Howzit gang I currently live in Hawaii and been thinking about moving to Seattle. Just a couple questions . how reliable is public transit ? Mainly the ferry system. Like what happens when the weather is bad or delays happen ? I’d be using it mostly to commute (walk/bike) to work at psns. I want to know what it’s like to live in the city. So I was looking for studios in belltown or lower queen ann are there any areas that I need to avoid ?
The author appears to be a consumer actively planning a move to Seattle and asking practical commuting/housing location questions, indicating they may hire a local moving service soon.
I’m planning on moving to Seattle and I can’t decide if I should bring my car with me or just commit to being car-free. I actually hate driving for my daily commute and would much rather choose an apartment based on being able to walk or take transit to work. I’ll most likely be looking at jobs in healthcare/medical education, so I’m hoping I can live somewhere that makes commuting to the major hospitals pretty easy. What I’m less sure about is everything outside of work. Do you feel trapped without a car? Is grocery shopping annoying? Appointments, weekend wandering, getting to different neighborhoods, etc.? I already own a car, so part of me thinks I should just drive it up when I move and decide after I’ve actually lived there for a bit. The other part of me does not want to pay Seattle parking prices just to watch my car sit there 95% of the time 😭 If you live in Seattle without a car -do you like it? And if you were moving here already owning one, would you bring it or sell it before the move? Also very open to neighborhood recommendations for someone who wants to walk/transit as much as possible.
The author is an individual planning a move to Seattle and asks for neighborhood guidance and practical commuting tradeoffs, indicating a strong likelihood they would pay to hire relocation-related advice/assistance and are actively making decisions right now.
I'm going to be moving to Seattle and working in SLU for a couple months and am looking for apartments for a short term lease. Anybody have experience with Apodments? Are they live-able including cooking and taking calls etc?
The author appears to be a prospective customer/tenant moving to Seattle and asking for experience with a specific short-term apartment provider, indicating a real need to choose and possibly book housing soon.
My husband and I are moving to the Seattle area and will be renting an apartment initially while we figure out where we’d ultimately like to buy. We’re 40-something empty nesters with two dogs, and we’re looking for a community that checks as many of these boxes as possible: -Lots of trails, parks and nature -Close to lakes or water -Preferably single-level homes with wider lots -As safe as you can reasonably expect in a major metro area, we know nowhere has zero crime, but we’d like to avoid areas where it’s more prevalent -Preferably a renovated/updated home, but not a dealbreaker Ideally around 800k but would stretch that a bit for the right area/home We don’t have an endless budget, so we’re trying to be realistic while still finding somewhere we’ll really love living and keep it around 800k We’re open to different areas in and around Seattle and would LOVE to hear from locals (or people who have recently moved) about places you’d recommend, and equally important, places you’d suggest we not focus our search on. My husband will be working in Kirkland so keeping that commute in mind as well. Where would you live if you were in our shoes? What areas should we put on our list? And what areas should we take off it? Thanks in advance! We’re excited (and a little overwhelmed ) to start figuring out where home will be.
This is written by prospective home buyers (a personal move to the Seattle area) directly asking for area recommendations, making them likely to need real-estate help soon.
Hello! I am moving to Seattle for a new job that I have wished and worked for, for forever! I am going to be transferring from North Carolina, where I have spent a majority of my life. What should I know as a coast to coast transfer? A few more things to consider for advice: My job will be downtown and they are giving me a transit pass. My husband and I have two cars - we are thinking of selling one of them. We have NO IDEA where to live in the area. We would be looking at apartments. We know that the cost of living is far higher there than the south and we have mentally and financially prepared ourselves for that. EDIT: Our monthly rent and utilities budget would ideally be in the $1800-2000 range. Prefer a 2 bed, 2 bath apartment. Not opposed to renting condos or houses. We have a cat! EDIT 2: I have a job in Seattle - which is why I am moving! I promise I’m not going there on a whim. I also see a lot of people concerned about my budget, many of you are correct in the fact that I do not have the budget in mind for what I’m used to living - I’m fully aware of that and that’s why I’m asking for your advice! I have lived in the south my entire life and I know the cost of living here is insanely low compared to other states/cities. If you could provide areas or specific complexes to look at, my husband and I can adjust our budget. We have a lot of flexibility, we just need some more information. Thank you to those who have provided specific areas to look into!
The author is clearly a consumer relocating to Seattle and is actively seeking specific apartment areas/complexes within a stated budget, which strongly suggests they may hire or pay moving-related services soon.
Hi all, My husband and I will be moving to Seattle for our jobs next month. My husband’s work is in SLU, while mine will be in Bothell. We have a car, so I’m thinking one of us will drive while the other takes public transportation. We’re looking for a relatively affordable and safe area to live (We will be renting and our budget is somewhere $2.2-2.5k). A few places we’ve been considering are Roosevelt, Lake City, and Kenmore. However, I’ve read mixed things about the safety of Lake City, while I’m worried that Kenmore might be too far for my husband’s commute. We’re trying to find a good middle ground between the two workplaces, ideally somewhere that’s safe, reasonably affordable, and has decent access to public transportation and restaurants/nightlife. Any recommendations or advice on specific neighborhoods would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
The author is clearly a consumer planning to move to Seattle for work and asks for neighborhood recommendations based on commuting and budget, indicating a strong likelihood of needing local area services or guidance soon.
Hello! I (21F) am moving to seattle next winter with my boyfriend (21M), and we are looking for recommendations on safe and affordable neighborhoods to move to. We visit Seattle decently often but I don’t really know the areas well enough to make a decision. We both work minimum wage while in school (We will be working full-time), and I’m aiming for rent anywhere from 1,500-2,000/month for a studio or one bd/bath (preferably one bedroom) but I’m not sure if that’s realistic. The only thing we are really looking for is a neighborhood that is relatively safe and has good public transportation. An area that has good nightlife or nice parks would be a plus but it’s not a necessity. Any recommendations or advice on moving in general would be helpful, thank you all!!
The author is clearly a consumer moving to Seattle and actively seeking safe, affordable neighborhoods and rent guidance right now, making them a realistic potential lead for local housing/rental services.
My partner and I are moving to Seattle and want to keep our "meatball Monday" tradition going. I tried the meatball sub at Honeyhole on a recent trip and thought it was solid, but wasn't blown away. So I'm wanting to see what else is out there. Any recommendations? Thanks!
The author is a consumer clearly asking for local meatball sub recommendations as they move to Seattle, indicating immediate intent to try/buy nearby food.