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 Seattle real estate market, information on some of our communities, and a little bit about us.

We have a particular eye for evaluating homes for livability and functionality, regardless of style: classic Craftsman garden homes, post-WWII war boxes and sixties splits, architecturally significant modern dwellings; Cynthia's MFA degree and construction background comes in very handy here! If you're shopping for a good buyer’s agent, and you like what you see here — then do drop us an email or give us a call at (206) 795-9271.

New Tax Credit: $8000 for first-time homebuyers!

Yes, that's right! This replaces last year's old and tired $7500 credit, which was more like a loan than a credit.

This new $8000 is yours to keep, provided you own the home for at least three years.

The IRS has made this one easy. Download the form for full instructions.

Download: IRS Form 5405 (PDF)

Headlines from our blog:

We are also contributors to the Seattle Real Estate Professionals blog at the website for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer!

Blogs we like:
Lake & Company Real Estate Blog Where many of the city's top agents discuss topicalreal estate matters in a forthright and honest manner.
Northwest Cheapsleeps favorite places for budget travelers
The Tangled Nest celebrates the “new home economics” — an essential twining of home, garden, food, craft, and co-existence with the wild, natural world.
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 throughout the gardening and real estate communities as a leading expert in marketing Northwest garden homes.

In partnership with Brian Tschider of Cobalt Construction, they developed the AIA award-winning 42nd Street Condos, and were 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, usually at no fee to the buyer!

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.

Another area where they are valuable is in helping buyers “see past the internet photos.” While a picture may be worth a thousand words, a few 72-dpi thumbnails may not tell the entire story of a particular property.

Cynthia & Mack 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 adding value to the transaction!

Find out more about them on their "About Us" Page!
Featured Listings
For showing information, call us directly at 206-276-8292!

Westhaven Condo! $300,000 ◊ 2617 NW 59th St Built in 1991, this intimate (five unit) building features mature landscaping which adds a depth of warmth and beauty. Sited up off the street for privacy, this spacious and light-filled 2-BR features a half-bath off the master, an open floor plan with light-toned finishes, nice-sized kitchen with breakfast bar, and combined living / dining with sliders leading to the large deck. In-unit washer & dryer, covered parking and separate storage unit, too. Call to see!

Ballard Place Condo! $340,000 ◊ 1545 NW 57th St A big-city kind of condo on a more intimate Seattle scale, a gracious lobby entrance leads to this immaculate, spacious unit w/formal entry, den/office, open kitchen, dining & living rooms - with a mantled FP anchoring the space. Deck off LR for ez BBQ. Granite counters add sparkle & wood cabinetry warmth. Spacious BR with walk-in closet. Beautiful party room opens to patio w/hot tubs & adjacent conference room & business center. View roof deck too! 2 parking spaces & separate storage unit. Concierge & facilities manager on site. Call to see!

Wallingford! $445,000 ◊ 4516 Thackeray Pl NE Pristine, well-maintained, carefully updated classic home; tasteful refinements like gorgeous new fir windows compliment refinished oak floors and original unpainted millwork throughout; spacious LR with FP, good-sized BRs and lovely tiled bath off hallway, country kitchen w/ spacious dining area overlooking the large back yard, high-ceilinged basement. Complete electrical and plumbing upgrades, durable metal roof, close to 45th but minimally impacted by it. Walkscore: 92; drivescore: 84. A good, solid house where snow doesn't shut down a neighborhood! Call to see!
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Seward Park! $1.1M ◊ 6816 Seward Park Ave S Stunning, re-imagined mid-century home with a gracious and practical floor plan ideal for families and entertaining. Major upgrades include systems, all finishes and floor plan oriented to maximize views. Designer owner's special project with extensive attention paid to every detail and exceptional continuity. Luxurious master suite w/gas fireplace. Wonderful new sliders open to view patio w/separate wood-burning fireplace. Lives like a quiet-street house, with the benefit of no powerlines blocking the view. Open Sun 1-4!
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Maple Leaf! $375,000 ◊ 351 NE 90th St This charming craftsman home sits up off street for privacy with level driveway parking in front of the garage. A covered entry opens to broad living room w/built-in display shelves, oak floors & archway through to kitchen. Modern kitchen w/loads of storage and windowed eating area; a small sunny den area at the back overlooks the private yard. One of the two main floor BRs is extra large & the bath is redone in designer tile. A full height basement provides loads of work/storage space & the laundry area. Pending Sale!

Green Lake! $937,500 ◊ 6541 Chapin Pl N Gorgeous light-filled view contemporary Craftsman home on very quiet street only 1-1/2 blocks from Green Lake with 4-BRs up including fab ensuite master; open plan w/living and family rooms open to large kitchen w/gas range/oven + electric convection oven; formal dining room w/ coffered ceilings (there are a lot of charming architectural details, such as lovely millwork and hardwood floors, throughout the home); great views from hottub-ready view deck; garden level opens to patio & yard, 2-car garage + storage + tiled wine cellar! Pendng Sale!

Lower Queen Anne Co-Op! $179,000 ◊ 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 ◊ Vineyard 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$1,695,000 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.

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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.

42nd Street Condos
952 N 42nd St
2002 AIA Home-of-the-year finalist!
visit BjarkoSerra Architects
2 July 2009