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Turabi Rug Gallery in Phinney Ridge

Shopping for rugs can be a necessity, a hobby, or an obsession.  Those who know, really know.  In Seattle, those who know make it a point to keep track of Turabi Rug Gallery in Phinney Ridge, run by a propriater who really knows his carpets.

There is nothing better than a rug which has been . . . → Read More: Turabi Rug Gallery in Phinney Ridge

Seattle Area Snow Day Traffic Webcams

Snow Day in Seattle

If you are going out in Seattle despite what has been billed as the “worst” storm in Seattle history (ask the kids and you may hear it’s the “best” storm) you will want to check on the weather conditions, and please see the last paragraph for links to live webcams . . . → Read More: Seattle Area Snow Day Traffic Webcams

Jessica and Edy Explore Her New Queen Anne Home!

Queen Anne Craftsman

I worked with Patrick and Jessica for over two years to fulfill their dream of a big old craftsman in a really good spot in Queen Anne which would not only be a project house but a good deal. This REO fit the bill nicely, not really a fixer at over $600,000 but certainly there . . . → Read More: Jessica and Edy Explore Her New Queen Anne Home!

Mr. Gyros in Ballard is Cheap Good Eats

Without a doubt, one of the best places to get a gyro in Seattle is Mr. Gyros.  We are definitely a city that loves a good gyro and  whether it’s beef, lamb, or chicken, there is always a heated discussion about which place is best.  If you are in the north part of Seattle, you can’t go wrong with Mr. . . . → Read More: Mr. Gyros in Ballard is Cheap Good Eats

Blue Highway Games in Queen Anne, You’ll Love It

Teen Game Hour

Step into the Queen Anne toy store and explore this unique shop full of endless variety of games and toys that go beyond the average.  Simply browse the store for just a few minutes and you will quickly see that Blue Highway Games is one of those rare

great games

places where you will . . . → Read More: Blue Highway Games in Queen Anne, You’ll Love It

Seattle Kids’ Activities – cheat sheet

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We’ll be adding information and links, but here are a lot of resources in a quick cheat sheet format.  If you are looking for kids’ activities in Seattle including sightseeing and fun, even a few kid-friendly restaurants, here is our A-List!  We love living in this city and my 9 year old Daniel and I . . . → Read More: Seattle Kids’ Activities – cheat sheet

Greeenwood’s Green Bean Coffeehouse is a Neighborhood Haven

Green Bean Coffeehouse is community central

Mothers and babies and tots and neighborhood residents and all those in need of cafination, head’s up…Green Bean is your cozy friendly and very green Greenwood neighborhood café of choice.  And from all the baby strollers and bikes parked outside, that’s a very well known fact in this area.

According to the Green Bean . . . → Read More: Greeenwood’s Green Bean Coffeehouse is a Neighborhood Haven

Seattle Christmas Boat Parade

Christmas Boats

Tonight was a wonderful treat as we went to the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) right down by Lake Washington to  check out the historical exhibits, listen to the Seattle Girlchoir carol, be treated to cookies and hot chocolate, see Santa, and then at 5:30 go outside for the treat of being present at . . . → Read More: Seattle Christmas Boat Parade

Bank Owned Properties in Green Lake (Seattle)

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My curiosity got the better of me.  If there are 6 bank owned properties currently for sale in Queen Anne (but four of those are a quadruplet of townhomes), 3 in Magnolia (one at $400,000 and two over a million), how many are there in Green Lake, and what do they look like?

There are . . . → Read More: Bank Owned Properties in Green Lake (Seattle)

Bank Owned properties in Magnolia (Seattle)

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At the present time there are three bank owned properties for sale in Magnolia.  If you saw my blog about Queen Anne REOs (REO is the same as bank owned) then you noted the comment that in the top dollar Seattle neighborhoods there are fewer bank owned or short sale homes.  Still, the ones that . . . → Read More: Bank Owned properties in Magnolia (Seattle)

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