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 Update – January 2015
January started the year off strong with solid sales activity and rising median condo prices.
Spotlight: Large 2-Bedroom in the Heart of Capitol Hill
Spacious and bright two-bedroom penthouse available on Capitol Hill, centrally located to Broadway, the new light rail station and downtown.
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fluctuate
The U.S. 30-year fixed rate mortgage interest rate continues to trend downward, making it more attractive to buyers and increasing their purchasing power.
Top Ten Seattle Condo Sales for 2014
The Four Seasons Private Residences tops the list with four of the top ten most expensive condo sales of 2014, though there were greater diversity in buildings and neighborhoods compared to prior years.
Seattle Condo Market Update December 2014
The Seattle condo market exhibited strong December results during what is typically the slowest month for real estate sales with increases unit sales and prices.
FHA to Reduce Annual Mortgage Insurance Premiums
FHA to reduce the annual mortgage insurance premium as of January 26, 2015.
New Hotel / Condo / Apartment Tower Proposed for Downtown
A 50-story hotel / condo / apartment tower has been proposed at 5th & Stewart in downtown Seattle.
October 2014 Seattle Condo Market Update
Seattle’s condo market exhibited another solid month in October with increased sales volume and steady median sale prices.
Luma Condo on First Hill Breaks Ground
Lowe Enterprises begin construction of the 24-story Luma Condominium on First Hill.
