The Eastside has a wealth of educational, vocational, and recreational opportunities. And Eastside Real Estate has enjoyed tremendous appreciation because of the exceptional lifestyle it offers. Here are some resources to help you learn more about Eastside neighborhoods.

Schools
The Eastside is well known for delivering high-quality public and private education, and Eastside schools have some of the highest rankings nationally on standardized tests. School Guide is a tool that will help you to learn about educational opportunities for all ages.

Real Estate Appreciation
Real Estate has appreciated nicely over the last several years and, with the diverse Puget Sound economy, it is forecasted to continue to be a great investment. 

1999-2000 saw a steady 12% appreciation
2000-2001 residential properties typically increased in the 6-10% range
2001-2002 residential properties saw minimum gain to level market growth
 
Employment Opportunities
The Puget Sound's employment opportunities have diversified considerably since the 60's when Boeing was the primary employer. The Eastside is home to high-tech giants and innovative start-up companies (i.e. Microsoft, InfoSpace, Compaq, FileNet, Legato Systems). Click here to learn about high-tech career opportunities around the Puget Sound.