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cynthia&mack
helping nice people buy and sell
condos, townhomes, gardens --
and the houses they're attached to
serving seattle
shoreline, & downtown edmonds
 Welcome to our website! Feel free to look around . . . some pages are in better shape than others, but all of them help to give you a feel for the still strong Seattle real estate market, information on some of our communities, and a little bit about us.
We have a particular eye for modern architecture and aesthetics and a skill for evaluating homes for livability and functionality. If you're shopping for an agent, and you like what you see here, then please, drop us an email or give us a call at (206) 795-9271.
Blog Alert: Read us on the Seattle Real Estate Professionals blog at the website for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer!
Important (good) news for first-time homebuyers!
First, interest rates are in the mid- to upper-fives, which is good news for all homebuyers. But first-timers get an extra special benefit from Uncle Sam.
Get $7500 Off Your Tax Bill!
Buy before June 30, 2009, and the IRS will cut $7500 off your tax bill ($3750 for singles).
This isn’t exactly a gift, it’s more like an interest-free loan. If you buy before filing your your 2008 tax return (due in April 2009), you simply deduct $7500 from “Amount You Owe.” And if you owe less than $7500, the IRS sends you a check for the difference. No kidding.
The way you pay it back is that in subsequent tax years, you add $500 to the “Amount You Owe,” which will be a lot easier to swallow — given that home ownership gives you some pretty nice tax deductions anyway.
If you sell the house, and do not have a net gain, the loan is wiped off the books. For more information, read this.
To get the home shopping process going, just give us a call! We know great lenders and we can get the ball rolling for you right away.
About Cynthia & Mack:
Ex-New Yorkers, they now live in a Belltown condo, after living in a garden home in Whittier Heights from 1988 to 2006. They have a combined thirty-five years of experience helping people buy and sell residential real estate throughout Seattle.
Cynthia is recognized by her peers as one of the leading experts in garden homes in the region, and consults with agents throughout the Northwest on the marketing of special garden homes.
In partnership with Brian Tschider of Cobalt Construction, they developed the AIA award-winning 42nd Street Condos, feted at Dwell Magazine's first annual Nice Modernists' Awards at New York's Cooper-Hewitt Museum in 2002. They have been rated Five Star (Best In Client Satisfaction) Agents by Seattle Magazine, and, most importantly: they are dedicated to exceeding your expectations for honesty, integrity, and expertise.
Services for Buyers: Cynthia & Mack offer comprehensive Buyer Brokerage services, at no fee to the buyer on NWMLS-listed properties (which is almost all of them).
One area where they are especially useful is in helping homebuyers evaluate properties for livability. Often, home shoppers will be so focused on the specifics (bedroom count, square footage), that they may not be able to recognize the attributes that make some homes much more livable than others.
They also have the expertise to alert clients to many potential problems (and solutions) before buyers get emotionally involved. After the selection process comes negotiating the transaction, offering referrals to service providers (including lenders, inspectors, title and escrow) — essentially, it’s guiding buyers through the entire process and helping them get the home that best suits their needs! This approach to their practice has resulted in hundreds of happy clients over the years!
Cynthia’s particular specialty is organic gardens (and the houses they come with!). For Mack (native Manhattanite), it's the in-city condo life. Both of them are committed to make finding that dream home as easy as is humanly possible!
Services for Sellers: Cynthia & Mack provide complete sales services, from pre-listing preparation strategies (you’d be surprised how many people spend ‘way too much money on things that don’t really make a difference in the end), to full-color brochures, on-line presentation, and advertising specifically targeted to real estate agents and their buyers. We invite you to allow Cynthia & Mack to meet with you if you’re considering offering your home for sale - they are agents who are truly committed to addiing value to the transaction!
Dwell Magazine's
"Nice Modernist Award"
Since 2002, Dwell has been awarding Nice Modernists honors and tributes at an annual event. We were recognized for our boutique project, the 42nd Street Condos, which debuted in 2001. Other awards and recognition for the project came from the Seattle Chapter of American Institute of Architects, the Seattle Times / Post-Intelligencer, and the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce.
We heartily support
Barack Obama
for President!
The New York Times, Sept 12, on John McCain
Women Against Sarah Palin
New Yorkers, in the presidential election
following the attacks of 9/11
voted for John Kerry over George Bush
by a ratio of more than three to one!
(among Manhattanites,
it was closer to five to one!)
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FEATURED LISTINGS:
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Ballard Condo! $299,950 1707 NW 58th St Top floor 2-BR / 1.5 BA unit along the entire width of the building. Lots of sunlight from windows on three sides. Sliding glass doors off living room & master bedroom to delightful lanai. Wood-burning fireplace, new microwave, new range/oven, plus refrigerator, dishwasher & garbage disposal. Two parking spaces! Animal friendly building in the heart of Ballard. Walking distance to Farmer's Market, shops, restaurants and post office. Easy commute on #15 or #44 bus to downtown, or hop on the Ballard Bridge & be downtown in minutes!
Greenwood! $400,000 9008 Palatine Ave N An impeccable home with a hip blend of craftsmanship and artistry. New kitchen, new bathroom, new windows and wonderful use of color. Spectacular architectural landscape with swales, raised beds, mature trees and delightful outdoor spaces. Separate detached studio with workspace, sleeping loft and 3/4 bath. Convenient in city neighborhood just blocks from the heart of the Greenwood retail core and one block to the park and public transportation.
Montlake! $859,000 2414 Calhoun Completely updated, triple-mint, spacious 1924 classic home designed for entertaining with an elegant living room, large dining room, and luxury kitchen; w/ 3BRs plus den and family room, 2.75 BA; fully-finished basement; on a play-friendly level lot with lawn and patio!
Sunset Hill! $649,000 6712 35th Ave NW Panoramic sound views from an impeccably maintained 3-BR / 1.75-BA 1959 classic home! Pristine and spacious, with gorgeous oak floors, formal dining room, WBFP, central air-conditioning, fabulous!
LOWER QUEEN ANNE CO-OP! $193,000 22 John St Views of the Sound, Olympics & city from this top floor studio/loft (formerly a 1BR). Light-filled corner unit with large windows facing South & West. High ceilings, radiator heat and charms of an old-world building with great updates including new carpet & paint. Remodeled open kitchen with gas stove & wood cabinets. Remodeled bath. Entry foyer w/large closet. Extra storage adjacent to unit. Rooftop deck w/city, sound, mountain & space needle views. Shared project/bike/workroom. Ideal city living!
Bainbridge / Winslow! $579,000-$959,000 Vinyard Lane Only four penthouse luxury residences still available at Vineyard Lane, winner of Kitsap County's 2006 Earth Day Award for Green Building. Southern exposure, 9ft and vaulted ceilings, generous windows and open floor plan. Features sapele and bamboo hardwood floors, Paperstone countertops, GE Profile and Bosch appliances, W/D, A/C, and tankless hot water. It’s built with care, built green and built by locals who care about Bainbridge Island. Lease option offered!
 Whistler Chalet! C$1,895,000 Extensively renovated 4 bedroom home in the prestigious Whistler Cay Heights - within walking distance to Whistler Village. Enjoy spectacular mountain views, open plan living space and remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and heated slate floor. Also features renovated bathrooms, wood blinds, a private hot tub, garage & an updated one bedroom suite.
Capitol Hill $1,000,000 923 13th Avenue E This long-loved 1906Capitol Hill Traditional sits proudly on tree-lined 13th Ave E. Inside you'll find formal living/dining areas & generously sized bedrooms. Quality craftsmanship is abundant in glass panel doors, fir molding, & original built-ins. Comfort is yours while relaxing next to the cozy gas fireplace, or entertaining on the custom cedar deck & patio. Space Needle & Sound views from sunroom and 2nd story. Just steps from Volunteer Park, delicious cafe's, & all this historic neighborhood has to offer!
Green Lake Modern $1,050,000 8513 Wallingford Ave N Stunning 4-star BuiltGreen-certified home with a modern aesthetic and an earth-conscious sensibility. Nestled on over 8,000 square feet of private land including a historic orchard with mature fruit trees, this property is unlike any other you've seen. Green features throughout the home include: rainwater harvesting system, recycled-content materials, low VOC finishes, reclaimed building materials and pre-plumbing for solar water heating. 4BRs, 3300 sf, fabulous!
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RECENT SALES:
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Shoreline Mid-Century Modern! $375,000 1105 NE 180th St (1.1mb) Tastefully updated and renewed 1954 rambler with solid oak hardwoods throughout, newly upgraded kitchen with '50s style tile counters, spacious living room w/wood-burning FP, on a 8320-sf private corner lot just a short stroll (walkscore=80) to shops and the Crest Theatre Center!
Ballard Garden Home! $400,000 2207 NW 70th St (1.6 mb) 2-BR 1923 architect-enchanced garden cottage with modern upgrades and respect for the original charm and character, sited on the west end of a corner lot, organically-tended and creating an oasis of year-round beauty.
Crown Hill Garden Craftsman! $525,000 9701 12th Ave NW (2 mb) Quintessential 1920 3-BR 2-3/4 BA Craftsman surrounded by show-stopping gardens! Lovingly maintained, restored, and improved, covered front porch, formal living & dining, oak floors, original millwork, French doors to sitting room overlooking gardens, updated kitchen w/gas, 7200+sf lot, wonderful!
Phinney Craftsman! $599,950 7225 4th Ave NW (578 kb) Gorgeous 1911 Craftsman home with orignal detailing intact and tasteful upgrades; spacious formal living and dining rooms w/ beamed ceilings and ribbon-inlay oak floors, light-filled updated kitchen, gorgeous main-floor bath with separate shower and soaking tub, detached garage, basement media room.
Whittier Heights Craftsman! $460,000 7055 Dibble Ave NW (144 kb) This is a lovely 2-bedroom home featuring original craftsman detailing - box beam ceilings, abundant millwork, china cabinet - on a quiet and lovely street of mostly 'way more expensive homes. Detached garage, too.
Greenwood Condo $335,000 8760 Greenwood Ave N (126 kb) Spacious, light-filled 2-BR/1.76 BA 1122-sf corner unit with treed outlook, open floor plan, generously-sized rooms, 9' ceilings, formal living & dining rooms, gas fireplace, fully-equipped kitchen (yes, dishwasher and disposal!), full-sized in-unit clothes washer & dryer, in a great 1998 elevator building!
Green Lake $475,000 1125 N 84th St (232 kb) Lovely and charming 1937 3-BR bungalow with rich period details: coved plaster ceilings, oak floors, deco millwork - with a tastefully updated kitchen and a tiled full bath that's been refreshed in keeping with the era! There's a family/rec room in the high-ceilinged basement. A really nice house in a really neat location!
Laurelhurst Condo! $325,000 5525 50th Ave NE (85 kb) Rarely available Laurel Court Condo, 2-BRs, 2-sided FP serves the living and dining rooms, modern kitchen w/dishwasher & abundant cabinets, full bath with marble floors, in-unit washer & dryer, and a pleasant deck with evergreen outlook. Elevator building with skylit atrium entry, secure garage parking & plenty of visitor parking, on a quiet street! EZ access to U-W, SR-520, Burke-Gilman trail.
Maple Leaf $475,000 825 NE 91st St (144 kb) Beautiful and light-filled 1930 Tudor, 4-BR/1.75BA, formal living & dining rooms, lovely oak and fir floors, coved ceilings, picture rail. Updated kitchen with breakfast bar, corian-style countertops, gas cooking, abundant cabinetry. Large sunny yard with deck, on a quiet street, sidewalks - a short stroll to cafes, shops, and restaurants!
North Seattle! $425,000 2203 N 143rd St (1.14mb) Beautiful mature gardens surround this lovely 1955 3-BR home! Light-filled with wonderful garden outlooks, this mid-century classic home features quality details such as solid oak floors, skylit bath, sunny kitchen with greenhouse window - a lovely garden home! Extensive plant list provided!
Edmonds Bowl! $425,000 1058 Daley St (80 kb) Elegant classic 3-BR Cape Cod on the rim of the Bowl! Spacious open living/dining room, gleaming refinished oak floors, large light-filled kitchen - on a large corner lot just a short stroll from downtown!
Ballard! $850,000 7314 28th Ave NW (615kb) Originally built in 1915, this authentic Craftsman home has been carefully refreshed and updated. Featuring high-ceilinged and generously-sized rooms, authentic architectural detailing and craftsmanship, and stunningly beautiful high-quality materials!
Queen Anne! $600,000 622 W Smith St (1mb) Classic 1923 1-1/2 story 3-BR/1.75 BA bungalow on a corner lot! Formal dining room, masonry tile fireplace flanked with built-in bookcases, oak floors, original millwork - this is a darling house!.
Historic First Hill! $240,000 1221 Minor Ave (920kb) Refreshed and restored West-facing 1-BR with lots of windows to take advantage of the city view (and sound peek) from the 5th floor of a elegant 1960 architectural treasure! Refinished hardwoods, tastefully updated kitchen, lovely!
West Seattle / Belvidere! $400,000 4046 34th Ave SW (884kb) Very nice 2+BR 1-1/2 story 1940 house with walkout basement featuring gleaming oak floors, large eat-in kitchen Rainier and City views, with organically tended gardens on a quiet, tree-lined street!
Columbia City! $425,000 5017 46th Ave S (896kb) Delightful restoration of classic Craftsman, high-ceilinged and light-filled! Corner windows, original millwork, Fir floors. 2-BRs, 1 BA, kitchen w/spacious family room, fenced yard and garden with pond!
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