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The Blue Angels are Here in Seattle!

The Blue Angels are here in Seattle for Seafair.  This is Seafair’s biggest weekend with the Blue Angels and the hydroplane races happening on Lake Washington.  Yesterday, I got to out on Lake Washington and watch the Blue Angels in a practice session for Saturday and Sunday’s big shows.  It was amazing to see all…Read More »

You've Been to Downtown Bellevue, But Have You Really Seen Downtown Bellevue?

Do you think of downtown Bellevue as a drive-through from the highway to the mall? I bet most Eastsiders zoom along NE 8th to the mall. Most have probably never walked around downtown Bellevue.   This should not come as a surprise, since downtown Bellevue was designed to accommodate a car culture. I’ve lived on Seattle’s…Read More »

This Past Month Seattle Eastside Real Estate Was Balanced Between Buyers and Sellers

The Seattle-eastside market is balanced.  Surprised by that?  Here’s why I say this: A balanced market is when homes on average are selling in 3-6 months.  This means there was a more level playing field between buyers and sellers during that particular month, in this case November 2010.  Given the news we hear, it’s surprising…Read More »

Seattle is #2 Of The Ten Best Places to Live Over the Next Decade

Seattle Rocks!   Seattle is the second best place to live in the country, according to Kiplinger’s. It’s because we’re smart! Kiplinger’s study had an important tenet when evaluating cities.  The top cities included smart people, great ideas, and collaboration. After researching and visiting our 2010 Best Cities, it became clear that the innovation factor…Read More »

Good Schools=Good Real Estate Values

Looking for a home and want a good neighborhood which maintains its value over time?  Even though prices have dropped considerably and homes are more affordable,  it’s important to investigate everything that could add value to your home purchase.   No matter whether you’re a single person, have a family or are an empty nester, look…Read More »

Seattle-Eastside New Condo Buildings Still Standing Half Empty

Seattle-eastside new condo buildings are standing half empty. American Public Media took a look at the Seattle and Bellevue condo market in a piece aired on NPR last week. Below are some of the key points: Escala, here in front of us, it’s 230 units. And they’ve only sold two in the last year-and-a-half. The…Read More »

Bill Gates Calls for Zero Energy Emissions

It’s funny, last night I was just talking with a neighbor about Bill Gates and how he and Melinda had the power to change the world, making it a better place for all.  Previously, The Gates Foundation has focused mostly on health and education.  Now Mr. Gates is taking on climate change. Gates spoke about…Read More »

What Were The Odds of Selling Your Seattle-Eastside Condo in November, 2009?

(The absorption rate, the percentage of condos selling, is the number of condos for sale in any given month divided by the actual number of condos sold that month.  So if the absorption rate or chance of selling is 10% that means out of 100 condos for sale, 10 received offers and sold.) November, 2009          1289 condos for sale    …Read More »

The Seattle Real Estate Balancing Act Between Home Buyers and Sellers Continues

The real estate maps show a market more balanced between buyers and sellers than we had last year.  That’s no big surprise.  Only a few pockets remain in which buyers still have more of an advantage as evidenced by the “green” areas still on the map. But the balance is tipping to a more even…Read More »

Bellevue Volunteer Job Fair on November 7th

What do enjoy doing?  I bet there’s an opportunity out there for you to combine your interests with giving back to the community. Volunteering is such an important thing.  Bellevue is sponsoring a volunteer open house to present all the opportunities available to volunteer in the city. The following is from The City of Bellevue’s…Read More »


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