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Sneak Peak at 1310 E Union #202

August 26th, 2008 · 4 Comments

My favorite building in Seattle has a unit that is not on the MLS yet and I got a sneak peak at it tonight.
First, a big thanks goes to Edward Krigsman of ek Real Estate Group, who will be listing the place in the next day or two, for meeting me late tonight in […]

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1200 sf: 19th Ave Lofts vs Market Place North

August 24th, 2008 · No Comments

19th Ave Lofts
#106 is two combined units at 19th Ave Lofts. 1279 square feet with two bedrooms for $529,950.

Market Place North
Want to live close to water? Check out 2021 1st Ave #G-12. This is another 1265 square foot place with two bedrooms but much pricer at $825,000.

Popularity: 11% [?]

Popularity: 11% [?]

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$2.45mil Banner Building Unit. Top Floor at 19th Lofts

August 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Banner Buiding
#403/404 at the Banner Building at 80 Vine St hit the MLS today. At 3 beds, 2.75 baths, 3,362 square feet the place is huge.
Even though the listing agent stands to gross $73,500 there are sadly no pictures yet except this exterior shot:

19th Ave Lofts
If you can’t afford $2.45 mil but still want […]

Popularity: 21% [?]

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Tags: 19th Ave Lofts · Banner Building · MLS Watch

Brix Raising Prices

July 29th, 2008 · 22 Comments

Even though they’re faced by more delays Brix raised prices $10,000 on 11 units today.
Popularity: 19% [?]

Popularity: 19% [?]

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Dennis Saxman Loses Pine and Belmont Petition

July 21st, 2008 · 2 Comments

Word is that Dennis Saxman has lost the Pine and Belmont petition against the city but this isn’t going to deter him from continuing his petition of 1605 Bellevue Ave down the street.
Popularity: 17% [?]

Popularity: 17% [?]

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Brix Buyer Tells All

July 16th, 2008 · 12 Comments

A Brix buyer rights in with what is going on:

Not only was there a change in contractors at the Brix, tentative closing dates delayed for Broadway side of project till November. Buyers were also asked to sign new contracts that would allow for an additional 120 days, if closing not accomplished in November. Last […]

Popularity: 24% [?]

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Hillku Spell Checks Vertigo

July 15th, 2008 · 2 Comments

I love this photo on Hillku making fun of the condo conversion known as Seattle’s ugliest condo (yes, it has since been repainted several times, getting slightly better with each new paint scheme):

Another less obvious problem with the sign is the two phone numbers. Which should I call?
Any bets on how long before MCM/James […]

Popularity: 18% [?]

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Trace North Mortgage Options

July 13th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Trace North was partnering with First Horizon and appears to have now switched to Wells Fargo in order to offer a special payment plan if you put 10%+ down.
Their incentive is for year 1 the rate is 4%, year 2 it is 5% and year 3, 4 and 5 it’s 6%.
It’s not a […]

Popularity: 15% [?]

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Tour Agnes Lofts on July 20th

July 13th, 2008 · No Comments

It was too nice of a day to drive down to Georgetown for the Orcas Residences open house so we headed to Madison Park for some swimming instead.
If you’re looking for an open house to go to next weekend, the current issue of Seattle magazine featured the Agnes Lofts and will be hosting an […]

Popularity: 14% [?]

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Klebeck No Longer With Gun Club at Trace Lofts

July 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Michael Klebeck is no longer associated with the Gun Club.
Rumor has it that someone associated with the War Room is looking at the space.
I’ve been really looking forward to a nice little local hang out opening up but I guess we’ll have to settle for a sales center for the foreseeable future.
Popularity: 15% […]

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Tags: Trace Lofts