Kirkland

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Juanita Beach Park is a great place to take a break during the busy work day or take the kids on the weekend.  The enclosed swimming area has life guards on various shifts. You can reserve picnic areas with picnic tables that are near a playground, public dock, and even beach volleyball!  Next time you're driving through Kirkland you should stop for a break here!

ABOUT KIRKLAND
Kirkland's downtown waterfront has restaurants, art galleries, a performing arts center, public parks, beaches, and a collection of public art.  They have wonderful festivals and a variety of neighborhoods from condos to multi-million dollar mansions. The original home of the Seattle Seahawks and Costco, Kirkland is the 12th largest

photo credit: The Kirkland Arts Center - Reporter file photo

The Kirkland Arts Center hosts classes, exhibitions, and events all year long and has done so for over fifty years.  You can even host private parties there!  There is something for all ages at the Kirkland Arts Center.  The heart of the Kirkland Arts Center is the historic Peter Kirk Building and they take great pride in being it's steward.  Check out a class or event soon!  More Information

ABOUT KIRKLAND
Kirkland's downtown waterfront has restaurants, art galleries, a performing arts center, public parks, beaches, and a collection of public art.  They have wonderful festivals and a variety of neighborhoods from condos to multi-million dollar mansions. The original home of the Seattle

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How do the schools in Kirkland rate against other Washington schools? Check these out!

School Digger: https://www.schooldigger.com/go/WA/district/04230/search.aspx

Great Schools: https://www.greatschools.org/washington/redmond/lake-washington-school-district/schools/

ABOUT KIRKLAND
Kirkland's downtown waterfront has restaurants, art galleries, a performing arts center, public parks, beaches, and a collection of public art.  They have wonderful festivals and a variety of neighborhoods from condos to multi-million dollar mansions. The original home of the Seattle Seahawks and Costco, Kirkland is the 12th largest city in Washington.  Kirkland is part of the highly rated Lake Washington School

Relaxation and exercise in one, Yoga is a great way to unwind after work.  Be One Yoga in Kirkland is a full service yoga studio with everything from hot and aerial yoga to kids and prenatal yoga.  They even offer massage for after your yoga workout!  We all know exercise is good for us and we all want to unwind; why not do them at the same time? More about Be One Yoga

ABOUT KIRKLAND
Kirkland's downtown waterfront has restaurants, art galleries, a performing arts center, public parks, beaches, and a collection of public art.  They have wonderful festivals and a variety of neighborhoods from condos to multi-million dollar mansions. The original home of the Seattle Seahawks and Costco, Kirkland is the 12th largest city in Washington.  Kirkland is part

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The Lake Washington views and scrumptious food keep us coming back with our Kirkland clients every time! Outdoor seating right on the lake - they are busy so get there early!  Fresh, natural, and local ingredients go into Beach House Bar + Grill's delicious burgers, sandwiches, salads, and seafood entrees.  Stop in for lunch or maybe take your special someone out for date night! Menu and Hours

ABOUT KIRKLAND
Kirkland's downtown waterfront has restaurants, art galleries, a performing arts center, public parks, beaches, and a collection of public art.  They have wonderful festivals and a variety of neighborhoods from condos to multi-million dollar mansions. The original home of the Seattle Seahawks and Costco,

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! 

I'm sure you've heard that King County home prices are on the rise but how much, you say? This chart, courtesy of Seattle Times, shows exactly how high. 

In short, buyers have become more aggressive. Fearing higher interest rates, they are offering high prices with less terms in the face of a record low inventory of homes. For those buyers who come to us saying, "I don't want to get into a bidding war." In this market, that's like saying, "I want to play basketball and not bounce the ball." Good luck with that! 

The median price for single-family homes sold in King County has recovered the ground lost since the last peak in 2007. Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (Garland Potts / The Seattle Times)

With all of it's hills and waterways, Seattle as a city has always had to be pretty creative with their transportation system. Here are some pictures of how Seattlelites used to get around town, and their more recent counterparts. 

While the Seattle Monorail hasn't changed a whole lot over the years, the view from the ride has changed quite a bit.

Did you know that the Washington State Ferry system is the largest in the country, and the fourth largest ferry system in the world? We love our water travel.

Electric overhead lines are still used a lot for the Seattle Metro routes in the city, less exhaust fumes are created between our buildings.

It's clear that transportation in Seattle

Are you a first-time home buyer?  

Help is on the way...

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I am happy to hear this news for our buyers who get detained in FICO credit jail - barred from buying because of this issue. This just in from David Haley of Mortgage Today:
 
Fair Isaac announced it is changing how credit scores are calculated. It will stop including any record of a consumer failing to pay a bill if it has been paid or settled with a collection agency, and adding less weight to unpaid medical bills that are in collection.

David goes on to explain...WHAT IS FICO?
- The FICO score is the most popular credit score model in the country. It's a statistical calculation based on the information in your credit profile.
- FICO reports several types of scores. Each is tailored for a different purpose, such as a credit card, personal, installment, auto