Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The History Of Iconic Queen Anne High School
Queen Anne High School was one of the last creations of James Stephen during his nine years as Seattle’s official school architect. Stephen was responsible for designing more than 50 Seattle school structures and many more schools throughout Washington state although I have a hard time believing any of the others are as breathtaking or…
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Do You Need a Car to Live in Seattle? 5 Best Seattle Neighborhoods for the Car Averse
Commute is among the top priorities or concerns for most of our buyers. In fact, the home usually comes secondarily to commute time and options. Seattle buyers were not this way when I started in real estate back in 2006. A lot has changed since then. Over the last few years, Seattle has added over…
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A Few Things You Might Not Know About Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle
Designed by the famous Olmstead Brothers, the Washington Park Arboretum is a sprawling 230 acres of urban green space. It contains one of the most diverse and and important plant collections in North America and is easily accessible by anyone who visits Seattle. It doesn’t matter what season it is, The Arboretum is truly beautiful…
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Life styles of the little and lovely!
We have listed a few little micro lifestyle homes and I love seeing how creative the owners are with their spaces. Well we just listed another. I wanted to talk about lifestyles of the little and lovely. Yes Seattle is getting VERY expensive. Since we are unable to stop prices from rising we must focus…
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Mark Your Calendars! Annual Events Not to Miss in Seattle’s Magnolia Neighborhood
Magnolia is like a small city within a city—tree-lined streets, gorgeous parks, and scenic views of the Puget Sound can make this suburban oasis feel miles away from it all. Its charming community events are all part of the complete Magnolia package, and below, we’ve highlighted a few of this Seattle neighborhood’s annual events so…
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Your Guide For Biking From Magnolia to Downtown Seattle
Nestled between Queen Anne and Ballard and on its very own little peninsula, Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood offers the complete package. Not only are you wonderfully close to Downtown Seattle and several large employers, but you’re surrounded by the Pacific Northwest’s signature beauty and countless opportunities to enjoy nature. Did you know that if you live…
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New Expedia HQ in Seattle’s Interbay Neighborhood Will Bring 1000s of Employees
The new Expedia headquarters in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood has been in the works for a long time now, but VERY soon (as in this October 2019!), thousands of employees will officially be transferring to the new 40-acre campus HQ. It’s no surprise that a travel company chose this site for their new HQ—with stunning views…
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Market Chat with Matt & Ian
A little market update with our commentary of course. A more what’s up on the local level. We had to only us Seattle hoods that have enough data to make accurate median home prices. So, Not all hoods will be represented but we did include hoods from the NW, N, NE, Central, S, SE and…
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The Most Clever Storage Solutions for Tiny Living
Looking to minimize your space to maximize your life? A tiny home or a smaller condo in the city might be just what you’re looking for! A lot of people these days just don’t want to deal with the ongoing maintenance of living in a huge house, and a lifestyle that allows you to “live light”…
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5 Neat Facts About Seattle’s Historic Pine Street Cottages (+ You Can Finally Buy One!)
Tucked away in Seattle’s Capitol Hill/Central District area, the Pine Street Cottages (formerly known as “The Court”) are a blast from the past that anyone who appreciates Seattle’s unique history will get a kick out of. Most people will drive by and not even notice this charming little pocket neighborhood, but this little group of…
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