I had the opportunity to visit a broker's open with a client this week on Lake Union. Hosted by Linda Bagley of Special Agent Realty, the open was a 2 hour cruise on Lake Union and Portage Bay. Work doesn't get much better than this.
The Seattle houseboat we cruised on was Linda's listing - a beautiful, modern, 60 foot vessel built in 1991. This live-aboard had a chartered captain and the owners entertained. The open was catered, the weather was clear and sunny, even if a bit windy. This houseboat was built for entertaining, from the open kitchen/living room layout to the oversized rooftop decks.
As we toured the vessel, we travelled past communities of houseboats and floating homes off Wallingford, Eastlake, and Portage Bay. It's a great way for any potential waterfront buyer to see and understand the vast differences in home styles, locations, financial issues, and general feel of the different communities. Although floating homes, houseboats, barges, and vessels may be terms that are used interchangeably, there are real differences.
It may be gray for a good part of the year in Seattle, but when the weather cooperates, selling floating homes and houseboats is surely one of the best jobs in town.
Sam DeBord and Brian WiegandSeattleHome.com (206) 431-5900
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Wow, sounds like a beautiful cruise, and an excellent way to get a taste of the lifestyle.
ReplyDeleteI know, because my wife and I fell in love with it, and decided to live on a houseboat. The best decision we have ever done.
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