Seattle is surrounded by water with Puget Sound to the west and Lake Washington to the east.  In addtion, Seattle is essentially cut in half by Portage Bay, Lake Union and the Ship Canal.  Seattle also has smaller lakes such as Green Lake, Bitter Lake, and Haller Lake. Finally, Seattle features the Duwamish River and smaller creeks such Thornton Creek and Longfellow Creek.Nonetheless, as discussed in another blog, Seattle Waterfront Homes are rare.  One reason is Seattle parks take up much of the shoreline.  For example, Green Lake is surrounded entirely by parks: Green Lake Park and Lower Woodland.  Another example is Alki Beach takes up most of West Seattle's east and north facing shoreline.  Commercial real estate also sits along miles of Seattle's water's edge.  Downtown Seattle is ... 08/25/2020

Just Listed! Brand New Luxury Condo in Downtown Seattle Overview Maps Photos Features Market Stats $599,999 Condominium Main Features 1 Bedroom1 BathroomInterior: 676 sqftYear Built: 2020MLS #: 1592672 Location 1808 Minor AveUnit 1107Seattle, WA 98101 Description Brand New Luxury 1 bed + den, 1 bath Condo on 11th Floor. Beautiful kitchen w/island upgrade, marble, spa like bath, A/C, hardwoods, den and open living area w/views. Nexus boasts 24/7 Concierge, co-working, fitness center, dog run/lounge, private meeting, dining rooms, exhibition kitchen, sky bar, roof terrace, Sky Club on 40th floor and much more! 98% walk-ability, minutes from Amazon and Google! View All Available Seattle Area Properties Price Your Home Here   04/24/2020

One of my favorite things about living in Northeast Seattle is the countless parks that are either a walk, bike ride, or short drive away. My favorite of these is a quiet little community center just north of NE 65th and East of Green Lake. It’s a bit hidden in a “blink-and-you’ll-miss-it” kind of way.  The Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center has it all. It’s a day center for kids of all ages with programs ranging from karate to orchestra. As I don’t have kids of my own, I haven’t explored the indoor amenities and can’t give any insight on those, though they seem promising and all-encompassing. However, I am very familiar with the outdoor area which includes multiple jungle gyms, a basketball court, a tennis court, walking path, playfield and last, but certainly not least, a community gar... 02/08/2020

Looking for Portage Bay floating homes with sailboat moorage in Seattle? Finding a protected area of Seattle's Lake Union for your sailboat can sometimes be tricky, but there is a cool eastern arm of the lake called Portage Bay and the floating homes there tend to have a larger percentage of great sailboat moorage opportunities.  In addition to the larger marina with rental slips towards the end of Shelby Street, there are Portage Bay floating homes with sailboat moorage on various docks along the south end of Portage Bay on the Capitol Hill side. Seattle floating homes can be found in other parts of Lake Union as well, but Portage Bay tends to be a more gentle water and as a result moorage is more protected. When looking for a Portage Bay floating home with sailboat moorage involved, m... 02/03/2020

Setting the record straight on Seattle condos sales in Denny Triangle!If you have been looking at Seattle condos in or around Downtown Seattle, then you may have checked out Insigia Condos already.  In addtiion to SPIRE Condominiums, Insignia is one of the "go to" complexes for Belltown Condos and Denny Triangle Condos, so Molly and I were super excited to be chosen to represent one of the penthouses as their exclusive broker. Insignia encompasses two towers and has two addresses.  The North Tower is at 583 Battery St and the South tower is at 588 Bell street. In looking at the NWMLS stats, the average dollar per square foot in the North tower for all historical sales is $793.38 and the average for the South Tower is $780.69.  The listing which with we shattered all records in the compl... 01/02/2020

It's no secret: the greater Seattle area is a vegan paradise!  A quick Google search for "Most vegan cities in the US", and you'll see Seattle in the top 5 on a variety of sites. Most vegan blogs will list off the heavy hitters, usually with lines out the door on weekends: Wayward vegan cafe, Plum Bistro, and of course, the all vegan grocery store, Vegan Haven.  These are all amazing, showstopping restaurants that are worth a visit during your Pacific Northwest tenure. The purpose of this blog, however, is to showcase some of our favorite places that don't always get the spotlight on other vegan blogs. If you're new to the area, or just looking to try some new places out, here are some great places! Blossom Vegetarian (Renton)Zen Buddhist Nun Hue Phan mastered recipes mimicking meat & c... 10/17/2019

Northeast Seattle Real Estate Snapshot (August 2019)The average sales price in August for single-family homes in NE Seattle is $843,007. The sales prices decreased by .01% from the previous month.The price per square foot for listings in this area is $421.The number of closed sales for single-family homes in August is 1,303.  Down slightly from the previous months closed sales of 1,309.The number of active listings in August is 210.  Up 91% from the same period last year. Find Homes for Sale in Northeast Seattle, WAVisit my website to search for homes for sale in Northeast Seattle or to be notified when new listings come on the market.To find out what your home is worth in the current market email me or call Adrian Willanger-Broker, Kelly Right Real Estate @206 909-7536.. 09/12/2019

Broadmoor Homes - What's the latest:  In Seattle, there are a few incredibly stately communities that exude history and elegance.  Boradmoor is one of them. Looking for a gated exclusive luxury community with close access to Downtown Seattle, Lake Washington, and all that Seattle has to offer?  Broadmoor homes are wonderful historical estates and offer an abundance of style coupled with nearby amenities you can not beat.  Founded in the 1920's there are beautiful properties and palatial estates in Broadmoor.  There are 4 Broadmoor homes for sale currently on the MLS with a list price range of $3,100,000 to $5,750,000 and an average dollar per square of $654.19 and an average days on market of 96 days.  There are 5 Broadmoor properties that are pending in the MLS with an average days on ... 09/06/2019

7753 38th Ave S Seattle, WA 98118 Opportunity knocks..make sure to answer..you have options here..lot is huge and sub-dividable so you can build. Fix up this home to make it your own. Put on a 2nd floor and enjoy the amazing view of the valley below. This home offers 3 beds and 1 bath, Hardwoods throughout, storm windows, updated plumbing, huge unfinished basement. Close to Chief Sealth Trail, I5, Boeing, shopping and more. Teresa Lyons425-238-5150KW Everett   08/21/2019

Seattle is the land of waterfront for all.  I am biased to a life filled with water views, beaches, boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, water skiing, and swimming. As a Chevron brat, I grew up on the Gulf Coast in Pascagoula, Mississippi and had an incredible beach house that my parents built in nearby Gulf Shores, Alabama.  I also lived in the San Francisco Bay area and spent many teen-aged summers in Santa Cruz. I had a waterfront home in Lake Oswego, Oregon and spent many hours doing bridge walks around Portland’s Willamette River. I currently live in a floating home in Seattle. In short, I am a water baby. If you don’t love the water and want more access to it, then don’t bother reading the rest of this.  In Seattle, there are endless bodies of water and a ton of access points rangin... 08/17/2019

Fourth of July On Lake Union is always a special Seattle treat! Today is the last day of June and I find that the good weather has brought out the boats!  My floating home is ROCKING!  My son and I swam in the lake today, too!  Summers in Seattle are about as good as you can get and if you happen to live on one of our bodies of water then the season is even better. Lucky for you, it isn't that difficult to find a home on the water in Seattle.  Seattle waterfront homes come in many shapes and sizes and finding your perfect match will depend on your budget. Currently you an look in Madison Park and Washington Park and spend almost $13M for  Lake Washington waterfront home or you can spend less than $200,000 for a floating on water residence in Lake Union. I personally like the new constru... 07/01/2019

3549 SW 105th StSeattle, WA 98146 House needs some elbow grease and imagination to turn this diamond in the rough into some instant equity! Perfect for investors or a DIY lover! Brandy Saldivar(425) 559-4322KW Downtown Seattle | The Ben Kinney Team 06/20/2019

The plight of the millennial is a much belabored topic that runs the gamut from our expensive taste in breakfast foods, our mountains of student loan debt, to our fate of being stuck renting for the entirety of our tech-obsessed lives. If we manage to fulfill the "American Dream," our rationale is ridiculed by generations before: we're after a yard for our dogs, not extra bedrooms.While my lifestyle has been defined by some of the cliched qualities of millennials (increased expectations from employers, an inclination to move around often, never without my iPhone or my dog), there's one aspect I'd like to push back on: the idea that home ownership is out of reach for our generation. This was an idea I bought into until recently, before I decided to do some research, educate myself, and s... 06/18/2019

12650 61st Pl SSeattle, WA 98178 A perfect mid-century home awaits you on a quiet cul-de-sac. Relax on your covered porch, surrounded by the privacy of a lush landscape of gardens and fruit trees (pear, fig, apple, plum). Updates galore include hardwood floors, custom cabinets, and industrial gas range. The lower level offers MIL / ADU rental income potential; complete 2nd kitchen and covered patio. 2-car garage with workshop plus (4) off-street parking. Commuter's dream; access to I-5, 405, amenities and airport. Welcome home! Tyler Kirages(206) 579-9738KW Downtown Seattle | The Ben Kinney Team 06/04/2019

7500 42nd Ave NE Seattle, WA 98115   Perched perfectly on View Ridge with a peekaboo view of the city line, this home was the lucky recipient of a custom remodel with well thought through design elements and spectacular attention to detail. Featuring the ultimate open floor plan, windows and natural light galore, kitchen with custom range hood, oversized Master with 25sqft duel head master shower, additional bedroom with full bath on the lower level, 2 wood burning fireplaces and too many charming details to mention here, it's a must see!   Brandy Saldivar (425) 559-4322 KW Downtown Seattle | The Ben Kinney Team   05/28/2019

1214 NE 123rd StSeattle, WA 98125 New Construction NW Contemporary home in Prime Location! Chef's kitchen w/oversized quartz island flowing into the great room & dining room. Open living & dining include a gas fireplace & sliders, fully fenced landscaped yard. 4 beds,3 baths, den/office on main. Master suite w/spa bath & custom built-in walk-in closet. Media room w/wet bar. Close & easy access to Downtown Seattle, Greenlake, Northgate & UW. Future light rail minutes away, Top private & public schools, parks, dining & more. Tamara Lamore(360) 631-2108KW Everett | The Ben Kinney Team 05/28/2019

3008 S Atlantic St, Seattle, WA 98144   An elegant collection of stand-alone homes with industrial-modern vibe sits perched atop Mt. Baker Neighborhood. Get ready to entertain with gourmet kitchen and appliances, roof deck, sleek metal and glass finishes and radiant-heated, polished concrete floors. Top floor open-layout kitchen, living and dining showcases impressive views across our Emerald City to Downtown, Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains. Private garage w/ EV charger setup. Close to amenities, parks, schools and commuting.   Priced at $1,075,000. Get in contact with Tyler Kirages today at (206) 579-9738 05/20/2019

8419 7th ave sw, Seattle, WA 98106     This tastefully updated home is the quintessential sanctuary in the city! Featuring the ultimate open floor plan, windows & natural light galore. Oversized Trex deck is an extension of living area for seasonal indoor/outdoor living, is surrounded by mature trees and is atypically private for being in the city. Large bedrooms, flexible bonus room, steps to neighborhood dog park and West Crest park, close to shopping, bus lines and an easy commute to downtown & more. A must see!   Priced at $649,000 Get in contact with Brandy Saldivar today at (425) 599-4322 Keller williams Downtown Seattle | The Ben Kinney team     05/16/2019

15142 N 65th ave SUnit 314Seattle, WA 98188   Great top floor 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit within walking distance to Southcenter Mall. New bath and kitchen with new dishwasher and new cabinet. Fresh painting throughout. One-half block from public park with BBQ area, tennis and basketball courts plus walking trails. Enjoy beautiful view of the valley. Complex has reserved parking, a private pool and clubhouse. Easy access to high way and bus.   Winslow Lee - (425) 681-7695 Keller Williams Realty | Ben Kinney Team   04/30/2019

This is a beautifully remodeled home in the Beacon Hill area. Open living/kitchen concept with den and bedroom right off the main area. Dining area along with seating at the large center island. Double oven, 6 burner stove with pot filler. All new SS appliances, cabinets and quartz counters. Both bathrooms have double sinks, all new fixtures, tile tub/shower surrounds. The master has a tub with a separate walk-in shower. New flooring, trim, paint, doors, siding, furnace, hot water heater, lighting, electrical, plus panel and plumbing. Gail Smith(360)561-0852KW Tacoma | The Ben Kinney Team 04/25/2019