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Equinox is a new condominium development just north of the junction of Eastlake Ave E and Fairview Ave E. This long awaited project is gearing up for home sales which will begin this month at their recently completed Presentation Center at 1500 Eastlake Ave E (Entrance on Galer St).

Equinox will feature 204 open one-bedroom (studio), one-bedroom , one+den, two-bedroom and two-level loft homes priced from the mid-$200,000s to over $1 million.

Encompassing nearly an entire block, the community will feature:

• Expansive roof-top decks
• Concierge & doorman
• Fitness center
• Great room w/large panel television and billiards
• Double & triple pane windows
• Views of Lake Union & downtown
• Higher-end finishes
• Hardwood floors
• Granite or stone countertops with undermount kitchen sinks
• Stainless Steel appliances (Fisher/Paykal refrigerator, Professional Frigidaire gas stoves and Bosch dishwashers)
• Three design finishes to choose from - Urban, Nature & Water
• One parking space per bedroom
• Additional storage & bike space
• Pet Friendly, 2 pet maximum

The building is situated between Eastlake Avenue and I-5. The rear portion of the building is essentially sitting right below I-5 and noise may be an issue. To address the noise, the builder will be installing triple pane windows. Though, if residents open windows or sliding glass doors, no doubt traffic noise from I-5 will permeate.

On the plus side, the Lake Union terminus of the Street Car will only be about a block away, providing residents with easy access through South Lake Union, to Whole Foods and Westlake Center.

Sales & Preview

Equinox is currently setting pre-sale appointments which will begin on March 24th on a first-come, first-served basis. Keep in mind, these are purchase, not reservation, appointments.

• A 5% deposit is required
• The Public Offering Statement and pricing will be available by the start of the purchase appointments
• Pre-approval through First Horizon Home Loans is required at time of purchase appointment
• No contingencies allowed (e.g. financing, home sale, etc)

The Presentation Center is now open and includes kitchen and bath vignettes, finish samples and a scale model of the property; an appointment is requested. The grand opening is scheduled for April 14th & 15th.

If you would like assistance and independent representation, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you.

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Update 3/27/07 - Equinox reports a successful sales start. Eighty-five percent of buyers who had appointments during the first weekend purchased a unit.

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