So much for that invisible hand, More conversion inventory on the way
The Marlborough (First Hill) De Lorges (Capitol Hill) While some developers are seeing too much inventory on the market and doing reverse conversions (Expo 62) or partial [...]
Quick Review of the Seattle Condo Market in 2007
Five things we now know that we didn't know before the end of 2007. 1.) The housing crash did not happen in Seattle despite constant media reports, bearish pundets, and market [...]
Pre-Construction Marketing versus Reality
One of the questions new construction home buyers often ask is, "How do we know that the condo we are buying is going to be close to what is being promised, [...]
Most Read SCR Posts of 2007
In case you missed any, here were the most popular posts of 2007. Happy reading! -Wendy 1. Escala Update Summary of the project and Q&A with the Escala sales manager. 2. [...]
Seattle Condo Market Update – December 2007
It's time for the December 2007 SCR market update. So how did the November numbers look? Bears will be reassured to see closed sales dropped by ~16% in November 2007 compared [...]
Madison Lofts Update
Madison Lofts, a low-profile condo project, is moving along nicely with its construction. I snapped the picture above this week. Prices for these homes are going to be available in January [...]
5th and Madison Update
One of the new construction projects completing this year is the occasionally overlooked 5th and Madison project in downtown Seattle. If you are a big fan of city views and love [...]
Where is my view?
One of the risks of buying a view condo, especially in the downtown area, is you never know what projects could come up around your building. Even after you or your [...]
Seattle Largest Condo Project- Insignia
The site of Teatro Zinzani will soon become home of Seattle's largest condominium project. Occupying the whole lot between 5th and 6th Ave and Bell and Battery Street, Insignia condominiums will [...]
Hotel Condo Shoot Out
With many buyers deferring their purchases till next year, you’d think the condo-hotel projects would be slowing down a bit as well. As it turns out, buyers looking for this class [...]