We just wanted to let everyone know that we are currently looking for more homes to sell in the Cherokee Bay neighborhood.  We have just sold our last three that we had on the market in Cherokee Bay.  They all sold in UNDER 3 WEEKS!  We marketed these homes so heavily and they sold so fast that we have a leftover pool of qualified buyers in the neighborhood but we don't have any listings to sell them.  If you live in Cherokee Bay, and you are thinking of selling, please call us today and give us a heads up so that we can let our buyers know.  Keep in mind that two of these three homes were previously listed with other agents for 3 1/2 and 4 months.  The sellers got tired of waiting and called us.  We sold one of the homes in 16 days and the other in 20 days!Call us today to take us up o... 11/13/2007

Please keep in mind that our team sells homes in less than half the time and for more money than the average agent. We spend the time that it takes to get your home sold fast and for top dollar guaranteed! We have a proven 89 step marketing system that allows us to sell our homes quickly every time.  When we list homes for sale they sell! We have only listed one property to date that has not successfully closed.  That is a track record you can rely on!  Remember, If we don't sell your home in 19 days, We will pay YOUR mortgage!Call us today for a free, no obligation, home evaluation to see what your home is worth in today's market!206-354-7333 10/31/2007

Review of COLOR PULSE '09by Julianna Hind, IRIS, DCI, RESAAs if getting a jump start on the hottest colors right now at the Benjamin Moore Style Forum '08 wasn't enough, I couldn't help but cruise on down to Portland, the day after the Seattle forum, and attend the Color Pulse '09 event at the Lawrence Gallery.This event was extra special, as the inspiring color forecast for our future was presented by Benjamin Moore's talented Director of Color Trends for North America, Doty Horn. The sophisticated Ms. Horn, wearing what appeared to be a red silk wrap blouse with a burnt orange skirt, mingled with the designers prior to her presentation. Doty has been traveling all over, and much in Europe, attending trade and fashion shows and exploring the cutting edge of trends, technology, culture,... 10/30/2007

Most people are wondering what the market is doing right now.  While there is no denying the market is slower than it once was, there are still plenty of homes selling.  After looking at home sales in Cherokee Bay, Elk Run, Maple Woods, Rosewood Park, Eastwood Forest, Lake Forest Estates, Belmont Woods, Cedar Downs, Valley Green, and other similar neighborhoods we have found that there are homes selling in reasonable amounts of time. The keys are pricing your home competitively and getting the home looking as close to a "model home" as possible.  It is also more important than ever before to have the right real estate agent marketing your home. While other agents are sitting around complaining about the market, we are out selling our listings quickly.  For more information on our 89 ste... 10/24/2007

 Here is your chance at a beautiful 3 Bedroom + den, 1900+ sq ft home in a desired neighborhood. Home features a large kitchen with island, white six panel doors & trim, vaulted ceilings, and an entertainment sized deck with built in hot tub. All of this just blocks away from the huge lakefront community park, boat launch, cabana, playground, and sports courts. The lake is stocked with fish 2X per year and is a great added bonus! This home is located in the Cherokee Bay Neighborhood of Maple Valley in South King County. It is in the award winning Tahoma School District which includes Lake Wilderness Elementary, Tahoma Jr. High School, and Tahoma Senior High School.  Just minutes away from shopping at Wilderness Village Shopping center, four corners, and Covington. Call to preview or for... 10/20/2007

New to the market! No detail overlooked in this 2001 custom 2 story. Home features a slate entry, real maple hardwoods, white six panel doors, beautiful wood wrapped windows, granite counter tops, & walk in closets & pantry. Large yard with large deck. All of this just blocks away from the huge lakefront community park, boat launch, cabana, playground, & sports courts. The lake is stocked with fish 2X per year and is a great added bonus! Priced 2 SELL! Come see this one before it's too late!Call to preview. 206-354-7333 10/17/2007

   The HOUSE Whisperers of Real Estate  Real Estate Stagers know the secrets to taming (and selling) that house!Who are the House Whisperer's of Real Estate? A vacant home appears to the left.On the right, the same home is shown staged. Like Robert Redford's intuitively gifted character rescuing unruly equestrians in the movie, "The Horse Whisperer," Real Estate Stagers are the talented individuals behind the scenes, saving homes from price reductions and stagnation on the market. Stagers know how to finesse a home for it's debut at the open house and showings thereafter. It takes skill and know-how, and is more than just simply decorating -- in fact, in many cases it is "undecorating." The practice of staging, also known as "property styling" or "property enhancement" is continuing to ... 08/16/2007

DEFINE THE ROOM Don't let a troublesome room bring troubles when it is time to sell! The room shown below is a delightful surprise to buyers touring through the home -- but it didn't start out that way! Before staging, the room served as storage and really didn't have any personality. The problem was solved when we helped the room find it's spunky-spa identity with some carefully selected art and furnishings. The result... from blah to TA-DA!!! A bankable addition to the home's equity is revealed!           BEFORE                                                                    AFTER Maple Valley, WashingtonJulianna Hind, IRIS, DCI  http://www.roomspinners.com   07/16/2007

We would like to thank custom buider, Eric Hansen at www.hansenhomesonline.com for inviting Roomspinners in to add the finishing decor to this beautiful Arts & Crafts style home. Maple Valley is a beautiful, easy going community about 30 miles from major cities in the greater Puget Sound area. Maple Valley boasts impressive school rankings with the Tahoma School District, and has beautiful walking trails, convenient shopping, and a lakeside park.               Thanks for visiting, check out http://www.roomspinners.com for Roomspinners online. 06/08/2007

Looking for a great weekend adventure? Try Maple Valley Days, a fun celebration with craft, food, and vendor booths, carnival rides, a small town parade, and lots of smiles lakeside at Lake Wilderness Park. Maple Valley is about 30 miles Southeast of Seattle, and as I usually say, it's on the way to "the mountain" if you are coming from Seattle or the Eastside. Friday June 8th, Saturday June 9th, and Sunday June 10th               (always the second weekend of June)     06/04/2007

  Seattle Woman Magazine featured Julianna Hind in a recent article, entitled "Color Your World". Julianna is a Dewey Certified Color Consultant and Consultant Instructor in the Northwest Region. The article highlights different color consultants from around the region. Julianna Hind is the Director of the Northwest School of Interior Redesign, and co-owner of Roomspinners Redesign, which specializes in Interior Redesign, Real Estate Staging, and Interior Color Design. The article may be viewed online at http://www.SeattleWomanMagazine.com  Visit Roomspinners online at http://www.roomspinners.com Learn more about Dewey Certified Color Consultants at http://www.WeMakeColorEasy.com Julianna Hind is a Real Estate Agent and Design Professional in the South King County, North Pierce areas, i... 05/06/2007

If anyone knows of Tahoma High School, they have probably heard of the baseball team. Maple Valley is a one high school town, but they are a high school that stands out. And if you do not believe me, just look at Washington State's high school baseball rankings. The Tahoma Bears baseball team is ranked number one in the stat, just ask the Seattle Times. Through April 19th, their 2007 record stands at 10-0 in league play and 15-1 overall. And let's not forget the junior varsity team with an overall record of 14-1. Not only is this high school baseball team having a dream season, at least 7 of the seniors on the team will be going on to play college ball. Many of these young men will be playing for Division One baseball teams. They will definitely be worth watching over the next few years... 04/20/2007

Julianna Hind is a Real Estate Agent and Design Professional in the South King County, North Pierce areas, including, Maple Valley, North Bend, Issaquah, Kent, Renton, Auburn, Federal Way, and Gig Harbor. (This Barclay Woods home Sold in ONE DAY)  www.roomspinners.com Is it bittersweet when you have a property that sells so fast you haven't even downloaded the pictures from your camera yet? Staging a home gives it that competitive edge in the housing market, but sold in one day? I have resolved not to be saddened when the home flies off the market so quickly without time to enjoy it's beauty, but what does concern me is the fact it could have perhaps been sold for thousands more than the original asking price. A Realtor once told me that entertaining multiple offers is actually quite a ... 04/05/2007

Maple Valley, WA Julianna Hind, Realtor/Stager First impressions are everything. For a home owner entering the real estate market, it means trimming hedges, changing outdoor fixtures, and perhaps painting the front door the perfect color. Curb appeal is crucial to the successful sale of a home, but what comes next can actually make or break the deal. The entrance way and living room is the best chance to wow a potential buyer once they have crossed the threshold and entered the home. Today's home buyers are accustomed to seeing rooms with a designer's touch -- thanks to TV shows and magazines -- not to mention all the beautifully decorated model homes that are also competing for the attention of your potential buyer. Redesigning the home to ready it for a competitive real estate market ... 03/04/2007

Maple Valley, Washington, Realtor/Stager Julianna Hind Designers have something to celebrate, and that is going green with low or no VOC paint. The green movement has played a role in revolutionizing the paint industry, by reducing the odors and off-gassing with latex paint and at the same time enhancing coverage and performance. Sherwin-Williams is one of the leaders in the industry, developing its own standard that builds upon the requirements for LEEDS certification, by adding architectural performance requirements to the environmental standards. The certification, known as Green-Sure, makes it all the easier to be green. Traditionally, the surfactants and other chemicals used in paint cause toxic gases to be released in the environment. These surfactants were necessary in latex pain... 03/03/2007