Condo News
Conversion Bill Do-Over
Passed over during the last legislative session, the condo conversion bills are making their way through both houses of the state legislature. I’ve posted updated info on the bill as well as my thoughts about the bill on my other blog. I have been in favor of some sort of change to the current requirements…
Expo62 Bites the Dust
It had been rumored for the past few months that Expo62, a new condominium project under construction in Lower Queen Anne, was going to be converted to apartments. Now, it seems to have come true. According to fellow Realtor, James Stroupe, who reserved a unit in Expo62, the building was sold to an out-of-state buyer.…
Smith Tower Conversion Scaled Back
The Seattle Times reported today that Smith Tower’s owner, Walton Street Capital, has amended plans to convert the venerable landmark. The new proposal calls for converting the top 12 floors to condominiums with one unit per floor, roughly about 2,000 square feet each. Read the full article at the SeattleTimes.com: Smith Tower condos: Only the…
Seattle Civic Square – Downtown
Just West of Seattle City Hall is the proposed Civic Square project that’ll encompass an entire city block between 3rd and 4th Avenues and Cherry and James Streets. Civic Square will feature an open plaza with an amphitheater, water features, retail space, a Metro/Light Rail station and a 40-story office & residential tower. The curved…
Downtown Condo Updates
Gallery Belltown Buyers speak with their pocketbooks. And, apparently buyers spoke loudly at Belltown’s Gallery Condominium project. When the Gallery project first came online it was touting its SkyLofts concept, true two-level loft homes with 18′ ceiling heights located on the upper floors that offered spectacular city and sound views. But, it seems buyers just…
The Candyce – Magnolia
The Candyce is a recent conversion on Magnolia conveniently located between Fisherman’s Terminal and Discovery Park. Candyce is a small, two-story building, wood-framed with brick veneer. The complex features only 10 condominium homes with a variety of floor plans. As of this writing, there are only 4 units left – a two-level one-bedroom, 2 one-bedroom…
Insignia Seattle Towers – Seattle – Belltown
Update September 2013: I’ve confirmed that Insignia will open their sales center this month with special pre-sale opportunity and events. Update August 2013: Insignia released information highlighting the amenities and design features for these luxury condominium homes. Update June 2012: Bosa Development has finally broken ground on Seattle’s first new condominium development in 5 years.…
Vida Condo Rendering
Vida Condominium (website) has just released a rendering of the proposed project which will include 238 flats and loft homes. Vida is anticipating holding design preview events in early 2008 where buyers will have their first opportunity to view initial floor plans, interior finishes as well as architectural and landscaping design inspirations. The developer is…
8th and Seneca Condo – First Hill
Levin Menzies, the developer behind Icon Tower, is planning another project on First Hill at 8th and Seneca. The $112 million two-tower project will feature 294 condominium homes aimed towards Gen-Xers, empty nesters and Asian immigrants accustomed to high-rise living and will incorporate a Feng Shui design. First time I’ve seen that demographic mentioned in…
Bellevue Condo Update
One Main Street One Main Street (website) will be hosting its sales center Grand Opening this weekend at 136 – 120th Avenue SE, Bellevue. The sales center will be open to the public from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There is also a special brokers open on Thursday, Oct 18th from 6:00 PM to 9:00…
