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.
Sale concessions can lead to higher down payment
When negotiating sales concessions on a purchase, be aware that it can affect the down payment amount.
Williams Marketing takes over Veer Lofts & Enso
Vulcan’s Veer Lofts & Enso to be represented by Williams Marketing.
Land Use: 1222 E. Madison
A second design review board meeting has been scheduled for an apartment project at 1222 E. Madison, which is adjacent to Trace Lofts.
May 2009 Seattle condo market update
Seattle’s condo market continues to improve. Last month’s market results reflected a bump in median price, increased sales volume and the lowest inventory supply rate since November 2007.
HUD approves monetizing the $8,000 tax credit
HUD just approved the monetization of the $8,000 first-time home buyers tax credit on FHA loans, making it available to buyers at the time of purchase. Though, a few caveats apply.
Lumen Condo Auction
Lumen officially announced it will auction the remaining 19 condominium homes on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at the Seattle Grand Hyatt Hotel. Minimum bids will start at $175,000 for a one-bedroom unit and $275,000 for a two-bedroom unit.
Open House: The Royal Crest #506
Open house at the Royal Crest Condominium (3rd & Lenora) on Sunday, June 7th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This is a large one-bedroom corner unit offered at $269,450.
More Veer Lofts price adjustments
Veer Lofts announces special pricing on a handful of units, up to $35,000 below last offered prices.
April 2009 Seattle condo market update
April market data suggests the Seattle condo market is beginning to show improvement with increased sales and plateauing inventory levels and prices.
