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LEASED- Live2200 #406, $1650 p?
2008-11-19 03:14:00
LEASED- Live2200 #406, $1650 per month; NEW PRICES! Lumen #217- $3400, 2424 MagBlvd- $3995, Mercer Island- $3200 & Cosmo #2601- $2175
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LEASED- Live2200 #903, $1795; ?
2008-11-14 01:43:00
LEASED- Live2200 #903, $1795; Cristalla #2205, $1975 & APPS PENDING- Cristalla #1603, $3400 & The Howe, $2150
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New Listings: FOR LEASE-Waterf?
2008-10-28 20:57:00
New Listings : FOR LEASE-Waterfront Furnished 2bd/2ba http://www.seattlerentals.com/10558; Cosmo 1bd+den, http://www.seattlerentals.com/10580
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Seattle Times- Construction Sites Currently Stalled in Downtown Seattle
2008-10-28 03:03:00
This past Sunday, The Times featured a worth-mentioning piece on the stalled condominium and apartment buildings downtown Seattle and Bellevue.  With over 23 projects in Seattle alone, the lack of construction financing is the number one contributing factor for the dead sites.  1. 151 John Street (17 Apartments , 1st & John) 2. Icon (283 Condominiums, 6th & ...
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Monday Mortgage Update
2008-10-28 02:21:00
This week, several scheduled items could cause some more manic movements in the markets…and the biggest of all could be the Fed Policy Statement and Rate Decision that will come on Wednesday, following the wrap of the Fed’s regularly scheduled Federal Open Market Committee meetings. Remember: The Fed joined with other central banks from around ...
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Leased- Concord 2bd/2b, $2500;?
2008-10-22 02:37:00
Leased- Concord 2bd/2b, $2500; Lake Union Houseboat 2bd+/1.75ba, $3000; Mosler 1bd+den/1.75, $3500 and Application Pending on Pomeroy 602!!
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Vulcan to Renovate the Historic Supply Laundry Building- SLU Apartments!
2008-10-21 20:40:00
Thanks Em! Vulcan plans a 330-unit apartment building on most of the block in South Lake Union between Harrison and Republican streets and Pontius and Yale Avenues North. The century-old Supply Laundry building, also on the block, will be preserved and renovated as part of the project. Click here to read more from the Times and DJC!
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Just Listed: FOR LEASE- Furnis?
2008-10-02 01:25:00
Just Listed : FOR LEASE- Furnished Cristalla 1bd ($2500) & 2bd ($3950); Month-to-Month Furnished Bellora 1bd ($1800) & 1bd+den ($2500)
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Busy, busy! Just Leased: Mark?
2008-10-02 01:20:00
Busy, busy! Just Leased: Mark et Place North #A10, 2bd/2ba, $3950 PM; Cosmopolitan #2405, 1bd/1ba, $1675 PM
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Escala?s Club Cielo Sneak Preview Event- Tomorrow at 3pm!
2008-09-18 03:36:00
Tomorrow, Club Cielo at Escala will be hosting a sneak preview event for media members?AND I wouldn?t miss it!  I am really curious to see how everything is coming along and will definitely report my findings.  For those of you not familiar, Club Cielo is a 25,000-square-foot private city club located at the soon-to-be Escala condominiums ...
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By Friday I will have 23 listi?
2008-09-18 02:12:00
By Friday I will have 23 listings (for lease)-Where are the renters? Seems to be a slow week…strange for the typical mid-month traffic!
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2 New Listings: FOR LEASE- Cos?
2008-09-18 02:04:00
2 New Listings : FOR LEASE- Cosmo 2bd, $2550 https://www.seattlerentals.com/8699; Concord 2bd, $2950 http://www.seattlerentals.com/10367
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Monday Mortgage Update
2008-09-15 23:29:00
Last Week in Review “THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH CHANGE, IF IT IS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.” Winston Churchill. And the housing and mortgage industries experienced a great change in the right direction last week, as the Federal government moved to support Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, causing Bonds and home loan rates to improve significantly ...
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The Downtown Seattle Resident??
2008-09-13 01:56:00
The Downtown Seattle Resident ’s Council- Meeting 9/17, 5:30-7pm at the Newmark Condos on 2nd & Pike….a great way to get involved!
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New Listing: FOR LEASE- Lake Union Floating Home
2008-09-13 01:36:00
   2035 Fairview Ave E- Wandesforde Dock This beautifully designed 2 bedroom + den/ 1.75 bath Craftsman-style houseboat features a very spacious and open floorplan boasting with warm-rustic northwest character and charm! With over 1,100 SF, vaulted ceilings, tons of windows and skylights, natural light flourishes throughout all rooms while illuminating the wood beams/accents and projecting water reflections ...
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JUST LEASED: 2 bedroom/ 2 bath?
2008-09-11 22:07:00
JUST LEASED: 2 bedroom/ 2 bath (1400 SF) at the Cristalla, $4800 per month! Preview- Listing a 2bd/1.75ba House Boat in Eastlake, $3900 pm
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DJC.com Article on 1012 1st Av?
2008-09-10 02:54:00
DJC.com Article on 1012 1st Ave: http://www.djc.com/news/re/11204421.html - Stay tuned for updates!
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Moda Apartments Hit the Market!
2008-09-09 09:09:00
HSC/Riverstone Residential Group just posted a couple ads on SeattleRentals .com for the NEW Moda Apartments in Belltown (2312 3rd Avenue): - Studios: $1225 to $1695 per month, 251 to 474 SF - 1 bedrooms: $1250 to $1825 per month, 467 to 546 SF - 2 bedrooms: $1925 to $2175 per month, ...
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New Listing: FOR LEASE 1bd+den?
2008-09-09 08:31:00
New Listing : FOR LEASE 1bd+den/1.5ba at the Cristalla- 877 SF, gorgeous city views, $2795 http://www.seattlerentals.com/10320
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Hotel Monastero di Cherasco Newsletter Update
2008-07-29 00:39:00
Greetings from Piemonte!!  The weather is glorious and the fields and vineyards are rich with fruit.  Many things are happening in the Langhe this summer and fall.  Restoration at the Monastero di Cherasco is continuing, and most of the exterior work is nearing completion.  The crew will have an Italian August holiday and will return in September to continue working the interiors.  We again appreciate everyone’s patience in this very time-loving project.  We find it more entertaining than aggravating, and admire and respect the passionate expertise that is being utilized in this project. We have the pleasure of being able to invite everyone to a special Italian evening of food, wine, friends, and conversation about the Monastero di Cherasco, on August 8th and 9th.  Chef  Francesco Volpe, from Milano, Italy is flying over to Fall City, Washington, to compose a dramatic 5 course dinner.  The dinner is being presented at the home of Maria and Kevin Downey.  Their home will ...
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Cracking Down on Short-term Rentals…
2008-07-29 00:23:00
What typically is governed by individual condominium associations, has now become a public affair and the city is now getting involved in banning the use of condominiums as short-term rentals. The Department of Planning and Development has interpreted the land use code to mean that multifamily units in a high-rise residential zone, can’t be rented for less than 30 days because this would be considered a commercial use. This all came about last year when the city took action against 16 owners of units at the Elektra (1400 Hubbell Place) for the code violation after several other homeowners had complained about seeing “strangers” in the building.  Check out SeattleSuite.com - looks like there are several still in the building and reviews are even surfacing on GoogleMaps! As if 1 Hotel & Residences (2nd & Pine) doesn’t have enough to work through already, now the ruling could affect the future design of the building AGAIN as it was intended to be the ci...
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Monday Mortgage Update
2008-07-28 23:42:00
Several reports that are scheduled for this week could determine whether Bonds and home loan rates can manage a bigger comeback than they did last week. Definitely stay tuned for the Department of Labor’s big Jobs Report scheduled for Friday, which will show the number of jobs lost or gained in July. Remember: The Department of Labor averages their numbers, and part of each month’s report includes “revisions” to the several prior months’ numbers. A positive report could be good news for Stocks, but bad news for Bonds and home loan rates, so it will be especially important to see what numbers are posted on the “scoreboard.” Also keep an eye on Thursday’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report from the Commerce Department. GDP is the broadest measure of economic activity…and since good economic news typically causes money to flow into Stocks and out of Bonds, this report will be important to watch. Remember when Bond prices move high...
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Madison Lofts Announces Over 600 Property Tours in the Last 2 Weeks!
2008-07-14 17:56:00
In the past two weeks, Madison Lofts have apparently had over 600 people tour the property during their Grand Opening event.  I guess the King5 interview really created some exposure…I wonder how many have sold? I will have an update shortly! Click here to read the Madison Lofts newsletter.
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Monday Mortgage Update
2008-07-14 17:40:00
We could be in for another explosive week, as several reports will show the impact inflation continues to have on the economy. Tuesday will bring the wholesale inflation measuring Producer Price Index as well as the Retail Sales Report, which measures the total receipts of retail stores. Since these numbers reflect consumer spending patterns, this report will show how much of an impact inflation and high oil prices are having on consumer pocketbooks. On Wednesday, the Consumer Price Index report will be released, and this widely-watched report will reveal the level of inflation at the consumer level since it shows how much more expensive goods and services are this month over last month. Also, on Wednesday, we’ll get to see the minutes of the Fed’s last Federal Open Market Committee meeting. These minutes could cause some sizzle in the markets especially if they give any indication of what the Fed will do about its benchmark rate, the Fed Funds Rate, at the next meeting....
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Something New…
2008-07-10 02:26:00
  I decided to take a different (fresh and fun) approach to marketing some of my listings- this is the first of many so let me know what you think! I am hosting a series of fashion shoots in a select group of properties changing themes and styles to match each home.  This particular shoot was at the home I have listed for lease in Magnolia- click here for more details! Fashion photographer, Michelle Moore, coordinated the models, hair and makeup, while the clothes were provided by Fremont’s MERGE.  Thanks to everyone involved for your help and participation!  You might catch a better look of the spread in this month’s DLIST Magazine or Belltown Messenger!    

Two Tower Condo Project on 5th Ave- Officially Postponed!
2008-07-10 01:55:00
Multi Capital Group is delaying construction on their two-tower development right across from the Westin known as Pagoda and Heron towers. The plan was to build 400 condos, a 200-room hotel and 312,000 square feet of commercial space (office and retail) but due the current market/economic conditions and the lack of financing for the project, they have decided to postpone. For how long?  Alex Carlin, the senior project manager says “We’re still trying to decide when is the best time to move forward,â€� with the prediction that in 2011/2012 there will be a shortage of condos in the downtown area.  Click here to read more!
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Seattle’s Lowest Vacancy Rate-2.6% in First Hill
2008-07-06 09:25:00
Tom Cain of Cain Inc. recently reported that the average vacancy rate for properties of 50 units or more in the King and Snohomish counties are currently sitting at 4.44%- just a slight drop from last year. The lowest vacancy rate found in both counties was in Seattle ’s First Hill neighborhood at 2.6%.  This could be attributed to the new hirings at Swedish Medical Center, the limited availability of newer apartment buildings, very convenient access to the downtown core/freeways and reasonable rental rates. Cain also sited over 7,613 new apartments are under construction, 3,124 of which are located in Seattle- a 32% increase over the last quarter! Click here to read more.
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4 Units Left at Trace Lofts!
2008-07-03 02:35:00
   #403 2 bed/ 2 bath 1154 sq ft MLS# 27070450 $850,000  City skyline views 368 sq ft terrace   #406 1 bed/ 1 bath 789 sq ft MLS# 27070439 $495,000 Mt. Rainier views Original quilted salvage door Breakfast counter bar 139 sq ft terrace  # 407 Open 1 bed/ 1 bath 703 sq ft MLS# 27070452 $485,000 *Featured on HGTV’s “Househunters� Mt. Rainier views 116 sq ft terrace Designer accent paint   #506 1 bed/ 1 bath 787 sq ft MLS# 27070893 $595,000 13 ft ceilings Original quilted salvage door Lofted bonus space 137 sq ft balcony     
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Sprinkler Fitters LOCAL 699- ON STRIKE at 1521 2nd Ave!
2008-07-02 19:47:00
I had to snap a few shots of the picketing outside 1521 2nd Ave this morning…looks like the Sprinkler Fitters are ON STRIKE! On Monday the members of the Sprinkler Fitters Union Local 699 presented an offer to raise wages $14 an hour over three years.  The union rejected the proposal and will be waiting for a meeting to be called for further negotiations.  According to their website and the Tacoma News Tribune, a full time union member can make up to $100,000 a year and this particular union represents more than 500 workers in seven counties.     
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Capitol Hill’s First Church Condominiums- UPDATE
2008-07-02 01:24:00
  First Church Seattle and the Thompson Team have just announced an update on their landmark project at 1519 E Denny Way.  With construction under way, foundations are currently being poured for the 12 luxury town homes within the historic structure and the projection completion date is right on track for Spring 2009. The First Church website has been updated with interactive floorplans, interior design concepts, custom upgrade opportunities, project images, current news and pre-sale information.  If you reserve your home now, you can be apart of the design process in creating your new home!  
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