Seattle is consistently one of the strongest realty markets in the U.S. Some believe this is because the Emerald City cultivates a hip culture that attracts all ages with its laid-back lifestyle, inclusive community, proximity to natural splendor, as well as vibrant music and arts scenes. Others credit the city’s alluring neighborhoods that feature homes for every lifestyle: from spacious urban condos to …show more content…
As exciting it is to experience upscale living in Seattle’s urban core, it is also exhilarating to live in the midst of the region’s natural beauty. With stunning mountain ranges, freshwater lakes and evergreen forests, Seattle puts every community within minutes of every kind of ecology. For outsiders, Seattle often evokes images of rainy days, fleece jackets and streets lined with coffee houses. While Seattleites certainly enjoy their lattes, the city actually gets less annual precipitation than New York and Boston. Even during overcast days, Seattle remains one of the most livable places in the U.S. with plenty to do both indoors and out.
In addition to its azure waters and green forests, the city also enjoys snow-capped mountains on two sides: the Olympic Mountains to the west and the Cascades to the east. With so many nearby opportunities for hiking, climbing, skiing and watersports, it's no surprise that Seattle is not only ranked as one the most livable cities in the U.S., but also one its healthiest.
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