Rain City Guide

Romancing the (City) Home

Craig on 02 2, 2006

In September, my wife and I bought a condo/townhouse across the street from the Pike Place Market. There’s lots to love — the beautifully landscaped interior courtyard (it’s in Market Place North), the great neighbors, the not-so-grueling commute (a 7 minute walk). However, best of all is living by the Market. Last night on Rick Steves’s travel show, he featured Paris in the springtime. Accompanied by a Parisian guide, he walked around the Rue Clare neighborhood to the many food merchants (the butcher, the fromagier, etc. etc. etc.). The Parisian talked at length about the superiority of such merchants in comparison to a supermarket. “Hey!” we said, “it’s just like our house!” Now if only my cooking skills approached the food resources at my doorstep…

We love you, Home! Happy Valentine’s Day! xxoo
Tiff and Craig

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Craig is an attorney in Seattle whose practice is focused on residential real estate. His firm, in conjunction with his real estate brokerage, Washington Lawyers Realty (WaLawRealty.com), regularly assists people in buying or selling a home. As a lawyer, Craig provides better representation than an agent, and he does so for a lot less money. For buyers, Craig refunds 100% of the buyer's agent commission. For sellers, Craig assists with "for sale by owner" transactions, asisting those owners in marketing the home in a cost effective manner. In either case, Craig charges a low flat fee. You can reach Craig at 206.357.4222.