Listings Seeing is Believing Top on the list of why open houses are important is the simple belief that seeing is believing. You can read about real estate and see picture catalogs, but until you step foot on the property, it's difficult to believe it has everything defined in its description. Feeling is believing comes a close second when […]
Community Event Their Welcome Mat is Out! Did you know that more than 90 wineries are right here in Woodinville? Our home has definitely become the hot spot of wine touring. Wine bars and tasting rooms are open daily, and special events and deals fill the month of August. People come from all over to experience what we have in our own […]
Real Estate Stats A Click Away I'm excited to have a new resource that gives an ongoing, current picture of our local market right on my website. Market Trends is the name of a new page at juliebillett.com that has a graph showing the number of Sold vs. For Sale vs. Pended homes on the Eastside. Buyers and sellers alike benefit […]
Community Event Love our local fare! The Woodinville Farmer's Market is a new experience every Saturday. From 9 to 3 in the street on 133rd, just south of the Carol Edwards Center in front of City Hall, local farmers and artisans offer their fresh and unique food and crafts. Tomatoes, asparagus, salad greens, flower bouquets, pizza and kettle corn — that's […]
Listings Brand new on the market! Pictures just give a glimpse of all this home offers in its sought-after location with beach access. Crystal Lake is Woodinville's best kept secret! A private, pristine lake, log clubhouse, tennis, 380+  acre tree farm, fishing, boating…it all comes with this beautiful craftsman that is filled with natural light and interior features galore. A rare […]
Community Event Act like a Tourist We live in the suburb of the largest city in the Pacific Northwest — known as the "Emerald City," Seattle is a major gateway for trade with Asia, a hotbed for startup businesses, and takes pride in being known for its heavy coffee consumption, a reputation I totally support. This summer Seattle became known for […]
Real Estate Market Summer Report: “Cautiously Optimistic” Good news about our local housing market jumped off the Windermere page in yesterday's Seattle Times. Windermere partners with economist Matthew Gardner to give us the most current local housing data and explain what the numbers mean. I appreciate the Gardner Report and how it helps me better serve my clients, and encourage you to […]
Uncategorized Leverage your Home to Vacation Summer is here, and we're all looking for money-smart vacation ideas. The "home-exchange" is just that! You can leverage your own home to cut  the cost of accommodations, which is typically the most expensive part of a vacation. Click this link to Windermere's blog to read how a home exchange can help you afford a vacation […]
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Volunteer Team Surpasses Goal! Fun was had by all at the 2nd annual Seattle Children's Hydrocephalus Association Walk last Saturday! The Billetts are members of Team "William" which had a great turnout, and total proceeds from the day also set a record. The sun even came out! Thanks for the opportunity to be part of making a difference for so […]
Listings Rare Find: A Rambler with One Owner This one-owner rambler has two more notches that set it above the rest — a sought-after Strattonwood neighborhood location and a private cul-de-sac view lot!  Stylish updates add to the classic beauty of traditional features like hardwoods and built-in cabinetry .Call Julie to see this rare find — or one that's on your "rare find" […]
Listings The Essence of the Northwest on Hollywood Hill Brand new on the market!  It's not just this spacious daylight rambler's complete lower level that makes it incredible, or the view it has of Woodinville's beautiful wine country. Come see all the features of this Hollywood Hill home that put it in the "incredible" category, including its new deck, spa Master, and fire pit! […]
Listings Fantastic Hollywood Hill Home in Gold Creek Estates (15 photos) Just listed! Sited down a quiet, dead-end road, this fantastic Hollywood Hill home has a fresh new inside and the perfect backyard and deck for outdoor summer entertaining! I'd love to show it to you…or someone you may know who's looking for a home with that northwest look we love. Nestled in the woods, and […]
Volunteer Let’s Make a Difference! My boys, Sam and Nate, and I are excited to participate in the 2nd Annual Seattle Children's and Hydrocephalus Association Walk this Saturday at Magnuson Park. So far almost $65,000 has been raised — we're on our way to passing last year's record $72K, and crossing our fingers for a sunny day to do it! If you'd […]
Uncategorized One More Reason to Love Woodinville! Every day I'm reminded of why I love living in Woodinville, and what a great place it's been to raise our family — especially when I hear the news about heat waves across the country. But along with our beautiful weather and great outdoors, it's the community spirit that's made it feel like home, living […]
Community Event Spotlight on Hollywood Hill: New Gourmet Pizzeria is Open Hungry for pizza? You don't have to go far to find the very best!  The Station Pizzeria is now open, right on a corner of the roundabout intersection where the Hollywood Hill gas station was located.  Owned by the Betts family, the same family that built Italianissimo, The Station is a kid- and family-friendly pizzeria, […]
Real Estate Stats Uplifting Report about Home Equity I'm seeing the facts from this report play out in our local market — Americans are digging themselves out of mortgage debt, as a recently published article by Bloomberg News says. Homeowners are taking advantage of record-low borrowing costs and bringing cash to the table to pay down the principal of their mortgage. This is […]
Community Event Keep Bears Away The bears are back. In recent weeks, there have been several reported sightings of black bears in local neighborhoods. It's no surprise that a nearby creek, parkway and neighborhood is named Bear Creek!   The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife says that bears are looking for food, and their favorite finds are bird seed, […]
Community Event Wishing you a Fabulous 4th of July!   While the kitchen is typically the most popular place during a party, the fun moves outside on the 4th of July. That's where the grill is, and the traditional parade, concert, and grand fireworks display over Lake Washington. As fireworks go off to honor our great country, I'm also celebrating recent statistics that show […]
Listings Impeccable Charm in Trilogy Why do people love Trilogy so much? It has the feel of of the northwest with green forests and snow-capped mountain views, yet you're just a walk away from a grocery store, pharmacy, restaurants and coffee! This BETTER THAN NEW VANCOUVER MODEL has just gone on the market at a great price, sited on a […]
Home Features Outdoor Rooms…Perfect in the Northwest Outdoor rooms are quite the rage now – you can stay cozy and dry while enjoying the beauty of your yard! About a year ago we finished ours, complete with a heater, gas fireplace, comfy chairs, fridge, and my husband Kurt behind the barbecue. Its "covered patio" feature helps us survive the late arrival of […]