Category: Queen Anne
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What Are the Best Seattle Neighborhoods with Water Views?
When many people think of living in Seattle, they immediately start dreaming about our stunning water views, the majestic mountains that line our horizon, and all of our lush, iconic greenery! So of course, many people who are moving here want to buy a home that has a spectacular water view. These are the best…
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7 Fascinating Facts About the Space Needle
This year, the Space Needle is celebrating its 60th anniversary! Happy 60th birthday to the Space Needle! To celebrate this icon’s birthday, we thought it would be fun to share some fascinating facts about the Space Needle. If you’re a local or have ever visited the Space Needle, you probably already know that the Space…
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Queen Anne Dining Designed to Impress; Here’s the Best of the Best!
Queen Anne is definitely one of Seattle’s most iconic neighborhoods—it’s home to the Space Needle and the Seattle Center, stunning views of the Downtown Seattle skyline, gorgeous old 19th century homes, and modern condos that offer true city life. Queen Anne is also home to some truly fabulous dining, and in this post we’re highlighting…
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6 Big Benefits of Micro-Living in Seattle
People have always found a way to make efficient use of their space, but we’ve seen a micro-living revival happening in Seattle in the last few years. As rent keeps going up, people are having to really identity their priorities… and a lot of time that can end up meaning less “house”! “Micro apartments” and…
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What $1 Million Can Get You in These Seattle Neighborhoods
In spring of 2020, Seattle’s median home price is $767,906, and from April 2019 to April 2020 we’ve seen a YOY increase of 15% in the greater Seattle area. But what type of home (and how much home) you can get will vary a lot depending on neighborhood, and each micro-neighborhood has its own nuanced…
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Is It Time for You to Get a Pied-à-Terre?
For those of us who don’t speak French, “pied-à-terre” literally translates to “a foot on the ground.” But in real estate, it commonly refers to a temporary home that’s not your primary residence. Many people find that having a pied-à-terre in the city and then having their primary residence out in the country or suburbs…
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Real Talk: Renting vs. Owning (Get Ready to Have Your Mind Blown)
So, you’re thinking about whether to rent or own. Maybe you’re new to Seattle, or maybe you’ve been renting in the city for awhile and are weighing your options. In the last year or so, Seattle’s real estate market has softened up a bit, so if you’ve been thinking about buying, now is really the…
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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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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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The History Of Iconic Queen Anne High School
Queen Anne High School was one of the last creations of James Stephen during his nine years as Seattle’s official school architect. Stephen was responsible for designing more than 50 Seattle school structures and many more schools throughout Washington state although I have a hard time believing any of the others are as breathtaking or…