Burien, WA Real Estate - Lisa Bosques, Assoc. Broker/Mktg Specialist

The other day my family and I went for an evening stroll at Seahurst Beach. My son had just been on a nature walk there with his school, so he was educating us on all of the different types of marine life that can be found there. I was really hoping to spot a sea otter; I did see one out there once about 2 years ago. But the only animal life I saw were wet dogs fetching sticks in the water.

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This is the question I've been hearing most often from people who approach the Prudential booth at the Burien Farmer's Market. It seems that everyone has a bit of curiosity about the market and wants to hear an answer first-hand from local Realtors who are in the trenches.

My answer to this question is, "It's probably never been a better time to buy a home. Interest rates are low, and there are lots more homes to choose from. As for sellers, homes are still selling, and those homes that look great, have the most amenities and updating, and are priced at or below their competition will sell the fastest".

People are still buying homes. They still want a place to call home, a place in which to have a sanctuary from the outside world. For those who truly want to invest in their own home, the tougher lending limits are actually a good thing. With more protections in place, from here on out you most likely won't qualify unless it is believed that you can truly handle a mortgage payment.

Homeowners who aren't overextended are usually happy that they purchased their home; the uneasiness and uncertainty you experience before and during the buying process doesn't return when the Dow drops or when turmoil erupts here or abroad. And personal challenges happen regardless of where you live. At least when you own a home, you have a chance of having it paid off someday.

So don't let what's going on in the world stop you - if your dream is to own a home, go get approved for a loan and start looking for one. If you need help, you know where to find me!

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Today from 11-6 and Sunday, June 1st from 12-5pm, the new, expanded Wing Luke Asian Museum is having its grand opening celebration. It is housed in the beautifully renevated, historic Kong Yick building, which is located at 719 S. King Street. It officially opens to the public on June 3rd. A Smithsonian Institution affiliate, the Wing Luke Asian Museum is the premier pan-Asian Pacific American museum in the country.

This project has been 5 years in the making, and it is finally ready to be unveiled. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to preview it a couple of weeks ago as I was delivering some tea to the Museum store. Remnants of the old structure are blended with new, modern construction. I can't wait to see the exhibits. And the museum store has so many beautiful Asian-inspired items, most made by local artists(including my husband - check out the Year Of The Rat tote bag!).

Admission is free this weekend; in the future, the Wing Luke Museum may also take part in First Thursday Art Walks.

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On Friday night I came home from Happy Hour to find my son and husband cooing over a little bunny that they had found in the yard. We just so happened to have a rabbit cage(I have no idea why or how we got it), so they trapped him and put him in the cage. We quickly set it up for Bun-Bun, and I went back out to get hay, pellets, a water bottle and some fresh veggies.

Once in a while I see bunnies in my Hazel Valley neighborhood. I would tell my husband but he would never believe me. I think that sometimes people get tired of caring for their animals and they decide to abandon them. This may be what happened to Bun-Bun(or his mom). We live near a gulley, and I can only imagine how many critters live there.

So far, of all the vegetables I've given him, he loves cilantro the most. He gets very excited when he's eating it, and very disappointed when he runs out of it.

And, for the record, we haven't exactly decided on a name yet. I call him Bun-Bun, my 7 year-old son calls him Lou and my husband calls him IHop. We'll see what name sticks!

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...because this week, it's National Bike(or Walk) to Work Week. Friday is National Bike/Walk to Work Day. In honor of this, I thought it would be a great time to clean the cobwebs out of my walking shoes and do as much as I can on foot this week.

Here in the Seattle area, the Cascade Bicycle Club Foundation has great information regarding this yearly event. During the entire month of May there are several businesses which are sponsoring events and contests which are geared towards motivating us to get out of our cars, whether by biking to work or walking. The other purpose for this day is to "help generate political momentum for the creation of more safe, convenient bicycle facilities."

One sponsor in particular is Starbucks. On Friday, May 16, from 6-9:00 a.m. there will be booths set up at 40 commuter stations all throughout King County(you can find a list of stations here). Stop by one of these stations on your bike and you can enter to win lots of great prizes, pick up a free water bottle and snacks, buy a t-shirt and have your bike checked out by one of the shop station sponsors.

If you visit the Cascade Bicycle Club website you can find all sorts of information regarding bicycle commuting, and you can also download a 32 page booklet which outlines what you need to know to start commuting by bike.

What a great opportunity for sedentary people like me to get in gear and start walking again. As if rising gas prices aren't enough motivation!

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Thanks for stopping by my blog!

You can reach me at 206-595-5866, or e-mail me: LisaBosques@PNWRealty.com

Or visit my website: www.98146online.com

I am an Associate Broker and Marketing Specialist with Prudential Northwest Realty Associates. I specialize in homes located in the Burien/North Highline/West Seattle area, and I am here to serve all of your Real Estate needs.
Your success is my goal!

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