So much more than just buying and selling homes.
Hello! We are Justin and John, service-oriented real estate professionals with integrity, experience, and a proven ability to help people achieve extraordinary results — whatever the home-related goal or project at hand.
Clients (and their friends & neighbors) call us when they need help:
Assessing the viability and timing strategy for potential home improvements.
Sourcing a trusted vendor for all things home — repairs, renovations, design, color consultations, handyperson services, painting, general contracting, housecleaning, landscaping, and more!
Buying or selling a home now — or preparing smartly for the future.
Wonderhäus Wallingford project in 2026
4106 Burke Ave N | Listed September 24, 2026
5 BR, 4 BA | $3,695,000 | 4,230 Sq.Ft.
One-of-a-kind 1907 Wallingford Craftsman meticulously restored to blend timeless architecture with modern sophistication. The open-concept main level features a designer kitchen with Italian marble countertops and handmade Moroccan tile backsplash, a gas fireplace, and a library with built-ins and original stained glass. Curated finishes continue throughout, including hand-printed wallpaper and heated zellige tile floors. Three bedrooms, a hall bath, and an exceptional laundry room grace the second floor. The private top-floor primary suite offers a walk-in closet, spa-inspired five-piece bath, and sweeping views spanning Lake Washington, Mt. Rainier, downtown Seattle, Lake Union, the Cascades, and the Olympics. The separate-entrance lower level includes a flex room, guest suite, hidden finished storage, mudroom, and an additional laundry room. Outside, enjoy professionally landscaped and hardscaped yard, new lighting, an Ipe deck to the garage, and seamless indoor-outdoor living — perfect for gathering and relaxing. Fully permitted and rebuilt from the studs out with all-new electrical, plumbing, HVAC (with A/C), high-speed internet, and EV charging. Nearby schools, parks, green space, 45th Street, Wallingford, public transit, HWY 99, I-5, and the University of Washington are mere minutes away. Come see this thoughtfully restored home — a rare combination of city living and spacious luxury — where every detail was considered and no expense was spared. (View all photos & details)
OPEN HOUSES:
September 24, 2026 12:00PM - 1:30PM PDT
september 27, 2026 1:00PM - 3:00PM PDT
Wonderhäus Maple Leaf project in 2025
8811 12th Ave NE | 4BR, 1.75BA | $1,175,000
Charming 1939 Cape Cod-style home, reimagined from the studs out! This 4 bedroom, 1.75 bath lives like a brand-new house with a stylish new open kitchen with designer tile and fully updated bathrooms. Large new windows let in loads of natural light. Refinished hardwood floors add warmth and continuity throughout the main floor. Generously sized bedrooms and a basement with rec room. This home has all new systems, including a high-efficiency heat pump & A/C for year-round comfort. Ideally located near local favorites like Macrina Bakery, The Res, and Snappy Dragon, with easy access to I-5. Just a half block from Maple Leaf Reservoir Park — a neighborhood gem for open space and stunning views. SOLD: Summer 2025
8809 12th Ave NE | 3BR, 2.25BA | $850,000
New construction detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) in sought-after Maple Leaf, just half a block from Reservoir Park. This thoughtfully designed 1,089 sq-ft home boasts an open-concept main-floor living area, complete with gleaming quartz counters, stainless steel appliances & French doors to the paved patio & parking area. Upstairs, all three bedrooms are on one floor, including a bright primary suite with a spacious closet and ensuite ¾ bath. Attached 267 sq-ft finished garage provides optional parking plus extra storage, or it could be converted into additional living space. Energy-efficient minisplits offer year-round comfort. Enjoy nearby favorites like Macrina Bakery, Snappy Dragon, and The Res, with easy access to I-5 and Northgate amenities. SOLD: November 2025
Before/after photos of a Wonderhäus home transformation in Seattle
What we do:
Provide current (and prospective) homeowners access to our professional expertise and experience 7 days a week.
Connect people to skilled and trustworthy vendors (no catch, no kickbacks).
Answer home-related questions (ROI concerns, price opinions, etc.).
Address home-related concerns (maintenance, market timing, etc.).
How we can help you
It’s never too soon to contact us for a no-obligation conversation to discuss your home projects or real estate needs and goals! There is no hidden agenda, and we receive no compensation or kickbacks for our consultancy services, aside from the hope of earning your trust and, hopefully, one day your business when you need our services.
About us
We have been colleagues at Lake & Co. Real Estate, an independent real estate brokerage in Green Lake, for more than 20 years. In addition to being highly regarded and productive real estate agents, we have a vast amount of experience coordinating home renovations and improvements for ourselves and our clients.
When you contact us, you’ll receive the same unparalleled service experience that we give to every one of our valued clients!
How can we help you today?