Condo TV commercial

By on March 10, 2009 in Real Estate

Saw this TV commercial this past weekend for the Verdeaux Condos in Bothell … I think on the USA Network. Interesting, particularly for a smaller, lower-priced condo project to be advertising on TV.

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February 2009 condo market update

By on March 5, 2009 in Feature, Market Updates with 2 Comments
February 2009 condo market update

The Seattle condo market’s February results were underwhelming. From a record high $335,000 citywide median price in January, February came in at $274,000, the lowest level since June 2006.

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Condos on Facebook

By on March 1, 2009 in Condo News, Real Estate with 1 Comment
Condos on Facebook

Condo owners and marketers are starting to use Facebook to promote their condos and create an online community space.

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Marlborough House to foreclose

By on February 25, 2009 in Condo News - Conversions, Real Estate with 1 Comment
Marlborough House to foreclose

Live Historic’s Marlborough House conversion heads to foreclosure.

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Queen Anne High School condo auction

Queen Anne High School condo auction

Queen Anne High School condominium to auction the remaining 12 unsold homes on March 22, 2009. Minimum selling prices being from $145,000.

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Single property auction hits Seattle

By on February 19, 2009 in Ballard Condos, Condo News, Real Estate with 3 Comments
Single property auction hits Seattle

UPDATED. On the heels of the successful condo project auctions last Fall, individual sellers are now looking at auctions as an alternative means to sell their property. Owners at Canal Station and Tribeca are trying their hands at auctioning their units.

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Revised first-time homebuyer tax credit

By on February 16, 2009 in Condo News, Mortgage, Real Estate with 1 Comment
Revised first-time homebuyer tax credit

The $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 revises the first-time homebuyers tax credit.

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Fannie Mae revises condo guidelines

By on February 12, 2009 in Feature, Mortgage, Real Estate with 42 Comments
Fannie Mae revises condo guidelines

Effective March 1, 2009, Fannie Mae is implementing condo guideline changes “in light of the current condo market and the need to mitigate risk on condo loans”. Some of these changes may affect a buyer’s ability to obtain conventional condo loans for new and established condos

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January 2009 Seattle condo market update

January 2009 Seattle condo market update

The median Seattle condo price rose to $335,000 last month, a record high and an 9.84% increase over January of last year. Unfortunately, that was due to high-end unit closings in downtown (MLS area 701) rather than an overall market improvement.

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1521 2nd Avenue photos

1521 2nd Avenue photos

1521, Seattle’s newest upscale condominium in downtown, provided photos of their model home and residential amenities. Along with the Four Season’s Private Residences, 1521 is one of Seattle’s most prestigious residential towers.

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