Gene Neal's (gneal) Blog

For most consumers, real estate agents are a dime a dozen.  If you asked the average Joe what the difference was between an agent, a Realtor, and a real estate consultant they would probably have no idea.  Recently I asked an acquaintance of mine if they knew the difference and I was answered wit...

Wow what a crazy 30 days this has been.  Last month we were bombarded with the wet stuff and now the winter chill is on it's way!  Are you and your family prepared for the curve balls that mother nature can throw our way?  If you are like me you may think you are prepared but reality is that ther...

The short answer is no!  The MLS is a great resource for your home search as the majority of available properties will be there.  I cannot stress however that my clients and I have found some great deals that are not listed in a conventional way.  Most of you have seen signs of "For Sale By Owner...

Well here we are wrapping up the first month of fall.  If you live in the Green River Valley there is no doubt that you have been keeping up on the news of the Howard Hanson Dam situation.  If you were a victim of the last years flooding then I'm sure you have already laid plans for this winter l...

size="2">   Gene Neal | Better Properties NW | 206-755-7699 24828 129th Pl Se, Kent, WA Great home in one of the best locations in Kent! 3BR/2BA Single Family House   offered at $289,950 Year Built 1978 Sq Footage 1,860 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 2 Car garag...

Lakeland Hills in Auburn Washington is both a beautiful and diverse community located in South King County.  There are many parks and recreational activities available year round in Lakeland.  Whether you just want a fun day at the park, to boating, or golfing, this area has it all.  Lakeland is ...

Beautiful resale in Snoqualmie Ridge. This home has MANY upgrades and really shines among the competition. Large kitchen features granite slab and stainless steel throughout. Huge island makes a great prep area and breakfast bar. Commercial grade stove and walk in pantry makes this a cooks dream....

Come out and see this great 2 bedroom and 2 bath condo in the wonderful planned community of Lakeland.  Warm earthtones are featured throughout this cozy upper floor unit.  You can enter through your front door or your spacious one car garage.  As you get to the top of the stairs you can't help b...

If you're looking for affordable Seattle condo living you just might find it at the Beacon Flats on S. Holgate st.  This condo project has 16 one bedroom units with public transportation conviniently located out front.  Most of the units here are well appointed and  come with storage spaces.  Uni...

If you are looking for affordable Seattle condominium living it just might be right here.  The Mode condominiums is a recent condo conversion on Bellevue avenue in Capitol Hill.  Conviniently located it is just steps away from downtown Seattle and Broadway Ave.  All of the ground floor units have...