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A Day of Delicious Destination Dining on 19th Ave in Capitol Hill
It is no secret that Capitol Hill is one of our very favorite Seattle neighborhoods, and we especially love the Steven’s Addition area of Capitol Hill. Like much of Seattle, 19th Ave E has been changing a lot in recent years, and we are absolutely loving all of the fantastic dining options here! There is…
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4 Ways to Buy & Sell a Home at the Same Time in Seattle
Seattle’s real estate market is especially intense right now, and if you need to sell your current home to buy a new home, we’ve got some important information to share! First thing’s first: Homes in the Seattle area are in demand, and you can expect a multiple-offer scenario on whatever home you want to buy.…
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Beacon Hill, A Biker’s Paradise!
In previous blog posts we’ve shared neighborhoods that are ideal for bike enthusiasts (Green Lake! Woodinville!), and now it’s time to show off Beacon Hill and why this south Seattle neighborhood is at least a must-visit area for bikers! This map isn’t the best quality wise (click here to see the complete interactive map!), but…
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Have You Been to this 48-Acre Park in Capitol Hill?
A captivating blend of Seattle history, natural beauty, and community awaits at Volunteer Park in Capitol Hill. Tucked away just north of 15th Ave’s many restaurants and shops, this Capitol Hill gem is a must-visit Seattle destination! Here are a few things you might not know about Volunteer Park: A Little History Lesson The City…
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Head to Seattle’s Cute & Charming Madrona Neighborhood for a Much-Needed Staycation!
Most of us have a bit of cabin fever after this past year, but that has just meant that we’ve had to get creative! Seattleites are absolutely spoiled in that our city has all of these intriguing pockets of beauty to explore if only you know where to look, and every neighborhood (and micro-neighborhood!) really…
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5 Things You Should Know About Buying a New Construction Home in Seattle & Bellevue
We have had a lot of clients from California moving to the Seattle and Bellevue area due to their ability to work remotely. Almost 100% of the time, our California clients start their home search only wanting new construction. We totally get this (and we love new construction!), but new construction in the Seattle area…
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Searching for a New Construction Home in Seattle? Here’s What You Might *Actually* Be Looking For!
Like we referenced in this post about new construction, many people moving to the Seattle/Bellevue area are hoping to find a new construction home. As it turns out, what they’re searching for might not actually exist in Seattle or Bellevue proper. Many of our Happy Home Buyers are dreaming about a new construction home that…
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All You Need to Know About Moving to Seattle From California
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are able to work remotely, and for many this begs a whole new question: If you could live anywhere, where would you live? Recently, our Happy Home Buyers Gabi and Eric (names changed for privacy!) reached out to our team because they were interested in moving…
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A Bellevue Home Listed for $900,000 Just Received 57 Offers
2021 has gotten off to an *intense* start, to say the least. At the beginning of January, we did a blog post on Seattle + the Eastside’s real estate market. One of the things we talked about was how much median home prices in Bellevue went up from 2019 to 2020. Here’s a little review:…
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Seattle & Bellevue Real Estate Market Update: Homes are HOT & Here’s What You Need to Know About Selling Your Condo
In 2020, we saw homebuyer patterns shift dramatically, and these trends are continuing into 2021. If we had to sum up current King County real estate trends in just 2 quick takeaways, here they are: Single-family homes are like GOLD. Condo sales are down nearly in every area in King County. Now I’m going to…
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