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.
Home buyer tax credit deadline approaches
The April 30, 2010 purchase deadline is approaching for buyers looking to take advantage of either the first-time or the repeat home buyers tax credit.
Downtown condo open house event
Downtown condo event – Sunday, February 14 from 1-4pm – featuring over 15 open houses in 10 downtown condo buildings.
January 2010 Condo Market Update
The median Seattle condo price rose to an 11-month high last month as sales activity picked-up considerably.
Upcoming land use review meetings of note
Several land use review board meetings are coming up for notable residential towers proposed in the downtown Seattle area.
2009 Year End NWMLS report
2009 year end housing and condo sales statistics from the NWMLS. Even in a down year there was nearly $2 billion in condo sales in western Washington.
Belltown Condo Open House Event – Jan 31st
Come tour over 40 condo units at 17 condominiums during this special Belltown Condo open house event on Sunday, Jan 31st from 1 to 4 pm.
Queen’s Court Revisited
After a change in ownership, Queen’s Court is making a run to close out its remaining units with another price cut and getting FHA/VA approval.
FHA Announces New Changes
FHA, today, proposed significant changes to its program in order to reduce its risk, which will increase costs for borrowers.
Condo development updates
200 West Highland has begun closing, Marselle is hitting its sales stride and Ruby is looking to close out strong.
