Real Estate

Town and City
Town and City
Magnolia offers the best of city and small-town life
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Selling in the City
Selling in the City
We talk to the experts to find out which urban projects are selling or creating interest in a competitive market—and why
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A New Roost
A New Roost
As the number of empty nesters grows each year, so do retirement residence options that minimize household hassles and maximize life
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A View of the Top
Our annual review of the region’s 10 most expensive homes. Get a look into the top properties in Western Washington
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Getting on the Water
Getting on the Water
How the buyers' market is impacting waterfront home sales
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State of the Inventory
Local real estate experts explain how the economic climate will make available homes and condos scarce in the next few years and why now is the time to buy
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Golden Opportunity
Golden Opportunity
What’s the best way to treat a home as an investment? Real estate insiders advise us to buy now while the market is down and sell much later
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Onward and Upward
Onward and Upward
Find out how a growth in knowledge is driving the green building movement, and why builders and architects are more inclined to go green
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The Cost of Good Design
The Cost of Good Design
Design lovers often search for an architect-designed home. Though difficult to find, these rare gems—with their impeccable structure and one-of-a-kind styles—are always worth the hunt
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Unrivaled
Unrivaled
Properties on our annual list of the region’s most expensive homes tout the importance of location, privacy and amenities
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Close to Home
Close to Home
Seattle-area second-home buyers are either looking nearby or far away for property that promises tranquility and rest.
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Up in Value
Up in Value
Finding a property that has future selling power can be daunting in a buyers’ market, but these tips on location, universal design, green-living and upkeep will have you looking at a great return...
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Hot Hot Hot
The Seattle area’s real estate hot spots are cities and neighborhoods that offer easy access to employment hubs and the city core. While the rest of the country pales over dropping real estate...
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Wine Country Dreams
Wine Country Dreams
For urban dwellers purchasing vacation and retirement property, eastern Washington is an attractive choice. With the weather predictable and the populations manageable, it seems a prime choice to...
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Part-time Leisure
Part-time Leisure
For buyers who love a resort destination but don’t want to commit to owning a second (or third) home, fractional ownership offers an alternative. Enjoy all the amenities you love without the fuss...
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Green Grows Up
Green Grows Up
No longer just havens for hippies, residential and commercial properties are offering habitats for work and home that are increasingly energy efficient and chic. Architects and contractors alike...
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Living With History
Living With History
Living historic in Seattle can mean a few different kinds of homes, from one that is simply charming in its age and peculiarities to one that has city landmark status. Learn the distinctions and...
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Remodeling For Value
Remodeling For Value
Inspired by their enjoyment of home-improvement television shows—especially about real estate flippers—a Seattle couple enters the remodeling game
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A Streetcar Runs Through It
A Streetcar Runs Through It
Despite some growing pains, the South Lake Union neighborhood is flourishing
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Sidewalks or Subzeros
Sidewalks or Subzeros
A look at market trends: What’s driving value and sales in Seattle and the Eastside?
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Luxury Plus
Luxury Plus
Amenities add extra value to even the most sought-after properties
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The “Green” House Effect
The “Green” House Effect
Live comfortably or save the planet? Now you can do both
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Take Two
Take Two
Real estate experts offer tips for the growing number of people who are investing in second homes
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