NW WA Meet / BS Thread

expensive. really expensive. what you pay for in rent is higher than a mortgage payment.

 

This! And very small lots and houses, mostly no garage especially Queen Anne

 

I've been in Ballard for 10 years now. Definitely expensive. Parking is an issue, but Queen Anne is way worse. Ballard is getting lots and lots of new construction, good neighborhood, fantastic schools

 

Okay so money aside. Parking lots and spot I would try and get in the package from employer. I kind of love the idea of never having to fix something, cut my lawn, clean a pool, fix siding, replace siding, paint rooms, build out closets, bathrooms for a while

 

Good to know. How’s the walkability if you had one car and you were at work for the wife. Can you get around without it with groceries or a run for a coffee.


I wouldn’t be buying anything... just apartments for now.

 

Walkability in Ballard and Queen Anne is great.

 

Pretty good. If anything you can always uber too if you don't want to carry buncha groceries home too.

 

Thanks!

 

Even with apartments, parking can be tricky. New construction in Seattle isn't required to supply parkingparking, make sure and find an apartment with a dedicated spot. Both Queen Anne and Ballard are great for walking. Lots of shopping and cafes pretty much no matter where in the neighborhoods you end up

 

But then where are you gonna wrench on your truck?

 

We will have to start up mod weekends like the guys in NorCal. The rent thing is temporary and won’t last forever but as a stepping stone to settling into a more permanent residence I feel like it’s a good first step.

 

I live nearby in the South Lake Union area. Walkability is great and there are plenty of Lyfts. I've owned my truck for 15 months and only have 2,400 miles on it so far. Lots of people use mass transit for commuting.

 

Good to know! I like using truck less for traveling around for sure. I’m going to check that area out

 

Anyone want/need a solid wood dinning room set? We're getting rid of some furniture because we're selling our house soon.

4 chairs with a removable middle leaf or keep it in if you want to get 2 more chairs. Selling for 100 on offerup, can give a steep discount to TW members 50%+ off.

https://offerup.com/item/detail/455935779/?_branch_match_id=509792291951407310

 

@JimSnell house! Like everyone else

 

I'm new to seattle too. From San Diego

 

Haha, I'll be there this weekend actually

 

See! ^^

 

Yaaasssssss

 

Speaking of which... When were you thinking? I have to put deadpool in my busy schedule at some point.