“Perfectly sited on a sunny corner lot to take advantage of boulevard views from the charming covered front porch, this romantic 1918 parkside home has floor plan which allows for easy flow between rooms and beckons for entertaining and includes a music room with southwestern exposure and an updated eat-in kitchen with honed black slate countertops. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and a vintage inspired bath w/clawfoot tub and subway tiled walls. Follow the park to the lake and get ready to enjoy summer!”

http://www.salon.com/2014/08/06/behold_the_worst_real_estate_listing_ever/

Deirdre Doyle at Windermere Capitol Hill :  Our awesome real estate agent and great friend.  Deirdre drove us all over town all summer long while we wrung our hands and, at times, doubted we would find our home.  She was always there to answer questions and give us new listings that we could check out.

Lynda Willis at Evergreen Home Loans L No question was too stupid nor any request too much for Linda.  She helped us understand all of our options and was very helpful in getting our loan approved quickly and at the best rate we could get.  She was with us from the very beginning – teaching us about how mortgages work, to the very end when we were finally signing our closing papers.

Patrick Berkley.  Patrick is a local Seattle builder who helped us out several times with home inspections along the way.  Thanks Patrick!  Your expertise was greatly appreciated!

Last but not least, Kim Barnes:  My sweetheart and co-homeowner.  I definitely couldn’t have done it without you!  I love you!
 

As for the home search and everything we learned along the way… that will be fodder for other posts.

• Before & After Images and Blurb Book Design
• They Should Have Hired A Professional….
• It’s Been A While
• 2055 E Crescent Street
• Mid-century with a Koy Pond