Journal
Notes from the streets around 46th.
Honest, plain-spoken writing from Sharon Glatz Scott: what Columbia City actually gives you, what buying an original mid-century home really involves, and how to right-size with a plan instead of a fire drill.
November 12, 2026 5 min read
Columbia City: what the 98118 zip actually gives you
A plain read on the neighborhood around 4021 46th Ave S: the park, the train, the walk, and the parts the hype gets wrong.
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November 12, 2026 6 min read
Buying a mid-century original in Seattle: the honest math
Why a priced-for-condition home at $889,000 in Columbia City can be the better deal, and what a real buyer should plan for.
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November 12, 2026 5 min read
Right-sizing your home: a plan-first guide, not a fire drill
Downsizing is a transition, not a crisis. A step-by-step approach to moving from a house that fit then to a home that fits now.
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