Seattle & Eastside Real Estate Blog

Where to Live Near Seattle With a $1 Million Budget

Where to Live Near Seattle With a $1 Million Budget If you had $1 million to buy a home anywhere around Seattle, where should you look? The answer depends heavily on what you want that $1 million to do for you. For some buyers, highly rated schools are the priority. Others need an easier commute int

Living in Issaquah, WA: What You Need to Know Before Moving Here

Living in Issaquah, WA: What You Need to Know Before Moving Here If you're thinking about moving to the Seattle area, Issaquah, Washington should probably be on your radar. Located on the Eastside, about 15 miles east of Seattle, Issaquah gives you a combination that's becoming increasingly difficul

Living in Kennydale, WA: Homes, Commute, Schools & What It’s Really Like

Living in Kennydale, WA: Homes, Commute, Schools & What It’s Really Like If you’re considering moving to the Seattle area and want to be close to Lake Washington and Bellevue without paying Bellevue prices, Kennydale in Renton, Washington is a neighborhood worth knowing about. Located along the sout

How Much Money Do You Need to Live Comfortably in Seattle?

How Much Money Do You Need to Live Comfortably in Seattle? Short answer: There's no single number. What feels comfortable in Seattle depends mostly on housing: whether you rent or buy, where you live and what type of home you want. A common guideline is to keep housing costs to about 28–30% of your