NWMLS Recap April 2007
In King County, the median home price for single-family and condominium sales passed the $400k mark for the very first time last month. The Northwest Multiple Listings Service announced that … 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
Seattle Animal Shelter Cat Adoption Event May 12th
For all of you who are thinking about getting a kitten or cat this spring, the Seattle Animal Shelter is hosting a cat adoption event on May 12th at the … Continued
The Most Luxurious Home on the Market
Located on the north end of Mercer Island, this mansion is the most luxurious home on the market. Featuring over 22,000 sq. feet, indoor and outdoor pools, 5 fireplaces, a … Continued
Arizona vs Zillow- Update
Looks like Zillow won this round…a 52-3 vote in the House of Representatives passed state legislation that exempts Zillow from having to obtain an appraiser’s license in Arizona. Click here … 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
In Belltown, what CAN you buy for $300k?
I did a quick search on the MLS and this is what I found for $300k and below: Featured Listing: Austin A. Bell Building 2324 1st Ave #408 Studio … Continued
Employment Cost Index & Inflation Forecast
– Patrick Dunn, Westwood Mortgage Inc. & MMG Weekly patrick@westwoodmortgage.com “THE ONE FUNCTION THAT TV NEWS PERFORMS VERY WELL IS THAT WHEN THERE IS NO NEWS- WE GIVE IT TO … 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
Redfin Revamp
Looks like everyone over at Redfin have been very busy! Check out the new blue site and logo- very clean and well-designed! Here are some additions: Added Boston to the … Continued
The best of the best...Luxury Condo Market Update
This penthouse at the Madison Tower takes up more than half of the top floor offering over 3018 sq. feet with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 4 fireplaces, 4 decks, 3 … Continued
Woot-Off - Check it out!
Woot.com is an online store that sells anything you could imagine for really cheap prices. It features only 1 item every 24 hours and switches every night exactly at 10 … Continued
WA- Sales are down BUT prices are up
Home purchases and prices in 20 U.S. metropolitan areas have decreased over the past year BUT in King County home prices have actually increased. According to the MLS, sales were … Continued
The Newest Way to Buy Your Friend a Drink!
This is an awesome concept that allows you to buy your friend or client a drink! It is not yet in Seattle but good things come to those who wait. … Continued
Washington State Holds Its Own
A recent article by the Puget Sound Business Journal reported that although foreclosures have increased nearly 47% nationally from March 2006, Washingtons numbers have declined 6%. The national average is … Continued
$1000 Club:Komo4 Interview - Update
I was indeed on the news last night…I missed it, but they have it posted on Komotv.com if you are curious! Yes, rental prices have increased over the past year. … Continued
Seattle Joins $1,000 Club for Average Rents
A study by the RealFacts research company revealed that Seattle has an average apartment rental amount of $1,004 per month and shows a 9% increase from the previous year. There … Continued
Madison Tower- Listing Update
I saw that Redfin just featured a condo at Hotel 1000/Madison Tower as one of their daily Sweet Digs. Coincidentally, I also happened to list another unit today in the … Continued
Exchange Building Sells for $80.6m
Crescent Real Estate Equities Co. just sold the Exchange Building on 2nd and Marion St. (821 2nd Ave) to The Ashforth Co. and GE Asset Management for $80.6 million. Crescent … Continued
The Fed Minute Recap
– Patrick Dunn, Westwood Mortgage Inc. & MMG Weekly patrick@westwoodmortgage.com The market had a busy week …and the Fed took center stage, with the “Minutes” from the last Fed meeting … Continued
Cristalla Listings- April 2007
According to the NWMLS, it looks like there are three condos available in the Cristalla Tower right now. Two of which are decently priced in comparison to previously listed 800+ … 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
To Rent or To Buy? -That is the Question.
The New York Times has an excellent Rent vs. Buy Calculator that can spell it all out for you. Based on the numbers provided by a Standard and Poors report … Continued
550-Unit Affordable Housing Complex Planned for International District
A 550-unit apartment complex is going to be built by Dearborn Street Developers LLC on the site of the Seattle Goodwill facility in the International District. There will be 200 … Continued
The D-List- Seattle's Newest Magazine Launches Thursday!
Appropriately, Amber (2214 1st Ave) is hosting D-List Magazine’s official launch party this Thursday, April 12th. D-List Magazine is leveraging itself to be a leading publication and complete guide to … 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
MORTGAGE MELTDOWN?
Mortgage Meltdown?- Patrick Dunn, Westwood Mortgage Inc. “I’M MELTING! MELTING! OH, WHAT A WORLD, WHAT A WORLD…” Wicked Witch, Wizard of Oz 1939….And lately, you can’t watch the financial news … Continued
PLEASE Support SHB 1865
HB 1865 has been working its way through the legislative process in Olympia.This bill will make it very clear that landlords have no duty to store property when conducting physical … Continued
Alhadeff Family Sells 5 Historic Seattle Buildings for $62M
Ken Alhadeff, the owner of several historic Seattle buildings, just sold five of them to Principal Financial Group for $62 million. The Puget Sound Business Journal reported that it was … Continued
John Kerry Sighting at Wild Ginger!
Last night, I was at Wild Ginger celebrating a good friends birthday whenJohn Kerry walked by our table! I couldnt believe it- we all saw him approaching but no one … Continued
The Cosmopolitan- Update
I officially have entered the building! My first listing (for lease) is a 1310 sq. ft, 2 bedroom + den on the northeast corner of the 23rd floor. I have … Continued
2006 Seattle Neighborhood Crime Statistics
I generally feel that Seattle is a pretty safe city although there are definitely some neighborhoods that are a little rougher than others. Seattle Metropolitan published some statistics on violent … Continued
Investing Home Equity
Digging a hole and burying money in your backyard is more advantageous than leaving it as equity in your house. In the backyard:1. Its liquid and immediately available.equity out of … Continued
Seattle Metropolitan Ranks Kent #1 Place to Live
Seattle Metropolitan just released their April 2007 issue of Seattles Best Places to Live. They identified ten up-and-coming Seattle neighborhoods based on the diversity of home styles (townhomes, single-family homes, … Continued