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.
Hjarta Phase 2 Approved
Hjarta phase 2 has been conditionally approved by the Seattle DPD. Hjarta II is currently planned as apartments in Seattle Ballard neighorhood, adjacent to the Hjarta Condominium.
Seattle Condo Market Report November 2011
Closed Seattle condo sales jumped 44% last month amid a tightening inventory supply and falling prices.
Modern Leschi Townhome Foreclosure
Foreclosed new construction modern Leschi Townhomes now offered up to 27.6% below original prices from a year ago.
Congress Reinstate Higher FHA Loan Limits
On October 1, 2011 the increased loan limit for FHA Loans expired reducing the limit in the Seattle area from $567,500 to $506,000 for FHA back loans, potentially affecting upper-end purchases. Last week, FHA got a reprieve from Congress, which reinstated the higher loan limits in 42 states through 2013. For the Seattle/King County area…
Olive 8 is 65% Sold, Drops HOA dues by 15%
Olive 8 closed on its 148th home and is now 65% sold, plus HOA dues will be lowered 15% for 2012.
Spotlight: Brix Townhome
This week’s spotlight features a rare resale at the Brix Condominium – a two-level loft home with private entrance.
Project updates and development news
The Escala Condominium has obtained full Fannie Mae approval, new land use approvals that may affect Belltown condos, Queen Anne High School lawsuit and project updates.
Seattle Condo Market Report – October 2011
Seattle’s condo market reflected another month of strong sales velocity, constricting inventory and falling condo prices.
Garden Court Condo Foreclosure
Great foreclosure opportunity to own at Capitol Hill’s vintage Garden Court Condominium – available at 42% below its last sale price in 2007.
Spotlight: Ballard Place Townhome
Spacious two-level corner townhome unit at the Ballard Place Condominiums, featuring nearly 1,500 square feet of living space and a private exterior entrance.
