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Arne Bystrom's Whidbey Island Cliff House For Sale

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 25, 2016, 10:00a

If you've got $3M, you could buy it and then constantly guests, "Hi, welcome to my home, one of the fifty most romantic places on Earth." Originally-built in 1979, the 3-BR, 3.25-bath Freeland home was designed by Arne Bystrom FAIA.

What Goes Down in the Smith & Burns Studio Lounge?

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 25, 2016, 12:00p

Ever since we first heard of the Wallingford apartment complex Smith & Burns, we'd been curious to know more about the studio lounge located inside. The lounge is actually one of a few "social spaces" that the Smith & Burns includes for residents.

Why Midcentury Americans Believed the Suburbs Were Making Them Sick

by Amanda Kolson Hurley May 25, 2016, 7:00a

Midcentury works of pop sociology and psychology and pulp fiction reveal a great deal about the preoccupations of midcentury Americans. And midcentury Americans believed their suburban homes were destroying their lives.

24-Story Senior Housing Tower Coming to First Hill

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 25, 2016, 1:00p

Luxury housing is doing well in Seattle and affordable housing is a hot topic many are focused on, but what about senior housing? It's not a topic we focus on too much but it's good to see Columbia Pacific Advisors is making sure it's happening

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New Gerrish Hall Apartments at 1820 Boylston Ave

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 25, 2016, 11:16a

Capitol Hill Lofts and NK Architects return to meet with the design review board tonight to present revised plans for their apartment complex at 1820 Boylston Avenue and get a potential recommendation.

Jim Olson-Designed Madrona Modern Lists For $3.5M

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 25, 2016, 9:00a

Jim Olson's name is synonymous with the kind of daring modern design that you might not want to meddle with. That might have been what Rick Gregerson of Gregerson Custom Homes was thinking when he did a renovation of Olson's waterfront design.

$4.7M For Waterfront 1930's Tudor With Palm Trees

by Tom Trimbath @tetrimbath May 25, 2016, 8:00a

Calling it a Tudor makes this house sound quaint. The palm trees make it look tropical. The fact that is a 5,666 square foot house on 0.58 acres of Lake Washington waterfront is probably what sets the price at $4,700,000 - that and the luxuries.

Seattle Interior Design

Call for Submissions! See Your Home on Curbed

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 24, 2016, 2:30p

Perhaps you're aware of House Calls, our series of home tours devoted to the way people live behind closed doors? We're looking for unique apartments & homes to feature right here on Curbed Seattle and we're counting on you to tell us about them.

Rainier Court IV Development Looks For Approval

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 24, 2016, 1:30p

Rainier Court Associates and Johnson Braund bring their plans for both sides of Rainier Court IV back before the design review board tonight for what they hope is a recommendation to move forward on the affordable housing development.

Pizza Hut's New Robot Can Read Your Emotions

by Jeremiah Budin May 25, 2016, 9:30a

Next time you sadly order a pizza, you might get called out by a robot.

Smart Pet Toy Doubles as Camera to Spy on Pets

by Jeremiah Budin May 25, 2016, 8:00a

Now you can play with your dog while you're at work.

Designer Incorporates Computer Glitches Into Furniture

by Jeremiah Budin May 25, 2016, 6:55a

Embrace your (computer's) mistakes.

What on Earth Is This Car-Swallowing Elevated Bus?

by Jeremiah Budin May 24, 2016, 2:00p

It's so crazy it might just work. Or not.

What $2,500/Month Gets You in Seattle Right Now

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 24, 2016, 12:30p

Welcome back to Curbed Comparisons, where we scour Seattle's rental listings to see what your monthly budget will get you across the city. Today we decided to find out what $2,500/month can get you around town. You tell us which lease you'd sign.

$650K For This Renovated Green Lake Foursquare

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 24, 2016, 11:30a

Yesterday we asked you to guess the asking price for 5-BR, 1.5-bath Foursquare in Green Lake. We saw guesses as low as $600,000 and as high as $970,000. The actual asking price: $650,000.

Potala Tower Can Move Forward With New Investors

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 24, 2016, 10:00a

A judge has ruled that a development partnership between Binjiang Tower Corp and Molasky Group can take over the project and attempt to reboot it after developer Lobsang Dargey was accused of stealing millions from investors.

The Average Seattle Home Sells in Eight Days

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 24, 2016, 10:00a

Back in March, Redfin reported that the median days on market for Seattle-area homes was checking in at three weeks, way quicker than average. The expectation was that this number was only going to shrink. That expectation has proven true.

Seattle Luxury Homes

Mammoth Timber Mansion in Suncadia Lists for $3M

by Tom Trimbath @tetrimbath May 24, 2016, 9:00a

Start with the eight fireplaces. That begins to provide a scale for the house. Call it a lodge, because a log mansion sounds odd. The structure is a 7,784 square foot building constructed in 2008 to hold four bedrooms (including 2 masters).

Fred Bassetti Haller Lake Midcentury Asks $560K

by Tom Trimbath @tetrimbath May 24, 2016, 8:05a

How much more mid-century can you get than being built in 1950 (Okay, maybe 1951 for very particular people)? A house from noted modern architect Fred Bassetti has hit the market for the first time since it was built.

America’s Magnificent Midcentury Rest Stops Were Real Roadside Attractions

by Patrick Sisson @freqresponse May 24, 2016, 5:48a

The Last Stop: Vanishing Rest Stops of the American Roadside collects photos of these quirky relics of a lost age of travel.

Get an Early Look at 11th Avenue MOD Studios

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 23, 2016, 2:12p

Developer Evergreen Lodging and architect Johnson Braund will present their plans for a seven-story building at 4510 11th Avenue NE in the University District to the design review board tonight for potential recommendation.

Check Out University Place at Union Bay

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 23, 2016, 1:00p

Dubbed University Place at Union Bay, this 244-unit mixed-use project would also include 21,000 square feet of retail space that has been designated for seven businesses, including a food hall and destination restaurant.

Mike Holmgren's Former Home Gets $3.6M

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 23, 2016, 12:00p

Last week's biggest Seattle-area sales was led by a Mercer Island waterfront home once owned by former Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren. It didn't get the $4M it was looking for but it did pretty well all things considered.

How Much For This Renovated Green Lake Foursquare?

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 23, 2016, 11:00a

PriceSpotter is Curbed's asking price guessing game. We provide you with some details and pictures from a real estate listing, and you take a crack at the price in the comments. Tomorrow we reveal the answer. And hey, no cheating!

Meet Mercer Island's $6.9M 'Maison des Volets'

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 23, 2016, 10:00a

When you're talking about Mercer Island waterfront mansions, you already know you're going to be talking about something fancy. When that Mercer Island waterfront mansion has a name...well now we're in a whole other stratosphere.

The Cheapest Properties in Greenwood Right Now

by Tom Trimbath @tetrimbath May 23, 2016, 9:00a

Inventory may be tight around Seattle but there's enough to choose from in Greenwood. We were able to find five condos for under $350K, in fact. So take a look and see if the affordable option you've been waiting for is included.

A Tiny Bungalow in South Delridge Lists for $315K

by Tom Trimbath @tetrimbath May 23, 2016, 8:00a

A bungalow in South Delridge has just that setting. It is a 720 square foot house on a 5,160 square foot lot. Instead of being surrounded by lawn, it is surrounded by a planned landscape of shrubs, bushes, and trees woven with a flagstone hardscape.

Seattle's Worst Intersection: 50th St & Stone Way

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 20, 2016, 1:00p

The Urbanist wants to bring your attention to a certain North Seattle traffic chokepoint where "nobody wins" from cars to bikes to pedestrians. They've named N 50th St and Stone Way N the worst intersection in Seattle.

This Week in Strange Seattle Real Estate Photos

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 20, 2016, 12:30p

As the weekend approaches, let's take a look around the Seattle real estate listings to find some examples of the strange, the weird and just the plain terrible. This week we find out that everyone keeps a mannequin in their home now.

Cornerspotted: The View From Seattle's Waterfront

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 20, 2016, 11:45a

Yesterday we asked you to try and figure out where this photo from a long time ago was taken. This one was super tricky and we saw guesses from First Hill to Downtown to Belltown. We're actually between Stewart and Virginia Streets on Alaskan Way.

Here's a Map of Seattle Built From Dating Profiles

by Tom Trimbath @tetrimbath May 20, 2016, 11:08a

Who knew we had dragons and matadors? Evidently, they're on the minds of your neighbors.

Nautically-Inspired Floating Home Asks $959K

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 20, 2016, 10:19a

Thanks to the wood finishes throughout and a modern aesthetic from a 2000 rebuild, this floating home provides an updated living option on the water, so long as you've got $959K to get in the door.

Jackson Square Building Condo Lists For $989K

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 20, 2016, 9:00a

The Jackson Square Building is a throwback to the history of Pioneer Square but the condos inside it are a nod to the city's modern turn. Unit 6 recently his the market asking $989K.

'Fifty Shades Darker' Dampens Viaduct Traffic

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 20, 2016, 8:14a

The Alaskan Way Viaduct survived it's Bertha-related shutdown but now it's facing a new foe: Hollywood. "Fifty Shades Darker" is shooting in Seattle this weekend and filming is expected to slow down traffic along Highway 99 all weekend.

Seattle Sees Number of Million-Dollar Homes Triple

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 19, 2016, 2:28p

As the housing market has taken off in recent years, the number of million-dollar homes has followed suit. Based on numbers from Trulia, the Seattle region is now among the ten fastest-growing markets when it comes to seven-figure home sales.

Cornerspotter

Cornerspotter: An Early View of Seattle From Below

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 19, 2016, 12:00p

Cornerspotter is the Curbed Seattle feature in which we show you a historical photo taken somewhere in the city and you identify the location. Impress fellow Curbed readers with your knowledge by leaving guesses in the comments.

Remodeled Madison Park Midcentury Lists For $1.99M

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 19, 2016, 11:00a

We don't know what this 3-BR in Madison Park looked like before Scott Erickson and Rodger Benson bought it but apparently it wasn't the looker it is today. Anna Mihkels of MihkelsWright came in and went about recreating the aesthetic of the house.

Bertha Hits 2,000 Feet, Heads Under Downtown

by Sean Keeley @SeanKeeleyIsMe May 19, 2016, 10:00a

Considering how badly Bertha's first couple years under Seattle went, it's been a pleasant surprise to see how smoothly her journey has gone since restarting.

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