2009 Seattle Condo Review Readers’ Choice
Some people, like my BFF MD, weren't completely happy with my picks for the Seattle Condo Oscars so in the spirit of democracy and in response to MD's suggestion, I put [...]
Fannie Giveth…and Taketh Away?
Couple of important Fannie updates recently: On the one hand, they are putting the breaks on foreclosure sales and implementing new policies to work with owners in default to try and [...]
Lakeview Residence Condos
(Photos from NWMLS, achived under Seattle Condo Review Gallery) Lakeview Residence is a new construction project built on the slope of 1114 Lakeview Blvd. E. The project is designed by Studio Meng Strazzara, the [...]
Seattle Condo January Market Results
So the January numbers are in from the MLS. Below are some of the key stats comparing Jan 2009 to Jan 2008 numbers as well as Jan 2009 versus previous [...]
Four Seasons Gets Loan Extension (thank god)
The Four Seasons development got a loan extension which is now due in June 2009. The project had almost $200M in loans. Imagine how bad it would have been had [...]
Condo Lobby Resembles “Den of Hell”
The NY Times has a great article about condo lobbies and how developers are upping the ante with high-end art, soaring ceilings, and in once case, 26 foot long fireplaces (which [...]
Most Read Seattle Condo Reviews of 2008
1. Ultra High-End Condo 2. All about Escala 3. Cosmopolitan Review 4. Parc Review 5. 1521 Review
2008 Seattle Condo Year in Review
As 2008 is coming to an end. It's a great time to reflect what an interesting and eventful year we've had. Here are some highlights from the year 2008: Earlier this year, [...]
Seasons Greetings!
Happy Holidays and New Year to all the Seattle Condo enthusiasts out there! Hope you're all enjoying some time with family and friends. Here's to turning the page [...]
Mosler Retail Units Sold
I'm no commercial expert but any transaction in this market has got to be a good sign. TRF Pacific purchased five retail condo units at Mosler Lofts in Seattle for $2.62 [...]