Since taking over Hjarta, Matrix Real Estate seems to be getting some sales momentum.  I’ve been told that they have sold 3 units in the last 14 days.  I spent some time at the building during their grand re-opening and thought I would share some pictures.

Quick Facts:

• Steel and Concrete structure
• Silver Leed Certified
• FHA approved
• Yoga room
• Fitness studio
• Rooftop deck
• 79 units

One Bedroom (685-920 sq. ft.) Priced from $229,950
One Bedroom + Den (794 sq. ft.) Priced from $289,950 – only two available
Two Bedroom (1,037-1,576 sq. ft.) Priced from $379,950

A green home may be classified by LEED, Built Green, Energy Star or another 3rd Party classification.

I thought I would highlight a few environmentally certified new construction projects and those still seeking some form of green building classification:

Trace North/Trace Lofts – Capitol Hill

Brix – Capitol Hill

Rollin Street – South Lake Union

Enso– South Lake Union

Veer Lofts – South Lake Union

Parc – Belltown

Mosler Lofts – Belltown

Cosmopolitan – Downtown Seattle

Olive 8 – Downtown Seattle

1521 – Downtown Seattle

5th & Madison – Downtown Seattle

220 West Highland – Queen Anne

Hjarta – Ballard

Florera – Greenlake

Bellevue Towers – Downtown Bellevue

The Realogics/Sotheby’s group is off and running.  They are taking over both the sales and the creative direction of Florera in Greenlake and Hjarta in Ballard.  With an emphasis in “meeting the market” they are re-introducing the 100 units with new pricing and a brand new strategy.

Here is a look at the updated pricing:

o Studios (578 – 598 sq. ft.) will start from $244,950;
o One bedrooms (614 – 921 sq. ft.) will start from $274,950,
o One bedroom plus dens (792 – 923 sq. ft.) will start from $314,950;
o Two bedrooms (1,037 – 1,447 sq. ft.) will start from $399,950
o Two bedrooms plus den penthouses (1,331 – 1,578 sq. ft.) will start from $589,950
o Three bedroom plus den penthouses (1,909 sq. ft.) will start from $799,950

I’ve included the entire media release for your reference:   Media-Release

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I just talked to a contact over at Matrix and they are announcing a re-opening of the Hjärta project in Ballard.  Their message on twitter says the following:

After a hiatus Hjarta Ballard is reopening for SALES tomorrow. FHA approved with two new furnished models. www.hjartaballard.com

Hjarta is a located in Ballard at 1563 NW Market St.   With a focus of being a LEED certified project,  Hjärta boasts the importance of being “built green”.  In terms of how that benefits the owners,  the following statement can be found on their website; “Hjärta owners are experiencing up to 30% reduction in energy bills compared to most other condos.

A few of their common features include:

• Rooftop Garden
• Community Room
• Yoga Studio
• Workout Facility

Hjärta is a steel and concrete project of  8 floors, 79 units and contains 1, 2 and 3 bedroom plans.  They have four finishes including the “Retro, Classic, Pacific and the Peninsula.   Built by Pryde-Johnson who also built the Florera in Greenlake this project has had its fair share of uncertainty.  Now with their sights on selling out the project, it will be interesting to follow their success.

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