that co-op and sell it easily last fall. Once 2017 rolled around – it… Read More »

September 14, 2017

Just Listed Just Sold | Quintessential North Capitol Hill Bungalow

After months of prepping and swanking, we Divas “Just Listed and Just Sold” this truly Quintessential North Capitol Hill Bungalow. And if someone is not yet swayed by the power of the #DivaDifference  – this house will change their mind. We sold this home for $197K over asking. How you ask? Our seller, Clay, was committed to our model: fix what’s broken, make it beautiful, and market the heck out of the home. This North Capitol Hill Bungalow’s Story Although the sale of this home was fairly short, the tale of this home is way longer than 30 days. We were first introduced to our client, Clay, by another lovely member of our #DivaDweller family, Timm, back in early 2016. Clay had inherited the home from his good friend, Bill, who lived in this house for 40+ years until his passing in 2014. Bill was sort of a patriarch of Seattle’s gay community… Read More »

September 12, 2017

Just Listed Just Sold | Grand Phinney Ridge Craftsman

As always – it is all about our #DivaDifference strategy – fix what’s broken, make it beautiful, and market the heck out of the home. It’s clear with this home that the results speak for themselves. We Divas sold this Phinney Ridge Craftsman for a record $278,000 over asking. Talk about a happy seller! How Did We Get to This Point of Goodness? The adventure started back in 2012 when we first found this home on the market. It had just been stunningly renovated with a new addition and an upgraded kitchen and master suite. Our client, Tamar, immediately fell in love (you can see why) and with the winning offer, she and her son made this their home for many years. Warp speed to 2017. The time had come for her and her new love to make a home transition together. After finding this adorable family their new mid-century retreat in… Read More »

July 27, 2017

Get Outside and Explore Haller Lake

Enjoy the Serenity of Haller Lake   Whatever point in your visit to Haller Lake, make sure you stop by and take a moment to the lake’s edge. Haller Lake itself has its own ‘secret garden’ vibe. One public access road and a few parking spaces are available for visitors. You will feel like you’ve stumbled on a Seattle secret. While being sheltered from wind and watercraft alike, enjoy a picnic, fishing or sunbathe. A truly picturesque location dotted with beautiful homes. Try your hand at fishing for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch. Being residential, there is limited shoreline for visitors. The occasional raft or car topper can be carried in from the north shore.   Go Curling Curling has its roots in medieval Scotland and is firmly established in Canada. Fast becoming a popular winter Olympic sport. You can try your hand at it year round at the Granite Curling… Read More »

June 22, 2017

Get Outside and Explore Kent

    Parks and Arts A little-known fact, Diva Dude Roy used to intern for the City of Kent Parks and Arts Department. He worked in public artwork restoration and mc-ing stages.  The city of Kent prides itself on fantastic parks for casual recreation as well as competitive sports. Explore the Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park, great for a family or furry friend adventure. They have trails snaking the entire city, some flat and open, others wooded. They also have a gigantic collection of local art shown indoors and outdoors. Looking for a performance? The city also has a summer music schedule where you can see great performances in parks all over town. Downtown Kent Another little-known fact, Kent was incorporated in 1890, making it the second oldest town in King County (Seattle is first). Kent started and grew up as a farm town. Initially a hub on the White River.… Read More »