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.
FHA condo guideline changes
Effective December 7, 2009 November 2, 2009, FHA will introduce changes to its condominium approval process and eligibility guidelines.
Veer Lofts offers $8,000 seller credit to buyers
Veer Lofts, located in Seattle’s South Lake Union district, has reduced prices and is offering a limited time $8,000 seller credit on any purchases before December 1, 2009.
Sylvan Ridge Townhomes: newest phase completes in November
West Seattle’s Sylvan Ridge Townhome development expects to complete its newest phase in November.
September 2009 Seattle Condo market update
Seattle’s condo market kept churning through September even though the citywide median price fell to $259,250. The number of properties going under contract and closed increased over August, while available inventory and the condo supply rate decreased.
Lakeview Lofts receives LEED Platinum certification
Lakeview Lofts townhomes receives LEED Platinum certification, one of the few townhome developments in Seattle to obtain the coveted green building certification.
Brix and Gallery Condos post-auction pricing
Brix has released a limit number of homes for sale. The prices appear to be comparable with the auction sale prices
Brix and Gallery Condo Auction Results
The Brix and Gallery auctions sold relatively well with selling prices averaging about 69% of the last offer prices and per square foot prices averaging around $424.
Bellevue’s European Tower presses forward
GIS International announced it’s moving forward with its unique European Tower condo development in downtown Bellevue.
Decatur Condos bulk sale
First Hill’s Decatur Condominium will sell its remaining units though a bulk sale program, an auction alternative, offering discounts from 25-35% below original list prices.
