Author

Sydney Parker

Sydney Parker earned degrees in journalism and dramatic writing from New York University. Her writing has appeared in publications including The Guardian, The Atlantic, Seattle Met Magazine and Splitsider. Sydney resides in Seattle and covers real estate and design for BuzzBuzzNews in the Pacific Northwest.

Author’s articles

Art Deco meets the northwest in these 4 Seattle skyscrapers

Sydney Parker May 25, 2016

The bold architectural style was inspired by the rapid industrialization of World War I.
Million-dollar homes are the new normal in Seattle, says Trulia

Sydney Parker May 24, 2016

Beacon Hill in South Seattle is the only area in Seattle with no million-dollar homes, according to the home search site.
Seattle startup Everyhome launches artificial intelligence system for real estate developers

Sydney Parker April 25, 2016

Called CityBldr, the software helps real estate developers track individual underused properties and potential land assemblages.
Can you dig these 12 far out photos of Seattle in the 1970s?

Sydney Parker April 18, 2016

Seattle has come a long way since the 1970s, but some sights may look familiar.
Should the SLU Firestone Auto Supply & Service Store building get city landmark status?

Sydney Parker April 15, 2016

Developer Martin Selig bought the property last year and plans to build about 150,000 square feet of office and 17,500 square feet of ground-floor retail.
Seattle median one-bedroom rent spikes to $1,750/month in March

Sydney Parker April 14, 2016

What price would you pay to stay in the Pacific Northwest?
Walrus heads and smokers: The fascinating history of Seattle’s Arctic Building

Sydney Parker April 11, 2016

The Arctic Building was first built in 1916 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
Your Seattle Mariners fancave needs these 15 winning decor items

Sydney Parker April 6, 2016

Unlike the Mariners, here are 15 fan home decor items that won’t disappoint.
The 10 most expensive Seattle homes on the market right now

Sydney Parker April 1, 2016

Luxury real estate is on the rise in Seattle as our city economy continues to boom.
Here’s how to lessen the blow of Seattle’s Greenwood explosion

Sydney Parker March 11, 2016

The Greenwood community has banded together to support their local businesses. And you can help.
5 David Lynch shooting locations in Washington State

Sydney Parker February 25, 2016

Just in time to celebrate Twin Peaks Day (a day late…).
You can win this six-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom dream home on Mercer Island

Sydney Parker February 24, 2016

All you have to do is support a worthy cause: The Special Olympics of Washington.
14 vintage photos of historic Seattle disasters

Sydney Parker February 22, 2016

From fires to mudslides to earthquakes, Seattle has had some crazy times.
Historic Seattle Jewish philanthropist home on the market for $3.6M

Sydney Parker February 19, 2016

If you’ve ever dreamt of living in a 14-bedroom historic home built for a Bavarian-American philanthropist in 1903, now is your chance.
The enviable story of the family who lives in a pyramid penthouse atop Seattle’s Smith Tower

Sydney Parker February 12, 2016

Built in 1914, the 42-story tower was the tallest building on the West Coast for over 50 years.
The faces behind the names of 5 Seattle streets

Sydney Parker February 5, 2016

Every street in Seattle has its own story. All are fascinating, most weird, some — tragic.