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Why Has Seattle’s Real Estate Market Cooled? (& No, We’re Not Doomed!)
Beginning in May 2018, we noticed Seattle’s real estate market begin to shift. Homes started taking longer to sell, and once we reached August, people actually had to start reducing the prices of listed homes. In this Curbed article published on August 27, 2018, the author points out that “While lowering an asking price isn’t…
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The Only Concrete and Steel Condo Building in Ballard
Out of all Ballard condo buildings Hjarta! is your choice for superior construction!!
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Homeless People Are People & Our Neighbors! 5 Easy Ways We Can All Help
According to the Seattle Times, Seattle has the third largest homeless population in the U.S. Per capita, we have the 6th largest homeless population. As of April 2018, 11,643 people are homeless in King County. I recommend you read this Seattle Times article to get a better understanding of how everything was calculated, as well…
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Are You Missing Out on Working From Home?
Many jobs and roles these days are being converted to remote or partially remote, and the idea that you can work from home (or work from pretty much anywhere in the world!) is a pretty appealing prospect for most people. Seattle’s employers are no different, and many of our largest employers here offer flexible schedules…
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Seattle’s Real Estate Market is Slowing Down (& That Means Big Opportunities for Buyers!)
We weren’t sure if it was because prices shot up like crazy during the winter, the local news was having an impact, etc. But as geopolitical factors become a bigger deal and as interest rates rise, it’s no wonder that buying in Seattle has slowed down. (Buying in California and New York has also slowed,…
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Ginger’s Pet Rescue is Coming to Our Capitol Hill Office on August 18th!
On August 18th from 11am to 4pm, you can stop by the Coldwell Banker Bain Capitol Hill office to meet some of their sweet doggies… and maybe even adopt one adorable pooch! Earlier this year, 26 out of the 28 pups at the event were adopted! It was at this particular event that we adopted…
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All Bike Lanes Lead To Green Lake
Seattle has had a long history of creating and activating change in the bike community. While we have been painting bike lanes for the last 50 years, it wasn’t until the past few years that protected bike lanes became a thing. Not only do people ride bikes for pleasure along the many trails and parks…
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Is Seattle’s Real Estate Market Returning to Normal? It Sure Seems Like It.
In reality, it seems to be happening a year earlier than we thought (Matt predicted it would happen in 2019). While things are still early and we’re still closely watching the market, the leveling out appears to be happening now. We’re convinced that a lot of this is being driven by geopolitical issues. Property taxes…
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Are You Getting What You Deserve From a Discount Real Estate Service? Here Are 8 Big Things You Should Watch Out For
Especially in the past few years, there have been so many real estate-related startups that promise to revolutionize the business and make the process seamless, cheaper, etc. for clients. Some of these offerings might sound too good to be true for a reason. Unfortunately, a lot of these services make things seem way simpler than they…
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Future Rezone (HALA 2018) of Morgan Junction Will Bring Changes to High Point!
Good news is we have lots of data on the subject thanks to the last HALA upzone in 2012. Of course, which hood you’re talking about matters in how quickly the changes are implemented, but one thing remains true for all: As walkability rises, so do the prices of the homes. I’ll explain: Most things…
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