What It's Like Living In Downtown Seattle & Working At Pike Place Market +(a hidden condo for sale!)

[@VisitorsWelcome]

Hard to believe historic Pike Place Market was nearly demolished in 1971 because the city council and business leaders wanted to replace it with “luxury apartment towers and a high-rise hotel, upscale offices and a seven-story parking garage.” We’re lucky the people of Seattle voted to preserve it.

[@jeannine1991]

The BTS of the vendors is fascinating! Thanks to Camilla for sharing LOVE Beecher’s!

[@demimojocoamsihu8]

We lived in Market Place North for 5 years prior to Covid. It was insane to live in PPM. Our favorite moments were waking up at the crack of dawn , getting a SB coffee, and taking our Golden Retrievers around the market while people were setting up. They were minor celebrities while we lived there. 😊 Also, entertaining as our townhome deck was right over the water. It was so beautiful. It was the best of times and ,also , the worst of times. You are also in the middle of so many scary things as we made friends with people that were in desperate need of help with drugs , alcohol, and mental illness. We could not turn a blind eye to it and supported many of the institutions that helped out. All cities have problems. Living in PPM was not easy if you care about people in need. This is our personal experience. Downtown Seattle is so unique and a treasure , but , the harsh reality is there too. 😢

[@monicachurchrealtor]

I really appreciate your perspective and sharing your experience!

[@anthonyr587]

Seattle has always had a big drug problem, but you couple that with the US in the last 10 years thanks to the invasion of meth and other things causing mental health issues, then it really needs help. Unfortunately these big blue cities on the coasts seem to think its some sort of far-right viewpoint to clean the streets up, save people from themselves, and protect tax payers from crime.

[@louanndunlap]

I had no idea the vendors move around the market and they vie every day for their spot. Absolutely fascinating...thank you for sharing all that inside scoop!!!

[@MP-lq3xx]

same..wow

[@untalentedthe]

Getting to know more about Camila and her mom's shop is so cool. Thanks for sharing Monica

[@Art36839]

I watch every luxury/normal real estate video I can on YT from billionaire homes to regular ones and your channel is the BEST one. You clearly put in so much work and it makes a huge difference!

[@karlyd7274]

I love that condo! Would be so nice to be able to walk to so many things! Camilla's hair wraps are adorable. It's cool she can make a living at that.

[@avivapeltin]

I chuckled at the "I'm not on Tinder" :D

[@anthonyr587]

Yeah what the hell that came out of nowhere lol

[@klalethia]

I love this type of content! I enjoy seeing the communities and things to do or places to visit in Seattle. Hope to see more :)

[@ashleygaray1553]

Woah definitely wasn’t expecting to see someone from my childhood when I stumbled across this video. What a pleasant surprise to see the kind of person you’ve grown into. Times sure have changed. Best of luck with your business!

[@hthhhtftf]

thanks for going above and beyond on this video actually showing us specific places!

[@exploringfindeverything]

Monica, loved watching this vlog, it had everything and we live in Port Townsend and love going to Pike Market and what you shared just makes you want to get on the Bainbridge ferry and visit it again and again! Really terrific!

[@GameOver-jq1cu]

Monica…loved Pike’s Peak.. while on vacation there I would wake up everyday and head to Pikes peak for fresh fruits and the Flowers are so amazing… one of my favorite city’s.. would love to see more videos like this💕

[@jodylancaster8706]

Pike's Peak? 😂

[@tatianaallen913]

I lived there for 12 years and Seattle is one of the most beautiful cities!! The weather is not something that I enjoyed, but I have the best memories. Greetings from the sunny California.

[@Colorbrush21]

It's been over seventeen years since I visited Pikes Place Market. I loved it - the flying fish, the arts & crafts.l, flowers and food. We had lunch at a fabulous seafood restaurant. We took a tour of Seattle visiting Madrona Hills and Queen Anne (I think that's the name) neighborhoods. I got a kick out if the troll under the bridge! I wonder if it's still there. I'm overdue for a visit to PPM and Seattle. 🐟 🦞 🪵 🌻💦 🌲🌤 🌧

[@kj3735]

I grew up going to Pike Market visiting family the lived in Seattle and Bellevue. My niece would always get your friends hair accessory 🥰

[@jazztheglass6139]

Worked street markets for years, best pitches are by the entrance, punters see your goods coming in, if they don't buy coming in, they can decide to buy before leaving. It's handy they have overnight storage so you don't need to buy a van. Should have asked the daily price for the stall

[@shoshonna9687]

What a lovely video. Will keep an eye out for her booth next time we visit. I hope you have success with this video and have a lovely day.

[@monicachurchrealtor]

Thank you!

[@weisfamilymn]

My daughter is 17 now but I remember buying her one of those hair wraps when she was little! Btw, you can get a giant tray of Beecher’s at Costco! 😋

[@JudyMcFadden-j3e]

Monica, this was a great video. I loved the market and learning about your friends business,. The tour of the condo was also really fun. How fun would it be to live that close to everything. I would never eat at home. I love your videos, so well done!

[@monicachurchrealtor]

Thank you so much!

[@therainchannel01]

wow the condo location is just perfect . amazing

[@aquajennc]

Super cool to see the market and Camilla’s unique product!

[@BenJohnston1993]

Love Pike Place Market. Maybe next time I visit my brother in Seattle I’ll check it out again.

[@vinyfiny]

I went there for the first time in July on vacation (lifetime east coast dweller) and it was awesome! Great weather too!

[@user-sx6eu4rg2x]

Great video! It made me want to move to Seattle even more than I already want to, and your friend seems like such a sweet person!

[@sayedxp]

I've watched many videos about Seattle but I loved this video so much. You well done, specially you commentary and preview about condo. I admire your friend Camilla and her work, tell her my greetings please! ❤🙈😂

[@darrenkwalsh]

Thanks for taking us behind the scenes at the Market! Helps me to understand what the vendors are thinking about with their business. Need to visit again and experience the new overlook.

[@noviceguy2]

FANTASTIC job! Oscar! I already live here, and you made me want to move here! That condo was amazing as well!

[@jacklyn-b1u]

The fact that there is already an excessive amount of demand awaiting its absorption, despite how everyone is frightened and calling the crash, is another reason why it is less likely to occur that way. 2008 saw no one, at least not the broad public, making this forecast, as I'll explain below. The ownership rate was noted to have peaked in 2004 in the other comment. Having previously peaked in the second quarter of 2020, we are currently at the median level. Between 2008 and 2012, it dropped by 3%, and by the second quarter of 2020, it had dropped from 68 to 65.

[@phill-s3s]

Real estate and stock investments may be good decisions, especially if you have a solid trading strategy that can see you through prosperous days.

[@Carolj-p9j]

To balance out your real estate holdings, I suggest investing in equities. If you're cautious, even the worst recessions can present fantastic buying opportunities. Additionally, volatility can produce fantastic short-term purchase and sell opportunities. This is not financial advise, but you should buy immediately away because money isn't king right now!

[@randettawolf]

Yes I concur, I've been talking to an advisor for long now, mostly because I lack the knowledge and energy to deal with these ongoing market circumstances. I made more than $220K during this slump, demonstrating that there are more aspects of the market than the average individual is aware of. Having an investing counselor is now the best line of action, especially for those who are close to retiring.

[@phill-s3s]

I'm intrigued by this. I've searched for financial advisors online but it's kind of hard to get in touch with one. Okay if I ask you for a recommendation?

[@randettawolf]

Certainly, there are a handful of experts in the field. I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with ‘’Grace Adams Cook” for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive.She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.

[@MichaelJamesNoggin]

Great video of your friends business at Pike Place market and the apartment tour. I just moved into downtown and love the buildings, businesses and people! Thank you for sharing!

[@peggypeyton7912]

Amazing video and cool behind the scenes of the market!

[@MsCdngrrl]

Love your videos and I LOVE that condo!!! It's always a happy day when you post a video and this one was extra special with all the behind the scenes views. I even ordered an 8 pack of hair wraps.

[@monicachurchrealtor]

Wow that is so awesome! Thank you for supporting my friend, I hope you love them!!

[@MsCdngrrl]

@@monicachurchrealtor I will! I didn’t get to Seattle this year, so I got to bring Seattle colors to me. Love watching your life and had to support such a cool woman owned business. I think I’d love to live her life!!!

[@Lisakaylindsay256]

I always love the pike place market. I went there so much when I lived on first hill in the 90’s. I walked all over downtown almost every day. One place you noted that I’m so happy to see is still there is the Alibi Room. My best friend and I went there a lot. One cool thing about that is they had Movie scripts there you could read while you were there. I wonder if you noticed if they still do that.

[@lienmeat]

Alibi Room is better than I would have expected. Seattle has a reputation for not having the greatest pizza, but I loved Alabi Room's. A friend came to visit a few weekends ago and we stopped there to eat before catching some improv across the alley. Also, you may not remember but you were involved in us buying our house in Shoreline in 2020, so thank you and I hope you're doing great. That condo looks cool, I'm sure it'll sell fast.

[@TheTeriAnn]

I totally got a few of those hair peices when I was 9. Right around the time I got those sand stuffed lizzards which you can still find there! Even though so much has changed with the new extension and overlook park, so much has stayed the same and I love that.

[@Jeroen74]

Love the vibe of this video 😊

[@karenklai]

I was visiting Seattle one time and actually met you as you were walking by while I was waiting in line for the original Starbucks!

[@Cat-qn1yw]

Ok, I had to laugh 😂. You are Not on Tinder! Great video Monica ♥️

[@jennyhammond9261]

From a consumer's perspective, they need to be in the same booth each time. If it's somewhere we go regulalary, we will know what to find where. If it's not always in the same spot, I doubt many people will take the time to hunt it down the day they actually need/want it.

[@nancydineen6797]

I was going to say the same thing. If I had a favorite bread person I’d want to find them quickly.

[@kybereck5783]

​@@nancydineen6797 Most if not all of these shops are little nic-nacks as showcased. There's certain food stops such as honey, saffron, or other weird spice themed pop up stores but there are no hot food/pastry vendors that rotate, they all have their specific storefronts. There's a farm to table meat vendor that rotates and that's the closest thing I've seen to perishables rotating.

[@lienmeat]

For not well established places that didn't require specific infrastructure (like restaurants or larger stores) it's not feasible for them to all be in the same spot every time. Many things are seasonal, and the schedules of different shops vary wildly. You couldn't even plan some of them a month out.

[@xohannahbananaa]

This was such a cool video to watch! I loved getting to learn about the BTS of working at the market. I visited Seattle last year and fell in love. My dream would be to buy a place in each one of my favorite cities so I could just hop on a flight and get there in a flash ❤

[@madsolea]

Can you talk about the appreciation value of townhomes and condos? PS love the video!

[@kaysa1058]

I remember getting these hair wraps when I was little at Pike Place 🥺 I’m so glad they’re still there

[@karenguzman351]

I went to Seattle a week ago and the people were so nice of course some bad apples but really gray overall

[@anthonyc8499]

I'll pop down to the market sometime this week or next and pick up one of those hair things as a holiday gift. Thanks for the scoop!

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

The house prices in Seattle is catching up to California which is insane. There is no more affordability in buying a house anymore.

[@CinematicCuriosities9]

Hey Monica, your content is definitely amazing. And the way you show the houses shows your skills very well. And yes, I have noticed a few things that will keep people watching your videos longer. And you need to fix them like: 1. You can add different transactions 2. You can add captions 3. And you can upload more short videos next to big videos If you can use these things properly in your channel, then your videos will attract more audience. And KZbin will recommend your video to more people. And the more people your video will reach...…. except the rest you have good knowledge 🙂🙂🙂 Another thing...… you are really so cute 🤐🤐🤐🤐

[@cedricbyars5880]

How much does she pay for your booth rent a month? Also how much was mortgage for the condo?

[@sheilaperreault4014]

Love this video! So cool to see behind the scenes of Pike Place Market.

[@ahafiia]

I absolutely love your videos and vibe! subscribed 🫶

[@Erickthedreamgiver]

😢 yeah, so cool to work so closely. To the place to live, I don't think cease to sell the condo. She should keep it. And live there forever.

[@LavenderUnite]

Another place to reside is Douglas,Ga the landscape is improve.

[@nancyjeanisnj]

That condo in the market is insane, what a good deal!

[@TheTeriAnn]

Zig Zag is my all time favorite bar in Seattle. Shout out to Ben and staff for serving the best cocktails and burger.

[@groovysociety5075]

I love going to The Market. I always get flowers and chocolate croissants at Three Sisters Bakery. And what gorgeous condo!!

[@clh3239]

Le Panier is always my go-to for bread and shortbread cookies. Wonderful even though the original owner retired the recipes are the same. Etta's is a little pricey but consistently good. On Western the Spice shop is amazing & the Paris-Madrid Grocer is a sweet little hidden gem.

[@monicachurchrealtor]

Etta’s is no longer there 😭 but Tom Douglas added a new restaurant called half shell in its place.

[@clh3239]

@@monicachurchrealtor Wow! I was just down there last month and didn't even notice! I was part of the cooking crew at the original Dahlia (1904 4th Ave- my ex was the location manager for the film Sleepless in Seattle & he suggested the Dahlia for the scene in the restaurant.) It was an exciting time to work there pre-empire so have a soft spot for Tom's ventures. I'll check it out. Thanks for the update! I love the market (especially early or late) and grateful so much is unchanged after decades. Love that little condo too. Glad to have found your channel.

[@Resmith18SR]

And only $750,000? So affordable. Let me look in my couch, I think I may have it. 😂😂😂

[@nicole2828]

The gum wall is my literal worst nightmare. I hate gum! The thought of it, the smell of it, the sound of it - it makes me gag out loud. But an entire WALL or CHEWED GUM? OMG, Im so upset lol

[@jsavannah123]

I have misophonia too

[@adam311835]

I now understand Pike Place Market! It seems similar to the Reading Terminal Market in Philly!

[@christinad1692]

Where is the jacket from????

[@nicoles7628]

I’m so jaded because it’s all so trashy anymore. You did a really good job not showing that part. I kind of forget why I used to love that place so much!!

[@zacmendez6142]

Amazing job, love the video!

[@sailorswoon]

Pufftown is opening there soon. Right where you entered at Virginia and Pike.❤

[@VsarahTopNotch23]

❤ the home is gorgeous 🥰

[@robertjames-life4768]

I guess everyone should see the Market at least once but honestly it can be a bit of an overcrowded zoo at times, especially during cruise ship season.

[@grknt6759]

Such a great video, really itching to book a flight to Seattle now 😂

[@hilbillie]

How much are the monthly cues?

[@SamanthaStew]

Le Panier is also great for French pastries and there is a good Masala Chai stand outside but I can't remember the name.

[@conniejohnsoncj8724]

I LOVE the store World Spice!!!

[@leeannjensen4960]

Never been but would love to go -really enjoyed the video!

[@Imjoseguzman]

That’s smart they’re never in the same spot so that they keep people walking around to find what they came for

[@Erickthedreamgiver]

🎉 it looked like so much fun.

[@megcreates2.0]

Do the twists she makes get stuck in curly hair?

[@megcreates2.0]

Last time I went to Pike Place it was just the front. We would get clam chowder ever time we would go to SEA 😊 That was over 30yrs ago!

[@maryg.7790]

Excellent work! Love the video!

[@Miishiinkoo]

So interesting! Great video!

[@amalexander7711]

I live across the sound in kitsap county and haven’t been to downtown in years. Is it really dangerous in pike place or is safe enough to bring a kid? My daughter is 4 and i want her to experience the magic i felt as a kid with my mom, but don’t want to bring her if it’s not safe.

[@monicachurchrealtor]

I think it’s safe! I understand your concern, they’ve cleaned downtown up a lot.

[@leonalisa9163]

Magical memories can be made as well at Sheraton's Gingerbread Village-we like to check it out when we go to the Thanksgiving parade-great way to kick off the holidays ❤

[@stevesutherland3810]

Across Cobblestones Camilla's commute welcome a cart exchange consider modifying a flat bed bike trailer built by Burley Kickstand needed on one but not the other or just git exhibit to pimp her business cart suspension at Air Ride self driven Ha thanks for the tour very nice location to dwell no doubt...

[@hermyt]

I would like to see the waterfront now, without the freeway. It's been awhile to Seattle.

[@calliel9159]

Curious why you don’t run Airbnb in Seattle instead of Palm Springs ?

[@ryanconrad92]

The weather in Seattle looks sublime. Everything is so affordable too. I can’t wait to move there!! Edit: I just saw the gum wall. It looks so cool!! I can’t wait to touch my whole face and hair to the wall and really feel the culture of Seattle

[@VeronicaHenderson-i8q]

Everything is not affordable in Seattle. It's expensive to live here!😊

[@indomitusjane]

​@VeronicaHenderson-i8q I have a feeling they're being waggish 😅... also, the smooshing their face and hair into the gumwall 😝 unless 🤷 that's their thang

[@Col.Klink.]

this market chick is quite inspiring.

[@natalierosekohl]

what does no "schluter", "shutter" mean?

[@dianegriffith3006]

Wow I never knew how each vendor did this every day.

[@jonathanskurtu7384]

2:39 This Is Where I Live: Eigh Is Jose Gonzolez!.

[@Riograndelily]

Hello from the Tri Love Seattle. !!!!

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

Do you think after the election it might affect the housing market?

[@drshowman]

I thought it was Shelby church lol

[@smitathite4066]

Love your vlogs

[@judykhaleck8034]

👋 Monica, Have you ever heard of a KZbinr name Michel Janse? She is from Texas and currently she lived in Oceanside, California with her musician husband Jordy Searcy and fur baby Max.

[@Resmith18SR]

Condo is so expensive in Seattle Monica, how about a tent in a nice encampment there? Can I live nicely there on my $750 Social Security check? 😂😂😂

[@tararose9606]

I’ve lived in the Seattle area at my whole life and that guy making a comment about Tinder and Mike classic Seattle interaction🤣

[@dinadistefano1519]

Great video merging your real estate skills and fun spots in Seattle! Omg rando dude lives on Tinder and works lame line on every cute girl with a camera. Great comeback! 💍 ✋🏻 🛑

[@travelvideos]

Are you related to Eric Church?

[@BrianPetersen-l2w]

Excellent video!

[@ChristyX-y2k]

Seattle # 1❤🎉😂

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

That place looks so nice. Makes me wanna move to Seattle.

[@mlbonfox8199]

I’m sorry / I’m from the the old school era …but this young lady and her mom just next level special

[@Soundwayz]

Great video!

[@IndustrialParrot2816]

Why do you own a Car if you Live Downtown? The Bus system downtown is so good you don't need to drive

[@jrios109]

Hahaha!!! Show them the ring girl!!$ show them!! 😅👏🏻👏🏻