When you walk through the door you enter a different time, and country. This is Mexico, maybe today, or the United States tienda’s of ten years ago. Everything is there that you would need for the quality of your life. The celebration of family, and community are there along with a tribute to the Virgin of Guadalupe.
I’d like to know the story of the place because the tienda we usually go to is up Aurora closer to 175th. That store is set up differently, much more like a store that caters to every one. Lupe’s is a celebration of the community. We were attending a quinceanera in the complex where the tienda is. Maybe that was a sign because it certainly set a tone. How many quinceanera’s do you attend in the United States?
That is what Lupe’s Tienda is. It’s a place to prepare for your birthday, First Holy Communion, Baptism, El Milagro, or quinceanera. It has the 20 kinds of hot sauce, or every kind of pop, or the big pastries, but it looked to me more like a community store. It is the place that used to be on the corner, in your neighborhood.
Lupe’s Tienda (206) 365-2081
15009 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
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.
