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Short-Term Rentals PROHIBITED IN ALL Overwater Structures


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 09 Nov 2020   Posted by Linda Bagley

Please be aware of Seattle Short-Term Rental Rules in ALL OVERWATER structures: This page addresses the Land Use Code rules for short-term rentals, as adopted by City Council in Ordinance 125483 in December 2017. For information on licenses to operate a short-term rental in Seattle, please contact the Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS). http://www.seattle.gov/sdci/codes/common-code-questions/short-term-rentals Rules to Follow Short-term […]

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Short Term Rentals in “ALL” Over Water Structures & Boats Prohibited!


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 19 Jul 2020   Posted by Linda Bagley

Seattle City Code changes in 2017-2019, Prohibit Short Term Rentals aboard Houseboats, Boats, Floating Structures!! Short-term rentals are NOT allowed in: RVs, tents, garages, boats, and other spaces that are not considered dwelling units Floating on-water residences, waterfront residences, and other areas where lodging activities are prohibited by the Shoreline Code Dwellings in commercial or industrial […]

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Seattle Houseboat Listings


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 07 Jun 2019   Posted by Linda Bagley

Seattle Houseboat Market There are some great Seattle Houseboats for sale right now and this is your opportunity to live on the water on Lake Union! Rarely do you get to choose from so many beautiful houseboats and floating homes and it is the perfect time to experience Lake Union Living at its finest. At […]

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DCI Director Updates FOWR Permitting Response


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 30 Mar 2018   Posted by Linda Bagley

DCI Director Updates FOWR Permitting Response On March 5th, we posted Nathan Torgelson’s (Director of Deparment of Construction and Inspections) response to our questions regarding permitting for Floating On-Water Residences.  Since that time, the Director of DCI has met with State Senator Jamie Pedersen and representatives of Lake Union Liveaboard Association. As a result of […]

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DCI Director Answers FOWR Permitting Questions


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 05 Mar 2018   Posted by Linda Bagley

Questions posed to Nathan Torgelson (Director of DCI) As specialists in the sales of Floating On-Water Residences (FOWR), we would like to be able to explain the regulations regarding permitting requirements for FOWRs to our clients. In this regard, we recently asked Nathan Torgelson, Director of Department of Construction and Inspections (DCI) the following questions: […]

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Lake Union Weather and Water


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 16 Feb 2018   Posted by Linda Bagley

Cold and Windy Weather Coming Batten Down the Hatches The NOAA forecast calls for high winds in Seattle Saturday afternoon with sustained winds above 30mph and gusts up to 44mph. Please be sure to secure any loose items you may have that could be blown around. Tighten lines, but keep in mind that the lake […]

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Special Agents Realty – February Newsletter


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 01 Feb 2018   Posted by Linda Bagley

Happy Valentines Day! Our cover photo this month was taken during a short break with our kids to visit Orlando, Kennedy Space Center and a 5-day cruise to the Bahamas. The Space Center turned out to be one of the highlights of the trip. If you get a chance to visit Florida, we HIGHLY recommend […]

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Happy New Year 2018


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 03 Jan 2018   Posted by Linda Bagley

Happy New Year 2018! We would like to wish you and your family a wonderful 2018! Kevin & Linda have had lots of great adventure during 2017 and have learned a lot during the year. We hope to share with you some useful and fun information that we have gathered during the year. For some of […]

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Top 5 Ways to Enjoy Lake Union Living


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 12 Dec 2017   Posted by Linda Bagley

Here’s our list of the top 5 ways to live on the water in Lake Union, Seattle. We’ve been living on Lake Union for the last 12 years in a 72 foot Paddlewheeler named The KevLin. For over 15 years, we have been helping people buy and sell property of all types, on land or […]

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Seattle Houseboats are HOT


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 12 Aug 2017   Posted by Linda Bagley

Seattle Houseboats are HOT!!! And no, we’re not talking about the stretch of warm weather we’ve had in Seattle. Seattle Houseboats have been very active this summer with a number of listings that have gone VERY fast. This iconic Seattle lifestyle is amazing and the Lake Union location is close to everything Seattle has to […]

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Special Agents Houseboats Featured on Zillow Promo Video


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 13 Jul 2017   Posted by Linda Bagley

Zillow features Special Agents Houseboats in Promo Video Seattle Houseboat “Seaweed” and Friday Harbor floating home “Otter Magic” Watch this magical taste of Seattle Houseboat “Seaweed” and Friday Harbor floating home “Otter Magic” to see what it is like to live on one of these floating residences. Each houseboat is unique and must be seen […]

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