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Walking Seattle

By | Published February 15, 2012
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It is becoming more and more important to home buyers that their new home be in a “walkable” neighborhood. Convenience to coffee shops, restaurants, shopping, pubs & parks are often at the top of people’s new home wish list. There…

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Wallingford

By | Published February 4, 2012
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Wallingford has a distinct family feel, with its tree-lined streets, grand turn of the century homes, cozy 1920′s bungalows and welcoming commercial district. Minutes north of downtown, the neighborhood is centrally located with I-5 to the east, Lake Union to…

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Queen Anne

By | Published February 3, 2012
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On the western edge of downtown, Queen Anne is the largest of the legendary seven hills in Seattle. Named for a style of architecture popular in the 1880’s, Queen Anne is known for large mansions and gracious bungalows. Long noted…

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West Seattle

By | Published February 1, 2012
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West Seattle is west of the Duwamish River and is now the city’s largest neighborhood. Separated into four distinct districts — Admiral, Alki, Fauntleroy and Delridge — each has its own personality. Alki is known for it‘s beautiful beaches and…

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Roosevelt / Ravenna

By | Published January 31, 2012
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Named for the seaside area in Northeast Italy, environmentally-conscious Ravenna is located in northeast Seattle. Its home to one of Seattle’s oldest parks – 50-acre Ravenna Park. Bordered by the University of Washington to the south, Ravenna has easy access…

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Phinney Ridge

By | Published January 30, 2012
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Situated on the south end of a ridge between Ballard and Green Lake, Phinney Ridge captures gorgeous views to the west of the Olympic Mountains and the Puget Sound, as well as views of the Cascade Mountains and Mt. Rainer…

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Greenwood

By | Published January 27, 2012
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Situated on the north end of a ridge between Green Lake and Ballard, breathtaking views of both the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges can often be seen from Greenwood. Restaurants, pubs, boutiques, and antique shops line this walking neighborhood’s main…

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Green Lake

By | Published January 25, 2012
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Anchored by a 50,000 year old glacial lake and park, Green Lake is often called the ‘Central Park’ of Seattle. A recreation destination used by an estimated 1 million people per year, runners, in-line skaters, cyclists and walkers love the…

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Fremont

By | Published January 23, 2012
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As the self-proclaimed “Center of the Universe,” Fremont is a mix of the artistic and urban professional. It is home to sculptural curiosities and a lively mix of restaurants and bars, artist studios, organic markets, boutiques and coffee shops. With…

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Eastlake

By | Published January 21, 2012
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Bordering the eastern shores of Lake Union north of downtown, Eastlake is home to one of Seattle’s largest houseboat populations. Recognized as a Seattle neighborhood in the 1890s, Eastlake became a hub of industry. Boeing’s first factory was located here….

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