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5 Major Benefits of Having an Airbnb in Your Primary Residence
Having a home that includes a guest suite offers a few big benefits: 1. You have a private space for friends and family to use when they come to visit 2. You can use it as a long-term rental 3. You can rent out the space as a short-term rental on services like Airbnb and…
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Downtown Renton Just Keeps Getting Cuter!
If you haven’t been to Downtown Renton in awhile (or ever!) then you are likely in for a lovely surprise! There are so many exciting things happening in Renton right now, from all of the new development at The Landing (a 21-acre retail center with 50+ businesses!) to the construction of huge office buildings poised…
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Seattle Real Estate Records Set by the Get Happy at Home Team
In this post, we are sharing how a few of our home listings performed compared to other similar homes in the neighborhood during the same time. How do we set these records and sell our clients’ homes quickly and for the most money possible? When we prepare our clients’ homes for sale, we have a…
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Welcome to the Get Happy at Home Team, Ryan Palardy!
We’re so excited to introduce you to Ryan Palardy, the newest member of the Get Happy at Home Team! Welcome to the team, Ryan! Ryan is joining us as an Associate Broker, and you’ll find him helping us with all kinds of things. We have many fun new projects in the works and we’re preparing…
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How Do Single-Family Home Prices Compare to Townhouse Prices in the Greater Seattle Area?
Are you currently shopping for a new home in the Seattle area? If so… are you hoping to find a home with: – 4+ bedrooms – 2.5+ bathrooms – 2,500+ square feet – Whatever GreatSchools.org has decided a 7+ school is (Click here to read what we really think about GreatSchools.org) ? Well, if you…
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Secret Squirrel Waterfront Parks in West Seattle
When many people think of West Seattle, waterfront parks and beaches often come to mind. Alki Beach is of course the most popular West Seattle beach and it’s a major attraction for people all over the city. And then you’ve also got the 135-acre waterfront Lincoln Park with its heated pool, miles of trails, and…
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An Insider’s Guide to Commuting From West Seattle
If you’re commuting from West Seattle, you have a ton of great options to choose from (yes, even with the West Seattle Bridge closed!). West Seattle can feel like it’s own “island” at times. Honestly, this is something that people really love about West Seattle. You get all of the perks of this highly desired…
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23rd & Union in Seattle’s Central District: A Tour of Our Favorite Spots
Seattle’s Central District has seen a TON of change in recent years. The intersection of 23rd & Union and the immediate surrounding area is just one example of where you can see some major transformation happening. There’s the new Midtown Square development, there’s a ton of new restaurants, there’s new shops to explore, and there…
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The Best Staycation Awaits in Seattle’s Madison Valley Neighborhood
Madison Valley in Seattle is like its own little resort town with plenty of fine dining, cute shops to browse, salons where you can rejuvenate, and gorgeous outdoor spaces to explore (not to mention there are plenty of Instagram-able views here too!). The past couple years has certainly been filled with lots of cancelled travel plans,…
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Here’s How We Sold This Seattle Home For $376,120 Over Asking & Set a Record in the Neighborhood
Have you ever been curious as to whether or not real estate agents actually follow their own advice when it’s time to sell their *own* homes? Well, when Brian and I went to sell our house in North Beacon Hill this past summer, I certainly did follow my own advice to a T! Before I dive…
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