January 21, 2019

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. They have honed their instincts over time, which means there has not been one bad investment in this mix. Finding Their “Forever” Home When Hollie first saw the photos of their current home on Redfin, they weren’t exactly attention-grabbing. But being the detail oriented gal she is, something in the marketing remarks made her stop and take notice. And once she did, my phone started ringing. All she had to say was “I think this is the one” and Chavi and I were in the car. Hollie and Dave had been… 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 »

February 26, 2018

Just Listed Just Sold Central District Townhouse

This Judkins Park Gem was our lovely client Radha’s first home. She bought it when she first moved to Seattle a few years ago. While it was hard to say goodbye to her special abode, a new career and marrying her sweetheart shifted her life out of the area. She called The Divas and we discussed a strategy to bring this home on the market. Sold for $675,000 (17% over asking) Radha came to us in early winter but we all decided she would get the most bang for her buck by listing in January. Fortunately, Radha was smart and took good care of her home during her ownership. A little paint, new carpet, and some light gardening was all that was needed to make her place Divarrific and ready for market. The fabulous staging brought us all the way home. The Results The home had over 50 showings through the key-box… 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 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 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 »