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UrbanAsh- Seattle's Real Estate BlogUrbanAsh- Seattle's Real Estate BlogExtensive knowledge and experience in residential leasing and sales, corporate relocation and the community, UrbanAsh will keep you to date on news pertaining to Seattles real estate market, everyday life and entertainment. Articles
West 8th- NEW Class A, 28 Story Office Tower on 8th & Westlake
2007-10-09 00:48:00 Yesterday when I was walking back from my daily Whole Foods trip, I noticed the new West 8th signs on the corner of 8th Avenue and Westlake. This project hasn?t been as controversial but will definitely block some views at the Cosmopolitan, which sits less than a block away. West 8th will be completed in March ... More About: Office , Story , Downtown , South Lake Union
Monday Mortgage Update
2007-10-08 22:54:00 “MISSED IT BY THAT MUCH.” Remember the old show “Get Smart”, when bumbling secret agent Maxwell Smart would describe his latest major goof by holding up his fingers about a half-inch apart, and emphatically stating that famous line? In similar fashion…it appears the Department of Labor missed some recent job creation counts by quite a ... More About: Mortgage , Update , Monday , Mort
The Parc- Update
2007-10-05 02:13:00 I have officially entered The Parc with my first listing for lease! The building is coming together nicely and the common areas are set to be completed at the end of this month. I was very relieved to see that the lobby is now fully furnished and the concierge is already getting things together for the ... More About: Green , Update , Belltown , Condominiums
Escala Price Increases- Coming Next Week!
2007-10-05 00:18:00 If you are still thinking of purchasing at the Esca la, this week may be the best opportunity to commit… Rumor has it (from a VERY creditable source- wink, wink) that next week prices are going to be increased anywhere from $15k-$30k per home depending on the size and floor. Great way to earn instant equity! The building ... More About: Week , Price , Midtown , Condominiums
Forbes Recognizes Seattle as Being the Most Stable Housing Market
2007-10-04 03:10:00 This came out a day or two ago but the article is pretty interesting- They rank Seattle as being the most stable housing market in the nation based on the state of local economies, new construction contracts, foreclosure rates, local credit markets, sales rates, affordability and inventory. Right behind Seattle- Pittsburgh, Columbus, Dallas, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Atlanta, ... More About: Market , Market trends , Forbes , Housing
AVA Update- Projected to Cost $200M!
2007-10-03 02:11:00 39 stories tall in the fabulous 8th and Pine location, AVA will feature 190 hotel rooms on the first 17 floors and approximately 200 private residences starting on the 18th. There has been a few articles issued within the last week but it has been reported that The Executive Group and the Fana Group will ... More About: Downtown , Cost , Update , Condominiums
Condominiums Gone Commercial- Office Condos
2007-10-02 06:25:00 A couple months back, I visited the Tri-Cities in Eastern Washington (…of all places) and noticed that there were tons of new Office Condos being built?I thought- what a great concept for both business owners and investors wanting to get into the commercial market without having to purchase an entire building. Last week, NuWireInvestor did a ... More About: Commercial , Condominiums , Domin
Monday Mortgage Update
2007-10-01 08:28:00 The month’s most important Report is about to be released…That’s right, and notice the whispers about this Friday’s monthly Jobs Report. Remember last month’s Jobs Report arrived as quite a surprise…economists were expecting around 110,000 new jobs being added for the month, but were shocked and demoralized to see a net LOSS of 4000 jobs! ... More About: Mortgage , Update , Monday , Mort
Belltown: Luxury Condo FOR LEASE- $25,000 per month!
2007-09-30 23:51:00 I know I have been nonexistent this past month- the busiest I have ever been and a lot of good things happening! BUT I thought you would enjoy knowing that there is indeed a condo for lease in Belltown for $25,000 per month. (Click here for more information) I have personally walked through this exclusive residence and ... More About: Luxury , Condo , Rentals , Lease
Seattle Apartment Rental Rates Climb 12.2%
2007-09-30 23:25:00 According to the Dupre+Scott Apartment Vacancy Report, Seattle ?s apartment rates have jumped 12.2%? the highest annual increase anywhere in central Puget Sound. The Eastside wasn?t too far behind at a 10% annual increase. Vacancy rates aren?t the lowest ever but are sitting at 3.8% for King County and are as low as 2.6% from the Ship ... More About: Rental , Market trends , Rentals , Climb
2007 Seattle Urban Condo Tour - Sat. 9/22 & Sun. 9/23
2007-09-20 20:57:00 This Saturday and Sunday, don?t forget to drop by the 2007 Seattle Urban Condo Tour at Fisher Plaza! The two day event is FREE and will give you the opportunity to tour 20 of the newest condo projects in Seattle. There will also be seminars that will cover topics on securing financing, adding value to your ... More About: Nightlife
UrbanAsh Upgrade #1- Progress Report
2007-09-17 18:54:00 So last week was a complete wash for my upgrades as I was hoping to have a fresh and clean site for you this morning. I have been busy, busy, busy! I am doing a bit of organizing, adding some contact forms and mapping out all the condos in Belltown, Downtown and South Lake Union. There ... More About: Report , Progress
The Best Time to Save Money
2007-09-17 18:45:00 TIMING IS EVERYTHING…ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO SAVING CASH! Did you know that the fiscal year for Japanese companies ends in March? Do you care? You SHOULD…if you want the best deal on a new television for your home theater system. That’s because new models and products are scheduled for release at the beginning of the new ... More About: Money , Save Money , Time , Save
Monday Mortgage Update
2007-09-17 18:40:00 The economic calendar thickens up considerably this week, giving a read on manufacturing, inflation and housing…but many of these reports will take a back seat to the Fed’s Policy Statement and Interest Rate Decision, to be released on Tuesday afternoon. Traders are forecasting a 100% chance of a Fed rate cut. About half the traders ... More About: Mortgage , Update , Monday , Onda , Mort
UrbanAsh Upgrade #1
2007-09-07 08:19:00 For the next week, my site will be going through a few ?changes? so I thank you all in advance for your patience. I am adding a couple NEW features that will make UrbanAsh more useful than ever and am open to suggestions if you have any to share!
Confirmed: Over 1,400 Microsoft Employees Coming to Seattle in 2008
2007-09-07 07:57:00 To follow up on yesterday?s excitement- Microsoft will be leasing 126,000 square feet at the Westlake/Terry Building in South Lake Union and additional space in two other Pioneer Square locations (111 S. Jackson and 505 Union Station). Good news and good timing! Wendy also covered the story today, click here to read more. More About: Seattle , Employees
Microsoft- Coming to the 206?
2007-09-05 21:42:00 According to a press advisory that was issued this morning, it looks like Paul Allen and Bill Gates are meeting tomorrow morning for a news conference in South Lake Union to discuss the possibility/future plans of a Microsoft expansion into the 206. Good news for our real estate market and SLU! Click here to read more. - ... More About: Ming
Market Update: My Favorite Listings Under $360k
2007-09-05 09:19:00 Here are a couple of my favorite listings under $360k?could be a great opportunity for an investment property or new home! Belltown Lofts 66 Bell Street $289k (Click here for more information) 5th floor, 1 bedroom/ 1 bath, 638 sq. feet with city and Space Needle views! This building is located in the heart of Belltown?walking distance to everything. The ... More About: Market , Listings , Downtown , Update
VintageSeattle.org Reviews The Pittsburgh Condominiums
2007-09-05 08:06:00 VintageSeattle.org received a lot of well-deserved press today from nearly all the local real estate blogs for the profile of The Pittsburg h Condominiums - congrats! I am hoping that there will be more vintage condominium and apartment reviews to share with you all in the future? Cliffe? (Previous Profile: Queens Court) More About: Reviews , Queen Anne
Introducing the NEW Condo-Hotel- ?1? Hotel & Residences
2007-09-05 07:35:00 The SeattleTimes put together an informational piece about our new ?1? Hotel & Residences this past weekend. You may or may not be familiar with the newest condo-hotel concept but here is the general overview: - Located on the corner of 2nd and Pine - 23 floors, 176 condo-hotel rooms and 51 traditional condominiums - Scheduled for fall 2009 occupancy, sales ... More About: Green , Downtown , Condo
OFHEO- Highest Annual Rates of Home Price Appreciation?Wenatchee and Longvi
2007-08-30 22:44:00 The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) released their interpretation of the House Price Index today: U.S. HOUSE PRICES SLOW- House Price Index Shows Smallest Quarterly Increase Since 1994 You can read the 78 page press release but here are the highlights for us? The top 20 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) were ranked based on the ... More About: Market trends , Home , Appreciation , Rates
Queen Anne?s 200 West Highland - Update
2007-08-30 03:46:00 200 West Highland is well on its way! For a while the site was pretty quiet but for the past couple of weeks, everything comes alive as early as 7:30am. Their website is up and operating- make sure to register for the latest news OR allow me to keep you posted. Prices are starting at $1.2M, sales ... More About: Queen Anne , Update , Queen , Anne
Bad News, Good News- Here is the latest?.
2007-08-29 01:03:00 -According to the National Association of Realtors, inventories of unsold single-family homes increased 2.2% and the percentage of unsold condos increased to 20% nationwide- the highest level relative to sales in 16 years. -According to the Seattle Times, King County?s single-family inventory has increased 44% while condos have increased 80.6% in comparison to July 2006. (Click ... More About: News , Market trends , Good News , Bad News , Good
VintageSeattle.org Reviews Queen?s Court Condominiums
2007-08-28 04:46:00 One of my everyday reads- VintageSeattle.org- profiled the historic conversion, Queen s Court Condominiums in Queen Anne . Great photos and additional information, check it out! -Also make sure to visit Pioneer Property Group’s new website, Live Historic- very nicely done! More About: Reviews
Bagley Lofts Wins International Making Cities Livable Award
2007-08-28 04:14:00 This summer Weber + Thompson won an International Making Cities Livable Council Commendation for Wallingford?s Bagley Lofts. The award was presented in Portland at the council?s semiannual conference and commended the building on the following: - Mix of residential and commercial components on busy 45th Street & quiet Bagley Avenue - Successful parking solution for the site?s natural slope - Brick ... More About: Green , Award , Condominiums
Monday Mortgage Update
2007-08-28 03:34:00 Market movement To date, over 120 mortgage companies have closed their doors due to reduced liquidity. The result: borrowers who want to take out non-conforming loans have fewer, more expensive options. Many media outlets have incorrectly added fuel to the fire by stating mortgage lending has stopped altogether and borrowers can’t get a loan without a 20% ... More About: Mortgage , Update , Monday , Onda , Mort
Beach Drive SW- New Appreciation for West Seattle!
2007-08-24 02:32:00 Today I had an appointment on Beach Drive SW in West Seattle and I fell in love! So peaceful, clean and For Sale signs are popping up everywhere. Right now, the lowest priced home is $555k with no view (Queen Anne prices). Here are a couple of my favorites- click here. More About: Appreciation
Apartment REIT Archstone-Smith Trust Buyout- $22 Billion Offer
2007-08-22 23:43:00 It has been confirmed by CPN that Tishman Speyer and Lehman Bros. have offered a $22B buyout of REIT Archstone-Smith Trust . Archstone shareholders gave a 78% approval to the offer for the joint venture to acquire common shares at $60.75 per share. The deal is expected to close by October 5th but there are several ... More About: Rentals , Tone
Listed Green- MLS for Green, Sustainable, Energy Efficient Properties
2007-08-20 20:59:00 - A new MLS for Green properties, check it out! More About: Energy , Sustainable , Listed , Properties
Monday Mortgage/Fed Update
More articles from this author:2007-08-20 19:40:00 Many saw Friday morning’s surprise action by the Fed as a move that saved the day in terms of the financial markets…at least for now. What was the surprise move exactly? It was actually a doubly good surprise, consisting of two specific actions by the Fed, designed to help ease some of the current fears ... More About: Mortgage , Update , Monday , Onda , Mort 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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