Many of you have expressed an interest in the apartments at the Bravern.  I’ve included their floor plan pricing, leasing information, pet policy and general information for your reference:

Floor Plans

Open One Bedroom with Den  679-922 square feet  $1,510-$1,835

One Bedroom, One Bath   613-661 square feet  $1,360-$1,835

One Bedroom with Den   847 square feet   $1,840-$2,315

One Bedroom, One and a half Bath 971-1154 square feet  $1,760-$3,585

Two Bedroom, Two Bath  1242-1644 square feet  $2,475-$3,885

Two Bedroom, Two and a half Bath 1745-2087 square feet  $3,785-$4,835

Leasing Information

Lease terms:  6-15 months (depending on availability)

Application Fee: $42 per adult, non-refundable

Security Deposit: $300 due upon application, refundable upon move out

Administrative Fee: $300 due upon application, non-refundable

Renter’s Insurance: $50,000 personal liability insurance coverage required upon move in date

Parking:  $125 per month for reserved parking, $175 per month for tandem parking

Pet Policy

The Bravern accepts cats and dogs of all sizes. Some breed restrictions may apply.

Pet Deposit:  $300 per pet

Non-refundable fee: $300 per pet

Pet Rent:  $25 per month, per pet

Additional Info:

• Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinet space
• Generous walk in closets, large living room spaces, washer/dryer in every home
• Gas fireplace, hardwood floors, deck outside most homes
• Panoramic views of Downtown Seattle, Lake Washington, Mount Ranier, and the Cascade Mountains
• Full time concierge

One Main just announced a price reduction.  As seen on their blog (OneMainStreetBellevue), they have reduced a few of their featured homes by as much as $100,000.  I’ve included two of the advertised units:

Featured Home:  Model home 508
Two-bedroom + den / 2.5 Bathroom — 1,393 square foot home
with two decks and outstanding views of Meydenbauer Bay from the main living area and master bedroom
Was  $899,900, NOW $799,900

Featured Home: Model Home 210
City Suite with open bedroom nook — 662 square foot home
Was $369,900, NOW $344,900

For those of you unfamiliar with the project, I’ve included links to the UCS profile, exclusive webpage and an e-mail button to have One Main listings sent directly to you.

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 latest update from the Bravern’s South Tower is 83 units have been leased.  I’ve included the leasing office information below.

The Bravern Leasing Office

Located in the Lobby of the South Tower, off the 110th Avenue Arrival Court, between Anthropologie and Wild Ginger

Open Mon – Friday 10am – 7pm
Saturday – Sunday 10am – 6pm

688 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA
425-502-9748

TheBravern@RiverstoneRes.com

Just for fun, I thought I would share two different units for lease.  One in Bellevue and the other in downtown Seattle.  If you are in the market for a rental, bring your checkbook .

Madison Tower Condos

$12,500-See Here

Lincoln Tower

$17,500-See Here

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If you have a condo that you want to lease, we would be thrilled to talk to you about our UCS leasing program.  We have developed a service that reaches far more potential tenants then any other leasing service in Seattle.

This is a fun post for me to write.  I have been so excited to share with you some recent updates to the blog.  As you will see in the picture below, we have added a category of links titled “UCS Exclusive Sites”.  I think this is an incredible addition to the site.

For the last 2 months, I have been working tirelessly on building individual sites for the major condominiums projects in Bellevue and Seattle.  The objective was to bring each project to you!  This hyper-local approach, delivers “building” specific information.  Each website is loaded with great info.  You can search units for sale, units that have sold and within a few weeks you’ll be able to search for rentals as well!  In addition, you will find the following:

• Neighborhood information
• Amenities
• Walkscore and much much more.

Each site is fairly interactive as well.  For example, if you want UCS to send you listings in your favorite building, just fill out the email notifications form and you will receive new listings immediately when they hit the market.  As an owner you will also be able to keep tabs on the units that are for sale in your building.  We will be adding new features to the site as time goes on. For now, my hope is that you enjoy what has been created.  Please spread the word!  I’m very excited to get your feedback.  See below for a list of all the websites offered at this time:

Here is an example of the website for the Vine!

These are where the website links are located in UrbanCondoSpaces (see the picture below):

Eastside/Bellevue Condos:

Bravern Condos
Bellevue Towers
One Lincoln Square
One Main Street Condos
Astoria Condos
Washington Square
Kirkland Central

Seattle Condos:

Trace Condos and Lofts
Brix Condos
Eastlake Condos and Lofts
Enso Condominiums
Veer Lofts
2200 Westlake
The Cosmopolitan
5th and Madison
Escala Condos
1521 Condominiums
Cristalla Condos
Bellora Condos
Concord  Condos
The Vine
The Parc
Mosler Lofts
Madison Lofts
Gallery

One Main Street is a ten-story concrete and steel building with just 57 beautiful homes. One Main was thoughtfully designed to co-exhist with the popular Old Bellevue neighborhood.  The project is surrounded by local businesses and lined with locally-owned boutiques and restaurants. All units are fully equipped with Bosch appliances, Lagotek home automation, hardwood flooring and expansive windows.

UCS EXCLUSIVE ONE MAIN WEBSITE:
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www.onemainstreetcondos.com

UCS PROJECT GRADE:
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See One Main’s WalkScore:

ONE MAIN RESOURCES
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Project Page

One Main Blog

Facebook Page

WALKSCORE
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The Bravern is off to hot start on the leasing of the south tower. In just 30 days they have leased over 58 units!  This is an incredible pace.  According to my contact at Bravern, the grand opening last weekend was a huge success.

In regards to the sales in the north tower, they have received 8 offers in less than 3 weeks.  With the success of the south tower, sales will continue to increase.  As the buildings fill up, I’m sure the retailers will be thankful as well.

For more information on the project:

www.urbancondospaces.com/the-bravern
www.thebravern.com
www.bravernresidences.com

Recent pictures of the project:

The leasing team at Bravern have just announced their Grand Opening for the Apartments in the South Tower. It will be held on Saturday, May 22nd & Sunday, May 23rd from 9am – 7pm.  I’ve included their schedule of events for your review.  I’m sure most local developers are thankful to Schnitzer West for pulling nearly 250 units off the market.  Less inventory will amount to a quicker recovery.  If anything, it is great for Bellevue and will act as a shot in the arm.

Schedule of Events:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Grand Opening Specials include:

• Rents from $1500/month
• 4 weeks free rent
• Up to 3 months of free parking
• Membership Specials at David Barton Gym

Specials are valid for grand opening weekend only.

Enter to win:

• Two pre-painted Accent Walls
• Guest Suite for a weekend
• Valet parking for a week
• Mini pedicure
• $50 Gift Cards to restaurants at The Bravern

GRAND PRIZE: $500 gift card to The Shops at The Bravern

The Apartment Leasing Office is open daily until 7 pm.

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After receiving my first e-mail blast from the Bravern’s leasing team, I noticed that the advertised rental rates have risen from a starting price of $1,100 to $1,400 per month (see the picture below).  After hearing about the success of their leasing efforts thus far, this didn’t surprise me.  At the same time, with all the available units to rent in Bellevue, I wonder if this is a bit pre-mature.  Time will tell.  I’ve include a copy of the e-mail below:

Now You Can Rent a Home in Bellevue’s Most Anticipated Community The Bravern Signature Residences is now offering grand apartment homes in the South Tower for those who want everything The Bravern has to offer but would prefer to rent at this time. Exquisitely furnished model homes are available for touring. The Apartment Leasing Office is open daily until 7 pm. Be sure to see The Signature Plaza – 25,000 square foot amenity level located on the fourth floor spanning both towers. Visit our website at www.BravernApartments.com for more information. We look forward to showing you the premier rental property in the Pacific Northwest. To continue receiving emails from The Bravern Apartments please register online at BravernApartments.com