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.
Florera Greenlake
UPDATE: Please see the Florera Greenlake review post. Located at the old Key Bank lot on Ravenna Blvd, Florera is one of the few new green buildings currently under construction. Florera will include 80 studio, one-, two- bedroom units. Expected occupancy is set for Summer 2007. Visit Florera Greenlake. View available Florera condos for sale.
Sneak Peeks 3
Three more condos that are up and coming around Seattle. I’ll provide full posts on each projects once more information is released about them. Arboretum View (Madison Park) Arboretum View will consist of one & two bedroom homes. Located on Madison half-way between Trader Joe’s and the Washington Park Arboretum with pricing from Low $200’s…
The Ballard Four
Over the past few years Ballard has been reinventing itself. Long the establishment of Seattle’s Scandinavian heritage, Ballard has seen a new group of people migrating to this once sleepy neighborhood. Driven by affordable housing and short commute to downtown people from all walks of life have influenced Ballard’s rebirth – nightlife, a triving neighborhood…
Eastlake Lofts
The Eastlake Lofts is planned for the heart of the Eastlake neighborhood, on Eastlake Avenue between Lynn & Boston. Constructed of brick & concrete The Eastlofts will provide 18 one- and two-level loft homes. Home features include: Many units offering sweeping views of Lake Union Private balconies or terraces Industrial loft character with oversized windows…
Stadium Lofts
Pre-sale & Updated information (Aug 07) Stadium Lofts (website) is a new community in the shadow of Qwest Field at the edge of Pioneer Square, the International District and SoDo. Built atop the 1905 Seattle Plumbing Building, the project includes 85 66 heavy-timbered lofts & work/loft homes. One of the goals of the project is…
Townsend Townhomes
Townsend Townhomes is a new condominium project on Queen Anne. Unlike many of the new projects around downtown, Townsend is a small community of 14 luxury townhomes on the Queen Anne’s south slope. Homes feature 2 and 3 bedroom foor plans ranging from 1,463 to 2,322 sq ft on 4-levels of living space. Interior features…
Hjarta Preview Presentation
Hjarta, the new condo development in Ballard will be having its Preview Presentation event on Saturday, July 22nd from 11am – 5pm at the Hjarta Sales Center at 1546 NW 56th Street (one block north of Market Street). Next to Denny’s, Hjarta will be one of Ballard’s tallest buildings and consists of one-, two- and…
Presale Lending
When purchasing a home, whether it’s a presale condo or a resale single-family house, you should be pre-approved for a mortgage. The pre-approval lets the seller or builder know that the buyer can afford the amount and complete the transaction. It will strengthen your offer. For many presale purchases, it’s often a requirement that buyers…
Sneak Peeks 2
Sneak Peaks 2 takes a look at several proposed projects. None of these are certain and may never come to fruition. Nevertheless, it’s a chance to see what’s may lie in Seattle’s future. 5th & Bell (site of Teatro Zinzanni): Project consists of two 32-story towers on top of an 8-story base with plans for…
Escala Update
The Escala Condo’s public design preview event is still two weeks away and anticipation is building. However, Escala has pre-released a number of units at special introductory pricing and a quite a few reservations have already been placed. Reservations can be made with a $10,000 deposit which converts to purchase & sale contracts in the…
