Judi Boad's (accuraterealtygroup) Blog

No crystal ball needed to see the rewards from our Active Rain Thirty Days of September Localism Challenge!     Although it was rough going at times, we did it!     We kept our focus, pushed up our sleeves and made it work...     Time to Break out the kazoos and hula hoops in celebration of a job...

As you begin your search for a distinctive Seattle neighborhood, consider Magnolia for several good reasons. Prominent sweeping views can be had, from Puget Sound to city lights and snow capped mountain ranges. Waterfront parks are abundant, as well as walking paths and beach trails. Magnolia's p...

North Admiral is quite find when it comes to looking for a Seattle neighborhood to call home. Distinctive architectural styles, in Seattle's oldest west side community will enhance your home search by providing an eclectic meld of sophistication, history, modern amenities, and of course, views.  ...

When selecting a neighborhood for your new Seattle home, you will find that each community has a very distinctive sense of self. If Alki is on your list of places to look into, you will enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and small beach town vibe you find  in Alki. From condo living, which is abundant ...

Views of the Emerald City from Alki are some of the best around. This Seattle community is our summertime beach destination, filled with kites, rollerblading, joggers, volleyball, evening gatherings around a beach bonfire, and great places to stop for a bite to eat.  Water view condos are not har...

Walk with me now, through the Garden of Remembrance. It isn't far, just off 2nd Avenue and University. It will be worth the walk to  Benaroya Hall, where the Seattle Symphony astounds us with timeless, captivating music.   We can walk with Seattle sons who served in World War II, share a moment w...

New Starbucks hits 4th Avenue and Union   Although one would think there is plenty of coffee to go around here in Seattle, there is a new Starbucks on 4th Avenue and Union gracing the northwest entrance to  Rainer Square, boasting a roomy interior and a great patio to enjoy as you sip your favori...

Along the way, as you travel up University Street and 4th Avenue, should you happen to look up, you will see an astounding sight.    On the National Register of Historic Places, this brick, eleven story structure with terra cotta ornamentation, was the first ever building in Seattle designed for ...

Knowing our Seattle neighborhoods pays off in many ways. The best happy hours at our favorite oyster bars, when to get flowers at the market, which streets to serpentine past in order to avoid bus rider traffic.   Weekends in downtown Seattle open the business district to urban dwellers seeking s...

As I head out to Arizona this morning, I ponder the effects of missing out on my daily correspondence in Active Rain.    While I will achieve my goal of submitting a new post each day for the September Localism Challenge, I am going to be dedicating this week to family I've missed in the greater ...