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.

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

By on May 8, 2019 in Market Updates with 0 Comments
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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March 2019 Seattle Condo Market Report

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March 2019 Seattle Condo Market Report

Spring finally hit Seattle’s housing and condominium market in March with increased sales velocity.

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February 2019 Seattle Condo Market Update

By on March 11, 2019 in Market Updates, Real Estate with 0 Comments
February 2019 Seattle Condo Market Update

Seattle’s condominium market hit a bump in the road in February; median sales prices decreased as inventory rose further and sales activity flattened.

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January 2019 – Seattle Condo Market Update

By on February 8, 2019 in Market Updates with 0 Comments
January 2019 – Seattle Condo Market Update

Seattle condo sellers and buyers started off 2019 with gusto as condo sales activity outpaced January 2018 levels.

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Spotlight Listing: 2328 Fairview Ave Condo, 2-bedrooms

Spotlight Listing: 2328 Fairview Ave Condo, 2-bedrooms

Situated across the street from Lake Union, this lovely 2 bedroom and 1.75 bath home boasts inviting spaces with an open floor plan.

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Spotlight: The Marquis – Capitol Hill 1-Bedroom

Spotlight: The Marquis – Capitol Hill 1-Bedroom

Beautiful 1-bedroom located on a quiet, tree-lined street at the Marquis in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.

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December 2018 Seattle Condo Market Update

By on January 12, 2019 in Market Updates, Real Estate with 0 Comments
December 2018 Seattle Condo Market Update

December is traditionally the slowest month for condo sales activity and it was no different this year, with the exception of the increase in the median sales price.

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