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Escala closed an additional 80 sales in 2011 for a total of 147 closed units; the luxury condo tower is now 55% sold.

A 7-story prefabricated modular apartment building has been proposed on the vacant lot adjacent to the Grandview Condominium in Belltown.

Hjarta phase 2 has been conditionally approved by the Seattle DPD. Hjarta II is currently planned as apartments in Seattle Ballard neighorhood, adjacent to the Hjarta Condominium.

On October 1, 2011 the increased loan limit for FHA Loans expired reducing the limit in the Seattle area from $567,500 to $506,000 for FHA back loans, potentially affecting upper-end purchases. Last week, FHA got a reprieve from Congress, which reinstated the higher loan limits in 42 states through 2013. For the Seattle/King County area [...]

Olive 8 closed on its 148th home and is now 65% sold, plus HOA dues will be lowered 15% for 2012.

The Escala Condominium has obtained full Fannie Mae approval, new land use approvals that may affect Belltown condos, Queen Anne High School lawsuit and project updates.

Trace North sells out and Enso is down to its final 2 homes! Escala and Bellevue Towers continue to experience strong sales in the luxury condo market.

The Sanctuary development in the former First Church building moves forward with expected completion by the of the year.

The Four Seasons encounters gravity, plus condo sales updates at Enso, Hjarta, Danielle, 7800 Plaza and others.

The cool penthouse at the 81 Vine Building sells, Decatur and Fairview Condos make another push to close out with price reductions and Burien Town Square’s re-launch that wasn’t.