Ben Kakimoto

Ben Kakimoto is a Seattle condo and urban real estate marketing & listing specialist. Contact Ben to learn more about the Seattle condo and loft real estate market or about buying or selling a Seattle area condo. Find Ben on Twitter and Facebook.

October 2019 Seattle Condo Update

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October 2019 Seattle Condo Update

October had a little bit of everything with a few treats for buyers and sellers.

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August 2019 Seattle Condo Market Update

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August 2019 Seattle Condo Market Update

The August numbers are in and exceeded expectations, which was a nice surprise as Seattle’s condo market outperformed last year’s sales activity.

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FHA Revised Condo Guidelines – October 2019

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FHA Revised Condo Guidelines – October 2019

FHA looks to make a comeback in the condo loan market by easing some of its guidelines.

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July 2019 Seattle Condo Market Update

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July 2019 Seattle Condo Market Update

Seattle condo listings and sales activity remained relatively stable as selling prices eroded in July.

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Spotlight Listing: Belltown 2-bedroom at Gallery

Spotlight Listing: Belltown 2-bedroom at Gallery

Modern two-bedroom available at the Gallery Condominium in Belltown.

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Spotlight Listing: One-Bedroom Capitol Hill at the Marq

Spotlight Listing: One-Bedroom Capitol Hill at the Marq

Wonderfully located light-filled one-bedroom condo on Capitol Hill.

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Seattle Condo Market Report – June 2019

By on July 9, 2019 in Market Updates, Real Estate with 0 Comments
Seattle Condo Market Report – June 2019

Seattle’s condo marketing trudged along in June with more inventory, a slower sales pace and stagnant values.

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Seattle Condo Market Update – May 2019

By on June 7, 2019 in Market Updates, Real Estate with 0 Comments
Seattle Condo Market Update – May 2019

The Seattle Condo market is a buyer’s paradise. Well, not quite yet, but we are headed that way if May was any indication; inventory was up as sales and prices softened for the month.

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April 2019 Seattle Condo Market Update

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April 2019 Seattle Condo Market Update

For the fourth consecutive month Seattle condominium market values underperformed its 2018 levels as sales activity improved.

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Selling a Luxury Condo is About to Get More Expensive – Washington State Excise Tax

By on April 28, 2019 in Condo Selling, Real Estate
Selling a Luxury Condo is About to Get More Expensive – Washington State Excise Tax

Selling a home or condo in Washington more expensive for high-end homeowners.

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