Our latest luxury listing, set on the highest point in Normandy Park, a charming village-like town 20 minutes south from Downtown Seattle, embodies sophistication in design & modern practicality. Here, the rooms are spacious & fresh and flow effortless into the beautiful grounds. Wide planked oak floors, white palette, wide windows, warm light, fun details… all contribute to a happy feeling. This jewel home, built by Terrain Seattle, showcases the company’s skillful and meticulous work. The interior was designed for a versatile living and aging-in-place thanks to its main level ..read more

Air, Water and Stone. These three elements could sum up the magical feel experienced once stepping onto the beautiful grounds of Westwold. Resting on a natural paradise of lush Northwest vegetation, centenarian cedars & tree-like rhododendrons, the home appears, fairy tale like, behind its private natural curtain of evergreens. One could easily envision Snow White walking out of the arched front door. Over 9 acres and miles of sky peacefully lying on Puget Sound. The views are vast, and ferries look minuscule amidst the big stretch of blue. Inside, the rooms are welcoming and warmed ..read more

The driving force affecting affordability is lack of inventory. In both Snohomish and King counties it would take less than a week to sell the homes that are currently on the market. At the end of December, Snohomish County has just 210 single-family homes for sale in the entire county. Seattle had only 167 homes for sale; the Eastside just 55. That represented 70% less inventory for both Seattle and the Eastside as compared to a year ago. To give some historical perspective, the ten-year average inventory for the end of December is 545 homes in Seattle and 743 homes on the Eastside. When it c ..read more

Located on the north shores of West Seattle, Alki is one of Seattleites’ favorite spots, the perfect place to capture striking views of the Emerald City’s skyline. Here you will find sandy beach, sidewalks and green stretches of grass. The vistas are varied from islands, massive sunsets over the Olympic Range to active wildlife at play such as harbor seals, bald eagles and occasional pods of whales. Locals & tourists come to Alki Beach to rest and play: biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, walking or sunbathing. Discover Alki Beach The post Alki Beach – West Seattle appeared first on Belle R ..read more

This is a lovely park that provides activities for everyone. There are trails, playgrounds, sports fields, and picnic areas. Once one leaves the car park, there is no evidence that the park is in the heart of West Seattle. The bluff trail traverses the park in a forest setting with sound views. It connects at various points to paths that lead to the beach, where a walk can continue along the sound back to the car park. There are great views of the sound, islands, and ferry traffic. “Lincoln Park is West Seattle’s major multi-purpose park – a nose-shaped bluff on Puget Sound just north of the F ..read more

When I started selling real estate 12 years ago, homes were put or rather “slapped” on the market pretty much “as is”. One day, the owners would decide to sell their home, their agent would preview the property, assess its value, take pictures and not long after, the property would be “thrown into the market arena”. At that time, the very concept of staging was perceived, by owners and brokers, as a total waste of time and energy. My very first attempt at it was not perfect yet got my listing sold in record time and for top dollar (in a market where sales were sluggish and unpredictable ..read more

Our latest luxury listing, set on the highest point in Normandy Park, a charming village-like town 20 minutes south from Downtown Seattle, embodies sophistication in design & modern practicality. Here, the rooms are spacious & fresh and flow effortless into the beautiful grounds. Wide planked oak floors, white palette, wide windows, warm light, fun details… all contribute to a happy feeling. This jewel home, built by Terrain Seattle, showcases the company’s skillful and meticulous work. The interior was designed for a versatile living and aging-in-place thanks to its main level ..read more

Air, Water and Stone. These three elements could sum up the magical feel experienced once stepping onto the beautiful grounds of Westwold. Resting on a natural paradise of lush Northwest vegetation, centenarian cedars & tree-like rhododendrons, the home appears, fairy tale like, behind its private natural curtain of evergreens. One could easily envision Snow White walking out of the arched front door. Over 9 acres and miles of sky peacefully lying on Puget Sound. The views are vast, and ferries look minuscule amidst the big stretch of blue. Inside, the rooms are welcoming and warmed ..read more

Bordering the “secret” side of Volunteer Park and anchored along one of the most celebrated streets on Capitol Hil, this striking Georgian Colonial was designed by Joseph Cote, known for many of Seattle’s landmarks. Built in 1921, the home was carefully restored & added on to blend with its original flavors while meeting with today’s needs and sensibilities. Unassuming from Federal Avenue, the house unfolds unto spacious & light filled rooms: tall ceilings, walls of paned windows, extensive millworks and quarter sawn hardwood floors. It is easy to get distracted while touring the be ..read more

When I started selling real estate 12 years ago, homes were put or rather “slapped” on the market pretty much “as is”. One day, the owners would decide to sell their home, their agent would preview the property, assess its value, take pictures and not long after, the property would be “thrown into the market arena”. At that time, the very concept of staging was perceived, by owners and brokers, as a total waste of time and energy. My very first attempt at it was not perfect yet got my listing sold in record time and for top dollar (in a market where sales were sluggish and unpredictable ..read more