Seattle Townhome Update

Kathryn Lister
October 6, 2021

Follow along with us as we transform our next project in Seattle!
It is a beautiful 3 bed, 3.5 bathroom, 2,139 square foot townhome in the Fremont Neighborhood.

We are updating the flooring, paint, bathrooms, and kitchen.
We expect that the pre-market work will create a lot of money for our clients.

Townhome hallway with carpet, multiple doorways, and a white stair railing with a wood handrail.

Covered townhome balcony overlooking neighboring rooftops, water, and distant hills.

Tiled bathroom with a built-in tub beneath a sloped ceiling and beside a tall window.

Townhome living room with hardwood floors, a dark tiled fireplace, wall-mounted TV, and leather sofa.

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Bedroom before and during renovation, with carpet removed to expose the subfloor.

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World Cup Excitement!!

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Best Home Improvements Before Selling

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The Truth About Affordability Today

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More Options Are Popping Up This Spring

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The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner

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3 Must-Do’s for First-Time Home Buyers

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The Top 2 Things Homeowners Need To Know Before Selling

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What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding)

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Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?

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A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan

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Common Real Estate Terms Explained

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More Homes for Sale Isn’t a Warning Sign – It's Your Buying Opportunity

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Home Projects That Boost Value

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Should I Buy a Home Now or Wait?

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Chicago Title Tip - How to Remove Discriminatory Language from Property Records in Washington

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The Truth About Newly Built Homes and Today’s Market

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Do You Know How Much Your Home Is Worth?

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The Return to Urban Living — Why More People Are Moving Back to Cities

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Buyer Bright Spot: There Are More Homes on the Market

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Now’s the Time To Upgrade to Your Dream Home

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Now’s a Great Time To Sell Your House

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Home sales last year dropped to the lowest level in 28 years

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Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move

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Gen Z: The Next Generation Is Making Moves in the Housing Market

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Where Are People Moving Today and Why?

Craftsman-style home with a broad furnished porch, white columns, and a neatly landscaped front lawn.

There's Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market Today

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Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices

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Overview of Washington Assisted Living

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Why Homeownership Wins in the Long Run

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Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Need To Know.

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The True Value of Homeownership

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Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand

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Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today

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5 Star Goggle Review Kathryn was great to work with! Her experience and expertise helped guide us towards finding our perfect home. She gladly walked us through the home buying process and knew exactly what to look for in a house. Kathryn will ensure that you find your perfect home like she did with us! We truly appreciate how thoughtful and patient she was with us throughout this emotional roller-coaster that is house hunting.
— Jeff Lim & Gladys Reyes
When we were looking to buy, Kathryn was extremely responsive and willing to schedule viewings for us, even on short notice. She had great insights into neighborhoods and the current state of the market, giving us the best chance to create the winning bid. When selling, Kathryn was full of great ideas on how to prepare our house and worked hard to see those ideas become reality. She helped us review the initial inspection report to determine which items should be prioritized and which are better left alone. She organized multiple contractors and met with them herself to oversee the changes. She kept us updated every step of the way during the proce...
— John Stockbauer & Cathryn Zhang
It is not often one returns so many times to the same source, but, we have now used Kathryn several times to either help us purchase or sell a home. Kathryn recently "dazzled" us once again. She found a home for us to buy on short notice five years ago and has now helped us sell the same home recently. Kathryn is one of those unique individuals that is able to please both the buyer and seller. She goes out of her way to assure all parties are professionally treated and works hard to make sure the sale is completed on time. Her approach is personal and thorough. We couldn't be happier with her efforts.
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Kathryn Lister

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5603 230th St SW Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

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