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Old 10-03-2013, 09:41 AM
 
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You like the exact same places I do. I really wanted to buy in Edmonds, but we had trouble finding a house in the Bowl or within walking distance of downtown that was big/right enough for us. And my husband was a little paranoid about Edmonds being in a tsunami zone. LOL.
It is TOUGH finding appropriate houses to rent or buy in the Bowl!

Tsunamis? Eh, I grew up in L.A., so I've been waiting to be taken out by something catastrophic since I was about six.
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Old 10-03-2013, 12:32 PM
 
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AG,

Another great post. Thank you. As a native, I really enjoy hearing the perspectives of newcomers regardless of whether their observations are positive or negative. Of the latter, the points regarding the high number of left-lane bandits on the freeway, the passive-aggressive behavior of some locals, and the dysfunctional mess that passes for a public school system in this town really struck a chord.

Keep us posted on your house search!

tifoso
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Old 10-05-2013, 11:42 AM
 
Location: Idaho
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A funny story: I attended a Beach Boys concert one year at the Puyallup and I, along with 2 or 3 others were dancing up in our seats, in the aisles, etc. while everybody else sat quietly with their hands in their laps. Even one of the BB's commented it looked like a Lawrence Welk concert. Oh Washington, we LOVE ya, but you gotta learn to lighten up!
HA Garethe!

reminds me of those 50's/60's shows with band rocking - they pan audience and everyone is all dressed nice sitting like statues, not moving a BIT to the beat.

surprised that's still around.
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Old 10-05-2013, 01:35 PM
 
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We live in Ravenna/Bryant. It's nice, if a bit ho-hum. We are leasing. I wouldn't buy in this neighborhood, though people do love it and it's popular. I have no idea where I want to commit to buying when we do buy, because I am like a teenager falling in love every two seconds with each new place I discover.

There really are so many cute little neighborhoods and towns that fit the bill, to be honest. Right this second, I would buy a house in downtown Edmonds and be thrilled with that decision. As a Realtor described it to me, it's like Kirkland 20 years ago (I also love Kirkland - pricey). I love sweeping water views and quaint little town squares. I initially fell in love with West Seattle, but my husband just doesn't like it at all. But he'll go over and visit it with me, so I have that. I also recently fell in love with Bothell, and some of the homes around the wine country in Woodinville.

Queen Anne is the place we're currently poking around in. It was never on my radar because it just didn't feel homey when we first visited. The ingredients are all there - views, access, walkability, cuteness - but it's just sort of missing something for me. Maybe it'll grow on me.

My husband and I both work from home, so that tends to guide a lot of our decisions.
Queen Anne is expensive and has already "come up" so to speak. It's obviously much more urban than any of the other places as well.

I'm not in the market for houses, but if I were I'd check out the Central District. Kind of a formerly sketchy/marginalized area immediately east of Capitol Hill centered around Garfield High School, but the name alone implies it's inherent value. It'll be another Queen Anne in 10-15 years as gentrification continues to do it's thing. Strong investment opportunity there I would imagine.
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Old 10-05-2013, 03:48 PM
 
Location: federal way
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very nice to save this site and share this type of info. ^5 OP
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Old 10-09-2013, 09:14 PM
 
Location: Orange County, CA
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I stumbled across your posts via a Google search about relocating to Seattle and wanted to thank you for updating about your move. As a Californian (currently in Orange County) who is seriously considering moving to Seattle I am finding your posts very helpful.
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Old 10-09-2013, 11:41 PM
 
Location: OC
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4. I'm becoming a Seattleite. The other day while getting coffee, a gentleman randomly struck up a conversation with my husband in the middle of a packed but mostly silent coffee shop. He was chatty, explaining he was visiting, and then talked about his summer travels. I realized that not only was I staring at him like he was insane, but my mouth was open. .
I loved the rest of your post, but is this something to be proud of?
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Old 10-09-2013, 11:46 PM
 
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I loved the rest of your post, but is this something to be proud of?
I don't know if it's anything to be proud of or ashamed of. But if you stay in Seattle for any length of time, you will be assimilated. Resistance is futile.
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Old 10-10-2013, 01:39 AM
 
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I loved the rest of your post, but is this something to be proud of?
Wasn't trying to say I was proud. I was trying to be goofy about explaining a pretty funny phenomenon!
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Old 10-11-2013, 02:40 AM
 
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Do you find that the "chill" is all over WA or primarily in Seattle area? I have been to Poulsbo and Bremerton and found people pretty friendly.
I find that the Seattle stereotypes are just like the NYC stereotypes (they only apply to Manhattan).

I'm from Texas as well and still have yet to really notice the freeze. People do tend to be quieter, but they also seem more friendly.
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