Bellevue is the largest and considered by many as the best city on the eastside (of Seattle). We have acquaintences that refer to it as Swellview! It has shores on Lake Washington as well as Lake Sammamish and the snow capped Cascades peak above the clouds. It is intersected by 3 major freeways, I-405, I-90, and SR-520. The economy has been booming so much so that almost any area that is tired or scruffy has been torn down to make room for new, new, new. There are approximately 117,000 people who live in Bellevue and more than that that work here. There is a first class hospital (and a new one being built), a convention center, the best schools. There are many neighborhoods like Somerset, Surrey Downs, Crossroads and towns connecting that seem part of Bellevue but have their own identity; Medina, Beaux Arts, Hunts Point, Clyde Hill, Yarrow Point. Bellevue boasts many parks. There are many options for homes, waterfront estates, highrise condos next to Bellevue Sq Mall and everything in between. Bellevue is a choice place to live. Bellevue is the largest and considered by many as the best city on the eastside (of Seattle). We have acquaintences that refer to it as Swellview! It has shores on Lake Washington as well as Lake Sammamish and the snow capped Cascades peak above the clouds. It is intersected by 3 major freeways, I-405, I-90, and SR-520. The economy has been booming so much so that almost any area that is tired or scruffy has been torn down to make room for new, new, new. There are approximately 117,000 people who live in Bellevue and more than that that work here. There is a first class hospital (and a new one being built), a convention center, the best schools. There are many neighborhoods like Somerset, Surrey Downs, Crossroads and towns connecting that seem part of Bellevue but have their own identity; Medina, Beaux Arts, Hunts Point, Clyde Hill, Yarrow Point. Bellevue boasts many parks. There are many options for homes, waterfront estates, highrise condos next to Bellevue Sq Mall and everything in between. Bellevue is a choice place to live.

A Free Bath For Your Dog In Issaquah

February 28th, 2008
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Issaquah Highlands had a new pet store open in February. Le Chic Pet not only sells pet food, it is healthy pet food. To make friends, they have two private doggie baths. They offer this as a free service, including shampoo, tub, blow dryer, and all.

They are located under Starpoint South in Issaquah Highlands.

Coming In 2008 - Regular Bellevue Content

December 29th, 2007
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Interested In Living In Bellevue

May 11th, 2007
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I can help. Larry Cragun 206.718.3724

We Write A Real Estate And Mortgage Consumer Blog

May 4th, 2007
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We actually merged two of our blogs into one last week. MortgagesUndressed.com and RealEstateUndressed.com. We have a lot of readers and you might learn, laugh, or smile if you visit them daily. Please do. Larry Cragun

PS: We are building a national network of community blogs. Our first is full of content, IssaquahUndressed.com. Hey,Bellevue and Issaquah are both great places to live. The Issaquah folk just have to go to Bellevue Square and the Bellevue folk have to go to Issaquah to see the Salmon. That is fair. We love Bellevue, lived with a beautiful Lake Sammmamish view for years.

A Thought On Bellevue Shopping From An Issaquah Blogger

May 1st, 2007
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 Kathleen writes the bulk of the non real estate content on IssaquahUndressed.com.  Bellevue, WA 98005,98005. This is the closest big city to Issaquah, WA 98027. Not near as big as Seattle of course, but Bellevue has some good shopping. Here are just a few pictures of Downtown Bellevue.

 Cranes and contruction are a common site in Bellevue these days.  Half of Bellevue has been torn down to make way for new and exciting projects. While that may seem sad, there wasn’t really anything fantastic that was lost to these new projects. Downtown condominiums are in high demand and many are trying to meet that demand.  The new additions to Bellevue Square Mall, Lincoln Square and Bellevue Place are enticing and exciting. I would love to live in the condo’s at Lincoln Square. But the Mall would just be too enticing, not to mention the prices of the condos.  www.lincolnsquare.com , http://bellevueplace.com, http://bellevuesquare.com

A new skybridge will connect Lincoln Square to Bellevue Place.

The Westin Bellevue -  the top floors are condominiums One Lincoln Tower. There are some resales!

Bellevue’s Art Museum is reinventing itself.  Stay tuned.

One of Bellevue’s High Rise Condos -

Masin’s - the best place for quality furnishings and design service in Bellevue - I know I used to work there as a designer.  Kathleen

Whole Foods in Bellevue is a great place for lunch but they badly need more tables for the noon crowd. The choices are incredible and you pay by the weight.  It is easy to be in shock at the check stand! www.wholefoods.com

Bellevue Real Estate Facts

April 4th, 2007
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As of this evening Bellevue has 295 homes for sale. (This does not include condominiums which we will cover in another article.) The least expensive is $409,950 and the Median is $949,000. The most expensive is $7,498,000.

Larry Cragun 206.618.3724

A Photo Of Bellevue - Need We Say More?

January 12th, 2007
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I don’t think  so, other than there is only one Bellevue, Wa.