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Exciting Times Are Here for Seattle’s Eastside
Seattle’s Eastside (which includes cities like Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Factoria, Issaquah, Bothell, etc.) is really showing off lately for a few different reasons. As impacts from COVID-19 push people toward the suburbs more and more, we’re seeing our clients look to cities on the Eastside for a variety of reasons. Here are just a few…
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Winter is Coming & Houses Are HOT in Seattle!
Let’s just say that this has been one busy 4th quarter for the Get Happy at Home Seattle real estate team. We’ve never been this busy in September and October. For awhile, I was venturing a guess that buyers and sellers alike had simply moved on from the craziness around the pandemic and got back…
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North Seattle Transit 2020 Update: Light Rail is Going All the Way to Everett!
There are some very exciting transit-related things happening in our region right now, and we wanted to take a moment to update you on what’s happening particularly with north Seattle’s transit. Our current SoundTransit Link Light Rail (aka Seattle’s subway system) extends from Angle Lake (close to SeaTac International Airport) and heads north all the…
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Modern Day Redlining & How to Be Anti-Racist When Choosing a School in Seattle
When we’re helping our clients search for a home, there are a few major considerations that are on most people’s minds. For those with kids (or those who plan to have kids in the near future), schools are almost always a top priority. People want to know where the “good” schools are, and the truth…
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Queen Anne vs. Magnolia: Which Neighborhood Are People Favoring More These Days?
Magnolia and Queen Anne have long “battled” for the top spot in the minds of Seattle buyers. But over the last few years, Magnolia has continued its rise to prominence while Queen Anne seems to have petered out. What factors might be influencing such a change in opinions? After looking at the real estate stats,…
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Here’s What You Need to Know About “Studs-Out” Remodels
First thing’s first: In case you’re not sure what a “studs-out” remodel is, it means that a house is *totally* stripped down to its bare bones, and pretty much the only things left are the floor plan and the original charm! Everything else is replaced, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, and insulation (to start with), and then…
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The Cosmopolitan Condo Building in Denny Triangle, Seattle’s Turnaround Kid
Located in Seattle’s Denny Triangle neighborhood, The Cosmopolitan condo building has a lot going for it. Located at 819 Virginia St Seattle, WA 98101 in a *fantastic* neighborhood nestled right in between Downtown Seattle, South Lake Union, and Capitol Hill, urban bliss doesn’t get much better than this. Here are a few quick highlights of…
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Cost Analysis on Renting vs. Owning in Seattle’s Denny Triangle Neighborhood
From 2019 to 2020 (so far), home values in Seattle’s Denny Triangle neighborhood have gone up 20%. Yes, you read that right. Denny Triangle is on fireeeeee! Everyone wants to know what’s going on with Seattle real estate right now, and every neighborhood is a little different. But being in the center of Seattle—right in…
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North Beacon Hill: The Little Neighborhood That Could
Nestled just south of the International District and offering excellent commuting options to both Downtown Seattle and the Eastside, North Beacon Hill is an absolute gem of a neighborhood. (Matt loves it so much that this is where he’s lived for years now, and this is after living alllll over Seattle!) In fact, people love North…
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Best School District in Seattle WA: Best Deals on a Highly Rated School District
When schools are a factor for our home buyers, they want to know where the “best” schools are. The truth is, this is a complicated subject for many reasons (and we’ll be sharing more about this on our blog soon). Our latest listing is in the small city of Lake Forest Park, which had us…
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