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Mari Bellevue, the 17-story 138-unit condo building going up in Bellevue posted floor plans to their site this week. Homes range from 421 square feet to 2,403 square feet for a penthouse. Type Sq. Ft. Range # Studios 421 to 463 32 One bedrooms 547 to 775 60 One bed + dens 841 10 Two […]

Matt Goyer

March 31, 2023

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Spire cuts prices by nearly $150k on some units

Spire, the 41-story 343-unit condo building at 2510 6th Ave that we’ve helped a number of buyers move into, has cut pricing on some units and is running a new year incentive with $15 to $25k credits. Some examples are below, but definitely noteworthy that you can now buy into Spire, a brand-new building for […]

Matt Goyer

January 9, 2023

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Getting Creative: Seller Financing & Assumable Mortgages in Seattle

Looking for a lower rate than you can get through a conventional lender? The most common strategy is to have the seller pay for a 3-2-1 or 2-1 rate buy-down. But what about some uncommon, more creative strategies? This is where seller financing or an assumable mortgage come in. List of Seattle-area Seller Financing Homes […]

Matt Goyer

November 15, 2022

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Spire cuts pricing on some units

Spire, the 41-story 343-unit condo building at 2510 6th Ave that we’ve helped a number of buyers move into, has cut pricing on some units and is running a fall incentive with $15 to $25k credits. Some examples are below, but definitely noteworthy that you can now buy into Spire, a brand-new building for less […]

Matt Goyer

October 7, 2022

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First Light – October 2022 construction update

Quick update on First Light, the 48-story 459 condo unit going up at 2000 3rd Ave in Belltown (3rd and Virginia). Looks like they’ve poured about 13 of the 48 floors and glazing (windows) are starting to go in. Last I heard they’re aiming to be complete in 2023, but sure looks like 2024… Above […]

Matt Goyer

October 7, 2022

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Actually, Bill Campbell designed the Talisman

For nearly ten years we’ve been trying to get to the bottom of who designed the Talisman, a 65-unit midcentury loft condo on First Hill. Prior to 2013, many believed it was designed by Space Needle architect John Graham. Since 2013 we thought it was designed by Kieth Nissen, with more confirmation in 2016 that […]

Matt Goyer

August 26, 2022

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Spire releases penthouses, prices top $4.25m

About a year after welcoming its first homeowners, Spire, the 343-unit 41-story building that is over 50% sold, has released its penthouse collection. We recently stopped in for a look and can vouch for the views, they’re amazing! As for the homes, some of the differences from other homes in the building, other than size […]

Matt Goyer

June 21, 2022

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First Light – Resales and assignments

First Light is the 459-unit condo by West Bank going up at 3rd and Virginia that should complete in early 2024. With pre-sales having started in 2018 there are sellers whose plans have changed and are looking to assign their unit to a new buyer – First Light is the only building that we’re aware […]

Matt Goyer

April 21, 2022

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The story of our floating home fire

Here’s the story of our floating home, #11 at Mallard Cove, catching fire. We were eight months into a nine-month remodel and our place was looking good! The finish line was in sight for our studs-out remodel to add two new rooms, re-locate the front door (by losing the split-level entrance), replace the leaky roof, […]

Matt Goyer

November 18, 2021

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Historic Fort Lawton Officer’s Row home at Discovery Park

One of five homes on Fort Lawton’s Officer’s Row, 4002 Washington Ave. W was built in 1900 and housed senior military officers until the U.S. Army post closed in 1973. The history-filled Colonial Revival home offers four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and unbeatable access to one of Seattle’s most treasured public spaces. Situated alongside the trees […]

Urban Living Team

June 21, 2021

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First look inside Spire (now offering 2 year HOA dues)

Last week we got a hardhat tour of a couple units at Spire, the 342-unit new construction condo at 600 Wall St that should be move-in-ready this summer. While still under construction, it is looking good! Spire has also just announced that for primary and second home buyers that they’re offering two years of HOA […]

Matt Goyer

March 8, 2021

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Seattle noise map

Looking for some peace and quiet in Seattle? Check out the National Transportation Noise Map from 2018 that shows the impact planes and cars have on noise levels. For peace and quiet looks like you want to head to West Seattle, or to the north-west or north-east.

Matt Goyer

February 23, 2021

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Urban Living is a boutique real estate brokerage helping clients in Seattle and on the Eastside buy and sell amazing homes. Urban Living started in 2006 as a blog about Seattle real estate with an emphasis on lofts, condos, new construction, and midcentury moderns. In 2018 we formed a brokerage so we could help readers buy and sell the amazing homes we featured. From Beacon Hill to Ballard (and beyond), from $200,000 to $5+ million, we'd love to help you.