Michael Ackerman, a Seattle real estate broker, blogs about cleaning out your gutters and downspouts in preparation for the Fall weather. Water intrusion in a home can cause serious damage in very little time. Make sure your gutters and downspouts are properly diverting the water away from your home as we enter the rainy season of the year. If you have any comments or questions, please send an email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com.