Author: Michael

Positive Real Estate news continues to grace the area

Bellevue Real Estate Agent Recognized on Top 20 List in the NationWendy Lister a Bellevue based real estate agent has been recognized in the Wall Street Journal as the 19th highest volume real estate agent in the country. With over 35 years of experience she has become quite a staple […]

We Now Own downtownbellevue.COM !

You might have noticed that the Downtown Bellevue Network only “owned” downtownbellevue.net, and downtownbellevue.com was previously owned by a company outside of Bellevue, which had not actively occupied the domain. Over the last three months we have been in negotiations attempting strike a deal to bring downtownbellevue.com home to Bellevue. […]

Bellevue School District Superintendent Departs

After twelve years of service as the Superintendent of the Bellevue School District, Mike Riley will move to the east coast to pursue a position with the College Board accepting responsibilities as the senior vice president for the “College Readiness System”. The Bellevue School District’s high school’s AP (Advanced Placement) […]

Voters Deny Transit Plan

Voters yesterday rejected Proposition 1, a multi billion dollar plan that would take on gaining traffic congestion issues in Bellevue and other outlying areas which stretch 50 miles of light rail as well as other road upgrades in the greater Seattle area. The rejected plan would’ve had the light rail […]

Bellevue Square Interiors Under Construction

Downtown Bellevue’s shopping anchor, Bellevue Square has begun the construction of a well-deserved interior upgrade. A small percentage of the interior floors have begun to be installed replacing what many regarded as the “ugly brown tile” from years ago. The new cream-colored tile’s installation is only one of many of […]

City of Bellevue Gets $300,000 to help Downtown Congestion

Washington State Commute Trip Reduction Board announced last week that Bellevue was one of the seven cities statewide, which was selected to get money for its Growth and Transportation Efficiency Center Program (GTEC). The program funded by the state Legislature will aim to reduce single-occupancy vehicles and make alternative transportation […]

VIDA Downtown Bellevue Condos Hint at Pricing

VIDA Condos, the 12-story collection of 238 studios and flats sponsored a piece, which went out in last weekend’s Seattle Times hinting at their official pricing. The studios, one, and two bedroom flats, which range in size from 400 – 1,000 sq feet with the majority in the 600-750sq foot […]

Red Mango in Bellevue Square Now Open

Red Mango, the authentic frozen yogurt dessert shop opens its doors to customers this week in Bellevue Square. This store will be one of Seattle’s four Red Mango stores. Saturday will mark the grand opening, which will feature giveaways and free yogurt for guests. Red Mango prides themselves on providing […]

Halloween in Downtown Bellevue

If you are looking for something to do to celebrate this Halloween, Downtown Bellevue is certainly not at a loss of events to take part in: Vertigo Halloween BashVertigo Lounge & Grill, the newly opened hot spot in Bellevue will celebrate Halloween a day early on the 30th. Vertigo’s Halloween […]

Seattle Area: Most Stable Housing Market says Forbes

In a study performed by Forbes on stable housing markets across the United States, Seattle is listed as the most stable housing market across the country. With 8.9% increases since 2006, and an average median home price of 395,000 the area continues to revolt against the national trend of dropping […]