Absolutely stunning. Spent some days in this area with some friends from out of state. Even though I'm from the region, I was just as blown away as they were

Hey friend, your question is perfectly valid and a sensible one. I lived in Redmond for a long time before moving into West Queen Anne to be closer to the corporation I work for. "Boring" is an opinionated word people throw around when referring to the east side (Bellevue, Redmond) but for me, my friends, & partner it was a great place. It's amazing for outdoor activities & 15-30 minutes from Seattle proper - should you want to go in and do whatever

If this is the region you are looking to move to, more power to you. Be sure always to research before hand in regard to housing & economics