December 2011 Seattle Condo Market Update

By on January 5, 2012 in Feature, Market Updates, Real Estate with 0 Comments
December 2011 Seattle Condo Market Update

Seattle’s condo market the continued the trend we’ve seen for most of the year — strong sales activity and lower selling prices, down 6.77% compared to last December.

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Get your Kitchen on, ideas for the new year

By on December 31, 2011 in Feature, Real Estate with 2 Comments
Get your Kitchen on, ideas for the new year

If the kitchen is the heart and soul of a home, then start the year off with a resolution to spice up your kitchen.

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Spotlight: Cosmopolitan Sub-Penthouse

By on December 15, 2011 in Condo Spotlight Listing, Feature with 0 Comments
Spotlight: Cosmopolitan Sub-Penthouse

Rare sub-penthouse opportunity at the Cosmopolitan: spacious 2-bedroom home with high-end finishes and panoramic views of Lake Union and the Cascades.

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Prefab apartment building proposed next to Grandview

Prefab apartment building proposed next to Grandview

A 7-story prefabricated modular apartment building has been proposed on the vacant lot adjacent to the Grandview Condominium in Belltown.

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Hjarta Phase 2 Approved

Hjarta Phase 2 Approved

Hjarta phase 2 has been conditionally approved by the Seattle DPD. Hjarta II is currently planned as apartments in Seattle Ballard neighorhood, adjacent to the Hjarta Condominium.

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Seattle Condo Market Report November 2011

By on December 6, 2011 in Feature, Market Updates, Real Estate with 0 Comments
Seattle Condo Market Report November 2011

Closed Seattle condo sales jumped 44% last month amid a tightening inventory supply and falling prices.

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Modern Leschi Townhome Foreclosure

Modern Leschi Townhome Foreclosure

Foreclosed new construction modern Leschi Townhomes now offered up to 27.6% below original prices from a year ago.

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Top 5 Holiday Safety Checklist

By on November 23, 2011 in Condo Inspection, Feature, Real Estate with 3 Comments
Top 5 Holiday Safety Checklist

Top 5 Holiday Safety Checklist to keep your home safe through the holidays.

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Congress Reinstate Higher FHA Loan Limits

By on November 21, 2011 in Feature, Mortgage, Real Estate with 1 Comment
Congress Reinstate Higher FHA Loan Limits

On October 1, 2011 the increased loan limit for FHA Loans expired reducing the limit in the Seattle area from $567,500 to $506,000 for FHA back loans, potentially affecting upper-end purchases. Last week, FHA got a reprieve from Congress, which reinstated the higher loan limits in 42 states through 2013. For the Seattle/King County area…

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Olive 8 is 65% Sold, Drops HOA dues by 15%

Olive 8 is 65% Sold, Drops HOA dues by 15%

Olive 8 closed on its 148th home and is now 65% sold, plus HOA dues will be lowered 15% for 2012.

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