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.


See our latest Maple Leaf project! Next up: Wallingford

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

Click to See a Before/After Home Transformation!

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.


View before/after photos of another one of our home transformations…

About us

We have been colleagues at Lake & Co. Real Estate, an independent real estate brokerage in Green Lake, for 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?