Category: Green Lake
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Cute Lil’ Inbetweener Neighborhoods of Seattle
If you’ve been reading our blog then you already know that we LOVE our “inbetweener” Secret Squirrel neighborhoods! An “inbetweener” neighborhood is exactly how it sounds—it’s those little micro neighborhoods where you’re not *quite* sure which Seattle neighborhood you’re in, and everyone seems to call it something different. We don’t even bother with all of…
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The Perks of Living in a Smaller Condo Building
While condo life presents a long list of perks, we’ve also noticed that several of our clients don’t like some of the bureaucracy and lack of control that can sometimes go along with living in a larger condo building. One of the benefits of living in a larger condo building is that you pay your…
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Want to Live a Longer, Happier Life? Green Space is a Must!
It’s probably not a surprise to learn that getting out into nature can be good for your health. But what may be a surprise is just how big of an impact that spending time in the great outdoors really can have on your physical and mental well-being. Especially for those who have grown up in…
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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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Where Phinney Ridge + Green Lake Meet: Why We Love this “Secret” Neighborhood
The center of the universe (or at least the universe that is North Seattle!) is tucked away right where the Phinney Ridge and Green Lake neighborhoods meet. One of the BIGGEST reasons why we love this little “Secret Squirrel Spot” pocket of Seattle so much is that it’s truly in the center of so many of…
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All Bike Lanes Lead To Green Lake
Seattle has had a long history of creating and activating change in the bike community. While we have been painting bike lanes for the last 50 years, it wasn’t until the past few years that protected bike lanes became a thing. Not only do people ride bikes for pleasure along the many trails and parks…
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The Real Reason Amber Loves Green Lake
Green Lake is like a hub for fluffy furry friends! I myself do not have a dog right now so I make due by introducing myself to strangers at Green Lake park. And when I say I introduce myself to strangers I’m not talking about the people, I’m talking about their dogs. I have no…
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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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North Green Lake On The Rise!
Not only is it filled with early 2000s townhouses, it has also typically been a place of affordable homes that, as an agent, I could rely on for the sub-$500K buyer. Well, that is changing at this very moment. I have a client who wants to spend no more that $550,000, wants a townhouse, and…