John L. Scott Home Connection Newsletter
Summer Housing Market News
Seafair is Coming!
As a Pacific Northwesterner, I love my Seafair! The Torchlight Parade starts this Saturday evening! There is so much to do during the week of Seafair. If you have never been, you need to experience these amazing days by the water watching the hydroplanes, the parade, the airshow and so much more. Concessions stands are everywhere to get souvenirs and other memorabilia from the events. Don't forget the great food, shaved ice and other fun things you will want to experience … Continue reading...
From 1950 to 1990: 10 Home Trends that Still Hold True
Standing the Test of Time Whether you're updating to sell, hoping to buy or looking for inspiration, here are 10 home design trends from the '50s to the '90s that are back in vogue. Have fun with the old and the new - be creative. … Continue reading...
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Halloween Party Ideas
We all love Halloween in one way or another. Halloween party ideas can get hard to come by if you have one every year. Southern Living has put together some great ideas that will hopefully be something new and refreshing and spark that "party animal" in you once again. It starts out with pumpkin carving and placing ideas which is always fun...Enjoy! … Continue reading...
Pick of the Patch: Your Guide to Seattle’s Best Pumpkin Patches
Is it to early to visit a Pumpkin Patch? Never. It's fun to start early and visit the many flavors and festivity of them all. There are things to do for everyone. Some patches even serve breakfast or lunch and some make the experience so great that you can stay all afternoon. You might even catch a Fall wedding at one! Red Tricycle has put together a list of some of the best places to visit this Fall, enjoy! … Continue reading...
Rate Predictions – Freddie Mac Says Estimates Are Better Than Expected!
What We Have Heard About Rates: We have all heard the rumors that interest rates will be rising soon. This article from Realtor Magazine shows us that there is good news! Freddie Mac is saying that buyers will be able to take advantage of these great rates for longer than was predicted. The great news is that the low rates we have right now will be good into 2017 - you can't beat that. What Does That Mean? What’s that translate for rates? Economists predict the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage … Continue reading...
Pokémon Go: Curbed’s Architecture and Design Edition
Poke'mon-Go is taking the gaming industry by storm. Google says that it is was the most downloaded app the first week it came out - ever! If you don't know anything about them, they can take on any form for any type of industry or idea that anyone has and the whole concept can be quite creative. If you love design and architecture you will love these Poke'mon that are inspired by architecture and design that Curbed has put together. Taken from ideas all over the world and even on the East … Continue reading...
