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The Sordid Travails of Being Assasingoogled - 04/24/08 08:26 PM
Apparently, the blogoshpere is getting heated, especially in our small Northwest neck of the woods. There are a few agents who've started up condo blogs using very similar, and in some cases, the exact name as my blog. But, I'm more flattered by those than annoyed.  But, recently, things have taken … (40 comments)

Seattle Condo Update - March 2008 - 04/19/08 05:55 PM
Last month’s market performance figures reflected continued confidence in Seattle’s condo market. The city-wide condo median price rose to a high of $329,975, a 4.1% increase over the same period last year, reversing a two month slide. The condo inventory supply, or absorption rate, decreased for the second consecutive month while … (0 comments)

West Seattle Condo update - March 2008 - 04/19/08 05:47 PM
The West Seattle area of Seattle (Alki, Alaska Junction, White Center, Admiral, Fauntlero, High Point) has exhibited the most buoyant condo sales activity in the city.  Last month's 4.1% increase in median price to $300,950 reversed a three month year-over-year decline.  It also reflected the third consecutive month-over-month increase in condo … (0 comments)

Northeast Seattle condo update - March 2008 - 04/19/08 05:33 PM
Condos in the Northeast Seattle area (University, Roosevelt, Lake City, Pinehurst, Wedgwood) is slowing showing signs of improvement from the seasonal Winter downturn.  The median condo price rose slightly over February to $255,800, though a tad lower than March of 2007 by .85%.  
Unfortunately, the 126 active listings reflect a 5% … (0 comments)

Northwest Seattle Condo update - March 2008 - 04/19/08 05:10 PM
The median price for condos in Northwest Seattle (Ballard, Green Lake, Fremont, Wallingford, Greenwood) increased to $291,840, the highest level since last Summer and reversed a year-over-year decline trend.
New condo developments in Ballard as well as newly listed resales have pushed the number of active listings up 65% over March … (0 comments)

Downtown Seattle Condo Update - March 2008 - 04/19/08 04:44 PM
March 2008 exhibited a marked improvement for downtown Seattle condo values with the median price rising to $525,000, a 13.3% increase over the same period last year and a 39.6% jump over February.  
The good news in property values is tempered by a significant rise in the number of active … (0 comments)

Capitol Hill Condo update - March 2008 - 04/19/08 04:33 PM
Last month exhibited the second consecutive decline in Capitol Hill's median condo price in both month-over-month and year-over-year results.   At $313,000, the median price is down 4.3% from the same period last year. Unfortunately, the outlook portends more of the same as Capitol Hill has the highest absorption rate in … (1 comments)

Queen Anne Condo update - March 2008 - 04/16/08 03:09 PM
In March, the condo market on Queen Anne reversed a price decline trend with a 20.2% increase in median price to $372,450, compared to the same period in the prior year.  The number of active condo listings increased 42% over March 2007 to 251 properties.  Fewer properties are being sold with … (0 comments)

Conversion Spotlight - West Seattle - 04/04/08 12:10 AM
Lighthouse Point - junction of Alki Ave and Beach Drive
The Lighthouse Point Condominium (website) is a new conversion complex located next door to the Alki Point Lighthouse and steps from Alki Beach.
Previously the Riptide Apartments, Lighthouse Point offers 40 studio and one-bedroom homes starting from $195,000. The initial release of … (0 comments)

Conversion Spotlight - Capitol Hill - 04/04/08 12:01 AM
seventeen07 - 1707 Boylston Ave

seventeen07 (website) is located in the mix of Capitol Hill’s vibrant Broadway & Pike/Pike districts, just west of Seattle Central at the corner of Boylston and E. Olive Street. The 3-story building features 36 studio, one- and two-bedroom homes, some with downtown views.
Studios come just … (0 comments)

The 400 Condo Falls to the Auctioneer's Gavel - 04/03/08 11:54 PM

Once touted by its developer as the centerpiece to creating a Kirkland styled neighborhood on the Kitsap Peninsula, The 400, is now heading to the auction block. According the the Kitsap Sun, starting bids will be nearly 60% below the list price. A 577 sq ft one-bedroom unit listed at $259,000 … (0 comments)

The Essex on the Park, Bellevue - 04/03/08 11:49 PM

Bellevue’s Essex on the Park (website) announced they have released an initial set of homes available for reservations. The initial release will include just 16 condominium homes with the remainder being held back until completion in 2010. Essex will be hosting special design preview events on April 8th, 9th and … (0 comments)

The Bravern Presentation Center Opens - 04/03/08 11:43 PM

The Bravern (website) will be celebrating the Grand Opening of its presentation center this weekend. The 7,000 sq ft center features a fully furnished Condominium Estate model home, City Home model kitchen and bath vignettes, a complete architectural site model of The Bravern community and expanded interactive virtual tours and displays … (0 comments)

 
Real Estate Agent: Ben Kakimoto - Seattle Condo Specialist (John L. Scott - Seattle | Belltown)
Ben Kakimoto - Seattle Condo Specialist
Seattle, WA
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Ben is a Seattle condominium specialist located in downtown Seattle and is the founder and author of the popular Seattle Condo Blog

Ben also maintains the Seattle real estate blog - Seattle Housing Buzz.

Ben specializes in urban Seattle real estate.



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