West Seattle Tuesday: From remodels to rebounds, and beyond

Photo of the morning is courtesy of Ventana Construction (WSB sponsor), since one of tonight’s events is their monthly free workshop for those interested in remodeling and custom-building. Remodeling’s on the upswing, per this new report, and if you’re thinking about it, Ventana has a few spots for the 6 pm workshop at their 5458 California SW offices – call 206-932-3009 ASAP to RSVP (here’s the Facebook event page) … Also tonight: The West Seattle Crime Prevention Council‘s monthly meeting, 7 pm, Southwest Precinct (Delridge/Webster) … It’s West Seattle Little League‘s last in-person registration night, 6-9 pm at the West Seattle High School Library (find the forms at westseattlelittleleague.com) … The Chief Sealth International High School‘s boys’ varsity basketball team continues its postseason by facing Mercer Island HS at Bellevue College, and Seattle Lutheran High School faces Bear Creek at Chief Leschi, both games at 8:15 pm … School tours today include Madison Middle School starting at 8:30, Chief Sealth IHS and Alki Elementary starting at 9:30, and kindergarten tours at Arbor Heights Elementary, also at 9:30 … And all this just scratches the surface of what you’ll find for today/tonight on the WSB West Seattle Events calendar.

AM February 15, 2011 (10:46 am)

has anyone attended one of the workshops from Ventana construction? just curious if it was helpful… thanks!

happycustomer February 15, 2011 (11:19 am)

I went about a year ago. It was very helpful if you’ve never done a remodel before.

Also, Ventana is a wonderful company to work with!

Nulu February 15, 2011 (3:05 pm)

“Remodeling’s on the upswing, per this new report” WSB
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“With declining home prices, homeowners are much less likely to invest in their homes or may be unable to because of the lack of home equity financing.” The rosy trade rag report referenced by WSB.
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Yesterday another report came out that is specific to Seattle, not national as the rosy trade rag report is: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/14/business/economy/14dip.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&ref=todayspaper&adxnnlx=1297735211-5VnoGkpessX5IxmXEy5+/w
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The New York Times article has a prediction of another 10% decline in Seattle housing prices. The continuing decline unusual to Seattle will continue to pressure all building trades.