With technology changing rapidly, so is the home buying process.  More and more home buyers are willing to buy homes sight unseen.  This trend is, in part, due to technology improving the remote viewing process.  It can help cut down on travel expenses for someone moving out of state so they can avoid flying in to view homes. Of course, not everyone is convinced that this is how buyers should think about home purchases. Would you be able to do this? Buy a house without seeing it in person? Read More Here

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Mmmm, fair scones.  The Washington State Fair has the BEST scones.  With rides, delicious food, live concerts, and activities for all ages, your whole family will enjoy the fair!  Formerly called The Puyallup Fair, the Washington State Fair is in downtown Puyallup.  

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ABOUT PUYALLUP
Puyallup is at the foot of beautiful Mount Rainier about 10 miles E of Tacoma.  With its bustling and artsy downtown and rural outskirts, there's something for everyone.  Every year Puyallup hosts the Spring Fair and Washington State Fair as well as many other events at the Washington State Fairgrounds.  There are tons of parks and even a fish hatchery where you can go to see baby salmon.  In the fall you can watch the

This new Asian buffet in Lynnwood is a hit with our clients.  We enjoy stopping in when we are showing homes in Lynnwood and it never disappoints.  Harbor Buffet is a Chinese, Sushi, and Mongolian Grill buffet that just opened in Lynnwood.  It is always packed and always delicous!  Come check it out in the old Old Country Buffet location on 200th and 44th.

About Lynnwood:

Situated at the I-5 and I-405 interchange, Lynnwood is one of the most centrally and conveniently located destinations in the Pacific Northwest and is the second largest city within Snohomish County. With the snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Mountains to the east and the sparkling waters of the Puget Sound to the west, we are just minutes from the busiest hub in the region.

Each year on one magical summer night, thousands of spectators gather to watch as more than 100 parade units march, float and dance in celebration of Seattle. The 2018 Alaska Airlines Torchlight Parade will feature entries from clowns and pirates to drill teams and equestrian units. In it’s 69th year, the parade continues to highlight and celebrate communities from the greater Seattle’s diverse cultural landscape including Children’s Friendship Festival, Indigenouz PlaceMakerz, Sikhs of Washington and many more. The parade begins at Seattle Center and continues down 4th Avenue to South Washington Street. NEW THIS YEAR: a Beer Garden at Westlake Center for parade viewers 21+! More Info on the Torchlight Parade

About Seattle Center:

The center of

Voted "Best Food Festival" 2016 & 2017, the Albert Lee Appliance Bite of Seattle® is Seattle's Original Food & Beverage Showcase featuring 60+ restaurants & pop-up vendors, Craft Beer & Cider Tasting, 80+ live bands, all NEW MUNCHIES @ The Mural, and free Bite Movie Night on Friday, July 20th, outdoor beer gardens, live cooking demonstrations and cook-offs on The Bite Cooks! stage, The Alley benefiting Food Lifeline, Family Fun Zone, sponsor activities & more! FREE ADMISSION! More about Bite of Seattle

About Seattle Center:

The center of Seattle is home to everything from glassy skyscrapers to historic brick buildings, modern boutiques to flagship department stores, and some of the country’s hottest restaurants.  Near Seattle Center you will

The cutthroat Seafair Pirates crew has made a deal with their new Captain Kidd and they are comin’ to collect the bounty they left behind last year! Avast, the Seattle Seafair Pirates, will sail in from the seven seas and the scallywags be stormin’ Alki Beach in West Seattle to kick off the 69th Seafair on Saturday July 7, 2018. Don’t be gettin’ in their way!  More Information on the Seafair Pirates Landing

About Alki:

Alki Beach is located about 15 minutes west of Downtown Seattle, and offers a great view of the city, the Space Needle and Mount Rainier. Summer is populated by beach volleyball players, sun worshipers, and beachcombers. The quiet of winter gives way to views of the snowcapped Olympic Mountain range.

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Many of our clients want homes within well rated school districts. Even if they don't, we remind them that in the future when they go to sell, future buyers may choose another home over their's if they buy a home that has poor school ratings; it's something to keep in mind regardless of whether or not they have kids in school or any kids at all.

For example, do you want to know how the schools in Lynnwod and Edmonds rate compared to the state averages?  Here are two reliable sources that will help you compare schools - simply enter the name of the school or district in their search field. These results are based on a variety of things such as test scores and other available data including academic growth and college readiness.

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Heritage Park in Lynnwood is a 2.8 acre park with the sole purpose of preserving Lynnwood's historcal buildings. Rescued from destruction during the I-5 interchange construction, Heritage Park showcases several early historical structures. The 1930’s Superintendent’s Cottage and Water Tower, the Humble House, the Wickers Building, and the Interurban Trolley Car #55 are displayed in a village-like setting featuring beautiful landscaping, interpretive signage, a public plaza, and demonstration gardens.

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About Lynnwood:

Situated at the I-5 and I-405 interchange, Lynnwood is one of the most centrally and conveniently located destinations in the Pacific Northwest and is the second largest city within Snohomish County.

Here's a list of local fireworks shows for 2018. Some of them are all day festivals!

• Bellevue - Downtown Park 10:05 PM
• Des Moines - Marina 10:20 PM
• Edmonds - Civic Stadium 10:00 PM
• Everett - Port Gardner Bay 10:20 PM
• Federal Way - Celebration Park 10:15 PM
• Kent -Lake Meridian Park 10:00 PM
• Kirkland - Marina Park 10:15 PM
• Lakewood - Joint Base Lewis-McChord 10:00 PM
• Newcastle - Lake Boren Park 10:00 PM
• Renton - Coulon Park 10:00 PM
• SeaTac - Angle Lake Park 10:00 PM
• Seattle - Lake Union 10:20 PM BIG!
• Tacoma - Ruston Way 10:10 PM BIG!
• Tukwila - Fort Dent Park 10:00 PM

Urban Properties wishes YOU a happy and safe 4th of July! 

Celebrating 78 years of Derby Days!

Redmond Derby Days is a summer festival, rooted in the spirit of competition that celebrates the uniqueness of Redmond through parades, races, contests, game booths, carnival rides, arts, music, food and much more! It all started in 1940 as a bike derby and parade for the community to raise money for holiday decorations and athletic equipment. Today, Derby Days celebrates Redmond's diverse community and offers all ages a chance to participate in a fun summer festival setting. Ready, set, go! Dates and times

About Redmond:

Located 20 miles east of downtown Seattle, Redmond is the 16th most populated city in Washington state. The city prides itself in its high quality of life with good schools, a healthy