Smith Tower Condominiums- Almost there!
The Seattles Pioneer Square Preservation Board approved the proposal to build-out 150 condominiums in the Smith Tower! Seattle PI, click hereSeattle Times, click here
The Parc- UPDATE: Coming sooner than you think
I had the honor of walking through the north tower on a hardhat tour today and I must say- The Parc is coming along! The ambiance of the hallway dcor … Continued
Vulcan is seeing Greenagain - The Borealis Apartments
I am just getting back into the news but thought I would deliver the scoop on Vulcan’s newest apartment building that is springing up on the corner of Denny and … Continued
UrbanAsh has been POSH'D!
While I was away, UrbanAsh was POSH’D! For those of you not familiar with the terminology, the site has been recognized for design and content excellence in the world of … Continued
Take a little tripPart II
I hate missing out (and catching up) BUT I am heading out of town this morning (8/8) and will return Sunday (8/12)- can be reached via email!
NEW Listing! Watermark Tower #1005
Here is my latest… Watermark Tower #1005 1107 1st Ave 1bd/1ba: $479,000- NEW Listing! MLS# 27144837 Amazing Opportunity: Spacious 10th floor 1 bd/1ba corner unit w/unobstructed views … Continued
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
Cracking Down on Gift Giving...
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is currently conducting an investigation on 5+ companies suspicious of violating Washingtons $25 gift giving limit. Stewart Title is among those accused with financial documents revealing … Continued
Mortgage Update: GOOD, BAD OR UGLY?
GOOD, BAD OR UGLY? All of the above, if we’re looking at last week and home loan rates. Good news came in the form of friendly inflation and employment news, … Continued
SeattlePI: Is Condo Boom a Rental Crisis?
There was a legislative hearing on Friday that addressed concerns about the recent number of apartment buildings being converted to condos- from 236 in 2002 to approaching 5,000 last year … Continued
The NWMLS is Going GREEN!
NWMLS Making it Easier to Find Green Homes The Northwest Multiple Listing Service(NWMLS)has plans to change their listing forms and database so that properties with environmental certifications, energy efficient features … Continued
Business is booming and we are hiring...
If you or someone you know could be potentially interested in learning more, please have them contact me. Below is a little blurb that has been floating about… Unique Real … Continued
Remember...I-90 Closures BOTH Saturday & Sunday
I-90 will be closed from 12:45 to 2:40 Saturday and Sunday and the express lanes will close at 10:45am each day. The state Department of Transportation recommends drivers who plan … 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
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