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#1 cutebutpsycho

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Posted 29 July 2012 - 12:28 PM

My husband got a job with a crazy fast turn around from hiring to start date. We'll have had about a week and a half from the time we found out until he starts. Because of this, we're kind of scrambling for a place to live in Seattle (we're currently in Minnesota) and are looking for any leads, hints, tricks, tips, or suggestions to help us on our way. We've been exploring Craig's list, we've sent out numerous requests for information to places that cater to short term housing (though, because it was after business hours on Friday, we haven't heard back yet), we've looked at hotels (currently appears to be the best option) but thought that maybe one of the wonderful people here on the reaper boards just HAPPENED to know of something that could help us. Thanks in advance for your help!

#2 Heisler

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Posted 29 July 2012 - 02:19 PM

Let me check with my sister. She manages properties in Seattle and was a former real estate agent in the area.
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Posted 29 July 2012 - 05:19 PM

When we moved to Seattle a few years back my wife did here searching online, looking at schools and such that was important for our situation. We ended up in Federal Way/Auburn renting a townhome. It will depend on whether you are moving in to a house or renting or getting an apartment, all the options are part of a search. I ended up using Mass Transit to get to my job downtown, which worked very well. The place we moved in to actually had a web cam to see what we would be moving in to. We made all our arrangements on line before we left Houston (our home at the time).

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#4 cutebutpsycho

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Posted 29 July 2012 - 09:26 PM

Heisler,

Been talking to your sister. She's amazing! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

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Posted 30 July 2012 - 11:14 AM

Welcome to the NW, Erin & Matt!!
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#6 Heisler

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Posted 30 July 2012 - 05:02 PM

Heisler,

Been talking to your sister. She's amazing! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

I figured that after 20 years she would know her way around a little bit.

* It's NOT denial. I'm just very selective about the reality I accept. -- Calvin (Calvin and Hobbes)
* Cry havoc, and let slip the dogs of war - Shakespeare's Julius Caeser
* Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.
* We occasionally stumble over the truth but most of us pick ourselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. Winston Churchill
* Tardis Express: When it absolutely, positively, has to be there yesterday
* Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more, ... - Shakespeare's Henry V
* My two hobby blog; Wargames and Railroads

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Posted 30 July 2012 - 08:36 PM

Congratulations. I hope you like the Pacfiic NW. :)

#8 cutebutpsycho

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Posted 31 July 2012 - 11:03 PM

We're quite excited. Needless to say, with having an entire apartment to pack up and haul out, we've been quite busy, but progress IS being made. It's amazing how much stuff we've decided just isn't worth moving (my friends who are kind enough to help pack the truck will have quite the selection of goodies to choose from).

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Posted 09 August 2012 - 12:24 AM

Welcome to the neighborhood! We just moved to Tacoma last November (well, I moved, stayed in an extended stay through November, found a place and moved in in December, then moved the family up in Jan). Definately open for some Reaper familiarity if you happen to attend any events, hit game shops, etc. I just exchanged some emails with Meg!




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