Archive for October, 2007
Vida Condo Rendering
Vida Condominium (website) has just released a rendering of the proposed project which will include 238 flats and loft homes. Vida is anticipating holding design preview events in early 2008 where buyers will have their first opportunity to view initial floor plans, interior finishes as well as architectural and landscaping design inspirations. The developer is…
8th and Seneca Condo – First Hill
Levin Menzies, the developer behind Icon Tower, is planning another project on First Hill at 8th and Seneca. The $112 million two-tower project will feature 294 condominium homes aimed towards Gen-Xers, empty nesters and Asian immigrants accustomed to high-rise living and will incorporate a Feng Shui design. First time I’ve seen that demographic mentioned in…
Mosler Lofts tour
Took a short hard hat tour of Mosler Lofts this morning, mostly to view the penthouse and sneak a peek at townhouse 2 and #703. The place was a madhouse packed with construction crews and building inspectors. I snapped a few photos, but unfortunately, the TH and 703 were both in rough shape and they…
Bellevue Condo Update
One Main Street One Main Street (website) will be hosting its sales center Grand Opening this weekend at 136 – 120th Avenue SE, Bellevue. The sales center will be open to the public from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There is also a special brokers open on Thursday, Oct 18th from 6:00 PM to 9:00…
Midtown Seattle Developments
Over the next few years Seattle’s “Midtown” district may experience a spate of new construction activity from several new high-rise developments under proposal. Midtown is roughly the area where Denny Triangle, Belltown and the Retail District converge. One of the projects in particular will provide a refreshing change to Seattle’s skyline.
Beyond the Concrete Canyons
If urban living isn’t your cup of espresso, there are a number of great condominium communities throughout Puget Sound from projects in a revitalized old Tacoma to a new high-rise project in Bellingham. Here’s a look at a few of the many condo projects in the greater Seattle area. Eastside Verdeaux – Woodinville The Verdeaux’s…
3rd Quarter Market Results
City-wide, the condo market remains stable and is outperforming 2006 levels. Compared to 3rd Quarter ’06, condo sales are up 4.9% while the median price increased a respectable 7.7% to $323,000. A few neighborhoods showed decreases in unit sales while others like Ballard & Greenwood reflected significant growth due to sales at new construction &…
Early Pricing Movement
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 to $75,000,…
In Conversion News…
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. It’s a start.…
One Main Street Bellevue
The latest luxury condominium project in downtown Bellevue’s ever changing landscape is One Main Street (website) located at 10000 Main Street (map). The mid-rise One Main Street will feature 58 one-, two- and three-bedroom residences that’ll range in price from the $400,000s to more than $1 million. The project will also include retail on the…
