cynthia&mack

helping nice people buy and sell
condos, townhomes, gardens --
and the houses they're attached to

serving seattle
shoreline, & downtown edmonds

Welcome to our website! Feel free to look around . . . some pages are in better shape than others, but all of them help to give you a feel for the still strong Seattle real estate market, information on some of our communities, and a little bit about us.

We have a particular eye for evaluating homes for livability and functionality, regardless of style: classic Craftsman garden homes, post-WWII war boxes and sixties splits, architecturally significant modern dwellings; if you're shopping for a good buyer’s agent, and you like what you see here — then do drop us an email or give us a call at (206) 795-9271.

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We are also contributors to the Seattle Real Estate Professionals blog at the website for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer!

About Cynthia & Mack:

Ex-New Yorkers, they now live in a Belltown condo, after living in a garden home in Whittier Heights from 1988 to 2006. They have a combined thirty-five years of experience helping people buy and sell residential real estate throughout Seattle.

Cynthia is recognized by her peers as one of the leading experts in garden homes in the region, and consults with agents throughout the Northwest on the marketing of special garden homes.

In partnership with Brian Tschider of Cobalt Construction, they developed the AIA award-winning 42nd Street Condos, feted at Dwell Magazine's first annual Nice Modernists' Awards at New York's Cooper-Hewitt Museum in 2002. They have been rated Five Star (Best In Client Satisfaction) Agents by Seattle Magazine, and, most importantly: they are dedicated to exceeding your expectations for honesty, integrity, and expertise.

Services for Buyers: Cynthia & Mack offer comprehensive Buyer Brokerage services, at no fee to the buyer on NWMLS-listed properties (which is almost all of them).

One area where they are especially useful is in helping homebuyers evaluate properties for livability. Often, home shoppers will be so focused on the specifics (bedroom count, square footage), that they may not be able to recognize the attributes that make some homes much more livable than others.

They also have the expertise to alert clients to many potential problems (and solutions) before buyers get emotionally involved. After the selection process comes negotiating the transaction, offering referrals to service providers (including lenders, inspectors, title and escrow) — essentially, it’s guiding buyers through the entire process and helping them get the home that best suits their needs! This approach to their practice has resulted in hundreds of happy clients over the years!

Cynthia’s particular specialty is organic gardens (and the houses they come with!). For Mack (native Manhattanite), it's the in-city condo life. Both of them are committed to make finding that dream home as easy as is humanly possible!

Services for Sellers: Cynthia & Mack provide complete sales services, from pre-listing preparation strategies (you’d be surprised how many people spend ‘way too much money on things that don’t really make a difference in the end), to full-color brochures, on-line presentation, and advertising specifically targeted to real estate agents and their buyers. We invite you to allow Cynthia & Mack to meet with you if you’re considering offering your home for sale - they are agents who are truly committed to addiing value to the transaction!

Find out more about them on their "About Us" Page!
Featured Listings
For showing information, call us directly at 206-276-8292!

Wallingford! $460,000 ◊ 4516 Thackeray Pl NE Pristine, well-maintained, carefully updated classic home; tasteful refinements like gorgeous new fir windows compliment refinished oak floors and original unpainted millwork throughout; spacious LR with FP, good-sized BRs and lovely tiled bath off hallway, country kitchen w/ spacious dining area overlooking the large back yard, high-ceilinged basement. Complete electrical and plumbing upgrades, durable metal roof, close to 45th but minimally impacted by it. Walkscore: 92; drivescore: 84. A good, solid house where snow doesn't shut down a neighborhood! Open Sunday 1/4 1-4!
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CAPITOL HILL! $800,000 ◊ 2018 Federal Ave E Beautiful 1912 4-BR/2-BA Craftsman on a great North Capitol Hill tree-lined street! The details of original millwork, mullioned windows, quarter-sawn oak floors, box-beamed ceilings and wainscoting accentuate the architecture and maximize the spacious (1490-sf) main floor. 3-BRs up, spacious living and dining rooms, modern gas kitchen with plenty of cabinets and built-in eating area, courtyard entry, garage. Located on a beautiful tree-lined street of well-cared-for craftsman homes and gardens with easy access to shopping, dining, Volunteer Park, schools and the freeway! Open Sunday 1/4 from 1-4!
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Seward Park! $1.2M ◊ 6816 Seward Park Ave S Wake up to Lake Washington & Mount Rainier! Open, flowing plan is as practical as it is beautiful. View master BR suite w/FP, Italian tile bath, large walk-in closet. Living/dining/kitchen with sweeping views; three pairs of Milgard doors provide ez patio access. Guest BR suite w 3/4 bath, rec room w/FP, gas radiant H20 heat. Designer-conceived, a complete professional remodel from the studs out. All systems are brand new; ready for you to move in to, relax, and enjoy!
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Ballard Condo! $299,950 ◊ 1707 NW 58th St Top floor 2-BR / 1.5 BA unit along the entire width of the building. Lots of sunlight from windows on three sides. Sliding glass doors off living room & master bedroom to delightful lanai. Wood-burning fireplace, new microwave, new range/oven, plus refrigerator, dishwasher & garbage disposal. Two parking spaces! Animal friendly building in the heart of Ballard. Walking distance to Farmer's Market, shops, restaurants and post office. Easy commute on #15 or #44 bus to downtown, or hop on the Ballard Bridge & be downtown in minutes!

LOWER QUEEN ANNE CO-OP! $189,000 ◊ 22 John St Views of the Sound, Olympics & city from this top floor studio/loft (formerly a 1BR). Light-filled corner unit with large windows facing South & West. High ceilings, radiator heat and charms of an old-world building with great updates including new carpet & paint. Remodeled open kitchen with gas stove & wood cabinets. Remodeled bath. Entry foyer w/large closet. Extra storage adjacent to unit. Rooftop deck w/city, sound, mountain & space needle views. Shared project/bike/workroom. Ideal city living!

Bainbridge / Winslow! $579,000-$959,000 ◊ Vinyard Lane Only four penthouse luxury residences still available at Vineyard Lane, winner of Kitsap County's 2006 Earth Day Award for Green Building. Southern exposure, 9ft and vaulted ceilings, generous windows and open floor plan. Features sapele and bamboo hardwood floors, Paperstone countertops, GE Profile and Bosch appliances, W/D, A/C, and tankless hot water. It’s built with care, built green and built by locals who care about Bainbridge Island. Lease option offered!

Whistler Chalet! C$1,895,000 Extensively renovated 4 bedroom home in the prestigious Whistler Cay Heights - within walking distance to Whistler Village. Enjoy spectacular mountain views, open plan living space and remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and heated slate floor. Also features renovated bathrooms, wood blinds, a private hot tub, garage & an updated one bedroom suite.

Green Lake Modern $1,050,000 ◊ 8513 Wallingford Ave N Stunning 4-star BuiltGreen-certified home with a modern aesthetic and an earth-conscious sensibility. Nestled on over 8,000 square feet of private land including a historic orchard with mature fruit trees, this property is unlike any other you've seen. Green features throughout the home include: rainwater harvesting system, recycled-content materials, low VOC finishes, reclaimed building materials and pre-plumbing for solar water heating. 4BRs, 3300 sf, fabulous!

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Condos, townhomes, gardens and the houses they come with! A selection of excellent properties for sale, just one click away!

Dwell Magazine's
"Nice Modernist Award"

Since 2002, Dwell has been awarding Nice Modernists honors and tributes at an annual event. We were recognized for our boutique project, the 42nd Street Condos, which debuted in 2001. Other awards and recognition for the project came from the Seattle Chapter of American Institute of Architects, the Seattle Times / Post-Intelligencer, and the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce.

42nd Street Condos
952 N 42nd St
2002 AIA Home-of-the-year finalist!
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January 2 2009