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December 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment

For any of you looking to lease your condo, I sensing that the demand for quality condos is up.  I just successfully leased this 3 bedroom condo in Capitol Hill in just 8 days.  I showed it 12 times in 6 days.  We also had a few brokers bring prospective tenants through as well.   What I found interesting was the general disappointment of what is currently on the market.  Many of the prospective renters that came through were not very happy with the available inventory.  Although it is a small sample of rental demand, I still found it fascinating to hear. I guess that is good news for condo owners who are going to wait to sell their property and would prefer to see what the market offers next year.

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JUST LISTED

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714 Bellevue | Capitol Hill |  Seattle

Asking Price $2,395 Per Month

714 Bellevue Way E, #102
Seattle, Wa 98102

3 Bed | 3 Bath

1635 Square Feet

2 story loft, 20 foot ceilings & private patio!

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Freshly cleaned, 2 story corner unit with views! Truly a unique space with over 1600sf. Expansive floor plan, wall of windows and incredible master suite. 2 decks and private out-door patio perfect for entertaining. Remodeled kitchen and baths. Ample lighting with a real fireplace. Well managed modern concrete & steel building that is beautifully landscaped. 2 deeded parking spaces, large storage space and bike storage. Enjoy the quiet street and incredible neighborhood. Good handicap access. Walkscore of 97. 1 yr. lease preferred.

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Just Listed | 3 Bedroom Loft In Capitol Hill

December 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment


JUST LISTED

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714 Bellevue | Capitol Hill |  Seattle

Asking Price $2,395 Per Month

714 Bellevue Way E, #102
Seattle, Wa 98102

3 Bed | 3 Bath

1635 Square Feet

2 story loft, 20 foot ceilings & private patio!

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Freshly cleaned, 2 story corner unit with views! Truly a unique space with over 1600sf. Expansive floor plan, wall of windows and incredible master suite. 2 decks and private out-door patio perfect for entertaining. Remodeled kitchen and baths. Ample lighting with a real fireplace. Well managed modern concrete & steel building that is beautifully landscaped. 2 deeded parking spaces, large storage space and bike storage. Enjoy the quiet street and incredible neighborhood. Good handicap access. Walkscore of 97. 1 yr. lease preferred.

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Jeff J Reynolds 206.794.1118
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UrbanCondoSpaces.com and Jeff Reynolds just listed this property in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. This is something we do for our clients each time we list or sell their home. If you are interested in receiving our “Just Listed” or “Just Sold” e-blasts you can sign up here:

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If You Don’t Have Professional Photos, Fire Your Agent

December 3, 2010 By 2 Comments

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Are you ready?  I’m going to put the professional photography discussion to bed. I’m calling my experiment the “The Great Picture Debate”. Continue reading.

Over the last decade, the debate over professional photography has heated up.  In may opinion, it should not even be a discussion.  If you broker doesn’t use professional photos, I would encourage the following:

Step One

Show them this blog post

Step Two

If they still don’t use professional photos, follow the instructions in step three.

Step Three

FIRE them!

The pictures below tell a very real story.  The unit featured is a rental that I am bringing on the market over the weekend.  Located in Capitol Hill at 714 Bellevue East.  It is a 1600sf + condo with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 decks, a patio and a wall of windows.  For experimental purposes, I followed my incredibly talented photographer (Aimee Chase of Vista Estate Imaging) everywhere that she went.  I took a picture at the exact location that she did.  My goal was to make sellers, buyers and brokers aware of the disservice that occurs when a seller or a landlord does not have access to professional photos.  It is impossible for me to truly express the need for professional photography.  In a day and age where all buyers, lessors and investors start their search online it is imperative to have listing photos that will accurately portray the real condition of a unit.

In this real estate market, the demand for purchases remains low.  Great photography is one of the tools in your control that you can use to get people “in the door!”.  Don’t just take my word for it.  If you go online and look at the existing inventory, much of the condos/homes that don’t sell are either over-priced or poorly displayed.  I tend to believe that many units could sell in this market with better photography.

I hope you find my efforts below useful.  It truly paints the picture.  Good photos are worth their weight in GOLD!

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Search For Your Condo By Neighborhood

November 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment

I’m so excited to share with you the newest service from UrbanCondoSpaces.com. The UCS Neighborhood Map Feature was created to help simplify your search for your next condo or home. Now instead of using the difficult map searches on big cumbersome real estate websites, you can simply “jump” right to your favorite neighborhoods to speed up your search. See below and please tell us what you think!

BALLARD

BELLTOWN

CAPITOL HILL

DOWNTOWN

EASTLAKE

GREENLAKE

MADISON PARK

MAGNOLIA

QUEEN ANNE

WALLINGFORD

WEST SEATTLE

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4 Closed, 2 Condos Left At Lakeview

October 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment

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There are just 2 condos left at Lakeview in Seattle.  Both units are two (2) bedrooms:

Unit # 1s is 1670 sf (priced at $634,950)
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Unit# 3N is 1392sf  (priced at $649,950)

Lakeview is located at:  1114 Lakeview Boulevard East

Some of the project features include:

  • Lake Union and Olympic Mountain views
  • Private In-home elevator entrance
  • 9+ foot ceilings
  • Hardwoods
  • Custom solid wood cabinets
  • Viking Appliance package in every home
  • Master suites
  • Large decks with views
  • Forced air and air conditioning
  • 2 car garage parking

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Major Price Drops | Trace Lofts, Capitol Hill

October 14, 2010 By 1 Comment

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There are two remaining units at Trace Lofts.  Unit #407 dropped $45,000 and #403 dropped $110,000!  Will these go before the end of the weekend?

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Seattle Neighborhood Map

September 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Both TheSeattleCondoMap and BellevueCondoMap were announced over the last couple of weeks.  These websites were created to help prospective buyers, owners and residents in getting to know our city.  I wanted to make you aware that I have added each one of these maps to the home page of the blog (UrbanCondoSpaces.com).

I’ve included the Seattle Neighborhood map in this post for an up close and personal look.  If you like it, please spread the word!

Seattle Neighborhood Map:

View Seattle Neigborhoods in a larger map

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Brix Condos

June 10, 2010 By 1 Comment

 

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BRIX CONDOS

Developer: Schnitzer N.W.
Architect: Mithun Architects

DESCRIPTION | BUILDING

Brix is a mix of concrete, glass and steel featuring 141 units.  There are two distintive types of Brix homes; Broadways Flats and Brownstones/Lofts.  The 6 stories of flats that were built on Broadway feature open-one, one and two bedroom plans.  The Brownstone units are built along 10th Avenue East (see picture). They feature private entrances, professional lanscaping, and a traditional brick exterior.

AMENITIES

In my opinion, Brix is a compliment to the “Hill”.  Although amenities are limited, the rooftop deck, private courtyard and access to everything make this building a good buy; or a least something to consider.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Brix homes feature:
Townhomes with exposed timber ceilings
High ceilings (flats up to 9′, lofts up 15′6″)
Balconies
Frigidaire gas range
Frigidaire washer/dryer
Fisher & Paykel refrigerators
Bosch diswashers
Hardwoods, carpet flooring
Slab milk glass or granite countertops


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Address: 530 Broadway E, Seattle, 98102
Year Built: 2008
Bedrooms: Open 1, 1, 2
Bathrooms: 1–2
Floors: 6
Total Units: 141
Unit Size: Spacious
My Grade:
Location: A
Amenities: C
Price: B
Luxury: B-
Walk-ability: A
Unit Decor: B+

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Brix Condos In Capitol Hill Reporting 8 Sales in Less than 2 Weeks

April 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Brix Condominiums

I just received an e-mail from Amanda Loring at Brix Condominiums in Capitol Hill.  They have just 11 units left after selling 8 units in less then two weeks.  I think this a great example of a project getting serious with pricing; leading to more sales.  The tax credit is driving traffic as well.  Just 10 days left for buyers looking to take advantage.

For more information please e-mail us at info@urbanimg.com.

Also, if you would like to schedule a showing of the 11 remaining units, please click on the button below to set up a time:

Filed Under: All Condos, Amenities, Brix, Courtyard, Home, Rooftop Deck, Schnitzer West Tagged With: , , , , ,

Trace Lofts-Reducing Prices

April 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment

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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:

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Trace Lofts

February 21, 2010 By 1 Comment

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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.

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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

Address: 1414 12th Ave, Seattle 98112
Year Built: 1919/2007
Bedrooms: Studio, 1 & 2
Stories 5
Total Units: 142
Amenities: Elevator, Lobby entrance,
My Grade:
Location: B+
Amenities: D
Price: B
Luxury: B
Walk-ability: A+  Google Walkscore
Unit Decor: B+
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Capitol Hill Condo Project in BIG Trouble

February 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment

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This post today has me in a bit of a pickle.  There is a condo building on Capitol Hill that is teetering on the edge of disaster.  I’m acutely aware of the situation, but hesitant to throw the project under the bus.  What I do know, is that my client and I decided that it would be best for her to walk away from the purchase due to potential financial short-fall from a major upcoming expense.  An expense that could cost her and the other home owners thousands of dollars in a special assessment. When we reviewed the re-sale certificate last week  it became evident that the project was in trouble. As we reviewed the meeting minutes, we stumbled upon the issue and it became quite clear that the unit was too high risk to purchase.

The project has less reserves than it should, the building needs a new roof, it needs to fix problems with the windows, could have water damage and it may need to file a lawsuit with a developer that is no longer doing business.  This is what most would consider a recipe for disaster.  Situations like these are a constant reminder of how important it is that you review your re-sale certificate.  As I mentioned before, I have made this mistake myself when purchasing my own unit back in 2007.  Read Here

Bottom line is that you MUST do your homework before you purchase.  The last thing anyone needs is assessment of $5,000-$15,000 dollars or more after moving in.  In addition, any project currently in litigation becomes almost impossible to finance.

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Brix Condo Update, Seattle

January 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

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So I toured yesterday at Brix for a client looking to purchase a second home.  April did an awesome job getting me up to speed with their progress and the remaining inventory.  They have sold a pretty fair number of units over the last few weeks.  They have 20 units left and only 2 remaining  2 bedroom units.  Both are interior courtyard facing and priced at $389,000 for unit 138 and $429,000 for unit 139.  I have included both floor-plans below for your reference.

Out of the 20 units remaining every home is priced less than $429,000.  They have a few additional parking stalls that can be financed as well (value $20,000).   Now that the luxury apartments across the street are getting closer to completion, hopefully the noise will subside.   The rumor of Whole Foods going in that space was put to rest last month.  Thanks to Justin at CHS.com (read article here).

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Floor Plans:

Unit 138

Unit 139

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Auction-Brix Condominiums

August 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment

3866218896 b88268b579 Auction Brix CondominiumsBrix Condominiums just announced that they will auction off their remaining inventory.  See the attached image for more information.  If you have never done this before, I would be happy to walk you through the process.  E-mail me at jreynolds@urbanimg.com

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Thinking About Buying Green?

August 28, 2008 By

2797204528 5f1b423268 m Thinking About Buying Green?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

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