News on the Alaskan Way Viaduct
Things are Shaping Up Downtown Seattle There are lots of interesting things going on in Seattle right now. If you have gone to a Mariners or Sounders game or just been downtown, you know what I mean. Here is the website to "keep you in the know" and it has a lot of good and useful information. The latest? Kiewit wins the contract to start demolishing the viaduct. … Continue reading...
New Farmer’s Market on Tacoma Waterfront at Pt. Ruston
A new Farmer's Market has come to Tacoma! It all began on August 6th. In partnership with Point Ruston and the Tacoma Farmer's Market, this new Market will run every Sunday through September 24th. The hours are 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will located right in the Grand Plaza at Pt. Ruston. This new farmer's market will host approximately 25-30 vendors – with most being farmers. You won't want to miss this special place out on the water in Tacoma. I've been there and it is quite nice and … Continue reading...
Seafair is Coming!
As a Pacific Northwesterner, I love my Seafair! The Torchlight Parade starts this Saturday evening! There is so much to do during the week of Seafair. If you have never been, you need to experience these amazing days by the water watching the hydroplanes, the parade, the airshow and so much more. Concessions stands are everywhere to get souvenirs and other memorabilia from the events. Don't forget the great food, shaved ice and other fun things you will want to experience … Continue reading...
Bellevue’s Live at Lunch
Check out the Bellevue's Live at Lunch and add some music to your day! July 11-September 14th from Noon - 1:30 P.M. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Schedule and info here: bit.ly/LiveLunch17 … Continue reading...
Seattle’s Real Estate is Booming in 2017
Seattle is the best place to shop, take a ferry ride, ride the ferris wheel, go to Pike's Place Market, watch the fireworks on New Year's Eve from the Space Needle and so much more. Wouldn't you love to live there? With 51 more building projects still to come in Seattle there will be plenty of real estate for sale in the next year. Curbed Seattle says, "West of I-5 and north to Denny alone, more than 70 permit-approved projects currently underway with 6,618 units of residential, compared to … Continue reading...
Argosy Cruises – Christmas Ships
If you have never experienced the Christmas Ship Festival in Seattle, you need to experience it. Here is what the Argosy Cruises' website is saying about the event: "It's a holiday celebration that has been a Pacific Northwest tradition since 1949. Every year, the Argosy Christmas Ship™ sails to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, around 65 in total. Choirs on board give 20-minute performances to these communities, all broadcast via our state-of-the-art speaker system. On shore, … Continue reading...
Rate Predictions – Freddie Mac Says Estimates Are Better Than Expected!
What We Have Heard About Rates: We have all heard the rumors that interest rates will be rising soon. This article from Realtor Magazine shows us that there is good news! Freddie Mac is saying that buyers will be able to take advantage of these great rates for longer than was predicted. The great news is that the low rates we have right now will be good into 2017 - you can't beat that. What Does That Mean? What’s that translate for rates? Economists predict the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage … Continue reading...
Walks by the Water
Washington has some amazing scenery and some extraordinary places to walk. But, how about if you put the two together? Yelp has some great ideas about hikes you can take that are "by the water." The post is called, "Water You Wading For?!" Check it out here and have a great time taking in our beautiful state. There is so much to see, so much to experience. Send me a email and let me know about your adventure, I'd love to hear about it. Happy Walking! … Continue reading...
