By Scott Willhite on Thursday, March 30, 2006

In January I wrote a bit about a terrific home that went on the market... but in a way which was sure to end in seller heartbreak ( http://alkihomes.com/Default.aspx?tabid=91&EntryID=9 ). 

Sadly, the update on this property is that the analysis has proven accurate.  After languishing on this vibrant market for nearly 3 months, it has recently been ... Read More »

By Allison Willhite on Tuesday, February 28, 2006

I'll begin by admitting that Business Statistics class was not the high point of my college career ~ which makes it even more ironic that analyzation of market statistics is a key part of my coaching and planning sessions with clients looking to buy or sell a home.  You've probably heard the terms "buyer's market" and "seller's market" ~ usually in the same conversation as the "B" word (bubble) ~ but what do these terms actually mean in a practical se ... Read More »

By Scott Willhite on Monday, February 13, 2006

West Seattle is getting a Whole Foods Market to be located in enclave at the corner of Fauntleroy Place and between the 39^th and 40^th Avenues.  You can see a satellite map of the locatio ... Read More »

By Scott Willhite on Sunday, February 05, 2006

Zillow is getting a lot of press lately; some of it good, some of it not so good.  In the real estate industry reactions run the full gamut among agents & brokers from Chicken Little ( “the sky is falling” ) to Read More »

By Allison Willhite on Sunday, January 29, 2006

Two homes piqued my attention this week ~ both situated in premier locations along the West Seattle waterfront, and both masterfully interpreted examples of modern architectural design and commanding substantial sound views.   Architectural preferences aside, the difference between these two stunning homes is that one is the “It” girl, overflowing with the energy and life of a debutante, the other a “wallflower” all dressed up for the party that never appeared.  Home #1 w ... Read More »

By Scott Willhite on Saturday, January 28, 2006

Magic, fairies and pixie dust... While interesting subject matter for children's books and works of classic fiction, these ingredients combine to form potential disaster when selling your home.  If the pricing strategy you're hearing from a prospective real estate agent isn't backed by sound judgment, compelling evidence of competency and preparation, and a dose of common sense... get out your pixie dust detector.  Fast!

Every seller deserves to get the most that ... Read More »