The Emerald City has seen a record number of construction projects in recent years and activity does not seem to be slowing down, as Seattle Times reports that there are currently 66 major projects underway in the city — that’s up by 1 compared to six months ago.
Read MoreAfter seemingly endless months of a frenzied real estate market in the Puget Sound region in which buyers faced anemic supply and highly competitive bidding wars, the latest Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) press release reports that we are “finally returning” to a more balanced market, as “buyers welcome more choices, moderating prices.”
Read MoreAn article recently featured in NW REporter explains that “what was initially planned as downtown Seattle condominiums, and then reconceived as luxury apartments, will, in fact, be condos.” They’re referencing the SPIRE project, a 41-story tower planned near the Seattle Center, which “will encompass 352 residences with prices starting from below $450,000, according to Laconia Development.”
Read MoreI am pleased to present a look at the housing market trends for the first quarter of 2018, from the shores of Bainbridge Island's waterfront homes and in-city living opportunities to the Eastside's most distinguished residences.
Read MoreRealogics Sotheby’s International Realty recently announced that for the first time in a decade, their brokers are representing ten new multi-family for-sale condominium and townhome projects in downtown Seattle and its surrounding neighborhoods. Though project specialists admit the cycle is a mere fraction of the last one, the spur of activity has caused the firm to relaunch the UrbanCondominiums.com website and a New Developments Preview Center in Belltown at 2715 First Avenue in Seattle. These resources will help potential buyers learn more about what’s currently for sale, what’s coming next, and equip them to combat today’s competitive in-city condo market.
Read MoreAfter a slight dip in home price growth from September to October, home prices in Seattle have begun their upward trek once again, as the index ended November 2017 at 0.18%. As Case Shiller noted in their official report, the highest year-over-year gains among the top 20 cities belonged to Seattle, Las Vegas, and San Francisco. “In November, Seattle led the way with a 12.7% year-over-year price increase, followed by Las Vegas with a 10.6% increase, and San Francisco with a 9.1% increase.”
Read MoreA recent feature on King 5 News declares that Seattle is officially in a “condo conundrum” as the city continues to face historically low inventory amidst ever-increasing demand due to Seattle’s strong economy and job growth. Despite the fact that the city is incubating many would-be buyers within rental units, developers are overwhelmingly choosing to supply apartments for rent, in large part due to Washington state’s stringent condo policy.
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