Not quite the same as the REAL Mister Rogers, but this Mr. Roger got his “15 minutes of fame” on the Brashenomics Show on 1150AM KKNW. I was invited to speak about mid-century homes in Seattle – their pros (style, open space) and cons (oil tanks, chipped tiles). You can watch my radio interview below.
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Take a Tour of Mister Rogers’ House
You’ve seen them pinned on Pinterest boards, posted on Facebook, and written about on blogs…house plans for TV shows and movies. Mr. Roger has combed the Internet Highway for a house plan of Mister Rogers’ house. (If you find one, please let Mr. Roger know!) Instead of a house plan, come with me on a … Continue reading »
Mid-Century Gem in Seattle’s Capitol Hill Neighborhood
While out previewing homes for buyers this week, Mr. Roger found a few gems, but the highlight of the day was a mid-century home in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The kitchen is perfect, according to Mr. Roger’s standards, because it’s in tact! And the main floor bath, well, it’s untouched beauty should be recognized in … Continue reading »
There’s No Place Like Home
One of the benefits of being a Realtor is helping people find their dream home. It doesn’t matter what stage of life they are in – a 20-something looking for their first condo, a young couple in search of a house, newcomers relocating to Seattle, empty nesters looking to downsize – Mr. Roger enjoys being … Continue reading »
It’s a Mid-Century Revival!
It’s time for a good, old-fashioned revival! No, not the religious kind. (Well, for some of us, mid-century worship is a religion.) A mid-century home renovation revival! It’s happening all of the country in neighborhoods near you! While the “big daddies” of mid-century architecture are being preserved (Eames, Wright, Neutra, the list goes on) and … Continue reading »
Cleavers vs. Jetsons: Are you mid-century or mid-century modern?
The mid-century modern movement of the 1950s and early ‘60s is hot (thank you, Mad Men). Homes with sleek, clean lines of wood, brick, and stone siding and walls of glass were the “cat’s meow”. But not all homes built in the mid-century were necessarily modern – just plain, old-fashioned mid-century. Some of us (or maybe … Continue reading »
Mid-Century Home Renovation Tips for the Fearful
You just had to have that mid-century home, didn’t ya? Well, golly, who can blame you! But what you didn’t realize is that updating those kitchen cabinets would strike such fear in you when you found out the floor is not level and the plumbing is not up to 21st Century standards. Hmmm…what to do? Can … Continue reading »
