National Coffee Day 2017 in Seattle
Next Friday, September 29, is National Coffee Day! Be sure to visit your local coffee shop to see how they’re celebrating the occasion. Here’s what we know so far: Krispy … Continued
Space Needle Renovation Update
Work has begun on the Century Project, the $100 million Space Needle renovation project. On Friday, September 15, a 28,000 pound ring-shaped platform was raised up the Needle. The platform … Continued
Second Avenue Protected Bike Lane Expansion
Work began this week on expanding Second Avenue’s protected bike lane in downtown Seattle. Construction for the project began in March and will continue throughout the end of 2017. The … Continued
Ainsworth & Dunn Update: Building Ready to Begin Renovations
Last week, the Meriwether Partners secured their land use permit to convert the landmarked Ainsworth & Dunn warehouse at 2815 Elliott Avenue into office space. The 28,730 square foot block … Continued
WalletHub Best Real Estate Markets - Seattle Ranked #6
WalletHub released their list of the 300 best real estate markets in the U.S. for 2017 with the Seattle and Bellevue markets both ranking in the top ten at Nos. … Continued
Civic Square - Seattle City Council Approves Sale to Bosa
It looks like we are nearing the end of downtown’s 12 year vacant pit saga. The Seattle City Council approved legislation on Monday authorizing the deal to sell the vacant … Continued
Center Steps Uptown Apartment - 225 Roy Street
Owner Washington Real Estate Holdings and developer Barrientos + Ryan are planning a mixed-use development at 225 Roy Street – Center Steps. The project, called Center Steps, will contain two … Continued
Seattle Area Home Prices Continue To Sizzle
Those of you who live in the area are not surprised by the latest report by Case Shiller – Seattle area home prices continue to soar! For the tenth month … Continued
Downtown Seattle Skyscraper- 2+U Second and University Tower
Last week Skanska finished their excavation operations at their new development, 2+U. Named for its location at Second and University, the project will be a 38-story Class A office tower … Continued
Pacific Tower Beacon Hill Construction Update
According to plans filed with the city, there will be two-seven story buildings. Building A will be located on the south side of the lot, closer to Pacific Tower. It … Continued
Redfin Hottest Neighborhoods - First Hill Seattle on Top!
Redfin recently released their list of hottest neighborhoods to close out 2017 in the nation and Seattle’s First Hill topped the list. The list was fashioned through reviewing recent growth … Continued
RailSpur Project Pioneer Square- 3 Historic Buildings to be Renovated!
Urban Villages, along with their partner Manchester Capital Management, is set to renovate three historic buildings in the heart of Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood just steps away from the waterfront, … Continued
Columbia Tower Center Renovations
The Columbia Tower, Seattle’s tallest skyscraper is set to have a brand new look come 2018. Despite standing at 76 stories, Columbia Tower, now Columbia Center, will receive a remodel … Continued
Seattle Million Dollar Zip Codes
Million Dollar Zip Codes are becoming increasingly common across the United States and Seattle is in the thick of it all according to a report by real estate group Zillow. … Continued
Bye Bye Bertha - What's Next in a Post Viaduct Seattle
On August 23 the Seattle Tunnel Partners (STP) removed the last of Bertha, the tunnel boring machine that drilled the new State Route 99 replacement tunnel, from the disassembly pit. … Continued
Beacon Crossing - 2505 Beacon Avenue South - Beacon Hill Mixed-Use Residential
A mixed-use residential project in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood – located at 2505 Beacon Avenue South – received approval from the city’s Design Review Board at a meeting last month. … Continued
New Construction: 800 Columbia First Hill Condominiums
A construction permit was filed on July 18 for Daniels Real Estate’s proposed high-rise tower at 800 Columbia. Daniels, along with partners, purchased the site in December 2016 for $14.2 … Continued
WalletHub Best Big Cities to Live in - Seattle Ranked #2
WalletHub, a personal finance website, recently released their list of best big cities to live in where Seattle placed second behind Virginia Beach, Virginia. The WalletHub analysts compared a sample … Continued
Vulcan’s New Development Update- 23rd and Jackson Apartment Buildings
The city council voted on July 24 to allow buildings as tall as seven stories on certain properties around the intersections of 23rd Avenue with East Union Street, East Cherry … Continued
WeWork is bringing their 'WeLive' Residential Program to Seattle
WeWork, a New York based co-working and shared office space company, has signed a multi-year lease with Martin Selig Real Estate for the entirety of Selig’s mixed-use tower at Third … Continued
Mark Your Calendar: Seattle PARKing Day 2017
Seattle PARKing Day is back Friday, September 15! PARKing day is an annual international event where artists, designers and citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks. This event … Continued
City and Seattle Public Schools Outline Plans for a Potential High School
The downtown area has not had a large public high school in decades, and it looks like plans are being made to remedy that. There are currently more than 1,900 … Continued
Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors at Seattle Art Museum
“Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors” is currently on display at the Seattle Art Museum. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the expansive 65-year career of one of Japan’s most important … Continued
West Edge Tower - Second & Pike - Pike Place Market
West Edge Tower, also known as Second & Pike, is a 39-story building currently under construction at 1430 Second Avenue. Designed by Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig Architects, the 440-foot-tall … Continued
SLS Seattle Hotel - Luxury Hotel Opening November
As construction nears an end on the 48-story tower at 801 Fifth Avenue, SLS Seattle Hotel is gearing up for their grand opening and so can you. The luxury hotel … Continued
DEP Homes Jackson - Central District Seattle
DEP Homes has plans to begin construction next spring on a 4-story mixed use building located at 2524 South Jackson Street in Seattle’s Central District. Currently called DEP Homes Jackson, … Continued
Historic Pike Place Market Eitel Building - The State Hotel
The historic Eitel Building on Second and Pike in the Pike Place Market neighborhood is set reopen as The State Hotel in 2018. The Eitel building was purchased by Lake … Continued
Urban Green Villa 12 Story Belltown Tower - 2401 3rd Avenue
Urban Green Villa is a new apartment development by Taiwan-based Chainqui Development that is currently under construction at 2401 Third Avenue in Belltown. The 12-story structure will have 132 residential … Continued
Bosa Picks James K.M. Cheng Architects for Civic Square Tower
Bosa has announced that they will be working with James K.M. Cheng Architects for the Civic Square Tower project located at 601 Fourth Ave in downtown Seattle. As we previously … Continued
Downtown Seattle Association Development Guide 2017 - Construction Boom Soars to New Heights
The Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) has published their mid-year Development Guide 2017 to measure development activity within downtown Seattle. Seventy-four projects were under construction as of June 2017, a 14 … Continued
McGraw Square Queen Anne - Toll Brothers Luxurious Townhomes
A Toll Brothers development is coming to the Queen Anne neighborhood. McGraw Square Queen Anne is a new community of 57 luxurious townhomes. The 15 three-story buildings mix contemporary, Craftsman, … Continued
MarketFront Pike Place Market Remodel
For the first time in 40 years Pike Place Market underwent a major remodel, called MarketFront. Pike Place Market has been a working commerce center in the city since 1907, drawing … Continued
New Construction - KODA Condominium Tower International District
The corner of South Main Street and Fifth Avenue in Seattle’s International District is set to become the site of a tower home to 200-plus condominiums. The KODA Condominium Tower, … Continued
Seattle Bike Share is Back - Spin and LimeBike
After the end of Pronto in March, bike sharing is making a comeback in Seattle. The Seattle Department of Transportation has launched a pilot program to reintegrate the Seattle bike … Continued
New Construction - Two Highrise Towers Planned for First Hill 707 Terry Avenue
Project Terry LLC, an entity of Vancouver B.C. based Westbank Projects Corporation is close to getting permits to build two large apartment towers after buying more land at 707 Terry … Continued
CityBldr Seattle-based Real Estate Startup: Seattle Neighborhoods Poised for Growth
Seattle is becoming the premier real estate destination in North America. With its combination of lush greenery and active city, Seattle is the place to be. In a survey released … Continued