Judi Boad's (accuraterealtygroup) Blog

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Architect Tom Kundig took his knowledge of this Capitol Hill neighborhood and incorporated it into the condo design at 1111 East Pike. Formerly known as Auto Row, in early Seattle times, it was the only location to purchase a car if you got the notion. Using a pallet from classic fifties era cars...

Looking for a Seattle luxury condo with incomparable views? Look to Alki. The views attained by those living the Alki lifestyle are unsurpassed, with Elliot Bay, snow capped mountain and city views available through the floor to ceiling windows or from the oversized decks of your low maintenance,...

Seattle neighborhoods provide abundant opportunities to purchase a view home. North Admiral provides the opportunity to find a lifestyle. You will discover an eclectic meld of cherished classic homes as well as cutting edge contemporary dwellings, along with spectacular water and mountain views. ...

Our actions have the biggest impact on our energy usage. When looking for a new Seattle home, why not look to built green houses? City Cabins on Queen Anne Hill provide 2,000 square feet of  extreme energy efficiency. By incorporating superior quality reclaimed wood, far exceeding regulatory expe...

We love to take our Jack Russell Cooper to a field by Elliot Bay Marina in Seattle. He runs free as we enjoy laps around the grassy field, watching the cruise ship activity and dreaming of the day our own boat  is moored at the marina.    This weekend, my husband discovered wild blackberries rip...

Today we walked to Pike Place Market, although not early enough to miss the rush of Sunday visitors. The vendors were bustling about with the energy a very busy day provides. Even an eight a.m. start won't keep you from serpentining through the throngs in front of the flying fish, or the people t...

Seattle's retail destination is second to none and the regions top shopping district. A testament to it's completeness ,nine million visitors per year begin their Seattle shopping experience at 5th and Pine. Located just four blocks from Pike Place Market, the water features,  chess in the park, ...

Yesterday as I walked to 5th and Pine in Seattle to meet my husband for lunch, I stopped for some photos. I captured children tethered by rope in order to keep them together as their preschool guardians shuttled them from point A to point B. I watched men play chess on the giant board in the park...

On my way to 5th And Pine to meet my husband for lunch and take in a bit of shopping time, I passed a common sight for those of us who frequent the streets of Seattle. Nursery school kids on a walk. Now a Seattle walk means busy sidewalks and busy streets, so it is easy to understand the need for...