The Seattle metropolitan area has a very strong real estate market which is stimulated by companies like Microsoft, Boeing, Nintendo, Amazon.com, and so many more. Having strong companies like these have created a need for housing and recreation.

The housing market is very strong in this area and from how things are trending here, there does not seem to be a slow down anytime soon. Selecting the area in which you will want to call home will need to be carefully thought out and researched as there are great neighborhoods catering to many different styles of living.

The greater Seattle area consists of many different suburban cities such as:

Eastside - East side of Lake Washington and Seattle
- Bellevue
- Bothell
- Carnation
- Duvall
- Issaquah
- Kenmore
- Kirkland
- Mercer Island
- Redmond
- Renton
- Sammamish
- Woodinville

North End

- Briar
- Edmonds
- Everett
- Lake Forest Park
- Lynnwood
- Mill Creek
- Mount Lake Terrace
- Mukulteo
- Shoreline
- Snohomish

South End

- Auburn
- Burien
- Des Moines
- Federal Way
- Kent
- Maple Valley
- Sea Tac
- Renton
- Tukwila


And of course you have Seattle and all the wonderful neighborhoods such as Queen Ann, Capitol Hill, Fremont, Ballard, Pioneer Square, Sodo, Montlake, Madrona, and many many more.

To be sure you are looking in the correct area for your desired lifestyle and commute times it will be essential to let your real estate professional know everything about you desired neighborhood characteristics.

The many recreational options available include:

Skiing , Snow Boarding, Snow Shoeing, Snow Mobile: You have many different options with Mt Baker , Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, Crystal Mountain and and many more.

Hiking: You have many options for outdoor activities with the Cascade Mountain range, Olympic Mountain range, State and Federal parks, and the many nature trails that are available.

Boating: You have many lakes, rivers, and the Puget Sound to keep you boating year round.

Sports : Seattle has football, baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, car racing, boat racing, and many golf courses

The major sports team that call Seattle home are the Seahawks, Mariners, Super Sonics, Storm.

 

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