Housing Market Reports For Washington State
Compiled here are lenses for diverse and growing communities all over Washington State. Everything you need to know is there, all you have to do is take your pick and get the ball rolling.
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Washington Communties You'll Love
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Housing Market Report For Puyallup, WA
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Puyallup was incorporated on August 19, 1890 by well-known pioneer Ezra Meeker. Meeker took the name of his town from the local Puyallup Native-American tribe. It means "Land of Generous People." Puyallup has grown to cover approximately 11 square mi...
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University Place, WA Housing Market Report
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The City of University Place is a growing community. University Place's campus-like setting, its relaxed and informal atmosphere, and its emphasis on quality education, public safety, economic growth and interactive government combine to create a bea...
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Lynnwood, WA Housing Market Report
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Vibrant businesses. Technology research centers. A Pacific Northwest destination shopping experience. World-class services and a natural beauty that stretches from the sea to the towering peaks of the Cascades. Seaside villages so picturesque they b...
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Burien, WA Real Estate
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Since our incorporation in 1993, Burien, a 100-year-old community with a rich heritage, has been busy defining and redesigning itself as a vibrant King County city. Our citizens see the City of Burien as a friendly community with well-established nei...
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Lacey, WA Housing Market Report
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Located in Thurston County, Lacey has proven itself as a great place to live and do business. At the relatively young age of 40, Lacey has transitioned from a small town to the state's 28th largest community. Today, no fewer than 33,000 residents cal...
Interesting Facts About Washington
The state of Washington is the only state to be named after a United States president.Seattle is home to the first revolving restaurant, 1961.
Washington state produces more apples than any other state in the union.
Washington state has more glaciers than the other 47 contiguous states combined.
Washington state's capitol building was the last state capitol building to be built with a rotunda.
Everett is the site of the world's largest building, Boeing's final assembly plant
Medina is the home of the United States wealthiest man, Microsoft's Bill Gates.
The Northwestern most point in the contiguous U.S. is Cape Flattery on Washington's Olympic Peninsula.
King county the largest county in Washington was originally named after William R. King, Vice President under Franklin Pierce; it was renamed in 1986, after civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Microsoft Corporation is located in Redmond.
Washington Real Estate With Lots To Love
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Sammamish, WA Housing Market Report
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The vision of Sammamish is a community of families. A blend of small-town atmosphere with a suburban character, the city also enjoys a unique core of urban lifestyles and conveniences. It is characterized by quality neighborhoods, vibrant natural fea...
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Kirkland, WA Real Estate
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Kirkland is a city with something for everyone; Lake Washington to the west, wineries to the north, mountains in the south and plenty of lush greenery in between. In its 100 year history Kirkland has prospered, through lots of energy and abundant nat...
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Housing Market Report For Redmond, WA
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Located between Washington's dramatic Cascade mountain range and sparkling Puget Sound, and surrounded by towering evergreen forests, Redmond is known for its natural beauty. In a city with 34 parks and over 25 miles of trails, it's easy to forget th...
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Housing Market Report For Edmonds, WA
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Nestled on Puget Sound, gateway to the Olympic Mountains, Edmonds, according to a survey conducted by King TV nine years in a row, is Western Washington's choice for the "Friendliest City" award. Celebrated for its public art, the beautiful "Edmonds...
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Bremerton, WA Real Estate
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Come to Bremerton. Walk along the shore where eagles dive for fish. Watch whales play in the nearby inlet. Cross a bridge and gaze in awe at a postcard caliber vista of the Olympic Mountains or Mount Rainier. Gallery hop, fine dine, or enjoy an eveni...
More Facts About Washington
Before it became a state, the territory was called Columbia (named after the Columbia River). When it was granted statehood, the name was changed to Washington, supposedly so people wouldn't confuse it with The District of Columbia.The highest point in Washington is Mount Rainier. It was named after Peter Rainier, a British soldier who fought against the Americans in the Revolutionary War.
The Governor Albert D. Rosellini Bridge at Evergreen Point is the longest floating bridge in the world. The bridge connects Seattle and Medina across Lake Washington.
Washington is the birthplace of both Jimi Hendrix (Seattle) and Bing Crosby (Tacoma).
The oldest operating gas station in the United States is in Zillah.
Washington's state insect is the Green Darner Dragonfly.
The world's first soft-serve ice cream machine was located in an Olympia Dairy Queen.
Starbucks, the biggest coffee chain in the world was founded in Seattle.
Spokane was the smallest city in size to host a World's Fair. - 1974
The state capital is Olympia, and the largest city is Seattle.
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Federal Way, WA Real Estate
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We are a dynamic and diverse community of over 87,390 residents who live and work in a city that features waterfront, lakes, green space, and mountain views. We have a vibrant economy, plenty of housing options, and an abundance of recreational and l...
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Renton, WA Real Estate
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Located on the south shore of Lake Washington, Renton is a lakefront City offering spectacular views of the Olympics, the Cascades, and Mount Rainier. The Cedar River, which runs through the heart of downtown, also offers an abundance of natural beau...
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Lakewood, WA Housing Market Report
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The heart of Lakewood is only minutes from the redeveloping frontage along Interstate 5. As its name implies, Lakewood is home to many beautiful lakes and parks as well as vibrant and diverse restaurants and shopping areas. Lakewood is the fifteenth...
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Shoreline, WA Real Estate
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Shoreline boasts a unique history and character derived from original settlements dating back to the late 1800s. The quality that drew early settlers to the area remains dominant to this day: location. The City of Shoreline offers classic Puget Sound...
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Kent, WA Housing Market Report
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The City of Kent is the fourth largest city in King County, with a culturally rich population of 86,660. It covers a geographic area of 29 square miles. Kent's population is projected to grow to 100,000 within the next few years! Conveniently locate...
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For Business Or Pleasure, Washington Has It All
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Olympia, WA Housing Market Report
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Olympia is the Capital of Washington State, and is located at the southern tip of the Puget Sound about 60 miles south of Seattle, Washington and 110 miles north of Portland, Oregon. Olympia is the largest city in Thurston County with a population of...
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Bellingham, WA Housing Market Report
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We encourage you to see what makes this area unique. We are known for our friendly people, authentic communities, cultural attractions and a clean environment. Adventures from the relaxing to the exhilarating are yours, all in a setting of stunning b...
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Bellevue, WA Real Estate
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Bellevue is the fifth largest city in Washington, with a population of about 120,000. It is the high-tech and retail center of the Eastside, with more than 130,000 jobs and a skyline of gleaming high-rises. You can learn a lot about the city from the...
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Housing Market Report For Everett, WA
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Everett, Washington, an All-America City, is a rich landscape of choices. Small startups thinking big. Fortune 500 companies delivering larger-than-life innovations. Some of the best salmon and steelhead fishing in the world. Boasting the second-lar...
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Spokane, WA Real Estate
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The City of Spokane is home to some 195,500 residents; there are around 418,000 residents in the metropolitan area. Spokane is located in the heart of the Inland Northwest, and it serves as a shopping, entertainment, and medical hub for an area that...
Things To Know About Washington
As of the 2000 census, the state population was approximately 5.9 million and the state work force numbered about 3.1 million.Residents are called "Washingtonians" (emphasis on the third syllable, pronounced as tone).
Washington is bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west; Oregon to the south (the Columbia River forming most of this border); Idaho to the east and British Columbia, Canada to the north.
Puget Sound's many islands are served by the largest ferry fleet in the United States.
The forests of the Olympic Peninsula are among the rainiest places in the world and the only rainforests (such as the Hoh Rain Forest) in the continental United States
The first European record of a landing on the Washington coast was by Spanish Captain Don Bruno de Heceta in 1775, on board the Santiago, part of a two-ship flotilla with the Sonora.
The Lewis and Clark expedition entered the state on October 10, 1805.
The first settlement in Washington was New Market (now known as Tumwater) in 1846.
In 1853, Washington Territory was formed from part of Oregon Territory.
Washington became the 42nd state in the United States on November 11, 1889.
Make Your Move To Washington
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Kennewick, WA Housing Market Report
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Kennewick was first home to the Chemnapum Indians. The name means "Winter Haven," an appropriate title as the tribe gathered in the mild climate to trade, fish and pasture their horses. Kennewick is now the largest of the three cities and relies on l...
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Yakima, WA Real Estate
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Yakima is located in South Central Washington where the Naches and Yakima Rivers join. Yakima leads the way to the Cascade Mountains. It also opens up wonderful opportunities in the fruitful Yakima Valley. It is a place you'll want to come to visit o...
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Auburn, WA Real Estate
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Auburn is centrally located in the growing and thriving Green River Valley between Seattle and Tacoma. Auburn's location, abundant land and many amenities provide a unique opportunity for business and industry. Auburn's location provides access to a...
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Bothell, WA Real Estate
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Tucked away between the trees, a bit north of Seattle, you will find the quaint town of Bothell. Not quite the fast paced urban feel of Seattle, yet full of hospitality and all the amenities a big city can offer. Bothell is conveniently located next...
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Tacoma, WA Housing Market report
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Tacoma is Washington state's third-largest city, with approximately 202,700 residents. Explore this government Web site to find out why Tacoma is known as the City of Destiny. Located at the foot of Mount Rainier and along the shores of Commencement...
Washington Facts To Remember
Early prominent industries in the state included agriculture, lumber, shipping, fishing, salmon canning and mining.By the turn of the 20th century, Aberdeen had the distinction of being "the roughest town west of the Mississippi" because of excessive gambling, violence, extreme drug use and prostitution (the city remained off-limits to military personnel into the early 1980s).
The region around eastern Puget Sound developed heavy industry during World War I and World War II, and the Boeing company became an established icon in the area.
During the Great Depression, a series of hydroelectric dams were constructed along the Columbia river as part of a project to increase the production of electricity. This culminated in 1941 with the completion of the Grand Coulee Dam, the largest dam in the United States.
During World War II, Seattle was the point of departure for many soldiers in the Pacific, a number of which were quartered at Golden Gardens Park.
In eastern Washington the Hanford Works atomic energy plant was opened in 1943 and played a major role in the construction of the nation's atomic bombs.
In 1980, the northeast face of Mount St. Helens exploded outward, destroying a large part of the top of the volcano.
As of 2004, Washington's population included 631,500 foreign-born (10.3% of the state population), and an estimated 100,000 illegal aliens (1.6% of state population).
The six largest reported ancestries in Washington are: German (18.7%), English (12%), Irish (11.4%), Norwegian (6.2%), Mexican (5.6%) and Filipino (3.7%).
Washington is home to many innovative Internet companies, including Amazon.com, Classmates.com, Whitepages.com, and Marchex.
A Brief History Of Washington State
Washington () is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Washington was carved out of the western part of Washington Territory which had been ceded by Britain in 1846 by the Oregon Treaty as settlement of the Oregon Boundary Dispute. It was admitted to the Union as the forty-second state in 1889. The United States Census Bureau estimated the state's population was 6,549,224 as of 2008.
Nearly 60 percent of Washington's residents live in the Seattle metropolitan area, the center of transportation, business, and industry, and home to an internationally known arts community. The remainder of the state consists of deep rain forests in the west, mountain ranges in the center, northeast and far southeast, and eastern semi-deserts given over to intensive agriculture.
Washington was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States, and is the only U.S. state named after a president. Washington is often called Washington state or the State of Washington to distinguish it from the District of Columbia. However, Washingtonians (and many residents of neighboring states) normally refer to the state simply as "Washington" while usually referring to the nation's capital as "Washington, D.C." or simply "D.C."
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