Seattle has stereotypes to spare; rainy days, coffee shops galore, fish markets and a culture defined by hippies and slackers. There may be kernels of truth in some of these images, but this exciting and intelligent city has much more going on than just the tired clichés that outsiders rely upon. The best thing to do is check out Seattle for yourself in order to evaluate its merits as a … Read More

Through cultures and through history, people have chosen to live in water. Well, not underwater but just on the surface. This is done primarily by living on houses on top of the water. Some houses are fixed structures near the beach. However what is more fascinating are the floating houses or houseboats that serve also as means of travel apart from a means of shelter. Such houseboats provide people with … Read More

Seattle real estate maintains its status as one of the top 10 real estate markets in the United States. With the present real estate crisis that has been affecting and plaguing the country at large it is reassuring to know that Seattle real estate remains firm and strong. Part of the reason for this is that while other states in the US are having a hard time coping with economic … Read More

Formerly for celebrities and those with big budgets, Destination Weddings have become more accessible and more popular for engaged couples looking to add a unique twist to their wedding plans.  With its fantastic views of the Seattle skyline, the Olympic Mountains and numerous waterfront parks steps away from Lake Washington, Kirkland is quickly growing in popularity as the perfect Washington Destination Wedding location.  For those who have grown up in … Read More

If you’re going to Seattle for the first time, or if you don’t know the city that well, I’d recommend taking a tour. I’ve been to Seattle many, many times and I still enjoy the tours. For you sports fans, I’ll be talking about one awesome tour in a moment. Whether you’re alone, with a loved one or the family, Seattle offers great tours to suit your situation. Family Fun … Read More

Any Seattle city guide, will always kick-off by referring to the nickname entitled to Seattle city- ‘the emerald city’. The emerald like greenery spawning in the surrounding area should corroborate the words of the Seattle city guide. Seattle, a coastal city (yes, it harbors a port too) of the United States, is located in the State of Washington and is also the largest city in the Pacific North-west region of … Read More

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 7/11 (1:00 to 4:00 PM) aboard this fabulous steel pontoon hull custom houseboat. See Virtual Tour! Financing available through Seattle metropolitan Credit Union. Contact Denise Carlson.