Posts with tag seattle

By Phuong Le Developers in Seattle have been leading the U.S. in building hundreds of tiny apartments -- some about the size of a generous parking spot -- to cater to solo young workers, retirees who prefer city living, students and others looking to downsize. Now, some residents are complaining that micro-apartments... Continue Reading »

By Sean Keeley For those of us who haven't read "Fifty Shades Of Grey," you might be as surprised as us to learn that the major events of the steamy book series take place in the penthouse of the Escala tower at 1920 4th Avenue in Seattle. Even if you haven't read the book, you're probably not surprised to learn that... Continue Reading »

One man's morning was shattered -- literally -- when, he said, his kitchen table spontaneously exploded on Tuesday, Seattle's KING 5 News reported. All that was left of Seattle resident Adam Welch's table after the incident was the table's base and shards of glass. "It's a total mystery," Welch told the Seattle TV... Continue Reading »

For the past few years, you've probably been told that being a homeseller is one of the worst positions to be in. But it's not so bad now. Homes are selling faster in the majority of U.S. markets than they were a year ago, according to data recently released by Realtor.com. Ten areas in particular are sweet spots if... Continue Reading »

If you hate staying home and wish you could go out every night of the week, then you might want to consider living in these cities. Coldwell Banker took a look at some of the trendiest places in the country and narrowed their list of the "Best Places to Live for Social Seekers" down to a hoppin' Top 10. The real estate... Continue Reading »

People must think that living in a former sacred space brings them closer to the divine, because we've seen a lot of churches and synagogues turned into homes lately. Not that we're complaining: We're huge fans of the whole thing, especially after laying eyes on this heavenly piece of real estate. The First Church of... Continue Reading »

By Les Christie Many people dream of living near the water, but a few people take it to the extreme: Living on top of the water -- in a floating home. "It's a beautiful lifestyle," said Robert Oshatz, the designer of a new floating house in Portland, Ore. "You have the beauty of the water. It's very... Continue Reading »

Home prices in 11 key markets reached new lows in the month of January, according to housing data released Tuesday, rekindling fears of a double dip in the housing market. Of the 20 housing markets surveyed by the S&P/Case-Shiller Index, only two metropolitan areas -- Washington, D.C., and San Diego-- posted... Continue Reading »

Boston Celtics star Ray Allen has slashed the list price of his 10,630-square-foot Craftsman-style home in the Seattle area by 38.3 percent to $3.7 million from its first listing of $6 million in 2008. The pool of potential professional-athlete buyers for this Carnation, Wash., 5-bedroom, 8-bath home with a full-size... Continue Reading »

It's a story that touches upon the nation's economic woes, the challenge of preventing sprawl, and the quirky ingenuity of the Pacific Northwest. But is the trend of renting one's backyard cottage really big enough to have any effect beyond the symbolic? Well, yes and no. The focus of a recent USA Today article is... Continue Reading »

What do some people do when they can't afford their soaring housing prices of San Francisco? They move to the suburbs. Guess what's constituting as a suburb of San Francisco these days? Cities as far as Portland and Seattle, 600 to 800 miles to the north. In this age of telecommuting this type of scenario is now an... Continue Reading »

The phrase "New York minute" is said to have originated in Texas around 1967, a reference to how a Manhattanite does in an instant what a Texan would take a minute to do. Comedian Johnny Carson once defined "New York minute" as the interval between a Manhattan traffic light turning green and the guy behind you honking his... Continue Reading »

For a while, chickens were all the rage. You could get a coop, install it in your backyard, buy a couple of quality chicks, and presto: fresh eggs for life. (Or for as long as you could stand the clucking and pecking that comes with any kind of chicken ownership.) But because nothing is stable and everything shifts, we're... Continue Reading »

Should Carrie Bradshaw and her gal pals pack their bags and move to Boston? Yes, according to SingleMindedWomen.com, which just released its 2010 list of the top 10 cities for single women. Boston tops the list, followed by Washington DC, New York City, Seattle, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Denver, Pittsburgh, Dallas, and... Continue Reading »

Who doesn't want to catch a glimpse of the most wired home in the world? One lucky (and rich) Microsoft employee will get the chance: Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates is auctioning off a private tour of his home, with him as the guide. The auction kicks off a charity fundraiser at Microsoft and bidding is up to $35,000.... Continue Reading »