The Waverly - 210 8th Avenue North
Weber Thompson Last week Greystar presented at its second design review for their upcoming residential tower, The Waverly. Located at 210 8th Avenue North in South Lake Union, the 28-story … Continued
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Seattle New Construction Condo Update - Winter 2018/2019
Downtown Seattle is in the midst of a “big development boom.” Part of that “boom” includes a number of residential projects. Here’s our update on some new construction condos coming … Continued
Market Update: Seattle Area Home Prices Falling
Home prices in Seattle are falling faster than anywhere else in the country according to the latest Case-Shiller home price index. Single family homes across the Seattle metro area declined … Continued
Seattle Awarded NHL Expansion Franchise
NHL Hockey is back in Seattle! Almost 100 years following the end of the Seattle Metropolitans, the NHL announced today that it has awarded an expansion franchise to Seattle. The … Continued
Seattle Event Guide - December 2018
Happy December! There are a number of holiday events, concerts + more happening in Seattle as we get ready to wrap up 2018! Click the links in bold for ticket … Continued
Uber Joins Lime as Part of Seattle’s Bike Share Program
SDOT After evaluating their pilot bike share program, the Seattle Department of Transportation created new rules for governing bike share company operations in the city. The pilot program, which ended … Continued
Eight Weeks Until Alaskan Way Viaduct's Permanent Closure
SDOT As we enter the holiday season we are also nearing the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and opening of the new Highway 99 tunnel. Here are some things … Continued
Downtown Seattle Holiday Season Underway
The holiday season is nearly upon us and Seattle has tons of events to help get you into the holiday spirit. Here’s a look at some events beginning over the … Continued
Nearly 1 in 7 Homes in Seattle Worth At Least $1 million
Nearly 1 in 7 homes in Seattle are worth at least $1 million according to a new report by Trulia. Over the past year the typical home has appreciated about … Continued
Seattle Insider: Promondo
In the latest installment of Seattle Insider: One on One with UrbanAsh, Ashley sits down with native Seattleite Joe Monda to discuss his business, Promondo, where Seattle is now and … Continued
Seattle-Area Home Price Increases Falls Below 10 Percent
For the first time in four years, the average Seattle and surrounding metro area home is selling for a little below its listing price. During this year’s peak (thus far) … Continued
Seattle Event Guide - November 2018
Happy November! Here’s our Seattle event guide for the month! Click the links in bold for ticket information + more. DRAKE + MIGOS November 1 Tacoma Dome SEATTLE RESTAURANT WEEK … Continued
First Light Seattle - Light As A Common Thread
NOTICE: The author is not a representative of the owner, Virginia Street Joint Venture LLC, or their affiliates. This week, Westbank presented new details about First Light at a keynote … Continued
Historic Number of New Inventory Continues to Slow Rent Growth
Seattle-area renters are currently experiencing the least competitive rental market in a number of years. Rent growth has slowed in the region as the number of new units has outpaced … Continued
1516 2nd Avenue Condominium Design Review
HEWITT Pinnacle Plus Development LLC will have an Early Design Guidance meeting this week for its proposed condominium development in the West Edge/Pike Place Market neighborhood. Located at 1516 2nd … Continued
Market Update: Inventory on the Rise
According to the latest NWMLS Market Update, September ended with 2.56 months of supply of single-family homes and condos system-wide. Despite supply remaining below the 4-to-6 month gauge of a … Continued
SPIRE Condominiums Presale Reservations Begin This Month
SPIRE Condominiums Earlier this year, Laconia Development announced that SPIRE, their new 41-story residential tower at 600 Wall Street, switched from apartments to condominiums. Now, SPIRE is preparing to open … Continued
First Light - New Condos at Westbank's 3rd & Virginia Tower
James KM Cheng Architects Last week, Vancouver, B.C.-based Westbank presented new details about their upcoming development, First Light. Located on the corner of 3rd and Virginia in Belltown, Westbank plans … Continued
Clise Properties Sells Block V Development To Onni Group
Graphite Design Group Last week it was reported that Clise Properties sold its two-tower development at 2301 7th Avenue to Onni Group of Vancouver for $78.75 million. The transaction is … Continued
Seattle Event Guide - October 2018
Happy October! Here’s our Seattle event guide for the month! Click the links in bold for ticket information + more. SALLY FIELD October 1 University Temple United Methodist Church The … Continued
Market Update: Home Price Growth Slowing
The latest Case-Shiller home price index was released this week for the year ending in July. For the second consecutive month Las Vegas led the nation with a 13.7 percent … Continued
Seattle City Council Approves KeyArena Renovation
Populous Ten years after terminating the Seattle Sonics’ KeyArena lease, the Seattle City Council has approved Oak View Group’s $700 million renovation by a 8-0 vote. The approval allows Oak … Continued
Alaskan Way Viaduct To Close January 2019
It was announced this week that the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct will be begin on January 11, 2019. The date was moved from a potential closure this fall … Continued
Downtown Seattle Development Continuing Toward 2020 Boom
Earlier this month the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) released their Mid-Year Development Guide. The DSA uses city permit data to gather construction totals each summer and winter, tracking the region … Continued
Market Update: Largest Inventory Supply in Three Years
New data from the NWMLS Market Update shows that the region is experiencing the largest inventory supply in three years. The number of active listings at the end of August … Continued
KeyArena $700M Renovation Countdown
Oak View Group (OVG) UPDATE: The NHL may delay bringing in an expansion team until the 2021 season. NHL Seattle is scheduled to make their presentation to the Board of … Continued
Downtown Seattle Design Review Roundup
A few planned developments in the downtown Seattle area have recently undergone their latest design review meetings. Here’s a look at where they currently stand. Perkins+Will Third & Virginia – … Continued
Seattle Event Guide - September 2018
Happy September! Here’s our Seattle event guide for the month! Click the links in bold for ticket information + more. Sports SEATTLE SOUNDERS September 1, 19 & 29 CenturyLink Field … Continued
Las Vegas Ends Seattle’s Streak as the Nation’s Hottest Housing Market
Seattle’s 21-month streak as the nation’s hottest housing market has come to an end. The streak, which began in August 2016, was the second longest for any metro area in … Continued
Seattle Insider: Brooke Westlund
In the latest installment of Seattle Insider: One on One with UrbanAsh, Ashley sits down with Seattle mixed-media and abstract artist, Brooke Westlund, to discuss her work, studio location, and … Continued
2208 4th Avenue - 30-Story Belltown Residential Tower
VIA/Skanska/Grzywinski+Pons After being denied at previous design reviews in May and June, Skanska will undergo its third design review on Tuesday, August 28, for its proposed 30-story residential tower in … Continued
45-Story Tower Planned For 1516 Second Avenue
Chromer Building (GGN) This spring, Pinnacle Plus Development LLC (a joint venture involving Bellevue-based Plus Investment USA) paid $32.5 million for the nearly 20,000 square foot Chromer Building Property at … Continued
Third + Virginia - Proposed Belltown High Rise
Perkins + Will Earlier this month, the Seattle Landmark Preservation Board declined to designate the 1920 Rhodes Brothers/Heiden Building at 1929 3rd Avenue as a landmark. This opened up the … Continued
SPIRE Condominiums Releases Price Guidance
SPIRE Condominiums Earlier this month, SPIRE Condominiums released new renderings and price guidance in anticipation of their Fall 2018 presales. The 41-story, 352-unit, tower is currently under construction at a … Continued
Washington State Home Price Growth Slows to Second in U.S.
For the first time in 18 months, Washington state no longer leads the country when it comes to the fastest-rising home prices. New data released by CoreLogic shows that Nevada … Continued