If you ask me today what is the most exciting, most promising, most talked about condo in Seattle, my answer would be one single word – Spire – the highlight of the 2021 Seattle new residential openings.
I have seen many new buildings over the years – with Nexus and The Emerald standing out most recently, packed with amenities and outstanding views – but Spire is, well, inspirational.
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I sometimes use a rollercoaster as a metaphor for the housing market – it has its ups and downs. We have seen dips in the market (anyone remember the Great Recession?) and strong climbs such as the pandemic-induced shock of rising single-family home prices amid a dearth of new listings.
Today we are witnessing an enigma wrapped in a metaphor. Stick with me on this!
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Mortgage options vary just like the number of home types available for purchase. A buyer’s choices for financing of a condo, however, can be, well, complicated.
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December in residential real estate is typically the quietest month of the year. It’s more of a time for family, friends and football than searching, stressing and selling.
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After a little more than a decade in Seattle, I have lived in three distinct neighborhoods and probably visited another 20 local communities across the city. While it’s true that each area has its own character and utility, in my experience neighborhoods are changing their personalities as the city grows.
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I’m happy to share with you some exciting news: I have partnered with a large North America network of community websites to delivery helpful information and resources about Seattle for Seattle.
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Sometimes you just have to break the rules!
I’m not suggesting speeding recklessly in a school zone or failing to return that book you borrowed six weeks ago from Seattle Public Library. I’m talking about the “rule” against feasting on a late-night meal just before bedtime.
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In a move deemed progressive by some and capitalistic by others, Seattle lawmakers have decided to loosen the rules on the number, type and size of homes that can stand on a single-family plot of land.
Debating the positives and negatives are great fuel for local talk radio and editorial pages but this blog will attempt to stay out of the crossfire. One thing is for sure, the forthcoming changes will forever alter the landscape of traditional neighborhoods.
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If you work in and around Amazon’s constellation of office buildings around South Lake Union and Denny Triangle, then it may be worth considering living in luxury just a few minutes away.
The Cosmopolitan is a 34-story condominium with all the amenities one could want, plus it’s within walking distance of almost anything you would need. You can be in downtown, Belltown, at Whole Foods or enjoying one of many fine restaurants within an easy 15 minutes from this building. And, it’s only a five-minute walk to the Amazon Spheres.
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In a city this big the question sellers often ask is why is one similar-looking home worth more than theirs. That’s especially true for condos, including in Seattle, where there are unofficially more than 36,000 units.
Just as an individual has a personality all to himself, every home has special attributes that add character and appeal. Many factors play into pricing beyond square footage – the view, finishes to the home and modernity of appliances to name a few.
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