FHA Announces New Changes

By on January 20, 2010 in Feature, Mortgage, Real Estate with 2 Comments
FHA Announces New Changes

FHA, today, proposed significant changes to its program in order to reduce its risk, which will increase costs for borrowers.

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Condo development updates

Condo development updates

200 West Highland has begun closing, Marselle is hitting its sales stride and Ruby is looking to close out strong.

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Leona’s down to the last unit

Leona’s down to the last unit

Leona Condominium is down to its last unit, a 3-story 2-bedroom brownstone townhome.

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Seattle Condo 2009 Appreciation Rates

By on January 12, 2010 in Feature, Market Updates, Real Estate with 5 Comments
Seattle Condo 2009 Appreciation Rates

In 2009 the annualized Seattle condo median price fell 10% from the prior year. While prices declined throughout the city, several neighborhoods realized strong growth in condo values.

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December 2009 Condo Martket Update

By on January 7, 2010 in Feature, Market Updates, Real Estate with 0 Comments
December 2009 Condo Martket Update

December sales volume reflected marked improvement over the prior year, though condo values continued to slide.

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Long wait is over, Enso Condo begins closings

By on December 22, 2009 in Condo News - New Projects with 2 Comments
Long wait is over, Enso Condo begins closings

With 55% of homes sold, Enso began closing on purchases today with the first home owner move-in expected before Christmas.

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Condo auction sells 18 of 38 units, yields $3 million

Eighteen home buyers took advantage of the recent round of auctions at the Sunrise on the Lake, The Summit, and Avaview condominium projects last Saturday.

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Olive 8 receives a 2-year $90 million loan extension

By on December 14, 2009 in Condo News, Condo News - New Projects with 0 Comments
Olive 8 receives a 2-year $90 million loan extension

Long-time Seattle developer R.C. Hedreen Company has received a crucial renewal of its construction loan for up to two years for Olive 8 through a $90 million loan syndication led by U.S. Bank.

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November 2009 Condo Market Update

By on December 13, 2009 in Feature, Market Updates with 2 Comments
November 2009 Condo Market Update

Buoyed by the first time home buyers tax credit, condo sales skyrocketed 58.2% last month while the median price dipped.

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The 3-property condo auction rescheduled for Sat Dec 12th.

The condo auction that was to have taken place on December 5th has been rescheduled for this coming Saturday – December 12th at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Seattle. The auction begins promptly at 1:00 pm.

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