Uncategorized Have Bellevue Condo Prices Recovered A front page Seattle Times article on Monday, October 13th reported on the local condo market (King, Snohomish, Pierce tri-county region) and the uneven condo values throughout the region. While this may be true in some outlying areas in all three counties, urban locations near major job centers have recovered and in many cases surpassed […]
Uncategorized Manhattan Condo Prices in Downtown Bellevue After just over a week on the market a $6 million dollar condo in downtown Bellevue has a sale pending.  Located at One Main Street the residence offers a one-of-a-kind lifestyle with 4,358 SF of customized living space and wrap around terraces capturing western views of Lake Washington, the Seattle skyline and Olympic Mountains. At […]
Uncategorized Prefab Condos and Apartments in Downtown Bellevue? Marjorie Clark's article in 425Business (see link below) presents an interesting concept for future residential development. Prefab homes have certainly come a long way since their original design with tacky fiberglass skirts and plastic pink flamingos in the yard. Prefab today offers high tech, style and contemporary design; you'd never know it was a prefab […]
Uncategorized A New Name for the Bellevue Galleria According to the Puget Sound Business Journal, new owners of the Bellevue Galleria have renamed the mixed use project the Bellevue Connection – with a major upgrade planned leasable space will be increased and the exterior "curb appeal" improved. Current tenants include the Tap House Grill, Gene Juarez Salon, LA Fitness, Rock Bottom Brewery and […]
Uncategorized New Waterfront Condos in Kirkland? http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/2014/09/elusive-chinese-developer-snaps-up-kirkland.html   Originally listed for sale at $8.5 million, a waterfront parcel in Kirkland recently sold for $7,550 million.  Listed as "Meydenbauer Condos" on the City of Kirkland's website under Major Permit Projects, it appears early plans are for development of 13 condominiums according to paperwork filed earlier this year.  Kirkland's waterfront is currently a mix […]
Uncategorized Another Best for the Eastside – Kirkland #5 in Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live   Money Magazine's 2014 Best Places to Live http://time.com/money/3312313/kirkland-washington-best-places-to-live/   Money Magazine just released its 2014 Best Places to Live  –  Kirkland Washington is ranked #5 in the magazine's selection of the best small towns to live.  While downtown Bellevue is definitely an urban lifestyle with a vibrant business and retail district, and world class […]
Uncategorized Bellevue Ranks High in Livability (over Seattle) Nice press in the Puget Sound Business Journal for Bellevue.  For anyone who lives here, this comes as no surprise. The city has changed dramatically over the past three decades, evolving from a sleepy Seattle suburb to a vibrant city with a thriving business and retail district, award winning schools, arts and entertainment events, diversity, […]
Uncategorized Where is Downtown Bellevue’s Condo Inventory? There are currently less than 50 resale condominiums available in the West Bellevue market (98004 zip code).  Prices range from $267,000 to $2,250,000 with the median list price $649,000.  During the same 90 dayperiod last year 79 resale condominiums sold with a median sale price of $590,000. Traditionally, as we head into the active fall […]
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Uncategorized Downtown Bellevue – Launch Event for Destiny Assembly started Sunday for the launch event for the new sci-fi Destiny online game. The event drew a big crowd today at Compass Plaza in downtown Bellevue.
Uncategorized Downtown Bellevue at Compass Plaza – What Is It? BEING ASSEMBLED AT COMPASS PLAZA IN DOWNTOWN BELLEVUE THIS AFTERNOON.  Visit Monday September 8th between noon – 5:00 to see what it is.
Uncategorized Condominium/Community HOA Pet Policies and Service Animals Many condominium and community HOAs have specific pet guidelines or restrictions included in their governing documents.  Did you know . . . a community may not ban service animals.  A service animal is defined as an animal that has been trained in some way to assist a disabled person and is required in order to be able […]
Uncategorized Managing the Cost of Living Downtown Living in the city definitely has appeal and downtown Bellevue has unlimited dining choices, a variety of arts and entertainment venues, world class shopping, convenience to day-to-day amenities  – but city living can be expensive.  With a bit of thought you can actually save money living downtown.  1)  Entertainment . . . look for free entertainment and events.  Downtown Bellevue […]
Uncategorized Don’t Miss the 6th Annual Taste of Main Don't miss the 6th annual Taste of Main this Saturday, August 16th, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM.  Sample food, desserts, wine and more from participating Main Street merchants.  Your passport includes special store sales, a swag bag and Taste of Main wine glass.  This is a great local event supporting the Detlef Schrempf Foudation and […]
Uncategorized Don’t Miss Bellevue’s Food Truck Round-Up Nosh on a dozen of Bellevue's most popular food trucks  –  entertainment 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Thursday, August 14th 3:30 – 8:30 PM Ashwood Park (next to the Bellevue Puyblic Library)  
Uncategorized The Skyline’s Newest Tower Crane Downtown Bellevue's newest tower crane went up on Friday at Trammell Crow's site on 108th Avenue NE.   The 19 story office tower anchors the SE corner of the Washington Square superblock.