FHA Primer
With the credit crunch and constricting mortgage availability, FHA loans have recently become more appealing to buyers. Here’s an overview of FHA benefits and requirements.
Seattle Animal Shelter needs your help
TSCB readers – Help the Seattle Animal Shelter win The Animal Rescue Site’s $100,000 Shelter Challenge.
Third quarter 2008 condo market update
Third quarter results showed no Earth shattering revelations about the market – prices and sales are down. Seattle’s condo median price for Q3 2008 was $305,000, down 5.3% from the same period last year.
September ’08 condo market update
The condo market performed fairly well last month; aside from a median price decline it did show signs of stabilizing. Compared to August, the median condo price remained unchanged at $310,000, though that also reflected a year-over-year decrease of 6.03%.
More repartmenting and condoments
Jim and Matt report that Live Historic’s Marlborough conversion project is reverting back to apartments and Maris is leasing its unsold units.
Veer Lofts update
Vulcan is putting the final touches on South Lake Union’s long awaited Veer Lofts residential development, which recently received its temporary certificate of occupancy. The six-story building contains nearly 100 multi-level lofts and open flat homes.
Capitol Hill condo auction
Seventeen07, a recent conversion at 1707 Boylston is auctioning off 17 units with bids starting at $95,000. The auction which is being conducted by Accelerated Marketing Parnters is scheduled for Sunday, October 19th at the complex.
King5’s condo cover-up report
In case you missed it, here’s King5’s video report on condo conversion defects.
Thornton Place – Northgate
When fully completed the Thornton Place urban village will feature a 14 screen & IMAX theater, retail and restaurants, 266 apartments, 121 condos including 12 live/work lofts, a 143-unit senior living development by ERA Living and an uncovered Thornton Creek channel.
Top 5 safety tips for every homeowner
Everyone knows it’s not safe to smoke in your or fall asleep with candles still burning. But what many people don’t think about is if their home is safe and how to properly react if a safety hazard does arise.
