Category: Capitol Hill
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Ginger’s Pet Rescue is Coming to Our Capitol Hill Office on August 18th!
On August 18th from 11am to 4pm, you can stop by the Coldwell Banker Bain Capitol Hill office to meet some of their sweet doggies… and maybe even adopt one adorable pooch! Earlier this year, 26 out of the 28 pups at the event were adopted! It was at this particular event that we adopted…
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Our 7 Favorite Condo Buildings in Seattle (& Exactly Why We Love ‘Em!)
Well, to us, it all has to do with: location condition uniqueness and value. Of course, there are some really amazing buildings out there (with really amazing price tags…). For the purpose of this blog and sharing our favorite condo buildings, we are also adding in value as a factor. (We’ll write a blog post about…
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Are you a crazy risk taker that doesn’t care about money?
I’ve never been an advocate for new condo developments downtown. For many reasons new condos are of course beautiful. But are they worth the cost? That’s what we will dive into today! I get wowed by new development condos projects in downtown Seattle just the same as anyone else. When I was more green in…
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Do You Need a Car to Live in Seattle? 5 Best Seattle Neighborhoods for the Car Averse
Commute is among the top priorities or concerns for most of our buyers. In fact, the home usually comes secondarily to commute time and options. Seattle buyers were not this way when I started in real estate back in 2006. A lot has changed since then. Over the last few years, Seattle has added over…
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5 Neat Facts About Seattle’s Historic Pine Street Cottages (+ You Can Finally Buy One!)
Tucked away in Seattle’s Capitol Hill/Central District area, the Pine Street Cottages (formerly known as “The Court”) are a blast from the past that anyone who appreciates Seattle’s unique history will get a kick out of. Most people will drive by and not even notice this charming little pocket neighborhood, but this little group of…
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The Pros & Cons of Buying in a Condo Building Under Assessment
Searching for a condo in Seattle? If you’ve been on the hunt, you may have come across a unique situation of a building being under assessment and having some major work done to it! There are some pros and cons to buying a building that’s currently undergoing a big remodel, but first and foremost, you…
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A Get Happy at Home Listing in the Making: The Meridian Condo (18th Floor)
Last year, I listed a condo in the Meridian for a friend of mine. I’ve always loved their condo, and as a result, I was slightly blinded about its potential appeal to buyers. We also listed it during the presidential election, and the Seattle market had kind of died for awhile. We listed the condo…
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A Get Happy at Home Listing in the Making: The Meridian Tower Condo (11th Floor)
When we started working with a condo listing on the 11th floor in the Meridian Tower, we had some helpful information to start with. The same listing on the 5th floor had just sold with Redfin. The 5th floor unit sold for $750,000 and included 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 2 parking spaces. It sold…
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Discover the Meridian Tower (Located Between Capitol Hill & Downtown!) & A Rare 3-Bedroom, 3-Bath Condo
Meridian Tower resides at the border of two of Seattle’s most vibrant neighborhoods, Capitol Hill and Downtown. Located right off the Pike/Pine Corridor, Meridian Tower is only 2 blocks above the Convention Center in Downtown. Meridian Tower is one of my favorite buildings. However, oftentimes, all of its wonderful advantages are not immediately recognized by…
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Do You Live in a Brick Building in Capitol Hill or Pioneer Square? Then You NEED to Read This
If you do, there’s Seattle legislation in the works that may affect you. The words to remember are “unreinforced masonry construction.” Why? Well, Seattle’s predisposition towards earthquakes and public safety are the main instigators here. The city is also interested in protecting historic buildings in our community. Currently, Seattle is working on a plan to…