Seattle

Across Whidbey Island and nearby Sedro-Woolley, this trio of Pacific Northwest retreats places the horizon front and center, pairing water views with mountain backdrops that stretch from the Cascades to the Olympics. Each property is shaped for indoor-outdoor living, with deck- and patio-forward spaces that make the most of sunsets, fresh air, and a sense of seclusion. Flexible layouts add staying power, from guest-capable lower levels to a rare waterfront setting with two dwellings, balancing privacy with everyday convenience.

The Seattle International Film Festival returns May 7–17 for its 52nd edition, bringing screenings back to SIFF Cinemas and venues across the city for 11 days of independent, international, and documentary film. Long one of Seattle’s signature events, the festival continues to offer a lineup that appeals to everyone from serious filmgoers to casual audiences.

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Homes designed to flex with real life. Several collection single-level ease with room to work from home, host extended family, or even separate living zones, while others balance vintage character—fir floors, built-ins, and an original fireplace—with updated comfort. Outdoor living remains central, from covered porches and decks to acreage with meadows and trails. Even in town, garages, storage, and commuter-friendly locations round out the practical appeal.

Across Washington, this quintet traces a lifestyle-first arc, from Sequim’s North Sunland townhome ease to Othello’s expansive residence with commanding golf course views. Space and adaptability are a common thread, whether through bonus rooms, generous garages, or dedicated shop and storage areas that support work, hobbies, and entertaining. Comfort-forward updates, including efficient heat pumps and inviting fireplaces, add year-round livability. Long Beach brings a dune-tucked oceanfront cabin mood, while Brush Prairie offers five acres with water supply and nearby utilities for a build-your-own vision.

Across Washington—from Sequim’s Sunland greens to Spokane’s open acreage, West Seattle’s garden sanctuary, and the water-and-mountain outlooks of Nine Mile Falls—this quintet is united by an easy relationship with light and landscape. Each home leans into bright interiors, view-forward windows, and outdoor rooms designed for lingering, from decks and patios to carefully tended grounds. Kitchens and great rooms anchor the experience, while practical upgrades—smart systems, generators, and low-maintenance living—support a lifestyle that balances retreat, entertaining, and everyday confidence.

Across Washington, this quintet of residences prioritizes room to breathe—acreage, gated settings, and fully fenced grounds that turn privacy into a daily luxury. Each home expands living beyond its walls with decks, patios, a pool, hot tub, sport court, and landscaped yards designed for relaxed entertaining. Utility-minded extras, from a barn or shop to an insulated music or hobby room, support hands-on passions and serious storage. Views also shape the experience, with Olympic Mountain panoramas and Columbia River outlooks framed by abundant natural light and updated, move-in-ready finishes.

Land that works hard and homes that live well. From Sequim’s Happy Valley rambler set on 2.65 acres with Olympic and valley views to Tehaleh’s greenbelt-backed residence built for multigenerational comfort, the emphasis is on outdoor connection without giving up design. In Tacoma, a 1.11-acre residential development parcel adds infill optionality, while Toledo and Cathlamet offer flat acreage, creek frontage, and space for shops, recreation, and long-range plans.

Across Washington, a quintet of homes frames a lifestyle led by setting, light, and outdoor rooms. From Lopez Island’s dual waterfront residences on separate tax lots to Henry Island’s rare deep-water dock and Roche Harbor views, the islands prioritize privacy and gathering. Anacortes adds architect-designed, view-saturated living over Similk Bay, while Leavenworth pairs a design-forward reimagining with sweeping Enchantments vistas on acreage. In West Seattle, a better-than-new modern farmhouse turns a city lot into a fenced courtyard retreat with meticulous upgrades.

Across a quintet of Pacific Northwest homes, the landscape reads like a daily ritual rather than a distant view. From Camano Island sightlines over Port Susan Bay to Orcas Island’s pastoral acreage framed by Mount Constitution, nature sets the tempo. In Seattle’s Madison Park, the retreat turns urban, with beach and neighborhood walkability close at hand. Bothell brings warmth through Swedish hardwoods and refined detailing, while Friday Harbor’s 10-acre setting pairs big windows and exposed beams with a pondside sense of quiet.