Carlene Sandstrom Helping You Find the Way Home

06/02/2026

June Home Maintenance Tips

✔️ Clean grill and outdoor furniture
✔️ Power wash siding and walkways
✔️ Inspect foundation & crawl spaces
✔️ Inspect plumbing for leaks
✔️Clean aerators on faucets

06/02/2026

Let’s love while we can! Everyone…absolutely everyone!

06/01/2026

10 things to do for a smooth renovation

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A designer (and serial renovator) shares tips learned from years of working with clients and remodeling her own home

06/01/2026

Hello June!

05/29/2026

Open House Saturday in Kirkland ✨ 📍 10523 NE 118th Lane, Kirkland, WA 98034
Offered at $2,548,000| MLS # 2487483
🏡 Open House - Saturday | 12 PM – 3 PM
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Perfect in every way and tucked down a quiet, private drive, this beautifully remodeled Kirkland home is truly something special. 🌿

Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,400 sq ft, soaring ceilings, walls of windows, a stunning Chef’s kitchen with heated floors, a spa-inspired primary suite, and flexible upper-level living with a bonus room, guest suite, beverage bar, and office/optional 4th bedroom.

Enjoy lush, park-like grounds, curated patio spaces, an expansive entertainment deck, and an oversized 3-car garage—all just minutes from Totem Lake Village, Juanita Village, parks, beaches, I-405, Bellevue, Redmond, and Eastside tech campuses.
Come see this serene Kirkland retreat in person! 🏡✨

05/29/2026

Buying a home isn’t just math. It’s confidence.

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Buying a Home Isn’t Just Math. It’s Confidence. Buying a home couple with their keys to the house happy A lot of people talk about buying a home like it is one big math problem. What is the interest rate.What is the monthly payment.What is the down payment.What is the tax rate.What is the insura...

05/28/2026

May Seller Tip

ROOF REPAIRS
Few things turn away buyers more quickly than a leaky roof, so address roof repairs before trying to sell your home. If your roof needs serious work, be ready to negotiate a lower price with buyers.

05/27/2026

Seattle’s best brunches

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Overnight-marinated French toast in a nostalgic diner, springy gluten-free waffles in salted coconut egg cream and honey, dim sum dumplings — these meals are worth getting out of bed for.

05/26/2026

Open House in Kirkland ✨
📍 10523 NE 118th Lane, Kirkland, WA 98034
Offered at $2,548,000 | MLS # 2487483
🏡 Open House - Wednesday, May 27 - ⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM
View Full Listing https://zurl.co/Pc36Z

Perfect in every way and tucked down a quiet, private drive, this beautifully remodeled Kirkland home is truly something special. 🌿

Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,400 sq ft, soaring ceilings, walls of windows, a stunning Chef’s kitchen with heated floors, a spa-inspired primary suite, and flexible upper-level living with a bonus room, guest suite, beverage bar, and office/optional 4th bedroom.

Enjoy lush, park-like grounds, curated patio spaces, an expansive entertainment deck, and an oversized 3-car garage—all minutes from Totem Lake Village, Juanita Village, parks, beaches, I-405, Bellevue, Redmond, and Eastside tech campuses.

Come see this serene Kirkland retreat in person! 🏡✨

05/26/2026

"Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid only of standing still." - Chinese Proverb