Seattle Buyers: Will Summer be your window of opportunity to buy a home in Seattle’s overheated real estate market?

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Buying a home in Seattle

Hey, Seattle Buyers: Home buyers who have been shut out of the real estate market should test the "real estate waters" during the summer months suggests one industry leader. It might be the perfect time to buy a home, when other buyers are out of town.  In other words, stick around this summer! "Summer might provide some competitive relief for weary buyers," said Gary O'Leyar, owner of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Signature Properties, pointing to some of the newly-released statistics from … Continue reading...

Amazing Church and Private Compound in Seattle

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Live Work space in seattle

Incredible live/work opportunity in South Seattle 12239 10th Ave S, Seattle 98168 Just South of SODO and a quick 15 minute drive to Downtown Seattle, lies an amazing private church compound on over ½ acre in a lovely and private park-like setting.   Amazing church and private compound located on a secluded near-acre (100'x300' lot), you get a huge ex-church in excellent condition, a cute 2-bedroom and 1.5 bath vintage house, plus a 2nd art studio and a small "barn" for tools and … Continue reading...

Historic Gates-Bass Mansion built in 1909, designed by architect Elmer Ellsworth Green

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Amazing 6000+sqft mansion in the National Register-listed Roanoke Park Historic District adjacent to North Capitol Hill in Seattle.   Video Tour Behold this beautiful Roanoke Park Grand 1909 Mansion with Old World Style and Elegance Throughout! You will love the formal Dining Room with original wood-burning fireplace and amazing original features throughout. New Gourmet Kitchen Addition, Master Bedroom with Luxury Bath & TWO walk-in closets, Butler's Pantry, Grand Stairways, … Continue reading...

Space Age Alki Condo

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Swanky Mid-Century Modern Waterfront Pad in Alki - Atomic style in this 1978 condo built right over the water on Puget Sound. One of a kind waterfront condo built over the water. It's all about view, location and lifestyle. Southside exposure so loads of light. It's over the water so fish off your huge 'L' shaped deck, kayak outside your door, walk or bike to the lighthouse or beach. New remodeled kitchen, glass tiled baths, heated floors. New and upgraded piles and foundation, roof, decks, … Continue reading...

Winter Real Estate Market Update in the Seattle area

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Home Staging Seattle

The Northwest Multiple Listing Service reports Winter Real Estate Market Update in the Seattle area. Home sales around Western Washington outgained new listings again in October, fueling competition for scarce inventory and pushing prices higher. Some seasonal slowdown is still expected - and the Nov. 8 elections may be in play as well, according to brokers at Northwest Multiple Listing Service who commented on last month's activity. MLS members reported 9,950 pending sales during October, … Continue reading...

Luxury Capitol Hill Living in Opulent Baroque-Style Boutique Building

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Beautiful home for sale in Seattle on Capitol Hill

A true live/work space in a wonderful and walkable Capitol Hill neighborhood 1122 Broadway East, Unit 301  -  $1,100,000 You'll have the entire 3rd floor with no neighbors on either side in this newer boutique 5-unit building. Three bedrooms and 3 baths with a separate entrance to the home plus a separate entrance to live/work space, office, Airbnb or MIL (2nd kitchenette or wet bar). Eco-conscious steel & concrete, opulent baroque true plaster walls, hand cut brick, designer details … Continue reading...

Modern Central Atrium Pool House in Bellevue

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Amazing 1959 Modern Home in Wilburton area of Bellevue This home was being sold by the original owners and is in wonderful restored condition: The beautiful Center Atrium Pool House, a 1959 example of mid-century modern architecture, with party perfect entertainment space, in immaculate condition, with a gorgeous Zen retreat backyard, privacy, Wonderful walls of windows bring the outdoors inside, like the best of mid-century architecture. Cool atrium with original light … Continue reading...

Charming Columbia Court Cottages

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Classic brick Tudor-style 1924 vintage "Columbia Court Cottages" 732 17th Avenue, Seattle WA 98122 Open House Saturday and Sunday 1-4pm  Charming Columbia Court Cottage! Appealing historic townhouse-style condo lives like a house! Darling 800sqft two bedroom home with remodeled and renovated interiors   This home has been lovingly maintained and superbly renovated for the new millennium.  Main floor features gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings and period fixtures … Continue reading...

Unusual Home for Sale near Seattle – Fairy Tale House

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Incredible hand-built "Fairy Tale House" in Olalla, Washington for Sale   This incredible and unique home was created by Richey and Karen Morgan, who spent decades laboring on the house and grounds beginning in the late 1970s. The Morgans built their 2,500-square-foot home in sections, framing rooms with cedar beams plucked from near the creek on the property. They also made a little … Continue reading...

South Seattle Novelty and Vernacular Architecture

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Seattle vernacular and novelty architecture

Seattle still has some good examples of novelty and vernacular architecture in South Seattle, through White Center, Burien, West Seattle, Renton, Des Moines and along the old Highway 99 out towards Tacoma. There are few remnants of vernacular architecture located in the aptly named village of "Top Hat", located between White Center and Burien.  The ol' Top Hat is now a transmission service. This is the old XXX Rootbeer Stand.  Bombay Grill uses the old barrel as their advertising stand, … Continue reading...