Weekly Real Estate Tip

I want to discuss real estate in the Seattle area. Fortunately for us who live here, our houses are still holding their value and there is no need to feel fearful of our market. I know people like to listen to the media and buy into the doom and gloom, but the media always focuses on the national picture, not what's going on locally. Would you listen to the weather forecast for Las Vegas to figure out what to wear today, or would you watch the Seattle weather? Then why are you listening to the media when they discuss real estate? It's such a great time to be in the market and buying up real estate. It's not like it was 2 years ago, but thank goodness it isn't! We had a correction in our market and things are better, we just need to accept it and say things are good and now's the time to buy!

Skinny Jeans

I know I just did a big discussion on jeans, but I need to bring up jeans again. Afterall, they are a staple in our wardrobe! So I was shopping with a friend this week and we were discussing skinny jeans. She was saying that she doesn't believe all people can pull them off and I'm here to tell you they can! It's all about trying on a variety of skinny jeans. Try a range of skinny and straight legs and test them and see which style fits your body. The other thing to keep in mind is, the kind of shoe you choose can make or break the outfit. I personally think for tall people, they look great with flats or heels. For those of us that are short, we need to be a little more careful. Skinny jeans with flats can actually make us look kind of stumpy. My best recommendation is to put them with heels. (via FashionKitty)

A word to the wise

So I'm walking through the grocery store yesterday and what do I see? I see a guy with his jeans hanging down around his knee caps. Get over this style already! I'm serious, no one enjoys seeing someone's boxers. At least not like that! I guess I don't understand the logic behind it. You look like you've dropped a load in your pants, you walk like you just got off a horse because you're trying to keep your pants up, and news flash, girls are not attracted to this look in the slightest! I'd much rather see a guy dressed in jeans that are pulled up around the waist. I'm not saying they have to be tight necessarily, just pulled up so you don't trip over them. I think the world would be a better place if this would happen. I just don't understand how women continue to move through trends and yet, American men seem to have stopped changing style sense since the 90's. So please, take my advice and learn from the Europeans. The men there have great fashion sense and they're always moving forward, so let's try to do the same here. I'd really appreciate it!

My Snohomish Listing

I have a wonderful new listing in Snohomish, WA. It's a manufactured triple wide with 3 bedrooms and two baths on 5.42 acres. It's a great property, which also comes with an outbuilding, which has a propane fireplace and elecricity. Go to www.stephanieridley.com to view more about this listing and my other listings. If you are looking for privacy or if you are a builder looking for some land to purchase, it has the potential for a rural cluster subdivision (buyer to verify). Give me a call if you have any questions about it or send me an email!