Condo investors…an endangered species?
New mortgage fees and restrictions may hinder investment condo opportunities.
Parc interest rate buy-down promotion

The Parc condominium is offering a limited time rate buy-down promotion with a starting rate as low as 2.875%.
2008 Seattle condo appreciation rates

Citywide, the 2008 median price for Seattle condos depreciated by just 0.9%, from $315,000 to $312,000. Most areas did see declines but a handful of neighborhoods realized healthy gains.
New mortgage fee for condo purchases
Condo loans may get a little more expensive with a new Fannie Mae fee that’ll go into effect as of April 1st.
Newly constructed FHA approved condos

A number of new condo developments have obtained FHA approval. With FHA approval, buyers can more easily obtain FHA financing for their purchase which provides a low down payment option, more lenient guidelines and higher financial ratios.
December 2008 Condo Market Update

Bucking conventional wisdom December results turned out better than had been prognosticated. The median price rose to the second highest monthly level in 2008, the inventory supply continued to fall and more offers were went under contract.
Listing: 425 Vine Street, The Montreux condo

Fantastic opportunity for an urban pied-a-terre at Montreux. Offered at only $167,000 this spacious studio offers an exceptional value for a Belltown condo.
Epicenter Fitness – downtown Seattle

Epicenter Fitness has scheduled an open house for readers and fans of TSCB on Wednesday, December 17th. This special event features free day passes and special discounts for TSCB readers on club membership, personalized training packages, dietary supplements, exercise equipment and more.