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Cold Clear Days in the Pacific Northwest are the Rage!

Views and parks, view property, clean air, great places to walk your dog, and a side trip to Crystal Mountain to take the tram up top.

We know what gray skies and rain are here in the Northwest, but when we get the cold clear winter days, it really makes the spirit jump, at least it does for me.  Our clean air here and mountain views, the great parks and lakes we enjoy here in Bellevue, Kirkland, or Redmond--it's all so enjoyable when the sun is shining. If you have a dog and haven't been to the Marymoor off leash dog park, or the Bellevue Downtown Park just south of Bellevue Square, you're missing out!

If you have more time and can drive to Crystal Mountain, and take the tram to the top, you'll find there is a view of Mount Rainier that will top anything you've seen.  And the ride up, with your dog in the summer and fall is approved.  We took our dog up there last August and it was a perfect day.

The picture attached was taken from one of the luxury homes I sold last fall in Houghton, and it speaks to the great views we have here in Kirkland and Bellevue.  If you're looking for a view property, and want to get first look at something before it hits the market, let me hear from you. Last year I sold two of the top luxury homes in Kirkland and would like to hear from you!

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Get out today and enjoy this amazing day!  That's where I am going, out now.  And, night skiing tonight is on my agenda.  Have a great day! 

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