urbnlivn, a seattle condo & real estate blog

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. Sold [...]

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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. [...]

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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 $22.51 million [...]

Popularity: 21% [?]

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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 years later in a [...]

Popularity: 9% [?]

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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 $774,000 [...]

Popularity: 31% [?]

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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. Call [...]

Popularity: 99% [?]

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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 exclusive listing agent [...]

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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 [...]

Popularity: 18% [?]

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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. They have switched [...]

Popularity: 54% [?]

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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 three [...]

Popularity: 23% [?]

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