Category: Capitol Hill
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The Skinner Mansion: A Capitol Hill Treasure (& A Little Something You Might Not Know)
Located just a block from Volunteer Park and situated on an entire half acre along what was once known as “Millionaire’s Row,” the Skinner Mansion is one of Capitol Hill’s exquisite treasures from a bygone era. In the early 1900s, Reverend Edward Lincoln Smith of Pilgrim Congregational Church (now known as All Pilgrims Church on…
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Live on Millionaire’s Row… For Under a Million!
An exciting opportunity has popped up in Capitol Hill, and we’re thrilled to share this latest listing of ours for a few reasons: Not only is this “mini mansion” steeped in local history, but it offers unheard-of value for buyers. There are a few blocks along 14th Ave E in Capitol Hill just south…
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5 Things We LOVE About Reverse Floor Plans (Also… What’s a Reverse Floor Plan?)
First thing’s first! What’s a reverse floor plan? Well, when people think of a “classic” home layout they usually think of the living space/kitchen/dining area all being on the main level, and all of the bedrooms being upstairs. Now as you can probably guess, a reverse layout = the main living space on the upper…
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What is a Built Green Rating?
Built Green is a nonprofit that partners with King County, Snohomish County, the Master Builders Association, and several other municipalities, utilities, and companies, and they’re all about promoting eco-friendly practices in Washington state. If you’ve been looking at newer homes in our region, you might have come across a home or two that’s ranked with…
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4 Tips on What You Should Look for in an Airbnb Investment Property
According to iPropertyManagement.com, as of April 2019, there are over 150 million Airbnb users worldwide, and the other facts + figures you’ll find on the site are just as astounding. This recent Vox article dives into US consumer lodging sales, and their data shows that in just this past year, Airbnb has experienced 30% growth.…
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Speakeasies, Pietinis, Stumbling Monks, & Malaysian Street Food (aka Your Guide to a Night Out on Olive Way in Capitol Hill)
Everyone already knows about the nightlife scene on Pine and Pike in Capitol Hill—it’s where people head for live music, too many drinks, and of course prime people watching. But Olive Way has a whole world of its own happening (even though it’s just a couple blocks from Pike and Pine!). Olive Way starts at…
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Top 6 Investment Neighborhoods in Seattle for Parents w/Kids in College
For many people with kids attending college in Seattle, buying an investment property can make a lot of sense for a few big reasons: It gives their kid a place to live while they attend school (don’t have to worry about renting and moving in and out every year) Kids can live somewhere rent-free while…
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Our Top 5 Favorite Capitol Hill Condo Rooftop Decks (& Why it Matters)
That being said, it’s really no surprise that rooftop decks are so popular. And in fact, when we’re talking to condo buyers, the #1 amenity we’re asked about is rooftop decks. People don’t care about gyms—they want a fabulous deck they can soak in the rays from and hang out with their friends on. Plus,…
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Our Favorite Lofts In Capitol Hill
Lofts embody an urbanized city and are desired by many young professionals. They are trendy, sophisticated and often times Pintrest-worthy. Because lofts are so trendy, we see lots of buildings capitalizing on the desire to live in a loft. Many buildings include “loft” in their name to draw attention. However, there are few proper lofts…
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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…