Brooke Bendzak - Windermere Real Estate

02/15/2025

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02/14/2025

Flowers need houses too 😁

I’m thinking it’s a win win situation! 😉

02/09/2025

I love this! Great benefits for the environment and looks beautiful too!

02/09/2025

Excellent advice below on how to protect the pollinators in your yard this spring! 🐝🌸

ALERT: Your yard cleanup could wipe out an entire generation of native pollinators! 🐝

SHOCKING FACTS:
- 80% of native bees nest in dead plant stems
- One stem can house up to 20 pollinator larvae
- Early cleanup destroys 6 months of bee development
- Native bees are worth $2000 per yard in pollination

What's Really Living in Your "Messy" Yard:

1. Hidden Residents:
- Mason bee cocoons
- Leafcutter bee nests
- Native wasp larvae
- Beneficial predator eggs

2. Critical Areas to Protect:
🌿 Hollow plant stems
🍂 Leaf litter piles
🌱 Standing perennials
🌸 Seed heads

3. How to Help:
- Wait until May to clean up
- Leave 15" stem heights
- Create brush piles
- Mark pollinator areas

YOUR ACTION PLAN:
✅ Stop all cleanup until 50°F consistent temps
✅ Bundle and store cut stems
✅ Create "pollinator corners"
✅ Educate your neighbors

REMEMBER:
A messy yard is a thriving ecosystem!

02/06/2025

A simple yet helpful 7 day plan to declutter!

Declutter your home

02/05/2025

As a real estate professional I take the time to make sure my clients do their due diligence reading and inquiring on information about HOA’s and CC&R’s that could affect their future use. I also make sure you are aware of the contingencies you can add to an offer that will allow you extra time to review this important information. My motto with clients is “read before you proceed” so you know you can paint that house your favorite color, have chickens or decorate for the holidays! I have even seen restrictions on owning reptiles or trampolines -the list goes on! 😅

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/hoa-covenants?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR15x79ywBLYCBje-hHmZvAW9ekShWczwd6Iv43EjWLn_8dDcV9jsmCsJbQ_aem_5q4-GM3fZSjSx0Nk_31zQQ

HOA covenants can shape neighborhoods and the lives of residents significantly. Here's what real estate agents should know about HOA CC&Rs and how they work.

01/10/2025

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11/27/2024

If you are in the market to buy or sell residential or equestrian property I would be honored to help🌟

10/25/2024

The fines from the HOA 🤣

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/dyN9JSkpcju2sF1b/?mibextid=UalRPS

10/18/2024

This is accurate! 😁

09/27/2024

Ooof it is going to be rough going out there!

Summer construction season is coming to an end, but not before we tackle our biggest weekend of construction for the region this year. We're calling it our Monster Weekend.

Buckle up (literally) because here's what's going down:

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*SR 520 CLOSED - highway and trail*
-Where: From I-5 in Seattle to 92nd Ave NE in Clyde Hill
-When: 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30
-What: Working on lighting and the fire suppression system under the new Montlake lid over SR 520.

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*NB I-405 in Renton CLOSED*
-Where: From Sunset Boulevard Northeast/Southport Drive (Exit 5) to Coal Creek Parkway SE
-When: 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, to 4 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30.
-What: Shifting northbound traffic onto a new bridge. A signed detour will be available. This work is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled.

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*SB SR 167 in Kent CLOSED*
-Where: From SR 516 to South 27th Street
-When: 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, to 4 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30.
-What: Paving and striping sections of SB SR 167. This work is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled.

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*Both directions I-5 CLOSED - overnights only!*
-Where: Between SR 18 in Federal Way and 54th Ave E in Fife
-When: Overnight Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Sept. 28. NB lanes will close by 10:30 p.m. and SB lanes by 11 p.m. On Saturday, lanes begin opening at 7 a.m. (fully open by 11 a.m.). On Sunday, lanes begin reopening at 8 a.m. (fully open by noon).
-What: Setting girders for a new overpass crossing I-5.

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*Mercer Street on-ramps to I-5 CLOSED*
-Where: Mercer Street on-ramps to both NB and SB I-5 in Seattle
-When: 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, and 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30.
-What: Paving the ramp and adjacent shoulders.

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Some of these closures have detours, but a warning: Detour routes cannot accommodate normal traffic volumes, so try to travel during off-peak hours or, if possible, delay your trip to help minimize backups. Keep an eye on our real-time travel map for traffic information: https://wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/

It's been a long summer of road work. You've been patient, and we're grateful for that. We need to get this work done now before we fully enter The Big Gray.

06/14/2024

Open house on Saturday from 12-3pm! Come check out this beauty!

05/17/2024

Proud to be part of the Windermere family💙

We're thrilled to announce that Windermere ranked 19th on the Puget Sound Business Journal's 2023 Corporate Philanthropists list! At Windermere, giving back is at the very core of who we are. We're deeply committed to making a positive impact in our community, especially for low-income families. Being acknowledged for this work is a tremendous honor, and we're grateful to be in the company of some of the Puget Sound region’s most respected companies. Thank you to the PSBJ for this recognition, and a heartfelt thank you to all who support the Windermere Foundation! https://bit.ly/3V0oRq5 (paywall)

05/07/2024

05/03/2024

I will be hosting a twilight open house in this beauty tonight from 5-7pm and will be back tomorrow from 10am-12pm. Come say hi! ☺️

https://my.homediary.com/story/462258/b?

Perfectly situated in a North Reintree culde-sac & well poised on a shy acre lot backing Paradise Valley Conservation Area. Warm cherry wood floors welcome you as you enter & picture windows throughout allow views of the stunning yard & invite natural light. Primary bedroom on the main has elevated....