One of the upsides to a down economy is that there is more to do. Our family used to go out, and buy what we needed, when we needed it. Even the kids, two teen agers, have figured out that they need to be more selective in what they ask for. There are a lot of bargains to be had if you look for them. Many of those bargains are in down town Seattle.
The landscape may be changing with some store closings, but there is a vitality that is still fun to be involved with. This is only a general recommendation to visit down town, and in a later post I’ll mention some businesses of interest. For right now, what I recommend is that you reacquaint yourself with our down town core.
If you have the time, you should take the bus. Bus service is free once you get down town and you should use that. The bus tunnel takes you to most places you want to go. I like to stop at Westlake Center and walk through the Plaza, and up Fifth Avenue. You can spend the day at Pacific Place. All the shops are there in the surrounding area, just like a mall, only better.
Go down to Pioneer Square and cross over to the International District. You’ll find it’s changed with many more places to visit, shop, eat, and enjoy. The trolley can take you back down along the Water Front. You can take the elevator back up to the Pike Place Market and complete your adventure at the Art Museum. There is so much to see and do, it could become a habit.
With the teen age kids, I’m a little tired of the malls. I also like the fact that there is more variety, with the slightest hint of sophistication, to the places we shop, down town.
About David Losh
In 1984 I got my Real Estate license and worked in a small company called Advance Properties. The owner was extremely interested in Real Estate, building, and land development. Most of his work was concentrated North of Seattle. Since the 1970s I had worked for Real Estate agents in Seattle as a contractor, mostly preparing properties for rent, and sale.
After a few years my skill level increased considerably concerning land use, building code, and development practices. Escrow, and lending offices were housed at the Advance Properties building so it was easy to get involved in all aspects of Real Estate. It was very much a family owned, and operated business.
Over the years my Real Estate license has been at a variety of Real Estate companies, and offices. Nothing compares to those early years, or that sense of family. Real Estate has gotten to be corporate owned.
My hope with this blog is to share with you some of the things I've learned. If you have Real Estate needs, or want contractor help, I refer freely to what best suits you. If you should choose to work with me you'll find a great resource.
My Real Estate license is at Skyline Properties in Northgate. Skyline is a locally owned company that is a desk fee office. There is a wide variety of diverse agents. It helps me with some of the other projects that I have, and mentoring that I do, to be able to work with people from other cultures.
Here in Seattle we are close to Vancouver BC and are the gateway to China. Boeing has a great trade relationship with China, as does Microsoft have with all of Asia. We are a culturally diverse community, and it helps me to be invlolved.
