Category Archives: Jennifer’s Community

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“New Kind of Neighborhood” Breaks Ground in Bellevue

Neighborhood

Six years after being announced, a project that will transform a Bellevue warehouse/grocery distribution district into what developers call “a new kind of neighborhood” has broken ground. Called The Spring District, the 36-acre transit-oriented neighborhood will encompass “urban style housing,” plus offices, retailers, restaurants, parks, and a hotel, all built with a “focus on sustainability” and mobility choices, which will include nearby light rail.

Greg Johnson, president of Wright Runstad & Company, outlined the plans and timetable for the $2.3 billion project during a meeting of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce. His Seattle-based company is partnering with San Francisco-based Shorenstein Realty Investors Eight on the joint venture.

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Relay For Life of Kent 2014

Finish the Fight

I’m happy to announce that I’ve agreed to Co-Chair American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Kent for a second year in a row! Since cancer touches everyone’s lives directly or indirectly, I remain dedicated to this cause that CELEBRATES all cancer survivors and caregivers; allows us to REMEMBER those we’ve lost; and to FIGHT BACK against this disease by raising valuable research funds. The 2014 season promises to be another exciting year with Lance Goodwin as my exceptionally experienced Co-Chair and most of the Leadership Committee returning. It’s hard to believe that Lance and I began collaborating over 6 years ago and I’m honored to be serving alongside him again. With the support of Kent’s community members, organizations, businesses, and friends like you, we will FINISH THE FIGHT!

Check out the Relay For Life of Kent website…

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Seattle Ranks 4th Among Best Tech Regions in U.S.

Laptop

The Seattle-Puget Sound area is the fourth best tech region in the nation, according to real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle. Three areas around San Francisco led the rankings. Portland was 16th.

In its third annual high-tech office outlook, JLL compared 26 markets using four primary factors:

  • overall high-tech employment
  • amount of venture capital funding
  • number of patents
  • number of tech workers as a percentage of people with college degrees

A company representative said employment metrics are weighted most heavily in its rankings.

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1113 E Guiberson St, Kent, WA 98030

New Price!

3 bedrooms; 2.5 bathrooms; 2210 square feet

1113 E Guiberson St

It’s true! This lovingly maintained and updated home in desirable Scenic Hill has a view of downtown Seattle, including the Space Needle! The huge wall of windows in the living room overlook the large backyard and provide the view. You will enjoy vaulted ceilings and large, light and bright rooms. This home also features fresh paint, new carpet, floors and designer touches through-out. The bedroom + 3/4 bath downstairs are ideal for guests. The master suite has a walk-in closet and deck access. A must see!

View the detailed listing information and photos…

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What’s in a name?

Hear how a new name will revolutionize the real estate industry!

BHHS Seal - Cabernet

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Real Estate’s New Big Buyers: Middle-Aged Women

Middle-aged women have become the fastest growing group of single female home owners, according to a new study by the real estate brokerage Redfin. The number of 45- to 54-year-old single female home owners has soared 120 percent from 1982 to 2012.

The Redfin report revealed the top U.S. cities for single successful women, factoring in the percentage of women with four-year college degrees, percentage of women with a salary greater than $65,000, and the percentage of women who are single between 25 to 39 years old.

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And see where Seattle ranks!

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Which city is the hardest-working in the U.S.?

Seattle
You may be surprised!

Credit the coffee or gray weather keeping people inside and at their desks. The city that has been crowned America’s hardest working city is … Seattle. The blog Movoto, which covers “the lighter side of real estate,” says factors including average hours worked per week, unemployment rate, employed workers per hour and lack of sleep earned the Emerald City the No. 1 spot on its list of America’s 50 hardest-working cities.

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Washington State Ranks #10 for Quality of Life

Seattle

We always knew living in Washington was the best, but now it’s been nationally recognized as one of the Top 10 States for Quality of Life!

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Happy 4th of July!

4th of July

Here’s a list of local events for the Fourth of July in and around Seattle, Tacoma, and Everett.

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Cities With the Best Parks

Central Park

These five cities dedicate the most land and money per resident to their park systems and the results show, with plenty of green.

If there is one thing that we value in the Puget Sound area of Washington, it’s nature. Throughout our history this community has prized the outdoors, and that’s evident in the sheer number of parks you’ll find here. One will also find that our region is full of unique places that help set our area apart.

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Do you have a favorite park? Leave a comment here and share it with us!