Category: Ballard
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Let The Sun Shine In! 4 Tips for Making the Most of Natural Light in Your Home
Did you know that the City of Seattle experiences approximately 152 rainy days per year? This is well above the average of most other cities across the U.S., and as a result, we have a lot of dark, gray days. Some may call it depressing, while others enjoy the gray, but either way, most people…
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The Best Seattle Neighborhoods For Singles ❤
Of course, Valentine’s Day is upon us and we thought we’d speak to our single friends for a bit. Dating these days is oftentimes a numbers game—you need to be in the thick of things and surrounded by other singles to find your match. So, of course we are here to help at the intersection…
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The Only Concrete and Steel Condo Building in Ballard
Out of all Ballard condo buildings Hjarta! is your choice for superior construction!!
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Are You Missing Out on Working From Home?
Many jobs and roles these days are being converted to remote or partially remote, and the idea that you can work from home (or work from pretty much anywhere in the world!) is a pretty appealing prospect for most people. Seattle’s employers are no different, and many of our largest employers here offer flexible schedules…
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What You Need to Know About Living in Ballard
The reason I was often given was the proximity to I-5. Seattle was different 10 years ago. Major employment centers were typically in the center of downtown, Redmond, or one of the many Boeing locations. In other words, people needed the freeway to get to work. Getting to the 5 from Ballard is, to put…
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Matt’s Favorite Seattle Spots
Similar to many of my fellow Seattleites, I love Seattle in part for its nature-packed, Puget Sound location. Majestic mountains rest in the background, and stunning old-growth forests, beautiful lakes and more are just a quick 30-minute drive away. And of course, I love the adventure-laden city itself! Below, I share a few of my…
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What No One Tells You About Seattle Traffic
For most people, how long it takes to get to work (and the gym, grocery store, doctor, etc.) is a big deal! In addition to my other recommendations for dating your neighborhood, testing your work commute is another important component of “dating” a specific home and neighborhood. Especially in Seattle. I seriously recommend taking the…
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How to Find the Right Neighborhood: Some Neighborhood Dating Advice
A lot of people will have a very specific idea of where they want to live in Seattle— “I know I want to live in Capitol Hill.” “We need to live in Queen Anne.” It’s perfectly fine to have an idea of where you want to live, but I encourage you to keep an open…
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The Great Search For a House in Seattle: Are You Looking For a Unicorn?
Many buyers find themselves in the trap of searching for this elusive creature… you know, that $500k home with a yard and a 98 walk score. In case you are new to the Seattle housing market, that is a very hard home to find. Does this house exist? Does YOUR dream home exist? Before getting…