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15(ish) Things Worth Knowing About Coffee

April 29, 2018 By Leave a Comment

What do we really know about the brown liquid that so many of us consume? Where did it originate? Who was the first to discover it? And how much coffee is “too much,” if there is such a thing?

Well, this infographic has at least 15 answers to questions we have all asked at some point. What exactly does caffeine do, and why do I feel jittery after a few cups? Apparently, caffeine replaces something called adenosine in our brains, which sends out adrenaline and dopamine, making for a pretty good time. Physical benefits aside, caffeine also plays a big role in our economy as the second most traded commodity on Earth. And it has a very long journey when going from bean to latte, both geographically and in the coffee-making process.

Filed Under: Blog, Random Thoughts

This Is Helen Keller’s 1932 ‘Modern Woman’

April 26, 2018 By Leave a Comment

In 1932, Helen Keller wrote, “I am tempted to think that the perplexed businessman might discover a possible solution [to] his troubles if he would just spend a few days in his wife’s kitchen. Let us see what would happen if he did.”

Filed Under: Blog, Random Thoughts, Technology

Slaying Home Buying Myths

April 23, 2018 By Leave a Comment

  • The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%.
  • Despite mortgage interest rates being over 4%, rates are still below historic numbers.
  • 88% of property managers raised their rents in the last 12 months!
  • The credit score requirements for mortgage approval continue to fall.
Filed Under: Blog, Real Estate

Take a look at ONE88

April 20, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Bellevue’s newest address has received incredible interest during its recent preview with over 100 residences sold. The excitement continues with the unveiling of the One88 Visual Tour. Take an exclusive first look at an animated tour of the building’s sophisticated residences and world-class amenity collection and experience the attentive design detail that has defined this remarkable new high-rise.

Filed Under: Architecture, Blog, Housing Market, Real Estate

Buyer & Seller Markets

April 17, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Blog, Economy, Real Estate, Real Estate Updates

House Rentals Outpace Apartment Boom

April 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment

The multifamily sector has seen a frenzy of apartment construction over the last decade, but it’s single-family homes that were the fastest growing type of rental between 2007 and 2016, according to a new study by RentCafe. Over the last decade, single-family rentals rose by 31 percent, while the multifamily sector grew by 14 percent. In net gain, the growth makes up 3.6 million units versus 3.2 million units added, respectively.

Filed Under: Blog, Economy, Real Estate Updates

7 Easy Yoga Poses For Office Workers

April 11, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Blog, Random Thoughts

A Guide to Self-Storage: Is a Mini Storage Unit Right for You?

April 8, 2018 By Leave a Comment

We unpack the choices and costs involved in renting a place to stash extra stuff

You have stuff and need somewhere to stash it. Maybe you are staging or remodeling your home or are moving to a new one. Maybe you’re combining, dividing or downsizing your household because of marriage, divorce or an empty nest. You may need to leave your residence between college semesters, between jobs or because of a natural disaster. You may have accumulated too many belongings on your own or inherited a loved one’s. Perhaps you have a thriving eBay business.

And so, if yours is like nearly one-tenth of U.S. households, you turn to self-storage, aka mini storage. Before you make the commitment, read this three-part series to find out how to get the right off-site storage for your needs and how to protect yourself and your things. After all, if they’re worth storing in the first place, you wouldn’t want to lose your treasures without any recourse or see them auctioned off on Storage Wars.

Filed Under: Blog, Home Care

How to Update Your Kitchen Cabinets With Paint

April 5, 2018 By Leave a Comment

A painting pro gives advice on when and how to repaint your kitchen cabinets

Have your kitchen cabinets gone from new to vintage to what you consider an eyesore? Does it feel like you should be wearing bell bottoms and a butterfly collar when you’re reaching for a plate? If you said yes, perhaps it’s time to admit your cabinets need a refresh. Getting a new look doesn’t have to set you back thousands of dollars. Instead, consider how paint could transform your kitchen cabinets.

Let’s take a look at when paint works, what colors of paint to use on your cabinets and how to paint your kitchen cabinets yourself.

Filed Under: Blog, Home Remodel
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