Category: Seattle Real Estate News
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A New Company Will Help With Your Down Payment… If You Start an Airbnb
Airbnb is a hot topic in Seattle right now, and it’s a growing trend to buy homes with an Airbnb option. In fact, it’s such a popular option that a startup called Loftium is offering to help you finance your Airbnb. What’s the catch? Loftium will help you buy a home with Airbnb potential by…
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Hate Amazon in Seattle? Here Are 4 Big Reasons Why You Shouldn’t
Early in September, Amazon announced that it’s searching for a city to build its second headquarters in. They’re looking at building a new HQ where they’ll be able to employ up to 50,000 people with high-paying jobs. Currently, Amazon has over 40,000 employees in Seattle. If you live in Seattle, then you probably know that…
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3 Reasons To Be Excited About McGraw Square at Queen Anne
A Toll Brothers development is coming soon to Queen Anne! McGraw Square at Queen Anne is a giant project that consists of 57 new and luxurious townhomes. This one-of-a-kind community promises a long list of premium amenities all while being located in one of the hottest Seattle neighborhoods. Here’s 3 reasons to be excited about…
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Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017! What Should You Expect in 2017’s Real Estate Market
What’s up with the housing market? How does next year look? I hate starting over each year… Not sure what my issue is with new years. It feels like everything you did last year is gone and you got to get up and do it again. Still, what does the new year hold…? Toward the…
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Do You Live in a Brick Building in Capitol Hill or Pioneer Square? Then You NEED to Read This
If you do, there’s Seattle legislation in the works that may affect you. The words to remember are “unreinforced masonry construction.” Why? Well, Seattle’s predisposition towards earthquakes and public safety are the main instigators here. The city is also interested in protecting historic buildings in our community. Currently, Seattle is working on a plan to…
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What Was Seattle’s Real Estate Market REALLY Like in May 2016?
A quick glance of our “Seattle Proper” neighborhoods (which I define as North to Maple Leaf and South to Seward Park) shows the number of sold units has dropped as compared to April (although the month isn’t officially over yet). April saw 618 sold homes compared to May’s 454 sold homes. This could catch up…