Oprah- Smallest Homes & Tips for Maximizing Square Footage
I just got back from my primitive family vacation at Steamboat Rock in eastern Washington and as I was unpacking I overheard Oprah talking about the smallest most efficient homes … Continued
Everything on Schedule at 5th & Madison Condominiums
Last week there were concerns about possible delays at the 5th and Madison Condominiums due to the recent sales transaction but it doesnt look like it will be impacting October … Continued
Take a little trip
Just wanted to let you all know that I will be out of town tomorrow through the 31st. Hopefully I wont miss out on too much but will make sure … Continued
What is NEW & FOR SALE in Fremont!- Update
So here is the scoop on what is NEW and FOR SALE in Fremont! The construction is in its final phase over at Azul Flats and they now have a … Continued
FOUR Simple Questions Your Lender Must Answer Correctly
What are mortgage interest rates based on?The only correct answer is Mortgage Backed Securities or Mortgage Bonds, not the Fed or the 10-year Treasury Note. While the 10-year Treasury Note … Continued
7th & Madison (Class A+)- Construction Starts Next Month!
According to the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, OPUS Northwest will begin construction on a 9 story, Class A+ office building next month at 701 Madison St. There will be … Continued
Belltown Apartment Building SOLD for $82M!
Apparently I missed this one, but Wall Street Tower, the 356-unit apartment building on 5th and Wall, sold for $82 million to Archstone-Smith a couple weeks back. Now known as … Continued
Sales Approaching Second Phase: Veer Lofts, Rollin Street Flats & Enso
I just got word that the initial sales phase is about to end on the 31st of this month AND come August 1st we should expect price increases and reduced … Continued
901 5th Ave and 5th & Madison Condominiums- SOLD $300M!!
The 41-story office building (901 5th Ave) and 5th & Madison Condominiums were purchase by Kennedy Wilson Inc today for $300M. Everyone seems to be covering the story but the … Continued
Seattle Times: Rents Up, Vacancies Down
This article is pretty interesting but please note the information is based on apartments, not condominiums for lease: -According to The Seattle Times, rental rates in the region are up … Continued
2007 Seattle Street of Dreams
This past Friday (July 13th) was the kick-off for the annual summertime event- 2007 Seattle Street of Dreams. This year it is located at Quinns Crossing in Woodinville, where there … Continued
A&E's Flip This House- In Search of Seattle Team for Upcoming Season!
This morning I was contacted by Steve Grant, the Casting Director for A&Es Flip This House and it sounds as if they are looking for a new team to be … Continued
Fixer-Upper: 161 Prospect St.- $1.695 M, Active STI in 4 days!
Last year I had a listing on Bigelow Ave in Queen Anne and as I drove to my various appointments I always noticed two houses that sat right next to … Continued
Another Trace Lofts Update!
I must say, I have been really impressed with the marketing team over at Trace Lofts. I feel like they are constantly sponsoring events, hosting socials for potential buyers and … Continued
RealEstateJournal.com: East & West Coast Market Update
Lauren Baier Kim, a senior editor at RealEstateJournal.com, published an article that touches on some key real estate markets across the U.S. Here is what she had to say about … Continued
Landlords: Curious About Section 8?
Typically you dont see this issue come up in the condominiums downtown but it never hurts to educate yourself! For all those landlords who are curious about Section 8, there … Continued
Belltowns Fixer-Uppers- Market Update
Here are a few fixer-uppers that are on the market- they need a little TLC but could easily be a great investment opportunity! Click here Think long runinstead of flipping … Continued
Tomorrow's Festivities: WaMu Family 4th & 4th of Jul-Ivar's!
Here is the overview of this year’s events:– WaMu Family 4th:The 18th annual WaMu Family 4th festivities start at noon tomorrow at Gas Works Park. There will be tons of … Continued
The Never-ending Battle- Redfin vs NWMLS
The Puget Sound Business Journal reported that Redfin is launching a message board that will allow their customers to converse over topics such as how much commission local real estate … Continued
Seattle-based Down2Night Launches Nightlife Platform in 20 Cities
Check this out…San Francisco, CA / Seattle, WA June 29, 2007 Down2Night, Inc. announced today the launch of its nightlife destination platform, www.down2night.com, in over 20 major cities in the … Continued
Equinox Sponsoring Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival!
Equinox is sponsoring the 31st Annual Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival this Saturday, June 30th Wednesday, June 4th. With over 10,000 participants every year, you can easily spend the whole … Continued
Fremont's Azul Flats BBQ! Thurs, 6/28 5-7pm
Speaking of fun events… Azul Flats is hosting a BBQ this Thursday from 5-7pm. If you haven’t stopped by the building this would be a great opportunity to check it … Continued
SLU Cinema on the Lawn- Starting June 29th
It is that time of year again and there are lots of fun activities planned for the summer nights! Starting June 29th, Vulcan RE will be hosting Cinema on the … Continued
Qwest Field's North Parking Lot- SOLD for $10.1M
Yesterday, Ron Sims signed an agreement selling Qwest Fields north parking lot to Nitze-Stagen & Co and Opus Corp. for $10.1 million. According to the Puget Sound Business Journal, the … Continued
Townsend Model Home NOW OPEN!
Lower Queen Anne’s Townsend community offers 14 luxurious townhouses on West Olympic Place overlooking Elliott Bay and the City- unbelievable views & location! Prices appear to be ranging from $897k … Continued
Trace Lofts- Art Show, Tonight 6-8pm!
Trace Lofts will be hosting an Art Show featuring two local talents- Tina Randolph and Daniel Michael Viox. It will be held tonight from 6-8pm at the Buyer’s Lounge (1408 … Continued
EquityGreen- Seattle in the Spotlight!
EquityGreen, a blog focused on green real estate, featured a write-up on Mosler Lofts & the Alcyone Apartments this past weekend. Whether you are purchasing a green condominium, single family … Continued
Bond & Home Loan Rate Update- Follow up
Here is another article that RealEstateJournal.com issued discussing the relationship/current state of the bond market and loan rates. Pretty interesting stuff….Problems Mount in Bond Market Backed by Risky Home LoansBy … Continued
Bond & Home Loan Rate Update
It’s a lean, mean economic calendar in store for the upcoming week – with the main interest being a look at the housing sector via May Housing Starts and Building … Continued
B-day Thank You
I just wanted to thank everyone at my lovely office for exerting so much time and effort into my b-day celebration today. Everything from the red carpet, glass slippers, Seattle … Continued
Redfin Competitors Coming to Seattle?
Just in…. Another online realty company targets SeattlePuget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) – 2:47 PM PDT Friday, June 15, 2007by Eric Engleman BuySide Realty Inc., a Chicago-based online discount real … Continued
Whats to come in 2009
Now that we have somewhat of a grasp on the new construction condominiums scheduled for completion in 2007 & 2008, the newest batch of urban dwellings are already making a … Continued
Redfin's Sweet Digs is BACK!
After last month’s drama…Redfin’s Sweet Digs has returned! The new format or “extreme makeover” will now include information on past sales, price reductions, open house schedules, inventory info, average home … Continued
Downtown Living Highlights- June 9th
Here are some of the articles that came out last Saturday in the Downtown Living section of the Seattle Times/Seattle PI: AVA – (website) The Gallery – (website) Escala – … Continued
Preferred Lenders- Get a second opinion!
Recently while working with a client purchasing at the Escala, I ran into some questions about preferred lenders in general and it looks like the Seattle Times did a little … Continued
New 43 Story Luxury Apartment Building on 3rd and Virginia!
Yesterday we sponsored an industry golf tournament up north and I received a tip that the project on 3rd and Virginia is in full force! A 43 story luxury apartment … Continued