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Love Letter from 15916 SE 42nd Pl
If you love trees, I'm the house for you. I'm nestled quietly among towering evergreens (hello, Evergreen State!), giving forest vibes while still being minutes from freeway access and grocery stores. The trees bring birds, and the birds bring song. It's peaceful here—but not remote. I was born in 1967, which apparently makes me vintage now (not old—vintage). And buyers love mid-century homes, so I'm feeling pretty good about my chances. My main floor is light and bright, eve
Oct 142 min read


Escrow Holdback
Funny, when I click in the title section in the program I use to write blog posts it reads, Add a Catchy Title. There is absolutely...
Nov 10, 20234 min read


Queen Anne - Seattle, WA - Neighborhood Spotlight
Queen Anne was my home for 10 years, and is still one of my favorite Seattle neighborhoods. It has changed a lot over the years, but my...
Nov 8, 20233 min read


Seahurst - Burien, WA - Neighborhood Spotlight
Tucked in a quiet pocket on the shores of Puget Sound sits one of the most coveted neighborhoods in Burien, Seahurst. In this...
Oct 24, 20234 min read


SOLD - Happy Buyer, Marissa
Marissa is my friend. Our kids went to preschool together. We are both single moms. Marissa reached out to me a little over a month ago...
Oct 18, 20232 min read


SOLD - Happy Sellers, Erin and John
How I met Erin (and John) is one of my favorite stories. Erin contacted me in February based on her search for agents who had sold...
Sep 6, 20231 min read


Pros/Cons of Working at Redfin as a Lead Agent
redfin.com I have been working full time as a Real Estate Broker since 2012. Winter of 2015 with a baby and the sole provider for our...
Jun 14, 20234 min read


Tips, Pros/Cons of Being a Real Estate Broker (as a single mom)
Hi, allow me reintroduce myself. My name is J-U-L-I-E. Julie Granahan. Also known as Real Estate Travel Mom. I have been a mom for nearly...
Mar 4, 20235 min read


2022 at a Glance - Professionally
2022 was a year of transition for me professionally. Actually, it was a year of transition for everyone in the real estate business. The...
Jan 1, 20232 min read


Maui and Wailea Beach Resort - A Review
Hawaii is a magical place. The smells, the colors, the feel. It is just so lovely. I am lucky enough to have been able to visit Hawaii so...
Nov 30, 20223 min read


Trick or Treat? A Review of the Current Real Estate Market
It's feeling SPOOKY out there, and I am not talking about Halloween! We have entered a different real estate market. After experiencing a...
Oct 12, 20226 min read


Suncadia - A Review
Living in Seattle, there is an abundance to do within a very short distance. We are surrounded by mountains and water, offering some of...
Jul 18, 20223 min read


The Willows Inn - A Review
A few weeks ago, a past client reached out to let me know he and his wife had been casually looking for a vacation island home and one...
Jul 7, 20224 min read


Out With the Old, In With the New
After nearly 6 years, I have made the difficult decision to leave Redfin. It's no hard feelings, Redfin, you were a great home for me for...
Jun 1, 20222 min read


Real Estate
Since my blog is titled, "Real Estate + Travel + Mom," I wanted to give an introduction on each topic and why they are important to me. I...
Mar 21, 20224 min read


New on the Market
6315 36th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98136 $850,000 OPEN HOUSE 3/20 11-1 Stunning updated mid-century in the popular and conveniently located...
Mar 18, 20221 min read


New on the Market
This one is a beauty, and you do not want to miss it. Open House Saturday, 2-4 $1.699 million 6623 Azalea Way SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065...
Mar 17, 20221 min read


Montana
Oh, Montana. How I fell in love with thee. Your landscape, your climate, your inhabitants, your mountains. Oh, those mountains, so, so so...
Mar 16, 20225 min read


New on the Market
New listing alert! Two new cuties are now on the market and looking for new owners! 8144 12th Ave SW Two homes on one lot Main house has...
Mar 11, 20221 min read


Sneak Peek
How adorable is this bathroom floor!? Stay tuned to see the rest of this house when it goes live tomorrow!
Mar 9, 20221 min read
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