Comments on: Veer Lofts update

By: Fannie Mae revises condo guidelines | The Seattle Condo Blog

Fannie Mae revises condo guidelines | The Seattle Condo Blog — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:46:02 +0000

[...] may also apply to other recently completed and/or soon to be completed projects including Enso, Veer Lofts, Equinox, Alex, Duncan Place, Leona, Lakeview Residences, Brix, Eleven Eleven, The Danielle, The [...]

By: Ben Kakimoto

Ben Kakimoto — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:09:24 +0000

Just one caveat to what Menace11 mentioned…review your options with your agent or a real estate attorney. By not closing, assuming you haven’t mutually agreed to extend the closing date, you may be in breach of contract and could loose your earnest money.

By: menace11

menace11 — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:35:15 +0000

A bit of advice from someone who is still working through a year old punchlist on a new construction building. Do not close until the work is done to your satisfaction. In this market you hold all the cards, hold the developer to a standard of quality that you expected when you agreed to pay $600 per foot for a home.
Once you close you will find they no longer have an interest in your issues and you will begin an uphill battle to simply have your expectations met.

By: menace11

menace11 — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:30:34 +0000

At Mosler Lofts, window coverings were included. The were an almost black Hunter Douglas mini blind. The do a fine job of blocking sunshine and creating privacy and the best part is they were included in the price of the home.

By: M

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:20:09 +0000

There is no window coverage included at Veer loft. Vulcan had a suggested provider, but the cost was not included in the asking price.

By: Raina Steinmeier

Raina Steinmeier — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:11:01 +0000

Of these three developments, did either Veer or Mosler lofts include attractive and functional window coverings with the units?

Rumor has it Madison lofts put automated solar screen shades in their units – at least more attractive than mini blinds. Screen shades provide some glare control and UV protection (but not privacy). Average cost for loft or condo window treatments can easily add $10K to $15K to the total price tag of your loft or condo living; upwards of $20K if automation is desired.

It’s something to think about when considering the total home price. Most condo buyers don’t even think about it until their furniture and art starts fading, they’re sweating and wearing sunglasses indoors from June to October, and they begin to tire of living on a stage unable to watch tv before dark.