Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Ballard and Seattle have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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King County Bus Service - This site will give you routes and schedules for all King County Buses.
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King County Government - Official site for King County including information on local government, utilities, transportation,and property.
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The Seattle Times Newspaper - Research local area info, stats, and events
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| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Seattle Neighborhoods | |
| Seattle Neighborhoods 2011 - Find the best places to live with Seattle Metropolitan Magazine's quick and clickable reference guide. Compare and sort 107 neighborhoods and suburbs, with changing home values, commute times, and crime stats. | |
| Favorite Places | |
| Aster Coffee Lounge - Free WI-FI in this great Ballard coffee shop. Good service, food, and even adult beverages in this open modern industrial-feeling space of concrete and glass. | |
Bake's Place - Great jazz and blues in a VERY unique setting nestled in trees and nature just a short drive from Seattle. The owners, Craig and Laura, make you feel right at home in this cozy and intimate dinner club.
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| Cafe Besalu - Authentic French Bakery in Ballard. Go early because the line can be out the door. | |
Dahlia Lounge - Chef Tom Douglas helped define the Northwest style of cuisine. "Food and Wine" named Dahlia Lounge the "Quintessential Seattle" restaurant in 1999.
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Dragonfish Asian Cafe - Pan Asian bistro is fun and has food that is great for sharing. Located near the Paramount Theater downtown.
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| Jazz Alley - The premier jazz nightclub in Seattle features national acts, good food, and spirits. | |
| New Orleans Restaurant - Creole and Cajun food with live blues, dixieland, or zydeco music 7 nights a week. Very casual, but always fun. Located in Pioneer Square, the classic building was the first completed after the great fire of 1889. | |
Palisade - Exquisite dining with soaring waterfront view of Elliott Bay and the city. Located at the Elliott Bay Marina in Magnolia.
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Ray's Boathouse - Feast on fresh seafood while enjoying panoramic bayside view of Puget Sound and Olympic Moutains. A Ballard favorite.
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| Root Table - Fabulous space where you dine on exquisite curries in a grotto of natural wood. Wonderous! | |
| Home Improvement | |
Home Depot - Find all your home improvement needs here. Various locations.
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Lowes - Products to improve your home.
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Ballard Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Tax Information | |
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| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
