December 2011 Seattle Condo Market Update

Seattleās 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seattle Condo Market Report November 2011

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

Foreclosed new construction modern Leschi Townhomes now offered up to 27.6% below original prices from a year ago.
Top 5 Holiday Safety Checklist

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