West Seattle
People on People on People
Seattle is now the #10 U.S. city for density. Density isn’t what usually comes to mind when most people think of our city. I know I used to picture the waterfront, the comfortably impressive skyline, and the charming village-esque neighborhoods. But I’ve watched more and more people move into those charming neighborhoods, and I’ve noticing…
Read MoreBattle of the Bonfires: Alki Beach v. Golden Gardens
It’s officially summer in Seattle! August is well under way, and it’s warm enough for your favorite summer activities. Seattle beaches, we’re looking at you. For those of you who see clouds and look at your beach clothes with some serious skepticism, take heart: beach bonfires. There are only two beaches in Seattle that allow beach bonfires:…
Read MoreRental Registration and Inspection Ordinance
Do you know the new rental licensing requirement, SMC 22.214 (Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance)? The Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (RRIO) requires landlords to register ALL rental housing units in Seattle, from single-family houses to large apartment buildings. ALL properties must be registered from 2015 to 2016, with specific deadlines based on the ZIP code where…
Read MoreLuna Park
You can still see them, once every decade. An army of pilings sunk in the tide flats off West Seattle. They stay submerged under all but the lowest tides, hearkening thoughts of Easter Island. Relics of an earlier, forgotten age. Luna Park once claimed those pilings. Some called it “The Greatest Amusement Park in the West”;…
Read MoreTriple Success!
Success! That’s a rare word for buyers in this crazy Seattle market. But we just helped three clients succeed in buying homes in one of the toughest price ranges in the city—and all of them were fierce multiple offer scenarios. Thanks to our 25 years of experience, we beat the competition. A lot of competition.…
Read MorePhoto Contest: Seattle Bloomin’
It’s springtime in Seattle! For May’s photo contest, send us pictures of nature in bloom. Step 1: Take 1-3 photos of blossoms. A flower, a tree, a blooming onion. They’re all fair game. Step 2: Email your photo(s) to josh.realestategals@gmail.com with: • Your name • A brief caption Step 3: We’ll post your photos on our Facebook page. The photos…
Read MoreSeattle Parks: Johnine’s Favorite Dog Park
Can you guess Johnine’s favorite dog park? Here are some hints: 80+ acres of trails and open space 4 acres(!) for off-leash dogs ½-mile off-leash trail through a beautiful forest 1 extra off-leash area for small/shy dogs Guessed it yet? Need more hints? View platform offering breathtaking views of Puget Sound and the Seattle…
Read MoreSeattle Parks: Schmitz Park
Seattle has it all. Beautiful waterfront? Check. Bustling nightlife? Check. Old-growth forest? Check. That’s right, Seattle has old-growth forest. Not in the mountains, and not in some Eastside suburb. There’s a patch of 100% authentic old-growth forest right in West Seattle’s Admiral District. Welcome, Schmitz Park. It’s a beautiful little canyon tucked away in the…
Read MoreNew Year, New Bars
We see a lot of people relocating to Seattle for work, or family, or simply a change of life. It’s a hard thing to do, much of the time; not many people like being “the new kid.” The same goes for small businesses. Starting out in a city is tough and intimidating, and too often, some…
Read MoreSeattle’s 7 Best Holiday Light Neighborhoods
Driving around town to admire the neighbors’ Holiday lights was a family tradition for me. It was exciting—we’d all cram into the car late at night (or at least what felt like late at night). We’d cruise the streets bundled up in our winter clothes so we could drive with the windows down. I remember…
Read MorePaseo, Paseo: What Do We Do Now?
Paseo has closed. You might have heard it already from the stunned news reports and neighborhood gossip that flurried through Seattle on Tuesday. Paseo, celebrated Cuban sandwich shop. Paseo, #2 on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in America. Paseo, Seattle treasure. Closed. The news came as a shock to just about everyone. One day…
Read MoreTrick-or-Treat!
All of Seattle’s best trick-or-treating options, here in one place: Fremont Annual Trick-or-Treat Oct. 31 (3 p.m. – 6 p.m.) University Village Trick-or-Treat Oct. 31 (4 – 6 p.m.) Montlake Fall Festival Oct. 30 (5:00 – 7:30 p.m.) Magnolia Lil Spooky Things Oct. 31 (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.) Magnolia Trick-or-Treat…
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