Seattle, Washington
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moving concerns - 1/4/2008

My partner and I recently moved to Boston and quickly we realized this was not the place for us. We are looking to relocate to Seattle, but we of course have some concerns. We are a lesbian couple,[more...]

Crime Index A Little Bit Biased - 12/28/2007

It seems to me that you tend to give safer big cities, such as Seattle, a higher crime index than more dangerous small cities, such as Santa Fe. I got this impression from the Frommer's travel books.[more...]

glad to get out...let me tell you why - 11/28/2007

Moved to the area several years ago, and I'm finally getting out. I've fulfilled my obligations and finally free to go. I cannot wait, and let me tell you why. On the upside the city is surrounded[more...]

As addictive as caffeine - 11/7/2007

I moved to Seattle for work, and otherwise never would have ventured there. If I hadn't been forced to move for work again, I would still be there today. It is my most favorite city in the[more...]

Different Seattle perspective - 11/6/2007

I read all of the reviews here. Everyone is right to some degree. Times are changing and things are getting more expensive. I am moving from Chicago to Seattle. I previously lived in Denver. My[more...]

Houses are not selling as fast - 10/31/2007

Housing prices have not dropped, but the time on the market is getting[more...]

Seattleites - 10/29/2007

Feel-good liberal vengeful tree-huggers pie-in-the-sky twisted two-faced hypocrites live[more...]

The "Seattle LifeStyle" - 9/30/2007

Seattle has a great variety of things to do. It's small town living with big city amenities, and lots of big nature right in your back[more...]

I love Seattle - 9/24/2007

I was born and raised in Seattle and pretty much continuously lived there up until '96 when I married and moved out of state. I fully intend to move back. I visit at least once a year so I have[more...]

Seattle - 9/17/2007

Great place to[more...]

I would have to agree with the majority... - 9/4/2007

As a recent transplant from Mobile, Alabama , I have experienced many of the backwards ways expressed by the majority on this site. Yes, Seattle is a beautiful place. It has mountains, vast forests,[more...]

Help w/ relocation - 8/17/2007

I've lived in Seattle my whole life but am coming to realization that I can no longer afford to live here. Housing costs keep going up, my wages staying the same, and I want to be able to buy a house[more...]

I love this city... but it's broken. - 8/1/2007

Seattle is green and beautiful. There is much to do regarding nightlife, restaurants, outdoor activities etc. There are many different neighborhoods to live and explore. It's surrounded by lakes and[more...]

General State of Health in Seattle from a Native r - 7/23/2007

I was born and raised in Seattle and despite having lived in other areas of the country I always seem to return home. I have noticed a drastic change in this city over the last decade. There is a[more...]

Quality of life continues to decline - 7/23/2007

I have to agree with those commenting on the sorry state of life in Seattle and Puget Sound. I've lived here since 1978 and have seen Seattle slowly go downhill from a clean, uncrowded, upbeat and[more...]

dark and grey - 7/19/2007

after a few years here you don't even notice the damp, grey weather, as a matter of fact you look forward to[more...]

Home sweet home - 7/4/2007

Seattle is a very beautiful place with plenty things too do(hiking in the mountains, swimming on the beaches,plenty of shooping malls and outlets,plenty of resorts,plenty of sporting venues and[more...]

Before moving here - 6/20/2007

I have been here for 1.5 years now. There are pros and cons about every place you go. Pro- lots of cultural activities, inner city parks are beautiful, nice outdoors. Cons- rent and real[more...]

Expensive Seattle - 6/5/2007

I used to like it here in the Seattle area, but not anymore. I lived in this area since 1988 and noticed in the past 3-4 years how the quality of life declined for us ordinary people but got better[more...]

I don't like seattle anymore - 6/5/2007

I lived in the Seattle area since 1988, but it is too expensive to survive in here anymore. I am looking into relocating to a small town after my retirement in a few months. Can anyone recommend a[more...]