Every time I go to the Ballard Farmers Market or dream of the fried oysters at Walrus and the Carpenter, I consider leaving Capitol Hill and moving to Ballard. Each time, though, I remember the time it takes to drive to I-5 and I shelve my relocation plans. But if I changed my mind (and… Read More
No word yet on the specifics of the Mosler Lofts lawsuit settlement, but at least one homeowner is happy: We were asked by the HOA to hold off a bit until the ink has a chance to get “on paper” and dry, but…as an owner and representative of a lot of buyers/sellers at Mosler, I… Read More
The first building in the new Stack House complex, a mixed-use development that takes up a whole city block in the South Lake Union area, is nearing completion. We took a hard hat tour this week of several apartments, the first of 278 that will come online when the entire project is completed later this… Read More
Word is that the construction defect lawsuit at Mosler Lofts has been settled. Mosler owners, what’s the word?
I really like Amazon’s new proposal for three giant glass-and-steel spheres at its future Denny Triangle office complex. As many others have commented on Seattle Times’ website, it’s nice to have something that’s architecturally different in the downtown core. But the other thing that caught my eye is what’s in the background of the renderings:… Read More
A two-bedroom condo on the 31st floor of the Olive 8 closed for $1.1 million yesterday, one of 38 condos sold in Seattle in the past week. The Olive 8 deal is interesting, not just because it was the highest-priced unit in the bunch, but because it sold at a pretty lofty price just a… Read More
It’s weird to say that $3,500 a month in rent is a good deal, but I think it applies to a two bedroom unit in this high-end condo building on North Capitol Hill. Unit #201 in this boutique building, located in the tony Harvard Belmont Landmark District near Volunteer Park,is a spacious 2,088 square feet… Read More
The PSBJ has a Q&A with Insignia’s developer, Nat Bosa. Two most interesting facts. The project is costing $450 million and the sales center should be open after Labor Day. He also gave a little detail on pricey and amenities: When will you start selling units at Insignia, and how much will they cost? We’re… Read More
If you’re tired of the giant rectangular boxes that have popped up as apartment clones across Seattle – and if you have a crush on Ballard like I do – check out the new apartments at the Greenfire Campus, a mixed-use development with just 18-residential units and a focus on sustainable living. When I went… Read More
Want to peak inside a home designed for Seattle’s climate? The backyard even has a miniature climbing wall! 6816 29th Ave. NE is being featured this week online and will be available for viewing in person this Sunday, May 19th, from noon to 3 pm. The home is 3,745 square feet and cost $256 a… Read More
This blog doesn’t write itself! So we’re looking for a handful of writers to join us writing about downtown condos, apartments and cool houses. If you’re interested drop me a line at mail@mattgoyer.com. Bonus points if you have photo or video skills.
The Capitol Hill Housing Community Forum is coming up: June 11, 2013, Doors at 5pm Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122 Panelists (more to be announced): Sally Clark, Seattle City Council Member Stephen O’Connor, Director of the University of Washington Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies Elizabeth Dunn, Principal of Dunn + Hobbes,… Read More
I think it is safe to say that nearly six years after buying it, my Trace Lofts condo is no longer underwater! Hopefully I can say the same about the other condo I bought in 2007. (What was I thinking buying two condos are the hit of the market??) Why am I feeling confident? My… Read More
The Seattle Times recently featured a mansion built by Rainier Brewery founder Andrew Hemrich, which was bought for $2.3m in 2010, by a couple who cashed out to tune of $25 million on a dot.com play and had it renovated by famous architectTom Kundig. Check it out, Mansion built by Rainier Brewery founder gets a… Read More
Here’s our report on what happened with Seattle condo market in April! The quick overview is that prices are down 3.2%, sales are up 2.0% and the number of condos for sale is up 3.4%. Compared to last year prices are up 13.3%, sales up 9.4% and the number of condos for sale is down… Read More
Unit 406 just hit the market Friday. Sorry, I was too busy biking and climbing to blog it up earlier :). Longtime readers know I love Monique Lofts. *Especially* the penthouse units. It is listed at $399k for 869 square foot one bedroom. Looks like it has two loft spaces? I also think I may… Read More
It’s Mother’s Day weekend, so when you’re not out pampering mom, take some time to check out some fabulous open houses going on in Seattle this weekend–there’s approximately 53 for you to check out! Here our some of our top picks. 505 W Mercer Place #201 Open Houses: Saturday, May 11, 12-3:00pm and Sunday, May… Read More
After featuring two stunning modern homes on the west shores of Lake Washington this week it seemed like we should also give you a heads up about a contemporary waterfront home in Leschi that just popped on the market. This one though is a little more pricey at $4.25m! (Though when it was on the… Read More
If you have $1.8 million, love modern homes, and want to live a block off the water you now have two options. The first is the Tom Kundig designed home we blogged about on Monday and the second hit the market today at 4109 Lake Washington Blvd S. Built by Ainslie-Davis Construction & Baan Design… Read More
