Despite the constant drumbeat of housing doom and gloom reported nationally, Ballard's single-family home market is still rosy but has a few faded blooms.
Nationwide, home values have dropped nearly15 percent in one year.
MORENews
Accountability plan approved by Seattle port
Mon, 06/30/08
The Port of Seattle Commission approved a slate of items that form the initial elements of what is called the Port's Accountability Action Plan.
- Strengthening Commission oversight. Commissioners formed a group which will research best…MORE
Commentary: Deadly fires destroyed more than you know
Mon, 06/30/08
The weekend fires destroyed more than just apartments. They were homes where people created cherished memories. I know, because once upon a time when my son was a toddler, I was struggling. The lower east side apartment of one of the buildings…MORE
Phillips studies run for county executive
Mon, 06/30/08
Larry Phillips says he is studying whether he should take on three-term County Executive Ron Sims in next years' election.
"Lately it seems that every place I go I am asked the same question, 'Larry, you are running for King County…MORE
College is more important when economy goes down
Mon, 06/30/08
As our economy goes down it only means employment goes down along with it.
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A Day on the Lake
Mon, 06/30/08
As "Junuary" in the Northwest comes to an end, and the weather finally warms, residents of Federal Way venture outdoors to take advantage of the city's numerous parks and lakes. Last week, these locals took a dip in the cool waters of Five Mile…MORE
Food and fitness initiative gets grant
Mon, 06/30/08
To help promote food and fitness the King County Food and Fitness Initiative was formed in 2006 after Seattle was chosen as one of nine communities participating in a $3 million, 10-year initiative financed by the W.K.
MORECenterstage received $10,000 operations grant
Mon, 06/30/08
Centerstage is pleased to announce the award of a $10,000 Grant from the Seattle Foundation to help cover the Federal Way Theatre Company's operating expenses through the 2008-2009 season.
The grant is paid from the Bill and Melinda Gates…MORE
City frowns on bottled water
Mon, 06/30/08
Mayor Greg signed an executive order in March to end the city's pactice of buying bottled water for city employees and for public events because he says Seattle's water is reported to be "amongst the best in any major city in North America."…MORE
How bio-solid waste is made
Sun, 06/29/08
Bio-solid waste is everything that flushes down the toilet plus dirty dishwater and the water used to wash clothes.
Once the waste reaches the Miller Creek facility the solids are strained from water where a digester breaks down the solids…MORE
