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

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
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A quick update from Trace Lofts.  According to Matrix their exclusive sales partner, they are now 80% sold.  For a profile on Trace Lofts, including a description, map and the exclusive UCS Urban Grade, click here.

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Just a quick update on Trace Lofts in Capitol Hill.  According to a message from Matrix Real Estate this morning they will be reducing pricing on the remaining units for sale.  The updates will hit the MLS this afternoon.  For more information you can visit their website or refer back to a UCS post on Trace as well.

According to the Matrix website they will be reducing prices up to $75,000 on remaining studio, open 1 BR and 1 BR homes.

Click below if you would like to schedule a viewing of Trace Lofts:

Trace Lofts presents an incredible opportunity to “live urban“.  Once home to a number of different businesses, Trace seems to be in the center of universe for Capitol Hill residents.

A built green project of 142 open spaces, Trace built by RAFN sits in the Pike/Pine Triangle in Capitol Hill.  With studios, one and two bedroom homes, Trace offers a variety of living options with floor to ceiling windows, urban and city views, cork flooring, stainless appliances, gas cook-tops and reserved parking. Its creative architecture, boutique retail and phenomenal location makes Trace a contender on the list of Capitol Hill’s best condo projects.

A few neighborhood attractions include:

Restaurants:
La Spiga
Barrio
Boom Noodle
Martins Off Madison

Coffee Shops:
Bluebird
Cafe Stellina
Pettirosso
Cafe Presse

Bars:
Elysian Brewery
Madison Pub
Wild Rose Tavern

Ever wonder if buying a green home is a sound financial investment?  A recent article in the Seattle Times discusses recent statistics and the benefits of buying a green home.  It cites a study by GreenWorks Realty which reviewed the NWMLS King County condominium sales from September 2007 – May 2008 and included only new construction built in 2007 and after.  The statistics reflect that 18.7% of condominiums bought during this period were environmentally certified.  When priced per square foot, these green condominium homes were 28% more valuable than non-classified homes.  A green home may be classified by LEED, Built Green, Energy Star or another 3rd Party classification.   Check out the article regarding green homes and condominums…Buying Green.

In addition to this article, I thought I would highlight a few environmentally certified new construction projects and those under construction 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

NoMa – Ballard

Florera – Greenlake

Bellevue Towers – Downtown Bellevue