Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The best house for your first remodel. Here is why?
We’ve helped many clients buy and renovate their homes. After all these years, specific attributes rise to the top as excellent candidates for improvement. First, the neighborhood has to afford the remodel with profit for having done the work. You don’t’ want to work for free… Second, the more changes that are required, increase your…
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Is Amazon’s stock price tapping the breaks on Seattle’s housing market?
Amazon’s stock price is hovering around $1750 for the last few months at this point. Down from over $2000 not long ago. Amazon’s stock is still valued at $2300 by most analysts.
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3 Brilliant Ideas for A Wonderfully Nerdy Night Out in Ballard
If you’ve been looking to mix up your typical “going out” routine of grabbing dinner and beers to commemorate the weekend, consider taking things up a notch and add something delightfully nerdy into the rotation! For those who love getting a little geeky (or for those who aren’t afraid to try something new!), Ballard’s home…
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The “Woof” on the Street is That Ballard is “Pawesome” for Doggies!
It’s no secret that Seattle is a city of dog lovers—as of 2011 (the most recent numbers we have) according to the U.S. Census and the Seattle Animal Shelter, in Seattle there were 153,000 dogs to 107,178 kids. Seattle’s population has grown a LOT in recent years so it’s possible this has changed, but judging by…
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6 Pro Tips for Creating Your Own Natural View
In our experience, too many homeowners undervalue their land. They end up just focusing on the house (especially in Seattle for some reason), but no matter how much land you have, you have to maximize it. And usually, this means investing in some beautiful landscaping that not only offers top-notch curb appeal, but gives you…
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The ONE Neighborhood Feature That Will Absolutely Change Your Life
Living in close proximity to a grocery store can literally change your life and revolutionize the way you eat! We happen to just LOVE living close to a good market because we love the lifestyle it offers—you can stop by frequently for fresh ingredients, just buying for one or two meals at a time. You…
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How to Choose a Home in Seattle for Urban Farming (& Tips for Getting Started)
In the past decade, urban farming as been on the rise. As tech seems to take over our lives more and more, it’s no wonder why people are turning to the simple pleasures that life has to offer, like spending an afternoon getting your hands in the dirt! View this post on Instagram …
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Flipping Houses in Seattle? Here Are 10 Must-Read Tips from Seattle’s Get Happy at Home Team
When flipping a house, your goal is to make the home as appealing to the masses as possible. To this end, much of our advice in this post will address the most common mistakes we see house flippers make! Throughout this post, we’re going to use a home in Bellevue that we flipped as an…
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Neighborhood Dating: What We Love About Juanita!
When it comes to finding your new home-sweet-home, we’re big proponents of “neighborhood dating.” Just like with a potential mate, you’ll want to spend some time getting to know a neighborhood that you’re thinking about committing to! 😉 In this previous neighborhood dating ~advice column~ of ours, we give some pro tips for trying out…
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3 Outdoorsy Things to Do in Juanita (That You Probably Haven’t Heard of Yet)
When people think of Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood, one of the first things that probably comes to mind is Juanita Beach Park—it is a beautiful destination, after all. It’s home to community events, the Juanita Friday Market, and offers the community fun and free outdoor activities all year long. But Kirkland is also home to a…
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