by Mechelle McCarrell ICS.LPN

Created on: April 25, 2009   Last Updated: May 14, 2009

Now is a great time to purchase a home in beautiful Seattle Washington, The housing market is at an all time low in areas that are plentiful in attractions, fine dining, museums, and local shopping, Just off Highway 5 in downtown Seattle there is a nice quaint community of homes on what is called the south hill district, this area is full of homes constructed as far back as the late 18th century, These homes are Victorian built and very spacious, overlook the pacific ocean and are close to all of Seattle's finest attractions.

Many of these Victorian style homes have been foreclosed upon or for sale by owner or real estate companies and you can buy these homes for half of their real value due to the housing markets all time low, across the way in the pier 1 district just 3 blocks away are ocean beaches lined with cute little 2-3 bedroom bungalows with oceanside decks that can be purchased for a very low down payment or cash out, these bungalows are right on the ocean, and close to the harbor where the big ships come into port daily, Seattle is known for it's busy and unique shipping industry and this would be the ideal place to buy if you enjoy huge ships and Beautiful yachts and sailboats.

Seattle is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and is also known for it's many surrounding islands and attractions, The most famous is the Space needle, it was originally built in 1962 for Seattle's famous world fair, it stands 605' tall and turns 360 degrees while your in it, it has a fine restaurant, souvenir shop and lookout viewing area as well, more than 20,000 people from all over the world visit the space needle everyday, it is located on the corner of john st and 5th street. across on atlantic way there are a set of condo's that can be purchased right now for lease prices which are 75% off the regular price normally paid years ago, here you have your own exercise room and private parking garage, and best of all your close to the space needle, which is also located on a park that has an indoor food court, and small indoor year round carnival, there is also a flight and natural history museum located there also.

Owning a home in Seattle has many great benefits to it, There is something for everyone in Seattle, If you like the city of Seattle but would like to live in a nice little outskirt town there are many located within 20 miles of Seattle's city which include Renton, federal Way, fall city , Redmond, Lakewood, and a smaller city close by called Tacoma, The housing market in these areas are also at an all time low and you can purchase these homes right now for next to nothing compared to 5 years ago, and the local real estate offices in those areas and Seattle have many great agents that can help you with location, price, offers, foreclosures, and help you find a great location, great price and peace of mind in your decision of buying a home in Seattle Washington.

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