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Originally Posted by bblackbu
Anybody know the approximate commute time from Issaquah Highlands to the MS main campus?
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I have a friend that commutes from Snoqualmie Ridge to MS main campus and that takes him about an hour most of the time.
Extrapolating from that, from the Highlands, I'd guess it's somewhere around 30-45 minutes up I-90.
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Originally Posted by CityGirl72
I'd say stick with Issaquah
Snoqualmie Ridge is nice too
And if you'd like a bit more space - try North Bend or Sammamish
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I crack up when I hear the radio ad for Snoqualmie Ridge they play sometimes: "Snoqualmie Ridge - It's just like the Truman Show, everything's perfect!"
Nevermind Truman was stuck in a soulless, make-believe world, controlled entirely by corporate interests benefiting directly off of the ignorance of his situation in which he ultimately struggles to escape to the "real world" (i.e. Fiji).
Talk about not paying attention to what you're marketing!
Hey, let's use "1984" to market Issaquah Highlands: "Come live in Issaquah Highlands, it's double-plus good!" That'll really bring in the crowds.
If someone is moving into Snoqualmie Ridge (or an area like it, anywhere really, not just in Seattle) one thing to consider: you're buying a house in an area with a lot very similar new construction going on for a long time to come. If you want to sell your home, you're going to be at a disadvantage because the developer/builders are going to be slamming in new homes right next to you for your "used" home to compete with on the market.
Also, be aware that there are a number of Quadrant homes going in out there (also in Redmond Ridge). Quadrant is owned by Weyerhauser, and their #1 duty is to sell the lumber that Weyerhauser produces (i.e. they are of average construction and architecture and certainly not a custom home). They're cheaper for a reason, and it's not just location that makes them cheaper. They use lighter-weight construction practices and build closer to minimum code requirements than other, more expensive builders. My friend, who bought out there, is having problems because his Quadrant home isn't aging well, and he's had a hard time selling it (even before the real estate market slowed down) because he's competing against the builder.
