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Seattle Condos and Lofts Blog Seattle Condos and Lofts Blog Descriptions and reviews of Seattle's many condo and loft communities and information on buying and selling a condo property. Articles
Seattle Condo Market Update - Nov 2007
2007-12-07 23:43:00 Lets start with the bad news first. The median price for Seattle condos fell for the third consecutive month; it now stands at $305,000, a 3.3% decrease compared to October. And, as we’d expect with cyclical patterns, fewer condos were sold last month, though pendings transactions remained unchanged. The good news? Overall, Seattle’s ... More About: Real Estate , Market , Condo , Update
Are Seattle Condos Uninspiring?
2007-12-03 19:47:00 A reader, Phoenix, sent me the following email about the new projects lacking innovative architectural design. I think I have to agree with him. I have a question that anyone who has any interest in the Seattle /Bellevue condo boom might find interesting. I have a huge interest in architecture and what a city’s skyline say’s ... More About: Architecture , Real Estate
Site Status & News
2007-11-30 23:53:00 Server Status : The blog was transferred to a new host and everything should be back to normal. King 5 Interview: l was interviewed by King5 today about the condo market, particularly the state of conversions reverting back to apartments and the overall health of the market. It was my first camera interview, it went swiftly and my ... More About: News , Real Estate , Site
Are Aurora Ave condos a tough sell?
2007-11-27 21:43:00 Apparently it must be true when the DJC runs a feature article about developers dealing with the negative perception of being on Aurora . Here’s an excerpt related to the Domaine project. Intracorp is using noise mitigation tactics for its 92-unit Domaine condo project now under construction just south of Canlis Restaurant. Like the Kauri project, ... More About: Real Estate , Sell , Tough
Seattle Civic Square - Downtown
2007-11-19 20:57:00 Just West of Seattle City Hall is the proposed Civic Square project that’ll encompass an entire city block between 3rd and 4th Avenues and Cherry and James Streets. Civic Square will feature an open plaza with an amphitheater, water features, retail space, a Metro/Light Rail station and a 34-story office & residential tower. ... More About: Real Estate , Downtown , Pioneer Square
Stadium Lofts Delay Presales
2007-11-17 20:37:00 Stadium Lofts has delayed accepting reservations until early next year. Originally, reservations were to begin this month but it appears they are still finalizing interior finishes and pricing. There was also a hold up with permitting approval after the developer altered the original design with additional floors. Latest rendering: Previous rendering: Related SCL PostsStadium ... More About: Real Estate , Pioneer Square , Stadium , Adium
Seattle Condo Market Trends
2007-11-16 21:13:00 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. Before we get into that, I just wanted to comment on reports we’re hearing from the media. Most articles that reference Seattle, namely ... More About: Real Estate , Market , Trends , Market trends
So where is Midtown?
2007-11-15 17:52:00 The Seattle PI noted the trend of renaming the city’s neighborhoods. Midtown , West Edge, Gateway…where did they come from? “I don’t know who they have in charge of that,” Jewell said. “They probably just have one dude sitting behind a desk who’s like, ‘Hmm, what should we call that?’ ” Lately, that would be condo marketer ... More About: Real Estate , Pioneer Square
Downtown Condo Updates
2007-11-15 05:25:00 Gallery Belltown Buyers speak with their pocketbooks. And, apparently buyers spoke loudly at Belltown’s Gallery Condo minium project. When the Gallery project first came online it was touting its SkyLofts concept, true two-level loft homes with 18′ ceiling heights located on the upper floors that offered spectacular city and sound views. But, it seems ... More About: Real Estate , Hotel , Downtown , Updates
The Candyce - Magnolia
2007-11-13 21:28:00 The Candyce is a recent conversion on Magnolia conveniently located between Fisherman’s Terminal and Discovery Park. Candyce is a small, two-story building, wood-framed with brick veneer. The complex features only 10 condominium homes with a variety of floor plans. As of this writing, there are only 4 units left - a two-level ...
Clise Parcel Sold
2007-11-07 21:08:00 The old Teatro Zinzanni block between 5th & 6th Avenues and Battery & Bell has been sold to Embassy Development of Vancouver, BC. Though this isn’t exactly earth shattering news, it does express a commitment by Embassy to develop the site. The proposed development is big - encompassing two 41-story condominium towers with 643 units. ... More About: Real Estate , Midtown , Sold
Seattle Condo Sales Performance - October
2007-11-07 00:35:00 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. As ... More About: Performance , Real Estate , Sales , Condo
Odds and Ends
2007-11-02 08:44:00 New Denny Way Tenant Walgreens announced they will open a store within the historic Bank of America building (Seattle First National) at 6th and Denny Way. Walgreens will renovate the interior but will retain the exterior and drive-thru. The store is expected to open this Summer and will be flanked by the new Taylor ... More About: Real Estate , Carr , South Lake Union
Vida Condo Rendering
2007-10-29 21:57:00 Vida Condo minium (website) has just released a rendering of the proposed project which will include 238 flats and loft homes. Vida is anticipating holding design preview events in early 2008 where buyers will have their first opportunity to view initial floor plans, interior finishes as well as architectural and landscaping design inspirations. The ... More About: Real Estate , Vida , Erin
8th and Seneca Condo - First Hill
2007-10-24 00:41:00 Levin Menzies, the developer behind Icon Tower, is planning another project on First Hill at 8th and Seneca. The $112 million two-tower project will feature 294 condominium homes aimed towards Gen-Xers, empty nesters and Asian immigrants accustomed to high-rise living and will incorporate a Feng Shui design. First time I’ve seen that demographic ... More About: Real Estate , Condo , First Hill
Mosler Lofts tour
2007-10-20 05:29:00 Took a short hard hat tour of Mosler this morning, mostly to view the penthouse and sneak a peek at townhouse 2 and #703. The place was a madhouse packed with construction crews and building inspectors. I snapped a few photos, but unfortunately, the TH and 703 were both in rough shape and ... More About: Real Estate , Tour , Belltown
Bellevue Condo Update
2007-10-18 20:55:00 One Main Street One Main Street (website) will be hosting its sales center Grand Opening this weekend at 136 - 120th Avenue SE, Bellevue . The sales center will be open to the public from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There is also a special brokers open on Thursday, Oct 18th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. More About: Condo , Update
Midtown Seattle Developments
2007-10-16 23:53:00 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 is roughly the area where Denny Triangle, Belltown and the Retail District converge. One of the projects in particular will provide a refreshing change to Seattle’s skyline. More About: Real Estate
Beyond the Concrete Canyons
2007-10-13 01:31:00 If urban living isn’t your cup of espresso, there are a number of great condominium communities throughout Puget Sound from projects in a revitalized old Tacoma to a new high-rise project in Bellingham. Here’s a look at a few of the many condo projects in the greater Seattle area. Eastside Verdeaux - Woodinville The Verdeaux’s Grand ... More About: Real Estate , Concrete , The Con
3rd Quarter Market Results
2007-10-12 00:07:00 City-wide, the condo market remains stable and is outperforming 2006 levels. Compared to 3rd Quarter ‘06, condo sales are up 4.9% while the median price increased a respectable 7.7% to $323,000. A few neighborhoods showed decreases in unit sales while others like Ballard & Greenwood reflected significant growth due to sales at ... More About: Real Estate , Market , Results , Result
Early Pricing Movement
2007-10-09 00:47:00 If you’ve been in the market but felt the prices where just a little too out of reach you just might want to have another look. Two projects want to get the word out about some spectacular deals. The Luxe on Queen Anne and CityView in Leschi have reduced prices from $30,000 up ... More About: Real Estate , Early , Earl
In Conversion News?
2007-10-09 00:20:00 As mentioned previously, the city had been considering an ordinance to ensure conversion developers notify lower-income tenants about displacement assistance or they would be fined. Last week the council unanimously passed the ordinance. Developers or landlords who fail to provide notice will be fined $100-a-day for every day they violate the ordinance. ... More About: News , Real Estate , Conversion
One Main Street Bellevue
2007-10-05 21:04:00 The latest luxury condominium project in downtown Bellevue ’s ever changing landscape is One Main Street (website) located at 10020 Main Street (map). The mid-rise One Main Street will feature 62 one-, two- and three-bedroom residences that’ll range in price from the $400,000s to more than $1 million. The project will also include retail on the ... More About: Real Estate
Max No More
2007-10-01 21:31:00 A reader brought this to my attention. At first I was a little skeptical but have since confirmed that the Max Condo in Greenwood has pulled the plug and is reverting back to apartments. It seems sales during the first three weeks did not meet expectations. Which is a bit surprising as ... More About: Real Estate
1 Hotel Soiree
2007-10-01 20:37:00 Last week the 1 Hotel & Residences project held a private soiree for the launching of the “1″ brand. While I wasn’t there, urbnlivn.com’s Matt was. Here’s his impression of the 1 Hotel project. More About: Real Estate , Pioneer Square
Alex Condominium - Belltown
2007-09-28 18:59:00 Currently under construction, the Alex Condominium (website) occupies a prime Belltown location situated at the corner of 1st Avenue and Bell Street (map). The location places Alex at the epicenter of Belltown’s urban appeal - chic cafes & restaurants, the music & nightlife scene and a few blocks from the Pike Place Market. ... More About: Real Estate , Domin
The Marc Anna Condo - Queen Anne
2007-09-25 22:32:00 The Marc Anna (website) will be hosting its grand opening this weekend, September 29th & 30th at 102 Galer Street on the top of Queen Anne . Originally constructed in 1927, the Marc Anna features just 6 one-bedroom and one-bedroom + den condominium homes starting from the high $300,000s. More About: Real Estate , Condo
Denny Way Developments
2007-09-25 00:00:00 Denny Way has become a hotbed of construction activity with no less than eight residential projects currently under development. These projects will dramatically re-invent the SLU, Denny Triangle & lower Queen Anne landscape. Four of these are located within blocks of each other near Denny Way & Aurora Avenue. Of the four, two are ... More About: Real Estate , Eastlake , Midtown
2nd & Pike Project Named
2007-09-22 19:52:00 The Seattle PI reported this morning that Urban Visions’ 2nd & Pike project will be known as the Candela Hotel & Residences. The 2nd & Pike project will be the first property for the Seattle-based Candela Hotels. According to Candela, the 36-story project will aim for LEED Gold certification featuring 150 hotel rooms and ... More About: Real Estate , Project , Pioneer Square
Stewart + Minor - downtown Seattle lofts
More articles from this author:2007-09-21 22:41:00 The Stewart + Minor project (website), located on the edge of downtown in the Denny Triangle district, is anticipated to be one of Seattle ’s most unique, sleek and customizable loft towers. The 440 foot-tower will feature a hotel on the lower 14 levels and 168 loft homes on the upper 14 levels. The concept is based on ... More About: Real Estate , Downtown , Pioneer Square , Midtown 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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