Seattle Condo Market Update
The last two weeks have been a crazy time for the financial sector. We had Lehman Brothers file for bankruptcy, Merrill Lynch rescued by Bank of America, the federal government taking [...]
Comparing the Seattle & Singapore Condo Markets
I thought we’d mix things up with this post. Instead of focusing on the Seattle condo market, I thought it would be fun to talk a bit about the Singapore condo [...]
Condo Update
I have only been away for a week and yet there were quite a number of updates in Seattle Condos. Here is a quick summary: 2.) Following the foot steps of [...]
Mortgage News
I'm sure you saw this but just in case, last Sunday, the federal government stepped in to take over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. With sharp declines in home prices and [...]
Getting some broader perspective on the Seattle market
Even the most bullish Seattle real estate watchers will agree that the market has slowed dramatically versus a few years ago when sellers were reviewing multiple offers, comparing escalation clauses, and [...]
Market Update
The PI had a nice market update and since I'm currently traveling, I figured I'd just point you to their numbers. Some interesting tidbits from my point of view:Listings for all [...]
Trophy Building
Pb Elemental, a design and development company focusing on contemporary residential/commercial design is currently in negotiations to acquire a piece of lot near Denny Way and Yale Ave. If they are [...]
Olive 8 Update
(A close-up on the blue glass sheets that reflects the city below.) Oilve 8 announced today that they have reached a new milestone in their construction: their exterior blue-glazed windows [...]
Insignia Update
Just like several projects in town, Insignia condos on 5th Ave and Battery St is on hold and the developer is waiting for the market to recover. They are hoping to [...]
Four Seasons Update
The exclusive high-end condos in the Four Seasons are scheduled for completion end of October this year. Twenty five of the thirty six homes are sold since they started marketing two [...]