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A while back I spelled Seatttle with… February 26, 2008

three “t’s” on the sidepanel and was surprised just how much traffic it brought. Because I was more concerned with being professional than traffic, I fixed the type, but Mary just reminded me of the effectiveness of the error, so I thought I’d try it out again!
And if [...]

Why did YOU move to Seattle? January 14, 2008

Seattle attracts many people to move here from other states, if you did why? 
In 1994 I moved to Seattle for lots of reasons, a job was not one of them, but many people do move here for work reasons.  I am wondering  about those of you who moved to Seattle, why did you?   I know some of Rain [...]

Autumn season always one to savor September 29, 2007

As we stride into October, I’ve found myself wondering where the year has gone (like we all do). It was a year ago this weekend that I journeyed to Seattle from Chicago and was spontaneously whisking my way through Seattle with a friend and touring the gargantuan Mt. Rainier. And though the temperatures are quite [...]

The newbie’s assessment: SEA v. CHI summers! September 1, 2007

It’s amazing how when you move thousands of miles away from your comfort zone your life inevitably takes a 360 degree spin. This summer has been breezier and more brisk than I’ve ever experienced, primarily because it was my first Seattle summer and first (of many) away from Chicagoland.
My top 10 list of why Seattle [...]

Cats alive! July 11, 2007

Last week I took a young couple out to look at houses in a 3-city area. We were working on determining what areas north of Seattle might be places they’d like to consider moving to.  To begin our research my clients had picked 6 houses they thought would be interesting to see and in different [...]

In Seattle and lovin’ it! June 21, 2007

This past week has felt like enduring nothing less than a tornado, but it is just about to spit me out. Yes, I am finally in sweet home Seattle after the rigorous 2,100-mile drive from Chicagoland, and I couldn’t be more ecstatic to be here. However, I’ll be much less anxious once my movers actually [...]

Pickiness imperative in roommate search May 23, 2007

(Chicago-to-Seattle)
Great place in Seattle quells stress of long distance move
With Seattle’s burgeoning condo market and increasing rental rates, pangs of discouragement hit me after I finalized my decision to move to Seattle. Affordability was going to play a prime role in whether I could transfer, and reports of surging prices squeezing out single women from [...]

Making the jump from Chicago to Seattle May 19, 2007

[Editor's Note: I'm thrilled to try something a bit different on Rain City Guide... Karen Kirr is a wonderfully articulate woman who is moving to the Seattle area who I met when she asked a question about moving to Seattle (#92). One thing led to another and she's agreed to share her perspective on [...]

Seattle in Top Ten for Continued Appreciation- Want to know Why? April 7, 2006

We’ve talked alot on RCG about whether we’re in a bust or a bubble real estate market and we in the Pacific NW have been watching the rest of the country and wondering, Why all the gloom? Bankrate.com and today’s Seattle times have some explanation that can provide perspective:
Last week, Bankrate.com unveiled its forecast [...]

Fremont: the Center of the Universe! March 18, 2006

While it has nothing to do with the MIT Forum, I thought it would be fun to present and comment on the TurnHere video of the Republic of Fremont along the lines of Dustin’s post on Ballard.
The video is a lot of fun and gives a great perspective on the funky, hip side of [...]

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