Posted in Ballard Condos, Conversions, North Seattle, Queen Anne, Real Estate, Seattle Condos on Jan 23rd, 2008
The Maris - revamped its website and opened its sales office, but only on the weekends (Friday - Sunday, 12-6 pm). Homes start at $419,000.
Noma - has an interesting promotion going on through Feb 29th. For buyers using the preferred lender, Noma will (1) match any price decrease (%-based) and pay float […]
Posted in Conversions on Jan 18th, 2008
Passed over during the last legislative session, the condo conversion bills are making their way through both houses of the state legislature. I’ve posted updated info on the bill as well as my thoughts about the bill on my other blog.
I have been in favor of some sort of change to the current requirements […]
Posted in Conversions, Queen Anne, Real Estate, Seattle Condos on Jan 14th, 2008
It had been rumored for the past few months that Expo62, a new condominium project under construction in Lower Queen Anne, was going to be converted to apartments. Now, it seems to have come true. According to fellow Realtor, James Stroupe, who reserved a unit in Expo62, the building was sold to an […]
Posted in Conversions, Downtown | Pioneer Square, Real Estate, Seattle Condos on Jan 8th, 2008
The Seattle Times reported today that Smith Tower’s owner, Walton Street Capital, has amended plans to convert the venerable landmark. The new proposal calls for converting the top 12 floors to condominiums with one unit per floor, roughly about 2,000 square feet each.
Read the full article at the SeattleTimes.com: Smith Tower condos: Only […]
Posted in Conversions, Magnolia, Seattle Condos on Nov 13th, 2007
The Candyce is a recent conversion on Magnolia conveniently located between Fisherman’s Terminal and Discovery Park. Candyce is a small, two-story building, wood-framed with brick veneer. The complex features only 10 condominium homes with a variety of floor plans. As of this writing, there are only 4 units left - a two-level […]
Posted in Conversions, Real Estate, Seattle Condos on Oct 8th, 2007
If you’ve been in the market but felt the prices where just a little too out of reach you just might want to have another look.
Two projects want to get the word out about some spectacular deals. The Luxe on Queen Anne and CityView in Leschi have reduced prices from $30,000 up […]
Posted in Conversions, Real Estate, Seattle Condos on Oct 8th, 2007
As mentioned previously, the city had been considering an ordinance to ensure conversion developers notify lower-income tenants about displacement assistance or they would be fined. Last week the council unanimously passed the ordinance. Developers or landlords who fail to provide notice will be fined $100-a-day for every day they violate the ordinance. […]
Posted in Conversions, Green Lake | Greenwood, Real Estate, Seattle Condos on Oct 1st, 2007
A reader brought this to my attention. At first I was a little skeptical but have since confirmed that the Max Condo in Greenwood has pulled the plug and is reverting back to apartments.
It seems sales during the first three weeks did not meet expectations. Which is a bit surprising as […]
Posted in Conversions, Queen Anne, Real Estate, Seattle Condos on Sep 25th, 2007
The Marc Anna (website) will be hosting its grand opening this weekend, September 29th & 30th at 102 Galer Street on the top of Queen Anne.
Originally constructed in 1927, the Marc Anna features just 6 one-bedroom and one-bedroom + den condominium homes starting from the high $300,000s.
Posted in Conversions, Real Estate, Seattle Condos on Sep 20th, 2007
While the State seems unable to agree on a conversion bill, the Seattle City Council is taking baby steps to assist low-income tenants. Earlier this week, the council’s Housing, Human Services and Health Committee moved forward Bill 116022 that would fine developers $100 per unit per day if they fail to provide notice to low-income […]
