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Ben Kakimoto is a condo marketing specialist and publisher of The Seattle Condo Blog. Ben's focus is urban residential properties in Seattle's metropolitan core. Contact Ben to learn more about the Seattle condo and loft real estate market.

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Spotlight: Gallery 2-Bedroom View Condo

Posted on 24 March 2012

Spotlight: Sleek and modern upscale two-bedroom SW corner unit at the Gallery Condominium in Belltown, offering a spacious open layout and spectacular views.

Tags: Gallery Belltown

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Spotlight: Regata Condo #431 – Wallingford

Posted on 22 March 2012

Condo Spotlight: light-filled two-bedroom corner home at the Regata Condominium located in Seattle’s desirable Wallingford neighborhood.

Tags: The Regata, Wallingford

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Downtown Bellevue Condo Project Update

Posted on 14 March 2012

Bellevue condo sales are just as active as Seattle with Bellevue Towers starting the year off strong, One Main Street closing out and more homes released at Washington Square.

Tags: Bellevue Towers, One Main Street, Washington Square

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The Sanctuary Reaches 50-Percent Sold Milestone

Posted on 09 March 2012

Sanctuary sells half of their 12 luxury townhomes in the First Church building on Capitol Hill in less than two months.

Tags: The Sanctuary

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Jackson Court Condo Foreclosure Opportunity

Posted on 08 March 2012

Jackson Court HUD foreclosed view condo available for $165,000…45% below its last sale value.

Tags: Capitol Hill Condos

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February 2012 Seattle Condo Market Report

Posted on 05 March 2012

Seattle’s falling median sales prices, along with vigorous sales activity and shrinking inventory shifted Seattle towards a seller’s market last month.

Tags: Absorption Rate, Condo inventory supply, Seattle Condo Appreciation, Seattle Condo Market, Seattle Condo Value

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FHA Increases Insurance Premiums Again Effective April 9, 2012

Posted on 29 February 2012

Effective April 9, 2012 FHA will increase the upfront mortgage insurance premiums on FHA loans from 1.00% to 1.75%, raising the cost to borrowers.

Tags: FHA Mortgage, loan, Mortgage Insurance

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Alley House 2 Green PreFab

Posted on 26 February 2012

Cascade Built recently completed this prefabricated townhome-style single family home targeting LEED Platinum Certification.

Tags: LEED Certification

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Seattle Condo 2011 Median Price Appreciation Rates

Posted on 16 February 2012

2011 reflected continued adjustments to Seattle’s condominium prices. With a few exceptions, median condo sale prices declined in virtually every neighborhood throughout Seattle.

Tags: Seattle Condo Appreciation, Seattle Condo Market, Seattle Condo Value, Seattle Condos

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Seattle Condo Market Update January 2012

Posted on 08 February 2012

Seattle’s median condo sales price reached a 9-year low in January falling to $208,000; sales were off a bit but the number of closings improved.

Tags: Absorption Rate, Condo inventory supply, Seattle Condo Appreciation, Seattle Condo Market, Seattle Condo Value

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