Lost all content

Somehow – and I am not sure exactly what happened – but I lost all of the content on this blog. So I am spending the day re-uploading all of the old content. It’s going to take a while, though.

If there’s something missing, please be patient and hopefully all will be well again soon. If not, please do drop me a note on this post and let me know so I can fix it.

Sorry for the confusion!

~Annie

High-end condo prices fall

It’s about time . . .

Eric Pryne’s recent post in the Seattle Times – “Bellevue Towers, other new condo projects cutting prices”

I think the housing market has been way over-inflated for many years already and feel it’s about time some of these places – that are largely vacant – reduce their prices. I’m sure they’ll never fall to where they really should be, but it’s a start anyway.

Review: 2008 KJWZ Smooth Jazz Festival

This past weekend was not only Seafair, it was the 11th Annual KWJZ Smooth Jazz Festival out at the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville. My mom and I attended the festival on Saturday and had a blast.

You can read my full review of the events which included shows by Nils, Marian Meadows, Wayman Tisdale and The Crusaders at my main blog.

Thanks to KWJZ for putting such an awesome event! Although my mom has been to both days several times in past years, this was my first time. And next year, I’m going to both days! If you’re in Seattle and you love good music, you should check it out next year too.

In the arena,

Seafair Weekend Activities

Seafair 2008

July 31 – August 3, 2008

This weekend marks the annual Seafair festivities with lots of fun stuff going. As usual, The US Navy Blue Angels will be performing (see schedule below), there’ll be hydroplane races on Lake Washington and of course, the famed 59th Annual Seafair Torchlight Parade will be taking place in downtown Seattle.

US Navy Blue Angels

U.S Navy Blue Angels Flight Schedule

Thursday, July 31: 9:45 a.m.-12 noon & 1:15-2:30 p.m. (Circle & Arrival Maneuvers to become familiar with the area.)
Friday, August 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m. (Practice Show)
Saturday, August 2: 1:30-2:30 p.m. (Full Show)
Sunday, August 3: 1:30-2:30 p.m. (Full Show)

Other Stuff to Know

Bridge closure info can be found here.

And here, you will find a listing of community events going on around Puget Sound and Seattle.

If you head out to any of the festivities, please take care, drive safely and play safely.

Have a great weekend!

~ Annie

High end homes selling better?

Is it just me, or does it seem like higher priced homes are selling faster than those in the median price range?

Up in my neck of the woods, we have several newer developments where homes are priced at or above $650,000 and several where homes are in the $300,000 range. Yet, it seems like those large, fancy ones are selling better.

I wonder if it’s because people are tired of living in sardine can neighborhoods? Or is it because those folks with enough money to be considered “well-off” aren’t having as much financial crunch as those average folks?

Any thoughts? I’d love to hear what you think.

~ Annie