TBT: Kadenwood | Whistler, B.C.

There’s a magic to a good advertisement. It should catch you, stop you mid-flip and make you want to crawl through the pages of the magazine, slip into cozy pajamas and a hot toddie and become one with the ad. Today’s throwback goes all the way back to 2014 and my days working with Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty.

The Collection Magazine, Ad for Kadenwood | Whistler, B.C., 2014

And of course there’s my favorite part: I got to spend so much time browsing through this snow-covered PRETTY HOUSES!

Throwback Thursdays | Look Book: 300 Days of Sun

Look Book: 300 Days of Sun

Multi-Broker Project

300 Days of Sun was a printed Look Book showcasing a collection of Destination Homes, highlighting their unique properties, like Wine Country, Equestrian, Mountain Views, etc. This booklet was brought together by multiple brokers and used as both an advertising piece, and a unique addition to listing presentations for each of them.

Introducing: Northwest Hamptons

“New England meets the West Coast in this stunning waterview home...”

— Lori DeVore, Real Estate Broker

I love it when my clients bring me stunning homes with beautiful photographs to play with! Last week I got to play with this breathtaking water view home with gorgeous interiors and welcoming backyard living.

Introducing: Northwest Hamptons.

24007 8th Place South | Des Moines, Washington

With a deep understanding of the topography, architectural design, and the needs of the modern family, this home was constructed with a clear connection to Puget Sound living.

Pass through the calming entry gate onto a private street of architecturally desirable residences and a nod toward pedigreed style. Classic, artful, and elegant. High function design throughout - from the entry, through the main living spaces, and continues into the upstairs suites and loft and downstairs to the lower level.

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The home is drenched in natural light that streams in from multiple locations – including the 18ft-high wall of floor to ceiling glass in the living room. The chef’s kitchen is outfitted with Viking appliances, stone slab countertops, a pass-through to the formal dining room has a convenient walk-in pantry and butler’s service area. At the top of the elaborate staircase is a bridge overlooking the main floor areas from either side. At one end of the bridge is a master suite that transports to another realm.  This beautiful space includes a spacious bedroom and private deck, a bathroom resembling a luxurious spa and a bedroom-size walk-in closet. The opposite end of the bridge offers a Jr. suite with updated adjoining full bath and a third bedroom. Come home to Des Moines, Washington.

Introducing: Canterwood Estate

“An enclave, incorporating brilliant design while blending modern with traditional warmth.”

— Lori DeVore, Real Estate Broker

I work with real estate agents specifically because they bring me beautiful homes to play with. This month I was blessed to create a beautiful logo/branding and a website for this beautiful home in Gig Harbor. My dream this year is to do two of these a month <crossing fingers>!

Introducing: Canterwood Estate.

12704 Tanager Drive Northwest, Gig Harbor

Nestled down at the far end of the roundabout at Tanager Drive, sits the Canterwood Estate. Partnered with a second lot set up with a stunningly designed spa-like in-ground pool, water feature and pool house. Both lots back to a greenbelt offering coveted privacy and offering a spectacular array of entertaining living spaces. The elevated ceiling height and streaming light coming through large windows have a soothing effect throughout this stunning home.

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From the kitchen, step outside onto the patio with an awning which is perfect for relaxing under the stars year-round. Nature provides a privacy backdrop of stately evergreen trees and a serene atmosphere. A synthetic turf provides a space to sharpen your putting skills in preparation for a round of golf on the highly acclaimed, private Canterwood golf course.

ABLE Environments | ACCESSIBILITY. LUXURY. UNIVERSAL DESIGN.

Real Estate Brokers, Barry Long and Tom Minty, believe that everyone should have the opportunity to find a home that fits their needs.

I am so freaking proud to be able to play the designer to their brilliant business plan. In 2017, Tom Minty and Barry Long joined the marketing power and resources of their brokerages and life experiences to create a truly unique real estate partnership that is ABLE Environments. Through this partnership, Tom and Barry strive to meet their client’s demands for accessible housing now and in the future, for our aging population, and people of all abilities.

The initial step in making their vision a reality, was the creation and launch of searchable criteria for accessibility home features, with a prominent display in the Multiple Northwest Listing Service, the first of its kind in the nation.

Building on this direct knowledge and momentum, ABLE Environments is dedicated to being the resource for buying, selling, and marketing homes that fit their client’s specific needs, with benefits for everyone. Whether you’re looking to buy, build, remodel, or renovate, ABLE Environments has the inventory of homes, networks, and partnerships throughout the real estate industry to find the right solution for you.

Introducing the Heart of Ravenna, House & Cottage

If I had a million dollars, this is the property I would invest in. Two distinctly different homes on one property, both homes currently have renters and the property itself is well cared for. We named this piece the Heart of Ravenna and we were off and running! First some good writing, lots of fun in the snow and bingo! Magic happened. It’s day three of the property on the market and the broker is already getting offers like crazy!

For this project, we wanted to pull from the homes’ 1920’s heritage and have the logo reflect that feel. We created a logo design and created a website that showcased the homes’ earning potential as well as creating other opportunities for the purchase. Counting the minutes until this property sells - it won’t stay on the market for long!

New to Market | 55th West

This property is a near miracle in a part of the country that’s competing with New York City for rental prices, with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and 1800+ square feet a mere 23 minutes from downtown Seattle. I love when my clients bring me beautiful and inspiring properties and this is no exception. Hardwood floors, expansive kitchen, multiple outdoor spaces and can we talk about parking?

Needless to say, I was excited to play with The Britt Group and their new collection of homes! The base work was done, they just needed brochures and flyers that could be offered to their potential buyers. We rocked out a bifold brochure that showcases the property as a whole and then flyers for each individual property. They know how to maximize their efforts with good branding, excellent writing and beautiful staging and photography. This whole project was a blast - they’re looking at the first round of offers tomorrow and I’m so excited!

JUST RELEASED: BarryLongHomes.com

So, for starters, Barry Long is one of the most badass real estate agents I’ve ever worked with. He’s wildly creative, hard working and really understands his clients. Barry Long and Rod Moore have been working with the MLS to change the rules of engagement a bit, and they’ve been wildly successful. They have effectively implemented changes in the Northwest MLS making us the first state in the country with a comprehensive set of accessibility options for agents to use when listing and buying homes with accessibility features.

Barry proudly offers his clients a one-of-a-kind experience that includes the distinct capability to find and market Accessible, Age-in-Place, and Universal Design properties. Whether you have existing accessibility features or want to find an accessible or adaptable home, Barry knows the right questions to ask and will work closely with you; utilizing years of first-hand experience and a strong social network to get you where you need to be.

Every step of the way this project was a blast. Looking forward to the next marketing collateral that Barry Long Homes brings to the table! <3