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5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Magnificent Kubota Garden in Rainier Beach
Tucked away in Seattle’s Rainier Beach neighborhood, Kubota Garden is a truly magical place with a rich, fascinating history. We’re so fortunate that Fujitaro Kubota started this incredible garden almost a century ago, and today, the public can visit the 20-acre garden for free all year long. But what exactly makes this garden so special?…
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COVID-19 Real Estate Market Observations (June 2020)
Our nation is navigating a very interesting real estate market right now. On the one hand, home prices are up and homes are selling. Interest rates are hovering around 2.9% to 3.1% which gives many buyers good cause for purchasing a home. On the other hand, there are so many factors at play right now,…
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Being Stuck at Home Isn’t So Bad in Ballard!
Most of us probably learned a lot about our living situations during the “Stay Safe, Stay Healthy” lockdown. We’ve been working with a lot of clients who have realized that their current living situations just aren’t going to cut it—especially those who find themselves AND a partner working from home under the same roof (not…
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Buying a House with a Disability: What You Need to Know
Thank you to Patrick Young for writing this blog post based on your experience, and thank you for sharing it with Get Happy at Home! Accessible homes aren’t all modular ramps and grab bars. If you know what to look for, it’s possible to find a home that looks good and lives well. If you’re…
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This Charming Neighborhood is Seattle’s “Mayberry” & Here’s Why Homes Here Are a Smart Investment
Tucked away in northeast Seattle, Wedgwood may be small but it has a LOT going for it. We think of it as Seattle’s “Mayberry” because it really has it all, including that small-town vibe that so many people cherish. Of course, we’ve got a new home listing in the neighborhood to show off, but even…
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A Guide to Visiting Seattle’s 22-Acre Matthews Beach Park
Matthews Beach isn’t just a neighborhood in northeast Seattle—it’s an ACTUAL beach! Matthews Beach Park is nestled in between Meadowbrook, Wedgwood, and View Ridge, and is right along the shores of Lake Washington. Here are 4 things to know about this 22-acre park before your visit: 1. Yes, there is an actual beach here where…
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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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Carkeek Park, A Hidden Gem: 5 Not-to-Miss Highlights of this 216-Acre Park
When you think of Seattle’s largest parks, places like Golden Gardens, Discovery Park, and Washington Park Arboretum might come to mind. But have you heard of Carkeek Park? Situated along the shoreline in north Seattle’s Broadview neighborhood, Carkeek Park is a huge expanse of natural wonder that offers 220 acres of lush land to explore.…
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Living on the Edge (of the Outdoors) in Issaquah
One of the most common things we hear from people who live in Seattle is how much they LOVE being so close to the outdoors. Not only is Seattle filled with lush parks and greenery that you just won’t find in other cities, but you’re only about a 30-minute drive out of the city to…
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3 Big Ways to Enjoy Little Issaquah’s Charm
Located just southeast of Bellevue and nestled in a haven of outdoor bliss, Issaquah is the perfect day trip! It’s small town charm is a breath of fresh air from the hustle and bustle of city life, and here are 3 BIG reasons why we LOVE this little city and its old school character: 1.…
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