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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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5 Brilliant Ideas for Staying Sane in Seattle During Election Season
Better buckle up ‘cause we are about to get on one crazy election roller coaster! We’ve put together some ideas for staying as sane as possible as the media mayhem begins (or rather… continues), and we hope you’ll find these fun ideas helpful in the days (and likely weeks) to come. After you make sure…
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The Princeton Co-operative in Capitol Hill: The Smartest & Friendliest Condo Building
When you live in a co-op, you’re not only gaining new neighbors, but you’re also essentially becoming business partners with your neighbors as well. A co-op is best suited for those who are interested in being active in their community, and in this post we’re highlighting the Princeton Co-operative, a 1907-built building in the heart…
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The Benefits of Choosing to Live in a Co-op vs. a Condo
If you’re searching for a condo to buy in Seattle, you’ll likely come across some co-op buildings in your home search adventures. So what’s the difference between a co-op and a condo, and what are the pros and cons? What is the technical difference between a co-op and a condo? First of all, we want…
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Steven’s Addition: The Best Part of Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill is a huge neighborhood, and not only is it dense in population, but it covers a huge area of Seattle as well. Steven’s Addition is one of Capitol Hill’s sub-neighborhoods, and it has its own vibe and character that’s different from the rest of Capitol Hill. Steven’s Addition covers the area just east…
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The Fascinating History of Genesee Park & Playfield in South Seattle
If you’ve visited Genesee Park recently, it’s probably hard to imagine that it used to be mostly underwater. It’s easy to forget that the landscaping of Seattle has changed a great deal in the past century, and it once looked much different. Genesee Park is in an L-shape, and it’s northernmost part rests along the…
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How to Stay Social & Distanced in Seattle this Winter When the Weather Sucks
Seattle is known for its gray weather and dreary winters, and we are in for a longgggg winter this year, folks. But of course every gray cloud has its silver lining, and as a city we are READY for this! Seattleites, now is your chance to show off all of your cozy winter fashion and…
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Millennials Are Growing Up & 2020 is Helping Them Decide on the Suburbs
Millennials aren’t kids anymore—they’re about 24-39 years old now. (Generally people born in the ~1981-1996 range are considered Millennials.) And many Millenials are starting to have or already having kids. 2020 has been a rough year to live in the heart of the city, and until now, many Millennials have preferred the urban landscape. We’re…
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Locally Owned, Laidback, & Low-key Restaurants in Bellevue
If you haven’t spent much time in Bellevue, we’re willing to bet that your main impression of the city is based on shopping at some of their impressive one-stop shopping centers. This also means that you may have only seen and experienced Bellevue’s many larger restaurant chains, and you might even feel like Bellevue kind…
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3 Top Reasons Why People LOVE Shopping in Bellevue More Than Seattle
Bellevue is a destination city for shoppers all around the region—people will drive from cities near and far to spend the day in Bellevue stimulating the economy! Many people (especially Seattleites of course) will head to Downtown Seattle for holiday shopping, for example, and we get the sense that people do this because they feel…
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