The Newest Way to Buy Your Friend a Drink!
This is an awesome concept that allows you to buy your friend or client a drink! It is not yet in Seattle but good things come to those who wait. … Continued
Washington State Holds Its Own
A recent article by the Puget Sound Business Journal reported that although foreclosures have increased nearly 47% nationally from March 2006, Washingtons numbers have declined 6%. The national average is … Continued
$1000 Club:Komo4 Interview - Update
I was indeed on the news last night…I missed it, but they have it posted on Komotv.com if you are curious! Yes, rental prices have increased over the past year. … Continued
Seattle Joins $1,000 Club for Average Rents
A study by the RealFacts research company revealed that Seattle has an average apartment rental amount of $1,004 per month and shows a 9% increase from the previous year. There … Continued
Madison Tower- Listing Update
I saw that Redfin just featured a condo at Hotel 1000/Madison Tower as one of their daily Sweet Digs. Coincidentally, I also happened to list another unit today in the … Continued
Exchange Building Sells for $80.6m
Crescent Real Estate Equities Co. just sold the Exchange Building on 2nd and Marion St. (821 2nd Ave) to The Ashforth Co. and GE Asset Management for $80.6 million. Crescent … Continued
The Fed Minute Recap
– Patrick Dunn, Westwood Mortgage Inc. & MMG Weekly patrick@westwoodmortgage.com The market had a busy week …and the Fed took center stage, with the “Minutes” from the last Fed meeting … Continued
Cristalla Listings- April 2007
According to the NWMLS, it looks like there are three condos available in the Cristalla Tower right now. Two of which are decently priced in comparison to previously listed 800+ … Continued
Mosler Lofts- Update
If you havent been able to get down to the Mosler Lofts Presentation Center, King 5 will be interviewing Developer, Mark Schuster either tonight or tomorrow evening at 5pm and … Continued
To Rent or To Buy? -That is the Question.
The New York Times has an excellent Rent vs. Buy Calculator that can spell it all out for you. Based on the numbers provided by a Standard and Poors report … Continued
550-Unit Affordable Housing Complex Planned for International District
A 550-unit apartment complex is going to be built by Dearborn Street Developers LLC on the site of the Seattle Goodwill facility in the International District. There will be 200 … Continued
The D-List- Seattle's Newest Magazine Launches Thursday!
Appropriately, Amber (2214 1st Ave) is hosting D-List Magazine’s official launch party this Thursday, April 12th. D-List Magazine is leveraging itself to be a leading publication and complete guide to … Continued
Cosmopolitan Update
Curious to see what the amenities look like at the Cosmopolitan? I have updated my photos, courteously of Michelle Moore Photography, so have a peak! Overall the building is looking … Continued
MORTGAGE MELTDOWN?
Mortgage Meltdown?- Patrick Dunn, Westwood Mortgage Inc. “I’M MELTING! MELTING! OH, WHAT A WORLD, WHAT A WORLD…” Wicked Witch, Wizard of Oz 1939….And lately, you can’t watch the financial news … Continued
PLEASE Support SHB 1865
HB 1865 has been working its way through the legislative process in Olympia.This bill will make it very clear that landlords have no duty to store property when conducting physical … Continued
Alhadeff Family Sells 5 Historic Seattle Buildings for $62M
Ken Alhadeff, the owner of several historic Seattle buildings, just sold five of them to Principal Financial Group for $62 million. The Puget Sound Business Journal reported that it was … Continued
John Kerry Sighting at Wild Ginger!
Last night, I was at Wild Ginger celebrating a good friends birthday whenJohn Kerry walked by our table! I couldnt believe it- we all saw him approaching but no one … Continued
The Cosmopolitan- Update
I officially have entered the building! My first listing (for lease) is a 1310 sq. ft, 2 bedroom + den on the northeast corner of the 23rd floor. I have … Continued
2006 Seattle Neighborhood Crime Statistics
I generally feel that Seattle is a pretty safe city although there are definitely some neighborhoods that are a little rougher than others. Seattle Metropolitan published some statistics on violent … Continued
Investing Home Equity
Digging a hole and burying money in your backyard is more advantageous than leaving it as equity in your house. In the backyard:1. Its liquid and immediately available.equity out of … Continued
Seattle Metropolitan Ranks Kent #1 Place to Live
Seattle Metropolitan just released their April 2007 issue of Seattles Best Places to Live. They identified ten up-and-coming Seattle neighborhoods based on the diversity of home styles (townhomes, single-family homes, … Continued
Seven Salon- Lifestyle Recommendation
Over the past week, I have been getting so many compliments on my new hairstyle-it has been borderlinewell, awkward. So for all of you women or men relocating to Seattle … Continued
25th Annual Nordstrom Beat the Bridge Run- May 20th
Come May 20th, Nordstrom and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary at Husky Stadium! The annual Beat the Bridge Run has a couple heats … Continued
Renting vs. Buying- Fear of Property Values or Cant Afford?
According to a Bankrate Inc. poll released on Monday, the biggest factor in whether or not renters convert to buyers is not the fear in market trends/ falling property values … Continued
Seattle- Ranked #1 for Home Price Increases in '06-'07
The Puget Sound Business Journal just reported that Seattle’s home prices increased more than 11% from January 2006 to January 2007- the largest increase among 20 other cities, according to … Continued
Upcoming Rate Increases & Tax Due Date Clarification
Here are a couple dates to keep in mind for the upcoming months April 1st 2007– Sales and use tax will increase one-tenth of one percent within all of King … Continued
Federal Funds Rate Recap
Provided by Patrick Dunn, Westwood Mortgage Inc. & MMG WEEKLY “AS A RULE, MEN WORRY MORE ABOUT WHAT THEY CAN’T SEE…THAN ABOUT WHAT THEY CAN.” Julius Caesar And the whole … Continued
Seattles Top 4 Homes- Market Update
With all the condo-talk that has been going on lately, the most extravagant Seattle homes have been enduring a bit of neglect. Today’s neighborhood picks are Queen Anne, Magnolia, Capitol … Continued
8th & Seneca Parking Lot Sells for $3.55M!
The 7,200 sq. ft parking lot at 8th Ave & Seneca sold today for $3.55 million. The purchaser, Levin Menzies LLC also owns the adjacent apartment buildings at 802 Seneca … Continued
EHB 1956: ALL Landlords MUST Accept Section 8 Vouchers?
Engrossed House Bill 1956 would add source of income as a protected class and therefore require all landlords to accept tenants with Section 8 vouchers. This is a no-brainer so … Continued
New York Times: Shout-out to Grandview #2106 Listing
Today, the New York Times published a little blurb about what $500k gets you in Seattle, Colorado and North Carolina. Why they picked these locations- I haven’t a clue, but … Continued
Pike Place Market's Centennial Celebration- Starts TODAY!
On August 17th, 2007, Pike Place Market will officially turn 100 and today Mayor Greg Nickels and others will gather under the Market clock at the Pike Street entrance to … Continued
Most Affordable Real Estate Markets in the US- Seattle Ranks #76
Recently, The Bizjournal ranked Seattle 76th out of the 95 most affordable markets to own a home. The statistics were based on Seattles average house payment ($1,798) as a percentage … Continued
The Professional Concierge
For those of you living in residential buildings that offer full-time concierge services, wouldnt it be nice to know that your friendly overseer and gateway to all wisdom takes their … Continued
Feng Shui Home Improvements
Feng shui is the ancient Chinese practice of placement and arrangement of space to achieve harmony with the environment (Wikipedia- Feng Shui). Feng Shui is the study of Qi/Chi- energy … Continued
Real Estate Glimpse- Vancouver, BC
If you have not visited Vancouver BC, I highly recommend a 3 or 4 day visit- great shopping, people and nightlife! This trip, I kept an eye out for the … Continued