David and Pamela Jackson

David and Pamela Jackson

When it came to building their dream home, Dave and Pam Jackson were looking to expand their horizons. Literally. But at a time when finding view property within driving distance of work seemed next to impossible, they really didn’t know which way to turn. Fortunately, Rick Franz did. And two months into his intensive search, the Jacksons closed on two acres with 180° views, just fifteen minutes from downtown Bellevue. All of which means that Dave and Pam now know exactly which way to turn. Especially at sunset.


Redmond

Redmond's modern history began in the spring of 1871. The townsite, originally known as Salmonberg, was platted in 1891, it remained unincorporated until 1912. The City of Redmond incorporated on December 31, 1912 with 303 residents. A Fire Department was formed in 1946, the Planning Commission in 1948. Area schools date from 1875.

Over Redmond's first 40 years, population grew slowly, from 303 residents in 1912 to 573 residents in 1950 and 1,426 in 1960. In 1963, the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge was completed and by 1970, the population had multiplied to 11,020. Today Redmond's population is over 47,000.

Redmond is home to some of the major high-tech firms in the country, including Microsoft, Nintendo of America, Honeywell, Primex Aerospace Company, Spacelabs Medical, and Medtronics Physio-Control. Redmond is also the headquarters of such businesses as Eddie Bauer and Genie Industries, and is the regional headquarters of Safeco. The city's strong retail sector is enhanced by the Redmond Town Center, a 1.4 million square foot commercial development.

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