Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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South Everett… A Seattle Commuter’s Dream?
When we’re helping our happy homeowners find their next home-sweet-home, commute is always one of the TOP things people are concerned about. And let’s face it… Seattle traffic can get downright gnarly at times. Our latest listing is in South Everett, and this particular location presents some fantastic commuting options. South Everett is one of…
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Where You Can Get a $500,000 Home AND a Reasonable Commute into Downtown Seattle
As of February 2020, the median home price in Seattle was at about $750k. This means that a home for $500k around here is consider a “good deal” by many. We started to think about which neighborhoods in Seattle and nearby cities you can get a great single-family home for $500k AND have a commute…
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Go-Karts, Rope Courses, Ziplines, Axe Throwing & More: 4 Awesome Destinations w/Fun for Everyone Just North of Seattle
For those living just north of Seattle, you’ll find *TONS* of unique activities that’ll give you, friends, and the wholeeee family extra-fun ways to spend the weekend and get in some good bonding time! Our latest listing in nestled in South Everett right along a greenbelt, and not only do you get the privacy and…
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This Bellevue Condo Got the Get Happy at Home Star Treatment! See Our Before & After Renovations Photos
If you’ve been following along with us for awhile then you already know that we LOVE a good home renovation! We work with our seller clients to manage everything from simple refreshes to complete home renovations, and our latest Bellevue condo listing was no different. When this gem in the rough came to us, it…
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COVID-19 vs 2008; How They Don’t Compare and what is worrisome.
I got into a fun debate with one of our clients/friends yesterday via text about Covid-19’s impact on our economy. Their position was that this is worse than in 2008, and my opinion is that it is not even close. I thought I would take some time explaining how COVID-19’s affect on our market is…
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Has Coronovirus made Seattle’s housing market sick?
To be clear, the market has slowed. In January and early February, we were getting 8-13 offers for a well-listed home. Now, we are getting 3-4 offers. So not to say there is no impact but that the effect has not overpowered demand as of yet.
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Buying or Selling a house with COVID-19
We want to put out a note to our clients/friends on how we are handling the COVID-19 outbreak. We thought it might be smart to do a Q & A version of this update, but if you have any further questions, please let us know. Are you still touring with clients if they want to…
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How to Spend a Day on 15th Ave in Seattle’s Capitol Hill Neighborhood
Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood is a destination for both Seattleites and out-of-towners alike, and you could spend literal *days* exploring all that this urban center has to offer. 15th Ave in Capitol Hill is kind of one of those micro-neighborhoods that people might overlook—oftentimes when people think about visiting Capitol Hill they focus on the…
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The art to finding a home, not just another house.
Fools rush in and out. Most bad decisions are a combination of impatience, lack of knowledge, and poorly defined goals.
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2 of Seattle’s Best Deals on Private Schools Are in Capitol Hill
Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood is the land of private schools, and families from all over Seattle make the trek to Capitol Hill every day for school. Now, it’s definitely no secret that private schools aren’t cheap—while these schools offer unparalleled education, it definitely comes at a cost (a cost that can sometimes rival the cost…
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