Based on Northwest MLS data here is an update on Downtown Seattle condos: November 2010 versus October 2010; year to date sales Condo inventory was down 10% in November 2010 as compared to October 2010. Studios – down 17% 1-bedroom condos – down 4% 2-bedroom condos – down 3% 3-bedroom condos – down 19% The [...]

Based on Northwest MLS data there are 243 condos for sale at this time in Downtown Seattle. Downtown Seattle condo market trend analysis: condos for sale, sales in November 2010 and inventory supply based on current inventory and September-November 2010 sales. Condos for sale and inventory supply (number of condos; baths and average square footage): [...]

Based on Northwest MLS data there were 240 condos for sale in Downtown Seattle in the end of December 2010. Studios Available: 22; priced from $94,950 to $649,000 Average price: $222,441 Median price: $189,975 Average square footage: 609 sq. feet Pending sales: 4 1-bedroom condos Available: 107; priced from $150,000 to $2,555,000 Average price: $424,385 [...]

I have to apologize to the loyal readers of my blog for making a few mistakes in my blog posts where I talked about November 2009 versus November 2010 and Year-to-Date sales. On the bright side: most numbers look even better! The corrected posts may be viewed here: Condos & homes for sale and pending sales [...]

  It is Christmas in Seattle! There are many exciting events, performances and shows during the holiday season in Seattle. The list of events for every budget and taste: Winterfest in Seattle Center When: until December 31st, 2010 Where: Seattle Center Harrison St., Seattle Nutcracker When: Through December 27th, 2010. Where: McCaw Hall 321 Mercer [...]

Based on Northwest MLS data here is an overview of available condos & homes in Northeast Seattle in December 2010 and sales in November 2010. Market supply data is based on September-November sales. Reported neighborhoods: Laurelhurst, Windermere, Inverness, View Ridge, Hawthorne Hills, Sand Point, Bryant, Ravenna, Wedgwood and Maple Leaf.         There are 160 [...]

Based on Northwest Multiple Listing Service information here is a comparison of real estate market in reported Northeast Seattle neighborhoods in November 2010 versus October 2010; year-to-date sales. Seattle neighborhoods reported: Laurelhurst, Windermere, Inverness, View Ridge, Hawthorne Hills, Sand Point, Bryant, Ravenna, Wedgwood and Maple Leaf. Home inventory was down 16% in all reported Seattle [...]

Based on Northwest Multiple Listing Service data here is an update on condo and home market in reported Northeast Seattle neighborhoods. Seattle neighborhoods reported: Laurelhurst, Windermere, Inverness, View Ridge, Hawthorne Hills, Sand Point, Bryant, Ravenna, Wedgwood and Maple Leaf. 132 homes are available in all reported neighborhoods combined at this time. Laurelhurst Available: 14; priced [...]

While I enjoy what I do for a living, there is a part of me that is missing something else: arts. I grew up in a musical family in Kaunas, Lithuania. My father played the piano, organ, violin and accordion. He was a music teacher and choral conductor at the 8-year school (it would compare [...]

Based on Northwest MLS data, here is an overview of condo and home sales in greater Seattle area in January – November 2010 versus January – November 2009 (homes, new construction homes, condos and new construction condos). Areas reported: Downtown Seattle, Queen Anne / Magnolia and surrounding neighborhoods, Central / East Seattle (Capitol Hill, Madison [...]