• Don & Susie Karstedt
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  • Tariffs, Sticker Shock & Vinyl Floors—Episode 1 of Our Lake Tapps Bathroom Remodel

    Tariffs, Sticker Shock & Vinyl Floors—Episode 1 of Our Lake Tapps Bathroom Remodel,Don & Susie Karstedt

    Though not quite as bad as the grungy cover photo for this article, we took on remodeling our master bath. It was a big decision-especially when we’ve never hired a remodeling contractor before. For us, the journey starts with a 1993 bathroom that has seen better days. Above is a picture of it. As y

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  • Why Would You Want to Move to Seattle, Anyway?

    Why Would You Want to Move to Seattle, Anyway?,Don & Susie Karstedt

      Seattle might be best known for its coffee, clouds, and tech jobs—but if that’s all you know, you’re missing the heart of what makes this city one-of-a-kind. For this month’s Where Are We This Time?, we turned the camera on our own backyard. We took a little time to play tourist in the city we’ve

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  • Why Smart Investors Hold Rentals Instead of Flipping: A Fresh Look at Long-Term Wealth

    Why Smart Investors Hold Rentals Instead of Flipping: A Fresh Look at Long-Term Wealth,Don & Susie Karstedt

    Why the Tortoise Always Wins: The Real Secret to Real Estate Wealth We’ve all heard the story of the tortoise and the hare. The hare bolts out fast, burns out, and loses.The tortoise plods along, steady and patient—and wins the race. Well, guess what?Real estate investing works the exact same way. I

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