Another Round of Microsoft Layoffs: Redmond Washington This is not the first time Microsoft is laying off employees throughout the world including in Redmond, Washington. In 2014 Microsoft cut 18,000 jobs. In 2016 Microsoft announced they would cut 2,850 jobs by the end of the fiscal year. In yesterday's Seattle Times Matt Day revealed more layoffs by Microsoft.Full disclosure: It was due to my Microsoft stock that I put a huge down payment on my house so am very thankful for their performance. Shares of MSFT stock have slipped 5% in the last three months.Nevertheless some employees at their Redmond, Washington office may lose their job soon.  If you are a Microsoft employee who lives in Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue, or surrounding areas and are thinking about selling your home instead o... 07/07/2017

Sell Your Kirkland Washington Home  Inventory is low in Kirkland Washington. The market is hot! Average home prices in the Kirkland area is on the rise. Housing inventory is at a premium. Mortgage rates are increasing but they are still at all time lows.All of which adds up to the perfect market to sell your home.If you are thinking about selling your home in Kirkland call Lana and Ed at the Aloha Home Team 206-445-8034 for a free home evaluation.Or go to www.FreeCMAKirkland.com for more information.   07/01/2017

Washington Real Estate Broker/Managing Broker Name/Address Change Form It's that time of the year for me to renew my managing broker license and real estate firm license. As of today I renewed both. The State of Washington makes it easy by offering the option to renew online.Washington real estate brokers and managing brokers can update their name and/or address before they renew their license by filling out a form provided by the Washington State Department of Licensing. Click here to view it.If you are thinking about changing real estate firms in Washington, feel free to contact me for a private discussion at 206-445-8034. 01/06/2017

13609 129th Place NE, Kirkland 98034 Rare Kingsgate rambler in the lake Washington school district ready for your personal touches. Well built 3 bed 1.5 bath on a large fenced lot. Newer roof, fence, and deck. Ample parking and quiet street in desirable area. Open floor plan includes 2 living spaces, formal and informal. Plus dining and newer kitchen updates. Large utility room and new furnace. Plenty of room to garden or play in the private back yard. Well cared for and ready for owners. Danielle Robinett(425) 299-9603The Ben Kinney TeamKeller Williams Western Realty  11/08/2016

Bright Corner Unit Condo $312,973 Condominium Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 1,001 sqftYear Built: 1987MLS #: 775900 Location 221 9th St#C103Kirkland, WA 98033 Description Amazing location, designer finishes,and genius corner unit layout. Walk to downtown Kirkland's shops, dining, lakefront, and parks. Bright living room with wood fireplace, plush carpeting, flows to dining area for great entertaining. Beautiful kitchen with rich hardwoods, chic and plentiful cabinets, expansive granite counters, stainless appliances. Bathrooms have subway tile and stylish vanities. Spacious bedroom with large windows and deep closets. Private patio has greenbelt views. 2 parking spots. Community perks include clubhouse, BBQ, pool. Must see!     Buyers Agent : Kevin Meyer  - John L Scott ... 09/06/2016

Artistically Upgraded Condo at The Gallery $287,000 Condominium Main Features 2 Bedrooms1 BathroomInterior: 824 sqftYear Built: 1987MLS #: 791150 Location 916 3rd Ave#A202Kirkland, WA 98033 Description Chic condo at The Gallery Community with a bevy of artistic upgrades. Brushstrokes of style include wideplank cherry firs, tile-surround gas fireplace, dramatic can lights and more. Upgraded kitchen: sparkling granite countertops, dark cabinets, stainless appliances, fun magnetic chalkboard wall. Designer finishes in bathroom, built-in shelves in bedroom closets. Bright balcony and bonus 2nd parking spot! Manicured grounds, community pool, hot tub, clubhouse, grill. Low HOA dues. Walk to downtown Kirkland's shops, dining, waterfront and parks!!       Buyers Agent : Kevin Meyer  - John L ... 09/06/2016

Kirkland Home with Welcoming Spaces Throughout $440,000 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms3 BathroomsInterior: 2,420 sqftLot: 10,200 sqftYear Built: 1962MLS #: 705554 Location 7811 NE 133rd PlaceKirkland, WA 98034 Description Outdoor oasis with beautiful 10,200 sqft lot. Backyard with huge deck & big level fenced lawn; large front yard with flowering plum trees. Welcoming spaces & bonus rooms galore. Bright & charming living room with box-beam ceiling, gas fireplace. Lovely kitchen with wood floors and cabinets in-kitchen eating area. Master suite includes an ensuite ¾ bath, chic tile & vanity. Spacious rec room with wet bar and wood fireplace. Amazing location!! Private, yet minutes to schools and freeways! Don't let this Kirkland home get by!!   Listing courtesy of: Kevin Me... 09/02/2016

Coastal Classic in Kirkland $399,500 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms2.5 BathroomsInterior: 1,940 sqftLot: 8,250 sqftYear Built: 1976MLS #: 468629 Location 13401 128th Place NEKirkland, WA 98034 Description Amazing curb appeal, coastal classic feel in this 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home. Could be featured in your next Better Homes & Gardens. Soft blue-gray, dove white trim, 1940 sqft, two peaked roofs sail upon the sky. Arborvitae columns, ribbons of gardens, fenced level yard for summer parties. Light-filled living room with fireplace, dining room opens to huge 3-yr-old deck with stairs to bbq patio. Newer kitchen features beautiful cabinets, applainces, flooring along with an eat-in nook. Master bedroom with en suite bath. Downstairs bedroom with 3/4 bath, smashing bonus room wot... 09/02/2016

Charming Kirkland Highlands Craftsman $700,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2.5 BathroomsInterior: 2,170 sqftLot: 7,982 sqftYear Built: 2004MLS #: 653463 Location 11516 NE 95th StKirkland, WA 98033 Description Inviting 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2,170 sqft Kirkland Highlands craftsman home. Great floor plan, beautiful millwork, hardwoods & finishes. Kitchen has slab-granite counters, stainless appliances, large island with seating. Flows into family room with fireplace. Sumptuous master bedroom with oversized walk-in closet, 5-piece bath w/ dual vanity & unique attached fireplace room! Bedroom-level laundry. Large, level, fully fenced backyard with forest views. 2-car garage. Close to exciting downtown Kirkland, parks & great schools. Easy commute!     Listing courtesy of: Kevi... 09/02/2016

Outdoor Entertainers Dream in Kirkland $538,900 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2.5 BathroomsInterior: 1,540 sqftLot: 27,007 sqftYear Built: 1978MLS #: 553999 Location 11017 NE 116th StKirkland, WA 98034 Description Private 3 bedroom, 2.25 baths, 1,540 sqft tri-level home in Kirkland. Spectacular large 27,000+ sqft lot. Fully landscaped yard with huge deck, garden, rv parking, playhouse and dog run. New roof, windows, carpet and paint throughout. Attractive galley kitchen with great storage, pantry, office nook and more. Dining room with built-in buffet. Living room with fireplace and large bright windows. Bonus downstairs room for office/play area/media room. Intimate master bedroom with ¾ bath and deep closets. Next to new grade school. Must see!     Listing courtesy of: K... 09/01/2016

JUANITA LAKE VIEW HOME FOR SALE IN KIRKLAND, WA Offered by Keller Williams Eastside $1,285,000 5 bd 4 ba 4,260 sqft Juanita lake view home with inspired contemporary NW design. Reverse living with vaulted great room, perfect for entertaining. Granite and stainless kitchen and Main floor master w/ 5-piece tile bath. Lower level live-work space and basement level Mother In Law, each with kitchenette, full bath and separate entry. Five bedrooms total. Expansive multi-level decks. Lake Washington views. Tree-lined dead end street. A one-of-a-kind opportunity for the discerning buyer. See More about this Lake View Property in Kirkland.   08/19/2016

There is nothing that compares to being audited by the State of Washington Department of Licensing. There is no notice. There is no warning. It can happen at any moment once every three to four years. (For the State of Florida where I am also licensed once every five years.) 1. A statement of Policies and Procedures must be kept in office. It's not a manual. It's a sheet that describes a written policy for referrals to home inspectors, supervision of brokers, and review of documentation. 2. Inactivity and activity log must be maintained which includes offers that were rejected. This can be a one-liner log. This can be maintained on a yellow pad.3. The retention of records that must be maintained is for three years and includes contracts, earnest money receipts (if applicable), and closi... 06/08/2016

 ILove-Kirkland.com/ website along with ILuvKirkland.org (included free)The businesses in Kirkland Washington are categorized by type. Restaurants, Retail Businesses, Stores in Kirkland, Personal Services, Non-Profit and Real EstateIncludes maps of the city by area www.ILove-Kirkland.com/ Located in King County Washington, Kirkland is a suburb of Seattle on the Eastside of Lake Washington. With over 85,000 residents Kirkland is the 6th largest city in King County and 12th largest city in the state.Kirkland features some of the best parks, waterfront dining, homes, performing art centers and beaches in the entire Puget Sound area. Our art galleries and award winning dining establishments make for a unforgettable night on the town or an every day affair for those that live here.The site c... 04/04/2016

Website with all the Parks of Kirkland. Each one has a write up, photos, a video and is findable on a searchable map.  http://parksofkirkland.com/ Every on of the 44 different parks in Kirkland are on the website and on the map. Costs hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to make. It is for sale due to the recent retirement of the owner and maker - Phil Leng We moved to Kirkland over 25 years ago because of her parks, built our house next to one, and spend much of our free time in one or another of the numerous parks. This site was built with love and I trust it will be bought and maintained by the next person who also loves - The Parks of Kirkland! 04/03/2016

Homes in the Juanita Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA See all homes for sale in the Juanita Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA.  Is it time to sell?  Find out what your home in the Juanita Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA is worth.       The Juanita Neighborhood of Kirkland WA is a large established community that was annexed into the city limits in July of 1967. Once rural farmland and homesteads, the area began to change in the 1960's as modern subdivisions began to be developed. Many of the homes that were built in this era still exist but, like the rest of Kirkland, the remake is well underway. Land use signs dot the landscape and larger lots are being subdivided by the dozens. You will find many different housing options if you decide to live in the Juanita Neighborhood. Juanita is located just... 02/18/2016

Homes in the Kingsgate Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA See all homes for sale in the Kingsgate Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA.  Is it time to sell?  Find out what your home in the Kingsgate Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA is worth.     The Kingsgate Neighborhood of Kirkland WA is an up and coming district that was annexed into the city limits in June of 2011. It is an established upper middle class neighborhood featuring  primarily 3-4 bedroom residential homes and 1-2 bedroom condominiums.  You will find many different housing options if you decide to live in the Kingsgate Neighborhood. It is located just 10 minutes north of Downtown Kirkland with easy access to the major cities of Seattle, Bellevue and Everett.   Looking for a home in the Kingsgate Neighborhood? If you are interested in the ... 02/16/2016

Homes in the Houghton Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA See all homes for sale in the Houghton Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA.  Is it time to sell?  Find out what your home in the Houghton Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA is worth.   .The Houghton Neighborhood of Kirkland is a historic district that was once a neighboring town to Kirkland. Houghton was annexed in 1968 and is now a treasured community on the south end of Kirkland overlooking Lake Washington. Bordered on the North by 68th Street, Watershed Park to the South and nestled between the Cross Kirkland Corridor Trail and I405,  Houghton is an idyllic residential neighborhood offering a vast array of real estate options.   Looking for a home in the Houghton Neighborhood? If you are interested in the current homes for sale in the Houghton N... 02/11/2016

Homes in Highlands Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA See all homes for sale in the Highlands Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA.  Is it time to sell?  Find out what your home in the Highlands Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA is worth. The Highlands Neighborhood of Kirkland is a historic district that was originally developed in the early 1940's. Located north of 85th St between 112th and I405,  the Highlands Neighborhood is an idyllic residential neighborhood close to Kirkland's downtown core. The residents value the neighborhoods quality of life and the renowned tree canopy which promotes the natural setting integral to the neighborhood's identity. The neighborhood has very limited access and there are no commercial properties. In the Highlands, a variety of housing types and styles exist and provide... 02/10/2016

Homes in Norkirk Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA See all homes for sale in the Norkirk Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA.  Is it time to sell?  Find out what your home in the Norkirk Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA is worth.Norkirk is a historic district in downtown Kirkland that was originally developed in the early 1900's. Located North of downtown between Market and 8th St, the new bungalows and craftsman-style homes of the era reflected the arts and crafts movement popular throughout the U.S. Many of these cottages still exist today although, over the last 20 years or so, most have come down and been replaced with gorgeous million dollar and multi million dollar homes. The transformation continues today and spacious plots, once farmland for the original settlers or summer cottages for wealthy ... 02/08/2016

Kirkland Condo_WOW price is only $265,000 for 3 BedrmThe lowest price 3 Bedroom Condo in Kirkland and it is move in READY!New carpet and paint welcome you home. The living room has a cozy wood burning fireplace. The dining room has built-in buffet, pass through to the kitchen and a slider leading out to the patio and large grass area - great for entertaining! Back inside you have 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The master features a organized walk in closet as well. All this in a well maintained complex close to shopping and transportation. Added bonus is you have 2 assigned parking spots right outside your front door!For your private showing contact Robby (Your Realtor) Leviton on 206-910-1632. To set up your own custom searches with the Knowles team follow this link and start your journe... 02/05/2016