This site was set up to be a resource for consumers to find properties of value. I deliberately included local businesses, because with them, by shopping locally, we build a stronger community. Communities are what contribute to property values.
I have a lot of online discussions about schools, or job centers at places like Ballard, or Fremont, but The Public Market, the village in Magnolia, or Wallingford’s walkability play the added role of making a community desirable.
My absolute favorite of local business lore is the Honey Bear Bakery which is now out in Lake Forest Park. It was near Green Lake, and the location is now a bar called Tangle Town. Home buyer’s still refer to the area by the business name. Real Estate agents will put in marketing comments that a home is near Tangle Town.
These nuances to a Real Estate market are why there is the phrase “Real Estate is local.” When looking for a property, or when marketing a property, it helps to know what makes the community valuable. There are more than statistics that make up market trends, and great agents are involved with the community, many times helping change happen.
I have posted the names, and some stories about agents that are great resources for the consumer. In following posts I’m going to explore more of that.
About David Losh
In 1984 I got my Real Estate license and worked in a small company called Advance Properties. The owner was extremely interested in Real Estate, building, and land development. Most of his work was concentrated North of Seattle. Since the 1970s I had worked for Real Estate agents in Seattle as a contractor, mostly preparing properties for rent, and sale.
After a few years my skill level increased considerably concerning land use, building code, and development practices. Escrow, and lending offices were housed at the Advance Properties building so it was easy to get involved in all aspects of Real Estate. It was very much a family owned, and operated business.
Over the years my Real Estate license has been at a variety of Real Estate companies, and offices. Nothing compares to those early years, or that sense of family. Real Estate has gotten to be corporate owned.
My hope with this blog is to share with you some of the things I've learned. If you have Real Estate needs, or want contractor help, I refer freely to what best suits you. If you should choose to work with me you'll find a great resource.
My Real Estate license is at Skyline Properties in Northgate. Skyline is a locally owned company that is a desk fee office. There is a wide variety of diverse agents. It helps me with some of the other projects that I have, and mentoring that I do, to be able to work with people from other cultures.
Here in Seattle we are close to Vancouver BC and are the gateway to China. Boeing has a great trade relationship with China, as does Microsoft have with all of Asia. We are a culturally diverse community, and it helps me to be invlolved.
