In Seattle, the “s word” is SNOW and it looks like we’re in for a pile of it with this current system.
Good Bye, Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct
January 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Alaskan Way Viaduct aka Highway 99, was my preferred route when traveling through Seattle. As someone who lives in West Seattle, Highway 99 (or the viaduct) was a great alternative when traveling to downtown Seattle or north Seattle. I voted against the tunnel twice and will miss the views driving the viaduct. I really wish the viaduct would have been retrofitted or rebuilt instead of the tunnel. Anyhow… I thought I would share a video our family created a few years ago about the viaduct – tunnel. No animals were harmed in this video!
I will really miss the viaduct. I enjoyed the gritty drive and will miss the amazing views. When our beloved JP Patches was at our home for my surprise 40th party, he said our elected officials had “tunnel vision” and I could not agree more.
32 Years Ago Today
May 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
My how time goes by when you’re having fun!
Thirty-two years ago, I began my career in real estate. My first job was being a “doc-puller” at Safeco Title in Seattle. I really enjoyed being the receptionist for Safeco since I believed that I had more job security…back in those days, employees were quickly hired and laid off depending on what was going on in the real estate industry. This was before title companies used “temps” to fill those types of positions. Eventually I was promoted to work in a title unit. I “retired” from Washington Title Company as a Branch Manager of the Federal Way office in 2000. [Read more…]
Do you own a rental property in Seattle? Read this!
May 21, 2015 by 3 Comments
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with current RRIO fees, renewal cycle, and inspection requirements, as these have changed materially since 2015.
If you own rental property in Seattle, you’re required to register it with the City through the Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (RRIO) — and I still talk to landlords, including clients with just one rental home, who have no idea this applies to them. Here’s what the program actually requires today. [Read more…]
