seattle: Kingsgate: Small Town Feel; Cosmopolitan Convenience
- 02/14/09 11:41 AM
The charming Kingsgate Neighborhood (http://www.kingsgate.org/) of Kirkland/Woodinville is only a 10-minute drive away from Bellevue Square Mall and 20-minutes from downtown Seattle, yet it is a place where people get to know each other and neighborhood events are commonplace. What makes this neighborhood so wonderful and unique? Well, perhaps the number one reason is the community pools. These fully-staffed pools with adjacent parks and playgrounds create place for neighbors to gather and kids to play together. From Easter Egg Hunts, complete with giant Easter Bunnies, to Annual Barbeques with free food and lots of games, tradition and friendship are integral to the character of … (4 comments)
seattle: The glass is half-full: The upside of a down market.
- 02/11/09 08:35 AM
With all of the bad news in the economy, and gloom and doom surrounding the real estate market, it's important to point out the great news. Here are some examples of the silver-lining: The Seatle Area has been one of the toughest markets for first-time home-buyers for a long time. But with prices low, interest rates low, and and so many houses and condos to choose from, market newbies are finding that they are well-positioned to jump into the market. Additionally, investor clients have a golden opportunity to make income-producing real estate investments. High-end homes are selling at bargain prices. So, those with equity … (2 comments)
The charming Kingsgate Neighborhood (http://www.kingsgate.org/) of Kirkland/Woodinville is only a 10-minute drive away from Bellevue Square Mall and 20-minutes from downtown Seattle, yet it is a place where people get to know each other and neighborhood events are commonplace.
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