Seattle Times columnist Nicole Brodeur points out the downside to the city’s apparent condo-rich future—the condos are pretty much only for the rich. I like the idea of an army of spit-shine new residents invading downtown. It’s fewer cars on the road, a nod to our healthy economy and hints at the world-class city we’ve…
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The Case For Condo Mania
In the interest of being even-handed, I present to you the case for downtown condo mania, courtesy of the Seattle Times. The more housing we build downtown, the more desirable downtown becomes for all — residents, workers, visitors and tourists. Many people who live downtown invest in downtown. They donate their time and resources to…
Seattle 2010 = Vancouver, BC 2.0?
Apologies for the lack of posting yesterday. I spent all day at the Art Institute downtown with my wife, at her “portfolio day,” which marks her completion of the “Residential Design” program. If you know someone that needs an interior designer for cheap (since she’s just getting started) shoot me an email. Moving on… If…
Caskets To Condos
Here’s a fun off-beat weekend story. Casket factory to become condo complex? While the real-estate market is cooling in some parts of the U.S., demand continues to surge in the Seattle area. That has prompted developers to step up their search for properties — even old, abandoned addresses. The North Coast Casket Factory, a red…
Video Report: Condo Craze
When you get some time, check out this King 5 video report on the condo craze. Robert Mak kicks off his report by focusing on a 23-story building full of $330,000+ condos going up in Bellingham. On his blog, he explains some of his thinking behind the report. Don’t get me wrong—Bellingham is a beautiful…