Seattle was recently named in Kiplinger’s 10 Best Cities list, number two in fact (after Austin!). Mark Emerett, president of UW, is quoted as declaring, “We have only two products here: smart people and great ideas.” Among cities that are prosperous, innovative, and are generating plenty of jobs, Seattle stands out to me for its [...]... Read more
The South Lake Union Area is the Hottest Neighborhood in Seattle!
The recent news of land purchase by Amazon has further fueled the excitement surrounding the explosive growth in South Lake Union. The close proximity to the Downtown, Queen Anne, and Belltown is one of the main reasons for the location’s attractiveness but the relocation of big name companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and many [...]... Read more
Seattle Real Estate New Year’s Resolution #3 Know Your Neighborhoods
Greg Nikols, a former Seattle mayor, called Seattle a City of Neighborhoods. Each has its character, its charms, perhaps even its faults. Before you choose a home it is extremely important to be sure that you will not regret the location. Are schools important to you? Walkability? Commute time? Recreation? Do you love a certain [...]... Read more
Touring Seattle Houseboats Was a New Experience for Me
Seattle Houseboats This week I helped a new client tour a couple Seattle houseboats on Lake Union. This young lady works at a clinic where she knows two doctors who live on big houseboats. She would be a first time home buyer and was looking for something small and affordable. She picked out two listings [...]... Read more




