Seattle Collective

You just finished unloading the final box from the moving truck, and now you’re officially moved in to your new home! You go to take a shower to wash off the day, only to realize you don’t have a shower curtain. After spending a full day moving into a new home, the last thing you are going to want to do is dig through all of your unopened boxes to find an outfit or a charger (or even a shower curtain). The next time you’re moving, create a ‘first night box’ so that your essentials aren’t hidden at the bottom of another box. Here is a list of what you should pack:

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Many people are sitting on the fence trying to decide if now’s the time to buy a home. Some are renters who have a strong desire to become homeowners but are unsure if buying right now makes sense. Others may be homeowners who are realizing that their current home no longer fits their changing needs.

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Toys are important for many reasons - but that doesn’t mean they don’t drive you crazy when you constantly trip over them! Having toys take over your space can cause stress and tension, but we have some suggestions to make your life a little easier!

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I am so excited to think about serving up cocktails this summer. Thanks to a dear friend, I’ve been gifted a bar-cart to do this sooner than later. Want to do this too? Here are her five top ideas for outfitting a cart that looks as good as the cocktails you’ll serve up taste.

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Let’s say you have your heart set on buying a home in a community with a swimming pool, a clubhouse, and maybe even a playground or trails. Having access to these amenities often means living in a community with a homeowners association, or HOA.

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You’ve just bought a new home, and Fluffy and Fido are starting to worry about all the moving boxes going into the truck outside. Pets can easily become stressed during a move, which might cause them to lose their fur, become aggressive, or even run away. Luckily, there are a few things that you can do to reduce your pet’s anxiety before, during, and after your move.

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Buyers are delighted to hear that they are contractually allowed to see the home another time before closing. It’s a really nice time to take measurements, refresh their memory after the adrenaline of house hunting has subsided, and make sure the seller is indeed moving out and the house will be ready for closing.

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There have been many discussions over the past couple months having to do with fences. Neighbors splitting the bill and agreeing on style of new one, what happens when the wind blows it over, the rising costs of lumber (up 300%), and availability of talented people to install them. All are topics that have entered my sphere.

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Once you hand over keys, its when the house and I become one and every detail gets combed through. Most photo days, I’m moving garbage cans, putting down toilet seats, turning on lights, and of course a last minute fire drill. This is The Moment where all the hard work the seller has done to get to this point, much like getting out of that limo on the red carpet. GO TIME.

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There’s a big difference between the setups your great-aunt arranges and the ones your friends think would be a fit. Often, the key to finding a fantastic partner involves the help of an expert in all things you. Sarah Georger-Clark, Seattle-based realtor with Metropolist, says, “Meeting with a realtor is like meeting with a matchmaker or a love coach. You sit down and you describe exactly what you’re looking for — your dream partner.”

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