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At least the marketing remarks on 1504 Aurora Ave N #509 are honest: Enjoy the view from this 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo in Seattle. Exterior of Building going through some reconstuction, dont let that distract you. Property condition may restrict FHA/VA/USDA financing options. Possible special fin thru Chase, see agent only remarks for details. [...]

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Aubrey must have a subscription to the DJC since he’s picked up on the DJC story and blogged that the 82 unit Marlborough sold at auction for $18 million (which is $315/sq. ft. if we believe the county that they have 57,000 square feet) and 91 unit Domaine for $19.5 million (which is $229/sq. ft. [...]

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Domaine Foreclosure The Daily Journal of Commerce has the news that, Trustee’s sale is set for Intracorp condo project. That project is Domaine. Looks like Ben has a subscription and has the full details in, Domaine development to be auctioned: The article states a limited liability company affiliated with Intracorp is in default on a [...]

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A million and a half for a townhome!? 2008 8th Ave N is a Pb Elemental townhome on Westlake. It has nice views: And I love the outdoor kitchen: But the owner’s taste in floor coverings certainly needs to be questioned: Last sale: October 27, 2006 for a million. Will they get $500,000 more two [...]

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My Vegas weekend hang over is finally starting to wear off so time for a quick post about the new listings that hit the market this past weekend. 615 Pike Lofts Another big loft is for sale at 615 E Pike. Unit 406 is located on the rounded corner side of the building. At $889,000 [...]

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Alrighty, no more buying the paper on Super Bowl weekend. Here’s the re-cap of ads in this past weekend’s Sunday Seattle Times: 1 Hotel Residences: Grand opening coming soon. Now selling. Occupancy 2010. It’s a lifestyle many desire but only a fortunate few will call their own. 1521: Occupancy 2008. Final purchase opportunity happening now. [...]

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From the this-will-teach-me-to-read-the- news-at-night-instead-of-the-morning-department: Just a week after dumping Expo 62 (Seattle PI article on it for a different spin) The DJC reports that Intracorp is now trying to dump the 91 unit and ill situated Domaine. From the broker’s site: Moran & Company is pleased to announce that it has been retained as the [...]

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A reader writes in with reports on delays at 5th and Madison: Move-in delays at 5th & Mad. What a surprise! But, Williams Marketing is now saying, “We will give you, the buyers, daily updates via emails.” (emphasis added). Let’s see if they live up to that promise. But I bet your site has something [...]

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I went to the Expo today. Here’s an update on sales numbers. 1 – 143 reservations for 208 units 1521 – 131 of 141 units sold Brix – 68 of 141 units sold Domaine – 10 of 92 units sold. I heard a rumor they took all the units off the market but they haven’t. [...]

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This past weekend the New York Times reports, Buyers Scarce, Many Condos Are for Rent: After six weeks of failing to lure more than a couple of dozen buyers, Mr. Franco and his partner, Jeff Blum, joined the builders of nearly 6,000 condominium units in the Washington metropolitan area who have decided in the last [...]

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