I have vivid memories of waking up in the middle of a stormy night to the sound of trees swaying back and forth, wondering if one was going to crash through my roof. I’ve lucked out so far, but arborists tell me to not always count on it. We are advised to prepare our trees […]

While we are known on the Eastside for the beauty of Lake Washington and all the fun it offers, we also have several “local” lakes that many of our neighborhoods are built around. I have had the privilege of listing homes in Crystal Lake, Cottage Lake, and Lake of the Woods — all have that […]

My heart goes out to all who face loss and devastation due to Hurricane Sandy. It’s hard to imagine what it feels like to see your home blown off its foundation or completely flooded, and the utter turmoil and sadness that so many experienced. This kind of disaster reminds us to think about home insurance, […]

Our son Nate is switching gears from playing tennis to playing an oboe solo in the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra. It is the largest youth symphony in the country and is celebrating its 70th season this year. Nate is in his 5th year with the symphony and is preparing for the season premiere concert this Sunday, Nov. 4, at 3pm at Benaroya […]