Molly A. Cartwright's (mollycartwright) Blog

Required Concessions on the MLS?? Who doesn't enjoy a sold property?  It's gratifying, exciting, and rewarding to see all the parts come together.  These "parts" are intricate though.  Lending practices, buyers wanting a solid investment, sellers wanting to leave no money on the table and getitng...

Green Lake Home Sales: October 2010 Here's a quick peek into Green Lake Sales vs Pending in Green Lake Home Sales for the last 3 months.   A whopping 60 homes sold in the Green Lake area alone in the last 90 days.    The median range continues to hover around the $440,000 range for a stunning one...

Seller Leaves Belongings Behind.  You've been patiently waiting to move into your new home.  The day has finally arrived!  You turn the key to open your new home only to find the seller's belongings left behind.  And I don't mean a cool lampshade or a piece of art you could work into your decore'...

  Green Lake's East Beach   Green Lake Real Estate For June 2010:  Ah yes, July 2nd is already upon us.  To most that means the 4th of July holiday right around the corner.  For me, it means the end of another month = stats time!  Let's take a peak at what Green Lake Real Estate in Seattle did fo...

I wrote a blog earlier about Backyard Cottages in Seattle or Detatched Dwelling Units.  Since then, I've had numerous questions about them.  Whether you are considering a Backyard Cottage on your at least 4,000 square foot lot as a rental property, for an elderly family member, or a grown child y...

Top 5 Selling Improvements On A Budget: You should know putting a new roof or stainless steel appliances in the kitchen won't necessarily sell your home faster and you definitely won't recoup the cost. So what does help improve our home when it's up for sale that won't cost an arm and a leg?  Num...

It's about that time!  June 21rst marks summer solistice.  And if you live in or around Seattle, you know the Fremont's nude solstice cyclists are gearing down for a little exposure.   Arrive early because it brings in quite the crowds and it's always been blessed with great weather.  Nudies cycl...

Do you own at least 4,000 square foot lot in Seattle?  Then you could have a second dwelling on your property.  It's just one of many dedicated Green Building Projects in Seattle. DADU are Detatched Accessory Dwelling Units.  They're also called Backyard Cottages which sounds ... not so "detatche...

Seattle reached 69 degrees today.  Translation:  Hookey-time.  You'd think it was Orange County or something.  Dozens of Seattlelites streamed to Seattle's ever popular Green Lake neighborhood on foot, bike, car, and Vespas to take in the warm temps today.  Duke's Chowder House, sitting right ato...

Good Housekeeping: 5 Points To A Sale The goal is to sell your house as quickly and as profitably as possible. To do that seller's need to stage the house. Here are four-steps designed to maximize the value of your house. De-cluttering Tips Repairing Tips Cleaning Tips Revitalizing Tips Showing T...