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How to Prevent & Fix Flooding in Your Seattle Basement (It’s Not the End of the World, Promise!)
In case you haven’t noticed, every so often in Seattle, it rains! And every few years (it feels like it’s every 5 or so years), we have a massive “water event” where we get a ton or rain and/or snow. Usually this is how it goes: It snows a lot (for Seattle, that is), then…
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What to Expect in 2022: Seattle & Bellevue Real Estate Market Update
Are you planning on buying or selling a home in Seattle or in Bellevue (or anywhere on the Eastside) this year? Are you just feeling curious about what’s going on in real estate? We’re here to update you on what to expect in local real estate as we head into 2022. Here’s a quick overview…
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Secret Squirrel Spots in Seattle’s North Beacon Hill Neighborhood
It’s no secret that Seattle’s North Beacon Hill neighborhood is one of our very favorite neighborhoods to live, play, and work in! Matt and Brian have lived in North Beacon Hill for years now, and we love showing off this amazing community to our clients as well. In this blog post we are taking the…
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Get Happy at Home December 2021 Client Appreciation Party Recap
This past weekend we had a total blast at our Client Appreciation Party! Thank you so much to everyone who came out and joined us (in the rain, no less!)—it was so wonderful to see everyone. We also had such a fun time playing Santa this year. To show all of our clients how much…
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Big New Developments Coming Soon to North Beacon Hill (Updated December 2021)
North Beacon Hill is one of our very favorite neighborhoods to work in, and in fact it’s where Matt and his partner Brian have called home for many years now! We first wrote and published this blog post back in 2019, but we’ve just updated it (December 2021) so you can stay current on what’s…
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Light Rail Updates That Are About to *Completely* Revolutionize Commuting From North Beacon Hill
North Beacon Hill already has fantastic transit options, and combined with it’s ideal location, this Seattle neighborhood is a popular choice for those who work in Downtown Seattle, South Lake Union, and the Eastside. NBH serves as a sort of “centerspoke” for Seattle, and this is about to become even more true… things are about…
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The Best Restaurants in North Beacon Hill (A Foodie’s Destination Neighborhood!)
North Beacon Hill in Seattle has become a neighborhood of destination dining. You’ll find everything from street tacos, diners with vegan burgers, and Japanese-inspired pastries, to Filipinx cuisine, fried chicken sandwiches, Mediterranean fare… and more. If you’re lucky enough to live in this Seattle neighborhood (which is one of our favorites to spend time in… it’s…
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Why People LOVE Indoor-Outdoor Living in Seattle (& 3 Important Things to Consider)
Depending on where you live, the concept of “indoor-outdoor living” can mean a lot of different things. In places where it’s warm and sunny all year long, it might mean you have a cabana with an outdoor living room and a complete state-of-the-art outdoor kitchen. In places like Seattle where we get 155 days of…
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A Slice of California Paradise Awaits at Alki Beach!
Ok… so people who are actually FROM California might find it slightly funny that we think Alki is just like the beachy goodness you can find in the Golden State. 😛 But when you want that laidback beach vibe without having to hop on a plane, Alki really is THE place to go in Seattle! …
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How to Spend a Day in Seattle’s Fremont Neighborhood
Known by locals as the Center of the Universe, Fremont is an eclectic Seattle neighborhood that’s home to a thriving arts scene, incredible dining, major employers, and a seemingly never-ending list of things to do and see. In this post, we’re sharing our Get Happy at Home guide to how to spend a day in…
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