July Recap - Sales Down, Home Prices Up
Here is the recap – The Median home price in King County was $425, 000 last month, up 9% from July 2006 (NWMLS). – The number of homes for sale … Continued
Brother & Sister Team Behind the Stewart | Minor Cube-Style Lofts
I ran across this piece the Puget Sound Business Journal put together last month about the Stewart | Minor Condominiums. Eugene (28, COO, UW Grad) and Tanya Gershman (24, Marketing … Continued
Hot & Cold: Ballard's Real Estate Market & Rental Crisis
Today one of my wonderful clients saved a copy of the Ballard News-Tribune that featured the title Massive housing demand here across the front page. It was too interesting and … 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
NEW! Mosler Lofts Owners Blog
A future owner at the Mosler Lofts just started a new blog for those who have already purchased and those who are interested in the project. Seth, the blogs founder, … Continued
Living Life in West Seattle Luxury...
A perfect beachside bungalow on Alki! Brand new construction, private elevator, 3 bedrooms, 3.25 baths, 3 fireplaces, 2 car garage, 2800+ sq. feet and fabulous unobstructed views from every room! … Continued
Unique Listing: 1st- Work2200, 2nd- Live2200 & 3rd- Sleep2200!
I thought this was a VERY unique opportunity at Live2200. Instead of purchasing a traditional condominium, purchase a work/live loft zoned for retail or office use! On the first level … Continued
710 KIRO News Radio Interview- Current Market Conditions
This afternoon I was interviewed by Rachel Belle with KIRO News Radio. The interview was primarily aimed at the rental market and what we (being investors/landlords and renters) should expect … Continued
Kerry Park's New Neighbor- 200 West Highland Condominiums
If you have visited Kerry Park recently (south slope of Queen Anne), you will have noticed that the 1927 Parkview Apartments (across the street) is well in shambles- 2 years … Continued
Escala Announces New Private Club- Club Cielo
I visited the Escala presentation center about a week ago and I have to say that I was extremely impressed with the project. The floorplans are very spacious and useable … Continued
Condo Expo Tickets for Clients- May 19th-20th
For those of you who want to go to the Condo Expo this coming weekend, I would love for you to join me! I have three tickets that I can … Continued
Live2200 Nationally Recognized for Excellence
Live2200 Condoshas been recognized nationally by the Urban Land Institute as a finalist for the 2007 Awards for Excellence! The criteria in which each project must possess in order to … Continued
7th @ Westlake- Retail, Office & Condos
I haven’t heard much about this project but it looks as if Clise Properties is developing a 32 story mixed-use building on the corner of 7th & Westlake between Virginia … Continued
Seattle Condo Expo 2007- Update
Just in! On May 7th tickets will go on sale for The Seattle Condo Expo & Realtor Symposium for $10 per person. A limited number of tickets will be at … Continued
The Attack of the Cosmopolitan 08 Floorplan!
To go along with my previous post, it looks like there are 6 studios in the CosmopolitanCondo Tower that are below $300k. And yes, they are all 08 floor plans: … Continued
Troubles at Trio?
Lately I haven’t seen much going on over at the corner of Denny and Western. Does anyone have any updates on the Trio? It seems like the wood frame has … Continued
The Escala- Let the games begin!
The Escala launched their website yesterday with lots of new features. They have added a floor plan search, an interactive neighborhood map, a live web cam of the construction site, … Continued
Seattle Condo Expo 2007- Tickets on sale May 1st!
The Seattle Times and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer have come together (in peace) to sponsor the Ultimate Open House at the Westin Hotel on May 19th & 20th. The Seattle Condo … 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
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