Houseboat Lending

“SOLD 5/27/2011″ Seattle Houseboat “Sophie”

Sophie – a Seattle Houseboat

You will enjoy this beautifully crafted houseboat “Sophie” for many years to come.  From the high quality aluminum hull to the gorgeous forest green metal roof, Sofie shows off her sophistication and style top to bottom.

Sophie is classy. Sophie is sweet.

Sophie is smart.

This high quality houseboat is located in the heart of Fremont in Seattle and features exceptional workmanship and attention to detail. The fabulous wall of windows takes in the fabulous view and keeps the interior warm & bright.

A short walk and you are in the heart of fabulous, fun, Fremont with great restaurants, coffee shops, eclectic art, and zany activities. Catch the outdoor theater, enjoy the Sunday sidewalk street fair, or participate in a Zombie walk.  Sophie is located right on the Burke Gilman trail at the base of Troll avenue, named after the huge cement sculpture of a troll under the bridge – complete with a VW Bug under its hand. Sleepless in Seattle has nothing on this classy, beautiful, well constructed houseboat.

Sophie features exceptional craftsmanship and beautiful lines. Custom cabinetry and woodwork combined with beautiful clerestory windows adds to the charm and romance. And imagine a basement!  Yes, a five and a half foot basement runs the entire length of the houseboat, providing awesome storage, or use your imagination – maybe even a Man Cave!

Sophie features 1 bedroom, a 4 and a half foot sleeping loft, a full bath with oil rubbed bronze fixtures, a well appointed Kitchen with gas stove and microwave plus pull outs and Lazy Susan cabinets.  The main bedroom has lots of storage and a custom built closet with mirror doors, pullouts, and fabulous craftsmanship. Their is  also a ceiling fan, pull out drawers under the bed,  a bench seat with cabinetry and a beautiful bay window.

Take a look at our short video here (goo.gl/rxLpv)

Give us a call for a personal showing (206) 419-0065.

Learn more at www.SpecialAgentsRealty.com.

Houseboat Lending

Lake Union Beat features Houseboat vs. Floating Homes

Lake Union Beat features  Houseboats vs. Floating Homes article by Special Agents Realty broker, Kevin Bagley in their premier issue.

We are very excited to announce that Special Agents Realty has 2 prominent positions in the premier issue of the Lake Union Beat.

The  Lake Union Beat is the brainchild of Peter Charles Hansen and focuses on Life in the Heart of Seattle. The premier issue is 12 pages, but they are hoping to double the size of the paper by their second issue. With articles focusing on topics and issues related to Lake Union living, the nearby neighborhoods and businesses, this topical paper is sure to be a big hit.

In the premier issue, the article “Houseboat vs. Floating Home; Which is better? A houseboat, or a floating home? For that matter, what’s the difference?” was created by yours truly and was featured on our Special Agents Realty blog. This article details the technical differences and points out advantages and disadvantages to both houseboats and floating homes.

In addition to the article on Houseboats and Floating Homes, the entire 11 x 17 back page of the newspaper features 3 of Special Agents Realty Houseboat & House barge listings in the Seattle, Lake Union area. These houseboats are the most affordable way to experience waterfront you can put your toes in. Plus, they have the advantage of being located near great Seattle Neighborhoods like Fremont, Wallingford, Westlake, and the University district.

We are truly excited for Peter Charles Hansen and the Lake Union Beat newspaper and look forward to reading about the Heart of Seattle and Lake Union living.  Best of Luck to Peter Charles!!!

Pick up a copy and show it to your friends. Also, spread the word on the great neighborhood publication that is fun, topical, and of great interest to those living on and around Lake Union.

Houseboat Lending

Gallery of Floating Homes

Take a quick tour of Floating Homes (One of these is a houseboat! Guess which one?)

One of Special Agents Realty’s specialties is Floating Homes. We often show these Floating Homes by hopping in our runabout and touring the lake. We believe this affords the best views of the Floating Homes, Houseboats, and the lake lifestyle. During these tours, we have snapped a bunch of pictures and have compiled a nice little gallery of photos. Here are some of these photos. We welcome your comments. If you would like to learn more about Floating Homes, Houseboats, and housebarges, please contact us – we live in a houseboat (The KevLin) and have become experts in this field.

Houseboat Lending

ECO-Friendly, ECO-Nomical, ECO-Fun Houseboats

Special Agents Realty is proud to announce a brand new line of ECO-Friendly, ECOnomical houseboats available for delivery throughout the US and Canada. These beautiful houseboats are designed for living and for life on the water, with large windows, spacious areas and comfort not found on other houseboats.

These water friendly designs will allow you to experience life on the water without the high cost of “Waterfront” living. Imagine waterfront that you can put your toes in. Hop in your Kayak and tour the lake, or even jump in and take a swim. View the wildlife and ever-changing scenery of water living. Living ON the water is an experience that goes beyond waterfront living.

What do you get with an ECO Sea Cottage?

These new houseboats are going to Rock the houseboat market. Being priced starting at $175,000 for the Model shown here, these are the most affordable houseboats, feature for feature, you can buy.

This model can be viewed on Lake Union in Seattle at 2401 N. Northlake Way. Please schedule an appointment for showing throughSpecial Agents Realty (206) 915-3766 or (888) 540-8858 or email us at K@SpecialAgents.net.

~ Live the life you’ve always dreamed of ~

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ECO Houseboats

Experience Houseboat living…
Like never before in this fantastic, economical and eco-friendly brand new houseboat. Designed for living and for life on the water, with large windows, spacious areas and comfort not found on other houseboats, the Ranch ECO-Sea Cottage will allow you to experience life on the water without the high cost of “Waterfront” living. Each ECO-Sea Cottage is special ordered with delivery in approximately 12-16 weeks. Give us a call to get started changing your life. These Houseboats are built to order and can be shipped anywhere in the US or Canada. With prices ranging from $110,000 to $275,000, these houseboats provide a level of affordable waterfront living you cannot find anywhere.

Call us at (206) 419-0065 or email us to learn more.

RANCH Model Shown is priced at $175,000!

Houseboat Lending

Houseboat Lending Now Available!

After a nearly 4 year hiatus, Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union has stepped up to the plate to offer houseboat lending in the Seattle area. We salute SMCU for embracing this amazing Seattle tradition which truly helps to define the Seattle character. For those thinking about purchasing a Houseboat in Seattle, this is great news.
The program details allow for 75% financing of the combined sales price plus sales tax, 30 year amortization with a 10 year balloon payment, and rates comparable to those for yacht lending. Credit and Income guidelines are similar to those required for purchasing a home. A Marine survey, and haulout is required. Further details can be obtained by contacting Denise Carlson at (206) 398-5581 or by emailing her at denisec@SMCU.com. For a list of available houseboats, please visit Special Agents Realty.