January 2011 Seattle Condo Market Update

Seattle’s January median condo price improved over December to $291,500 but fell 7.17% year-over year, unit sales volume up.
HOA Foreclosure and the FHA Squeeze
Linkage: Condo HOA’s foreclosure option for delinquent owners; FHA changes create resale challenges for condo sellers.
Gallery Condo Auction, Part Deux | March 5, 2011

Update: On March 4th, the developer changed the format of the auction, cancelling the public auction that was scheduled for March 5th at the Grand Hyatt. Instead, the Gallery condo units slated for auction will be sold through a “Buy Now” event, open to those who previously registered for the auction. At the Buy Now…
Seattle Condo 2010 Appreciation Rates

2010 exhibited calm in Seattle condo market following upheaval from prior years, with net increase in median price and stable sales volume.
Enso’s rent to own program

Vulcan Real Estate offers tenants of their South Lake Union apartments a rent to own credit at Enso Condominium.
Ten Most Expensive Seattle Condos Sold in 2010

The Four Seasons Private Residences tops the list of the 10 most expensive condo sales in Seattle in 2010.
Hjarta, 7800 Plaza, 200 West Highland and Trace

Sales and pricing updates at the 200 West Highland, 7800 Plaza and the Hjarta Condominium. Trace North is closing out with just 15 homes left.
Olive 8 Pricing Update

The Olive 8 Condo, a downtown Seattle luxury condominium, released its revised prices reflecting a 30%-40% decrease in prices from 2007 levels.
December 2010 Seattle Condo Market Update

No surprise, December’s stats continued to exhibit Seattle’s challenging condo market with the citywide median price dipping 3.46% amid fewer sales.