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.
Enso Update
Enso Condominium is expecting to begin closings and move-ins before the end of the year.
Latest pricing changes and incentives
Brix releases more homes and is hosting a happy hour buyers event on November 20th, Ruby lowers prices again and Canal Station is offering a $9,000 buyer bonus through the end of the year.
Condo Bulk Buy sells two-thirds of initial release
Realogics announced their bulk sales program has generated 20 home sales out of a 30-unit release at two participating developments – The Decatur and Eleven Eleven East Pike.
Home Buyers Tax Credit: Extended, Expanded
The $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit has been extend through April 30, 2010; a $6,500 credit is now available to existing home buyers who “move-up”.
Weekly wrap-up
Heron / Pagoda Towers fate is sealed, Ashworth Cottages is nearly sold out, European Towers resurfaces and Marselle sales are going well.
October 2009 Seattle condo market update
The Seattle condo market rebounded in October with increases in sales, number of closings and median price, likely fueled by the rush to qualify for the first time home buyers tax credit.
Queen’s Court reduces prices, again
Queen’s Court, located in the Uptown area of Queen Anne, has taken its second reduction in two months, reflecting discounts up to 27%.
More Seattle condos to be auctioned
TeamBuilder JLS has just announced the auction of 36 Seattle area condo properties, located in North Seattle and Capitol Hill, on December 5, 2009. Minimum bids start from $125,000.
Thornton Place offers price special
Thornton Place is offering a limited time pricing special on five select homes, reduced up to $57,000, through October 31st.
Ruby Condo lowers prices
Eastlake’s Ruby Condominium has reached the 60% sold point and have lowered their prices.
