As part of the relocation package a local relocation specialist came to pick me up in the morning. Liz the agent picked me up and we headed east to look at more apartments.
Mercer Island
A self contained island with all the amenities you'd need, including groceries, schools, doctors, vets. Situated right between Seattle and Bellevue makes it very convenient to go either way. If you pick the right apartment you might even get a scenic sea view!
It's an affluent area, counting Paul Allen as one of its residents.
Bellevue
Bellevue's new residents serve a wide variety of employers including Amazon, Microsoft, T-Mobile, and Boeing. Its location is pretty good, and it shows by having more malls and good restaurants.
Personally I don't like it very much. It's built up, but feels kinda messy. No charm about it.
Kirkland
I love Kirkland's downtown area. It's got a nice charm about it. Otherwise Kirkland is a rather quiet place with its housing nestled between the woods. Still, it has identity.
Issaquah
Issaquah is furthest away from Seattle among the places I visited. Fortunately it is on the H90 which leads directly to Seattle.
Issaquah is an up-and-coming town. Most of the developments are no more than 4 years old. Yet already there are many companies who have set up shop together in the cluster which I think will eventually become Issaquah's downtown.
Love the mountain view. Love the air.
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