Pool opens doors to pups.

I was alerted through the "grapevine" to what looks to be a great fund raising event.  

Benefiting the Arbor Heights Water Polo teams, this event is designed for the furrier in mind.  Hosted at the Arbor Heights Swim & Tennis Club pool, gates will open for our beloved pooches to take a dip in the pool, play, and interact.  Big dogs will be designated to play in the large pool, and our smaller friends will have the run of the "baby pool."  


As with any dog event/ gathering, organizers ask that owners remain with their pooches, up-to-date on all shots, "friendly" well socialized attitudes, and overall good health. That being said, this promises to be a wonderful event benefitting two fantastic teams (both ranked second in the city!).  


Feel free to contact me with questions. 


Here are the details:

Time and Date: Thursday 9/16 5-7PM

Address: 10003 31st Avenue SW Seattle, Wa. 98146  (enter off of 106th)

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Thanks for your support!

Auction Fever

As exciting as most weeks are, this week is an undeniable chart topper.  Auction fever is in the air, and with the smashing success of our mock auction on the 12th, and the "real deal" Olive 8 Auction less than a week away, the excitement is mounting.

The mock auction on the 12th, as reported above, was wildly successful.  The auction process was explained to the 200 + person crowd, and I will re-cap a bit here.  

Mock Auction Re-Cap:

Auction registration is required by September 16th (this Thursday) to participate, and can be done easily through this link to the Olive 8 Auction website. Additionally, pre-approval by either Bank of America or Wells Fargo, and either a cashiers or personal check is required. Specific homes and details will be made available to bidders 15 minutes prior to start, and what are considered to be the most popular homes will be first in the catalog.  This auction will mark the fourth of its kind in our area with its unpublished reserved prices and process structure.  

Feel free contact me with any questions, as I know this remarkable process is complicated and a bit confusing.

Cheers!

Olive 8 Auction - Fast Approaching!

The Olive 8 Auction is fast approaching, and all of us at Realogics Sotheby's are thrilled to have the opportunity to participate in such a remarkable event.  The market we currently find ourselves serves in as a perfect primer for investing in properties of unparalleled value - Olive 8 being one of them.

So, for those interested in the process, we will be hosting a "mock" auction on September 12th.  Please feel free to call or contact me with any questions!

To re-cap my post from last week, the Olive 8 Auction will be held Sunday September 19th. 

Come see Seattle's newest luxury address. You might be surprised, but you will not be disappointed.

See you there, and Cheers!

House Divided

For many Washingtonians, the changing of fall leaves and crisp autumn air means one thing - college football.  That being said, we often find ourselves divided this time of year - Husky? Or Cougar?

Now that the season is underway, it's time to gear-up, get out, and start cheering. Whether you find yourselves heading to your favorite chair, East to Pullman, or across the bridge to Husky Stadium, this is a fantastic time of year to reconnect, get involved, and get cheering for our wonderful Washington schools. We are a "house divided" when it comes to college ball - but hey, that's more than ok.  Just as long as my team wins!

Here are the Cougar and Husky schedules as posted on their respective websites.

Touchdown - and of course, Cheers!

2010-2011 SCHEDULE ( Click on an event for complete event information )

Date	Opponent / Event	Location	Time / Result
09/04/10	at Oklahoma State	Stillwater, Okla.	L, 65-17
09/11/10	vs. Montana State (Family Weekend / Future Cougar Day)	Pullman, Wash.	4:00 p.m. PT
09/18/10	at SMU	Dallas, Texas	12:30 p.m. PT
09/25/10	vs. USC (Young Alumni Day)	Pullman, Wash.	12:00 p.m. PT
10/02/10	at UCLA	Los Angeles, Calif.	12:30 p.m. PT
10/09/10	vs. Oregon (Homecoming)	Pullman, Wash.	TBA
10/16/10	vs. Arizona (Dad's Weekend)	Pullman, Wash.	TBA
10/23/10	at Stanford	Stanford, Calif.	TBA
10/30/10	at Arizona State	Tempe, Ariz.	TBA
11/06/10	vs. California (Armed Forces Day)	Pullman, Wash.	TBA
11/13/10	at Oregon State	Corvallis, Ore.	TBA
12/04/10	vs. Washington (Apple Cup)	Pullman, Wash.	TBA

2010 Washington Football Schedule ( Click on an event for complete event information )

Date	Opponent / Event	Location	Time / Result
09/04/10	at BYU	Provo, Utah	L, 23-17
09/11/10	vs. Syracuse	Seattle, Wash.	4:00 p.m. PT
09/18/10	vs. Nebraska	Seattle, Wash.	12:30 p.m. PT
10/02/10	at USC *	Los Angeles, Calif.	5:00 p.m. PT
10/09/10	vs. Arizona State *	Seattle, Wash.	TBA
10/16/10	vs. Oregon State *	Seattle, Wash.	TBA
10/23/10	at Arizona *	Tucson, Ariz.	TBA
10/30/10	vs. Stanford *	Seattle, Wash.	TBA
11/06/10	at Oregon *	Eugene, Ore.	TBA
11/18/10	vs. UCLA *	Seattle, Wash.	5:00 p.m. PT
11/27/10	at California *	Berkeley, Calif.	TBA
12/04/10	at Washington State *	Pullman, Wash.	TBA

Spoiled Seattle Shoppers - Remember U-Village!

With luxe shopping destinations literally all around us (Bellevue Square, The Bravern, Downtown Seattle - to name a few), it comes as no surprise that University Village has stepped up to the plate in a big way.

Located just North of downtown,  residents of the Village's surrounding neighborhoods - University District, Windermere, and Sandpoint - aren't the only loyal visitors to this fabulous "open-air"center.  In fact, the Village's unique atmosphere and eclectic "formula" for mixing local boutiques, eateries, pubs, grocery, and signature national  retailers, means a visit can be "in and out," or an extended window-shopping excursion with a friend.

So, just a thought this Tuesday afternoon - keep the U-Village in mind next time, and remember, it is well worth the skip North.

Cheers!

PAWS Walk - Magnuson Park

While they are over half-way there with $107,000 raised, PAWS goal of $200,000 is plainly in sight.  Next Saturday - September 11th, join Seattle animal lovers at Magnuson Park in an effort to raise money for our beloved four-legged friends.  This a great opportunity to connect with neighbors, get in a great walk, shopping, free sampling, take in a canine agility course, and more.  All proceeds from this fantastic event will benefit the animals at PAWS. Although registration is free, a suggested donation of $25 would be appreciated. Learn more at PAWSwalk.net or call 425-412-4027.

Spotlight Neighborhood: Lower Queen Anne

Most likely due to its proximity to the famous Seattle Center, Lower Queen Anne is stocked full with about 100 restaurants, bars, and fast-food locations, such as, Dick's Drive-In, and The Mecca Cafe. Nestled along quiet side streets amongst the apartment and every-growing condo communities are an array of retail shops such as Peridot, Juniper Flowers and Choice Linens.


So, whether you are taking in the Bumbershoot festivities, stopping for a dinner showing at Teatro ZinZanni, or simply exploring the area - Lower Queen Anne is quickly turning into a "one-stop-shop" for employees and residents of this wonderful budding neighborhood.