Issaquah is a mixture of the old and the new.  Farmhouses from the early 1900s and brand new condominium complexes blend to make Issaquah a suburb with a rural field.  Entire avenues have buildings that have not changed in 50 years, while new shopping centers exist a block away.  This community of 15,000+ is conveniently located off the I-90 corridor just 16 miles east of Seattle.  As one of the fastest growing communities in Washington, this once logging and mining village has become the northwest destination for living, working, playing and doing business in the 21^st Century.  Known as the "Issaquah Alps", Cougar, Tiger & Squak mountains form the natural wonders at the base of the Cascades for boundless opportunities to enjoy outdoor sports and activities.  Issaquah boasts a Saturday farmer's market, chocolate factory, zoological park, salmon hatchery and operating trolleys.  The big festival is called Salmon Days, which celebrates the return of the salmon to the downtown hatchery.  These are just a few of the attractions that make Issaquah a must see for potential homeowners.