seattle condos: Capitol Hill Condo $354,950 -- Reduced Again! - 06/29/08 01:50 AM
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seattle condos: Huge Lake Union Live/Work Loft - 05/11/08 10:43 PM
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seattle condos: Montage Condos, Seattle - 05/10/08 06:30 PM
The Montage (website) is the newest condominium addition to the Pike/Pine corridor on Capitol Hill. The 6-story, 23-unit building is located at 1422 Boylston Avenue, just around the corner from the HoneyHole.
Montage includes a mix of open one-bedroom, one- and two-bedroom homes ranging in size from 661 to 1,121 … (3 comments)
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seattle condos: 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)
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seattle condos: 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)
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seattle condos: 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)
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seattle condos: 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)
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seattle condos: 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)
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seattle condos: 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)
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seattle condos: 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)
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seattle condos: 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)
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seattle condos: 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)
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seattle condos: New Affordable Condos Planned - 03/24/08 09:06 PM
HomeSight, a non-profit community development company, is breaking ground on a new condominium project in Seattle’s Rainier Valley neighborhood. The project is being built on city-owned surplus land intended for affordable workforce housing.
The six-story $32 million project will feature 17 live/work lofts and 85 condo units. Prices will start … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Seattle Condo Tour 2008 - 03/24/08 08:58 PM
The Seattle Condo Tour is making another run this year. The tour, sponsored by Fisher Communications (aka KOMO TV and Radio), is also expanding to the Eastside.
The Seattle tour is slated for April 5th & 6th and begins at 10:00 AM at Fisher Plaza at 5th Avenue & Denny Way under … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: February 2008 Condo Update - 03/19/08 05:13 PM
February performance results exhibited the buoyancy of Seattle’s condo market. As we’d expect moving towards Spring the market is beginning to pickup with increases in the number of sales, closings and median price. Compared to January there was a 20.7% increase in the number of properties going under contract (pendings), a … (4 comments)
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seattle condos: New Construction Price Guarantees - 03/19/08 04:29 PM
The uncertainty of the condominium market has prompted two major projects to offer new buyers a pricing guarantee.
In Seattle, The Olive 8 / Hyatt Hotel project is ensuring that buyers in Seattle’s tallest residential tower receive the lowest price possible as the market continues to fluctuate by offering a price guarantee … (1 comments)
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seattle condos: Downtown Seattle Condo Development Updates - 03/18/08 12:53 AM
Seneca Towers The DJC reported that Laconia Development (formerly Levin Menzies) plans to start work on Seneca Towers this summer and anticipates completion in the summer of 2010. Seneca Towers, located at 8th & Seneca, will consist of 294 units in two towers.
Icon Tower The other project Laconia is developing … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Seattle Condos Win National Awards - 03/18/08 12:48 AM
The National Sales and Marketing Council announced its 2008 “The Nationals” Gold Award winners in 59 categories with Seattle projects among the winners. The awards honor new home sales and marketing homebuilders, developers, associates, and consultants. From among the 1,400 entries, Seattle winners were represented by Escala and Veer Lofts (Vulcan): … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Hyatt Place Hotel (& Apartments) - 03/18/08 12:43 AM
When originally conceived, the project at 6th & Denny where Greg’s Japanese Auto used to be was going to be the newest addition to the hotel & condo hybrids popping up in the city. Instead, work is now progressing on a hotel & apartment project. The developer has opted to switch … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: More Condos at Green Lake - 03/18/08 12:38 AM
A couple of new condo developments are coming to Green Lake. With significant revitalization projects underway on the Northeast end of the lake, it’s good to see new developments on the West side. Information is sparse, and subject to change, but this is what I’ve been able to gather so far.
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seattle condos: The Regata Condo, unit #120 - 02/07/08 05:44 PM
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seattle condos: Rare Listing in the Asia Condominium - 02/06/08 04:23 PM
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seattle condos: NWMLS 2007 Condo Highlights - 01/29/08 07:32 PM
The NWMLS just released its Brokers Report on 2007 home sales. Here are some highlights pertaining to area condos:
The NWMLS reported $32.3 billion in total home sales in its 19 county territory. Just about one-half of that dollar volume, $16.5 billion, was realized in King County. And, of the $16.5 … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: An Unnecessary Evil - Politicians Take Up Conversion Issue - 01/18/08 08:24 PM
This morning the State House convened to review the condo conversion bill (HB 2014) which passed its third reading by a vote of 94 to 1. The House version of the bill:
Extends the notification period from 90 days to 120 days.Authorizes a city or county government to require developers to … (1 comments)
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seattle condos: Northeast Seattle Condo Appreciation 2007 - 01/17/08 02:24 AM
Condos in Seattle's Northeast neighborhoods realized a respectable 7.4% increase in appreciation, closely matching the citywide rate of 7.2%. The Northeast area (MLS Area 710) includes the U-district, Lake City, Northgate, Sand Point and the Pinehurst neighborhoods. While the demographics vary widely in this area, collectively, it's the most affordable area … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Northwest Seattle Condo Appreciation 2007 - 01/17/08 02:18 AM
Seattle's real estate market is made up of many mico-markets with different characteristics and performance results. The best performing area for condos in 2007 was in Seattle's Northwest neighborhoods of Ballard, Greenwood, Green Lake, Fremont, Wallingford and Bitter Lake (MLS Area 705). The Northwest area realized a fantastic 16.7% appreciation rate … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: West Seattle Condo Appreciation 2007 - 01/17/08 02:06 AM
Perhaps the most disappointing condo appreciation result was in West Seattle which managed to eek out a 1% increase in annual median price for 2007. West Seattle had a tough year with two developments converting to apartments. As for 2008, it's a toss up as to what will happen. On one … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Downtown Seattle Condo Appreciation 2007 - 01/17/08 01:58 AM
One neighborhood that underperformed in 2007 was the Downtown Seattle/Belltown area (MLS area 701) which posted a modest 6.0% increase in appreciation. Actually, 6% is pretty good, however, many expected the downtown area to reach 9% or 10%. In reality, if it wasn't for year end closings at a couple of … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Queen Anne Condo Appreciation 2007 - 01/17/08 01:52 AM
Seattle's distinctive and historic Queen Anne neighborhood realized an extremely healthy 14.2% increase in condo value in 2007 (based on median price). Queen Anne and downtown were the only two neighborhoods where the median price exceeded the city's condo median price of $315,000. Overall, Seattle condos appreciated 7.2% in 2007.
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seattle condos: Capitol Hill Condo Appreciation 2007 - 01/17/08 01:46 AM
Seattle's Capitol Hill (MLS Area 390) condo market performed respectably in 2007. Though, the slowing market and increase in lower-end condo conversion sales impacted values. As a result, Capitol Hill's annual median price appreciation for 2007 increased only 3.1%, well below the citywide 7.2% appreciation rate.
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seattle condos: They Call Me Mr. Repartment - 01/15/08 01:54 AM
The new buzz word around these parts is "repartment"...the reverting of condo conversions back to apartments. The once lava-sizzling hot Seattle condo market has gotten hit with a crisp winter's blast. The cranes are still up for the eight new condominium projects in the downtown area, as well as another ten … (19 comments)
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seattle condos: Smith Tower Conversion Scaled Back - 01/15/08 01:00 AM
The owner of Seattle's history Smith Tower, Walton Street Capital, has scaled back its condo conversion plans. Initially, Walton Street planned to convert the entire building, once the tallest on the West Coast, to condominiums which would have resulted in approximately 150 units. However, no doubt swayed by the softening of … (1 comments)
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seattle condos: Seattle's "Midtown" Gets a New Look - 11/18/07 08:02 PM
Over the next few years Seattle’s “Midtown” district may experience a spate of new construction activity from several new high-rise developments under proposal. "Midtown", a name created by a condo marketing executive, is roughly the area where Denny Triangle, Belltown and the Retail District converge. One of the projects in particular … (2 comments)
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seattle condos: Seattle Condo Market Trends - 11/18/07 06:55 PM
Where is the Seattle condo market heading? There’s lots of speculation but no one knows for sure. Though, we can look at what the market has done this past year. In comparison to the prior year, the condo market has been the shining star of Seattle's real estate market this year.
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seattle condos: Insignia Towers - Seattle - 11/18/07 06:34 PM
Joining Seattle's condo expansion, Vancouver-based Embassy Development plans to build the largest condominium complex in town. The project, called Insignia Towers, will envelop an entire city block in the Denny Triangle district of the downtown core.
Insignia Towers will feature two 41-story towers with 643 condominium homes, most of which, are … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Seattle Condos - October Sales Performance - 11/18/07 06:01 PM
The good news about Seattle’s condominium market is that market values continue to reflect a strong increase over 2006. City-wide, the median sold price in October was $318,500, an 11.4% increase over October 2006. Queen Anne and Capitol Hill also reflected double-digit median price increases over the prior year as well. … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: City to consider condo conversion fine - 09/21/07 08:12 PM
While the State seems unable to agree on a conversion bill, the Seattle City Council is taking baby steps to assist low-income tenants. Earlier this week, the council’s Housing, Human Services and Health Committee moved forward Bill 116022 that would fine developers $100 per unit per day if they fail … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Re-inventing downtown's Second Avenue - 09/21/07 08:11 PM
Downtown Seattle’s 2nd Avenue has been receiving quite a bit of attention lately with several condominium, apartment and office towers under construction or planned. The most notable of these include the 1521 Condominium, 1 Hotel & Residences, 2nd & Pike (hotel & condo) and the Liberty Building (office & apartment) developments.
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seattle condos: New Tower Proposed in Denny Triangle - 09/18/07 03:26 PM
A new residential condominium tower has been proposed at 901 Lenora in the Denny Triangle district of downtown Seattle. The tower, expected to rise 400 feet under the the district's recent rezoning, will be the tallest building in that area of the city. The parcel currently houses a Social Security Administration … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: 2nd & Pike Project Info - 09/17/07 02:36 PM
Recently, the Daily Journal of Commerce reported on new developments at the 2nd & Pike project. The developer, Urban Visions, announced that they are within a year of starting construction on the 36-story hotel/condo project. The proposal includes a 150 room 5-star hotel and 150 ultra luxury condominium homes.
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seattle condos: South Lake Union, Seattle's new tech hub - 09/17/07 02:21 PM
Paul Allen's Vulcan Real Estate got a big boost recently when Microsoft announced they will lease up to 100,000 square feet of space in South Lake Union. Microsoft will share the space at Group Health's new corporate headquarters in the just completed Westlake/Terry building. Now, 100,000 square feet is nothing compared … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Seattle Condo Tour - 09/17/07 02:09 PM
Fisher Broadcasting (KOMO TV & Radio in Seattle) has arranged a tour of condo projects in the downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, West Seattle and Ballard areas. They’ve put together a map and prospective buyers can either drive on their own or ride free in a shuttle provided by Fisher.
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seattle condos: 1 Hotel & Residences Delayed - 09/17/07 02:05 PM
Work on 1 Hotel & Residences (website) has been delayed till early 2008 prompted by a design change and a city moratorium on heavy concrete work during the holidays.
Boosted by considerable interest in the City Suites, individually-owned condo units available for rental through the hotel, the developer is reconfiguring the … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: South Lake Union report - 08/24/07 09:31 PM
Paul Allen’s vision for the South Lake Union area is taking shape and will become an exciting area to work and live. It may be difficult to envision it today as it still has a light-industrial feel to it and there’s still significant development and road work ahead. Nonetheless, SLU is … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Are New Condo Developments Slowing? - 08/24/07 09:25 PM
With the proliferation of new condominium construction in Seattle there have been valid concerns that the condo market would be over developed with 10,000 units proposed over a 5 year span. However, as some industry insiders have mentioned, Seattle builders are taking a more cautious approach to development.
Already, we’ve … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Smith Tower Update - 07/20/07 05:36 PM
The Seattle PI reports the Smith Tower is one step closer to conversion having cleared one hurdle, passing a conditional city approval. The project will need to also receive approval from the Pioneer Square Preservation Board.
Interestingly, per the article, the developer is not fully committed to converting the Smith … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Fremont Condo - Two-Bedrooms under $300,000! - 07/16/07 04:47 PM
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seattle condos: Queen Anne Condo Update - June 2007 - 07/11/07 06:27 PM
June proved to be a turning point for the condo market in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood. For most of the year, the Queen Anne condo market has been stagnant, both in terms of units sold and median prices. Last month the market rebounded with a 13.5% increase in median price to … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Seattle Condo 2nd Quarter Update - 07/11/07 06:11 PM
With the exception of Northeast Seattle, the 2nd quarter 2007 figures exhibit an active condo market and healthy growth rate, compared to the same period last year. City-wide, the median price increased 8.4% with a 23.2% increase in units sold.
However, not reflected in the figures below was a 46% increase … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Conversion Conundrum - 06/26/07 03:57 PM
The condo conversion market is continuing to feel the effect of a softening market. In the past few weeks a number of notable conversion projects have taken price reductions ranging from $5,000 up to $30,000 with most of the reductions being around $10,000 to $15,000. Some are offering other incentives … (4 comments)
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seattle condos: 2200 Westlake #W1001 - Gateway | SLU Condo - 06/22/07 04:39 PM
Ultimate Luxury in the new 2200 Westlake Condos! This SW facing corner 2 bed, 1.75 bath home with awesome City views features 1,238 sq ft of living space, hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, den, fireplace and a private balcony.
Fabulous amenities include: private lobby & elevators, concierge, fitness … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: One Pacific Tower #702 - Downtown Seattle Condo - 06/22/07 04:29 PM
Fabulous downtown living just steps away from Pike Place Market, restaurants, shops & cafes. A rare opportunity to own in the coveted One Pacific Tower. This beautiful 2-bedroom, 1.75 bath home has stunning views, Alder hardwood floors, an open floor plan, floor-to-ceiling windows, granite counters, 4-piece master bath w/ jetted tub, … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: The Klee Lofts in Belltown - #634 - 06/22/07 04:22 PM
Top floor urban retreat in the heart of Belltown with views of Elliott Bay. Steps from the Sculpture Park, Mrytle Edwards & great restaurants.
This unit offers 1 bedroom plus a Large Den that can be a 2nd bedroom. Open floor plan & kitchen with new stainless appliances. Wired for surround. … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: May Seattle Condo Update - 06/08/07 02:22 AM
May continued to exhibit an active condo market with double digit increases in units sold city-wide. Interestingly, NE Seattle and West Seattle showed the greatest increase in unit sales, mostly attributable to a robust resale market.
City-wide, condos appreciated approximately 6% based on average sales price. However, across the board, … (2 comments)
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seattle condos: Vulcan 2200 Project Receives Award - 05/15/07 08:44 PM
Paul Allen's Vulcan Real Estate's 2200 Westlake project is one of 10 winners in the 2007 Urban Land Institute's (ULI) Award for Excellence. The award is widely recognized as the country’s most prestigious land-use recognition program.
The criteria for the award include leadership, contribution to the community, innovations, public/private partnership, environmental … (1 comments)
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seattle condos: Seattle Condo Expo - Update - 05/15/07 08:40 PM
The 2007 Seattle Condo Expo is fast approaching. The expo, the first of its kind in Seattle, will be held this weekend at the Westin Hotel (map) and will feature exhibits of current condo projects, mortgage companies & developers, presentations and a Realtor Symposium.
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seattle condos: Capitol Hill April Condo Market Report - 05/08/07 11:53 PM
The condo market for Seattle's Capitol Hill and First Hill neighborhood, just East of Downtown, performed below expectations in April. While unit sales were up 5% compared to March, both the average and median sales prices were down, 11.9% & 4.8%, respectively.
Year to Year figures displayed nominal change in values. Compared … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: April 2007 Downtown Seattle Condo Report - 05/08/07 11:30 PM
Downtown Seattle's condo market is starting to sizzle. Compared to March, condo unit sales were up a whopping 82%, likely spurred by resales from recently completed projects and the seasonal market change. That's the good news. On the flip side, average sale price decreased 4% while the median price rose 4% … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: April 2007 Seattle Condo Market Update - 05/08/07 11:15 PM
The Seattle condo market remained buoyant in April. Unit sales were up 7.8% compared to the previous month, though values remained flat. The average sale price dipped slight by -.4% while median price remained unchanged at $320,000.
Though the month-to-month figures appear to plateau, compared to the prior year, Seattle's condo … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Queen Anne April Condo Update - 05/08/07 11:03 PM
In April Queen Anne's condo market performed below expectations. Compared to March, unit sales were down 16% while average and median sold prices dipped slightly at -.5% and -.7%, respectively. The April median price for a Queen Anne condo was $320,000.
While the month-to-month figures were not stellar, the Queen Anne … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Queen Anne New Condo Profile - 05/03/07 05:27 PM
Queen Anne Hill sits majestic as it overlooks the Emerald City below. Originally home to many of the city's prominent citizens, Queen Anne still reflects its heritage with its many turn of the century mansions and Queen Anne style homes. As the city grew, Queen Anne evolved and is now home … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Eastlake Condo Profile - 05/03/07 12:23 PM
Wedged between Lake Union and Capitol Hill is Seattle's Eastlake neighborhood, one of the city's oldest. Eastlake contains a mixture of office & commercial space, apartments, condos and is dotted with single-family homes and well-established small businesses. The neighborhood is a popular place to reside given its easy access to the … (2 comments)
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seattle condos: South Lake Union | Gateway Condo Profile - 05/03/07 12:01 PM
Part of Seattle's condo revolution includes the transformation of the South Lake Union and Gateway districts just north of downtown. South Lake Union owes its revitalization from a sleepy light commercial district into a bio-medical and residential hub to the vision of Microsoft's co-founder, Paul Allen. Allen, through his Vulcan Real … (2 comments)
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seattle condos: Phinney Ridge Condo News - 05/02/07 01:26 AM
The Phinney Ridge neighborhood is located just up the hill from Seattle's famous Green Lake Park and encompasses the city's Woodland Park Zoo. The neighborhood provides fantastic views of the Cascade and Olympic Mountains, tree-lined streets and both quaint and funky businesses.
Like neighboring Greenwood and Green Lake, Phinney Ridge has seen … (2 comments)
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seattle condos: Greenwood Condo News - 05/02/07 01:03 AM
Seattle's urban core neighborhoods have seen the lion's share of new condo development. Quietly, though, Seattle's north end Greenwood neighborhood has been experiencing its own condo renaissance of sorts.
For the past two years a number of condominium projects have taken shape around the neighborhood's business district at the junction of Greenwood … (2 comments)
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seattle condos: Green Lake Condo News - 05/02/07 12:21 AM
The Green Lake neighborhood in North central Seattle is centered around Seattle's most active recreational spot, Green Lake Park. The lake is ringed by a 2.8 mile path popular with a diverse group of patrons including joggers, bicyclists, rollerbladers and those wishing to take a casual stroll. For years Green Lake … (2 comments)
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seattle condos: Seattle Condo Expo 2007 - 04/28/07 11:40 PM
The Seattle Condo Expo and Realtor Symposium is set for May 19th & 20th at the Westin Hotel. Tickets will go on sale on May 1st and those interested in attending can register on their website. Kiro Radio has several short podcasts of interviews with several leading individuals in the Seattle … (2 comments)
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seattle condos: Wordpress SEO Juice - a testimonial - 04/27/07 07:57 PM
I used to tell my fellow agents in my office, after writing a condo project post on my Seattle condo blog, Google it tomorrow morning and I'll be number 1 for the name of the project. They usually didn't believe me. But, the next day, there it was.
A couple of months … (21 comments)
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seattle condos: Are You Ready to Condo? - 04/22/07 12:58 AM
Seattle's condo renaissance is in full-swing. The Emerald City is enjoying a rejuvenation of its downtown core neighborhoods with a condo renaissance. New zoning laws, a strong economy and positive population growth have provided impetus for new construction and conversions projects which the city hasn't seen in decades. It's an exciting … (6 comments)
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seattle condos: King5 Television Spots - 04/11/07 05:51 PM
For those of you in Western Washington, do you watch King5 News? This is just another plug for my blog - King5 is now airing spots during its morning and early evening news for the King5.com condo section. And, if you look really quickly, and I mean a fraction of a … (1 comments)
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seattle condos: March 2007 - Seattle Condo Market Update - 04/07/07 05:59 PM
The one month figures from February to March 2007 showed a different picture from the First Quarter figures. As expected with seasonal market fluctuation, the number of sales increased in March. However, the core neighborhood values took a hit in March from the prior month.
The the decreased property values may raise … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Seattle Condo Market Update - First Quarter 2007 - 04/07/07 05:55 PM
Seattle’s first quarter 2007 condo sales figures exhibited a healthy market performance compared to the same period last year. The chart below shows Sold information for city-wide condo sales as well as selected downtown core neighborhoods. Overall, the number of unit sales as well as valuation reflect positive movement in the … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Belltown Happenings - a new housing barometer - 04/06/07 08:25 PM
There are many indicators to gauge the state of the housing market - new construction, the economy, job growth, appreciation and so forth. Well, add another barometer. Sources indicate two new real estate offices will open in Belltown soon - a 2nd Windermere office and a Re/Max office. No doubt, the … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Seattle's Condo Revolution - 04/04/07 08:46 PM
The Emerald City (aka Seattle) is experiencing a renaissance that is redefining the downtown skyline and livability of its core neighborhoods. And, it's occurring with a "big bang" making it an exciting time for all residents, condo-owners or otherwise.Since 2006, over 30 new condominium & lofts projects have been proposed … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Upcoming Seattle Condo Events - 04/04/07 01:00 PM
Brix: April 13th, 6-8 PM
Brix is unveiling their redesigned presentation center at 700 Broadway Ave E. Buyers can now view a full-scale model home and chat with the developer & architect. Refreshments including locally-brewed Elysian Beer will be served.
Equinox: April 14th & 15th, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM … (0 comments)
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seattle condos: Conversions Get a Second Chance - 03/28/07 03:04 PM
What seemed dead a few weeks ago is being given a second chance. The Senate has attached the condo conversion bill to another affordable housing measure. If passed, it will go into House-Senate reconciliation as the House’s version of the affordable housing measure does not include the conversion bill.
Continue reading the … (1 comments)
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seattle condos: Seattle & Condotels - the Imploding Explosion? - 03/24/07 06:52 PM
As I was writing my newest condo review post on my condo blog, it struck me that I had more to say about the condo / hotel projects planned or under construction in Seattle. So much so, my mind started to rant and I thought it best to let it out … (2 comments)
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seattle condos: Smith Tower - 03/20/07 12:53 AM
Smith Tower, Seattle. Have you heard of it?
The Beginning
Smith Tower is arguably is one of Seattle's most well-known and iconic landmarks, second only to the Space Needle, at least to Seattleites. When it was completed in 1914, the 522-foot office tower was the 4th tallest structure in the world. Only … (4 comments)
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seattle condos: SCL News: NBC Affiliate Resyndicates Content - 03/08/07 04:04 PM
(Note: this is a press release / self-promotion)
Seattle Condos and Lofts (SCL) is pleased to announce that King5.com, the NBC affiliate in Seattle and part of Belo, has selected the SCL blog to provide content for King5.com's new condo section. King5.com receives over 6-million visitors per month giving Seattle Condos and … (3 comments)
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seattle condos: February Condo Market Update - 03/05/07 05:38 PM
February rebounded from a slow January start with condos in Seattle’s core neighborhoods realizing healthy increases, based on median sold prices. Though, average sold prices did take a tumble. For the most part inventory remained stable while the number of closed sales increased in February compared to January.
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seattle condos: Smith Tower Condos? - 02/22/07 12:53 PM
The Seattle Times is reporting the new owners of Seattle’s venerable Smith Tower has designs on converting it to condos. At one time, Smith Tower was the tallest building on the west coast.
Chicago-based Walton Street Capital filed papers with the city Wednesday to begin what could be a months-long … (2 comments)
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seattle condos: 2006 Seattle Condo Appreciation Rates - 02/17/07 12:52 PM
Amid the talks of bubble trouble Seattle condo resales in thea city center neighborhoods fared quite well in 2006. Although, not at the sales or appreciation levels experienced in 2004 and 2005, last year reflected continued growth and upward values.
Only one neighborhood plateaued, which surprisingly was Queen Anne, one of … (4 comments)
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seattle condos: The State of Downtown Seattle - 02/10/07 04:16 PM
The Downtown Seattle Association hosted its 2007 State of Downtown Economic Forum on Feb. 9th providing an overview of current and future downtown livability issues, planning and development. Of particular interest was the forecast for the eventual construction (or not) of the 32 high-rise condominium projects on tap for downtown over … (1 comments)
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seattle condos: Pet Friendly Seattle Condos - 01/23/07 05:33 PM
Based on a reader suggestion I received on my condo blog, I've compiled a list of pet friendly condos in the downtown area neighborhoods. Eventually, I'll expand the list to include other neighborhoods as well. I've also included some condos that are pet-unfriendly, too.
If you know if any that we've … (9 comments)
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seattle condos: Tobira Condominiums - 01/20/07 09:31 PM
The Tobira Condominium is a new conversion project by the Wysong Group (previously the Empress Apartments). Located at the epicenter of the downtown financial district, Pioneer Square and the International district, the 5 year old building provides for 88 studios, one-bedroom, one + den and two-bedroom condominium homes.
Size of … (1 comments)
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seattle condos: Is Seattle's Condo Boom Busting? - 09/22/06 11:49 AM
In recent years developers have been scrambling to remake the Seattle skyline with 40 new projects proposed, approved and/or under construction adding up to 10,000 condo units by 2010. And, this doesn't even include Paul Allen's plans for the South Lake Union district. But, is the infant condo boom already busting? … (8 comments)
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seattle condos: How small is too small - 08/31/06 10:19 PM
It's not my intent to write about specific condo projects in AR, but a new project is getting some people riled up. All of the new condos in downtown start around $500,000, out of reach of the average person. One developer has decided to build affordable condos in the Belltown district … (0 comments)
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