Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Want to Live a Longer, Happier Life? Green Space is a Must!
It’s probably not a surprise to learn that getting out into nature can be good for your health. But what may be a surprise is just how big of an impact that spending time in the great outdoors really can have on your physical and mental well-being. Especially for those who have grown up in…
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Speakeasies, Pietinis, Stumbling Monks, & Malaysian Street Food (aka Your Guide to a Night Out on Olive Way in Capitol Hill)
Everyone already knows about the nightlife scene on Pine and Pike in Capitol Hill—it’s where people head for live music, too many drinks, and of course prime people watching. But Olive Way has a whole world of its own happening (even though it’s just a couple blocks from Pike and Pine!). Olive Way starts at…
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Top 6 Investment Neighborhoods in Seattle for Parents w/Kids in College
For many people with kids attending college in Seattle, buying an investment property can make a lot of sense for a few big reasons: It gives their kid a place to live while they attend school (don’t have to worry about renting and moving in and out every year) Kids can live somewhere rent-free while…
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How to Spend a Day in Georgetown: Join the Circus, Shop at the Trailer Park Mall, & Eat Some of the Best Food in Town
Georgetown is Seattle’s oldest neighborhood, and if you haven’t taken the time to stop by and see what it’s all about, you’re missing out! You could easily spend an entire day (and more) exploring this unique little neighborhood, and here’s a few things you can do from sunrise ’til sunset: BREAKFAST IS SERVED View…
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The Real Facts & Figures Behind Owning vs. Renting
We’re sure you’ve heard the argument for owning vs. renting before. The simplest way of looking at it is: When you pay rent, poof—that money is gone, never to be seen again. When you pay a mortgage, that money goes toward building equity in an investment. But we wanted to break it down by the…
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Let The Sun Shine In! 4 Tips for Making the Most of Natural Light in Your Home
Did you know that the City of Seattle experiences approximately 152 rainy days per year? This is well above the average of most other cities across the U.S., and as a result, we have a lot of dark, gray days. Some may call it depressing, while others enjoy the gray, but either way, most people…
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Our Top 5 Favorite Capitol Hill Condo Rooftop Decks (& Why it Matters)
That being said, it’s really no surprise that rooftop decks are so popular. And in fact, when we’re talking to condo buyers, the #1 amenity we’re asked about is rooftop decks. People don’t care about gyms—they want a fabulous deck they can soak in the rays from and hang out with their friends on. Plus,…
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Scooters, Perfect for Last Mile Transportation!
Recently Matt and Ian each bought an electric kick scooter to keep in their cars. Scooters are *perfect* for that “last mile” transit option when you’re so close to something that you don’t want to drive (especially if parking is going to be an issue), but you don’t necessarily feel like walking either. Matt and…
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Say Goodbye to 4% Interest Rates (Take Advantage While You Still Can!)
As new facts come in, we still stand by this, and we’re carefully keeping an eye on things. We wanted to share some of our Seattle real estate market observations in case you’ve been considering buying or selling so that you can plan accordingly. Even though we’re only in February, we are already seeing…
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Finally, Some Balance for Seattle Home Buyers Part 3: Resolving a Wet Basement & Money Off the Listing Price
In part 1 and part 2 of this series, we talked about a couple of different home buyer scenarios that we’ve seen in our recent, more balanced Seattle real estate market. Buyers have more power in our slower market right now, which means you have more bargaining power and can negotiate for the things you…
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