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AIA Home of Distinction: Harmony with History
A creative remodel of an historic capitol hill condo results in a peaceful and intimate setting where old-world luxury meets a book lover’s retreat
Imagine owning enough books to fill Portland’s famous Powell’s Books and having to boil down your collection to a single 12-foot shelf. That was just one of many personal and technical challenges facing Carol Grossmeyer in her long quest to find a forever home. Grossmeyer and her husband grew Milwaukee-based Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops, founded…
How to Win a Bidding War in Seattle
Prevu Real Estate reveals everything you need to know
Seattle is experiencing a hot real estate market. There were record sales in 2021 and the Emerald City entered 2022 with a record low inventory of homes for sale. And it is easy to see why, as buyers from all over the country are attracted by the beautiful sights of Seattle that blend with the…
How to Save Thousands When Buying a Seattle Home
Prevu's digital tools allow homebuyers to streamline search, save through commission rebates
Many Seattle residents spend years saving up to purchase a home. The soaring mountains and expansive waterways surrounding the city attract first-time buyers and experienced homeowners alike. With rising real estate prices, house hunters in Seattle can expect to spend large sums for a down payment and closing costs on their dream home. But there…
House Out of Water
Former houseboat gets new life on land
The biological record is teeming with examples of interesting creatures that have crawled out of the water and grown useful appendages. Architectural amphibians are much more rare, but such an example can be found near Lake Union in Seattle’s Madison Park neighborhood.This home’s traditional bungalow exterior belies its exotic past as a home on water….
Seattle Magazine Essentials
Holiday Magic, Dining, Whiskey and Help For Stressed-Out Parents
Snow ShowSnowflake Lane returns for its 17th year The heart of Bellevue once again becomes a majestic holiday destination during the 17th annual Snowflake Lane holiday extravaganza. Enjoy falling (faux) snow, a resplendent, professionally produced light show, nightly choreographed parades and festive dancers. The fun begins on Black Friday and runs through Christmas Eve. More…
Hiking Tips from a Peak Performer
Eighty-six-year-old David Birkner has an unparalleled passion for hiking and climbing
David Birkner has been a Wharton economics student, a naval officer stationed at Pearl Harbor, a travel agent, a freelance writer, a pioneering environmental activist, an outdoor guide, an elementary school teacher and a successful entrepreneur. But mostly, the 86-year-old walks – on all five continents, from the southernmost tip of South America to North Africa to…
Book Excerpt: ‘Inventor, Bootlegger, Psychedelic Pioneer’
Brad Holden’s second book brings to life one of Seattle’s most colorful characters
Al Hubbard was a “charlatan, bootlegger, radio pioneer, top-secret spy, uranium entrepreneur and billionaire,” according to HistoryLink.org. Naturally, Brad Holden became fascinated with him. Holden, perhaps Seattle’s most famed amateur historian and “finder of things” (you can read about his colorful collection of artifacts in the May-June issue of Seattle magazine), has written a book that…
Seattle Magazine Essentials: Smoothies, Wine and an App for the Outdoors
Check out a collection of local finds.
Picture Perfect Check out Scenic Thurston County If you’re seeking influencer status on your social media channels or merely want to shake things up, consider Thurston County. Yes, you read that right. Locals have suggested numerous lesser-known photogenic spots featuring the waterfront, nature and wildlife, architecture and buildings, and murals as ideal places to snap that perfect,…
Sponsored | Understanding the Mental Health Crisis for Teens and Young Adults
As the rate of teen depression rises across the country, Washington State is no exception.
As the rate of teen depression rises across the country, Washington State is no exception. In its 2019 survey assessing youth depression statistics, Mental Health America (MHA) found that 13 percent of youth ages 12–17 in Washington suffered from major depression during the past year. In addition, the report found that a vast majority of…
Sponsored | How COVID-19 Changed College Admissions
What Every High School Parent and Student Should Know
After last year’s unusual college admission season, parents of high school juniors and seniors have more questions than ever about applying to college during COVID-19. The global pandemic has created a new landscape for students currently applying for college, says college counselor Kelly Herrington. “When people ask me how COVID-19 has changed college admissions, I…
AIA Seattle Home of Distinction: Traditional, Yet Modern
Bold colors and shapes define this Leschi remodel
Although they had recently bought a beautiful home overlooking Lake Washington, Tom and Jen Hobbs soon fixated on a sleeping beauty resting just down the hill. They had to wake it, and were prepared for the moment. “We’ve been married 20 years. We agreed early on that we would focus our money and energy in two…
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