A lot of good things are in the pipeline for Spring 2008 and over the past month I have been cranking away on new projects, taking on more listings and trying to balance all and everything in between.  Obviously I have had a little trouble keeping up with the posting, but the clouds have parted (except for one dark cloud- aka “the tax man”) and I can get back into my routine once again!  

Sales-
5th and Madison:  I have to say that I definitely fell in love with 5th and Madison.  As the “hidden gem” in the heart of downtown, I love the location, finishes and floorplans and have been eyeing #405 myself (currently at $425k/ 808SF).  The 05 floorplan is on the southeast corner of the building and has a very open view of the city, park and the First United Methodist Church‎ on 5th, with 808 square feet, wall-to-wall windows, lots of storage (beware- you build out your own closets!), high ceilings, spacious bedroom/living rooms and an open kitchen… One of my clients is set to close this Friday on #205 and I am sure he will love living there! 

Watermark Tower: We gave it a try last September but this time around, #1005 sold to #1004- a perfect combination for one gigantic residence on the northwest corner taking up nearly half of the 10th floor!

Escala:  Homeowner’s at the Escala are in the process of selecting their finishes!  I went with one of my clients to choose their package and I was really impressed with the standard options.  A couple upgrades to look out for…cable/outlets- a whopping $600 each to install them above the fireplace or at the built-in desk and the fireplaces are electric not gas, prices to be determined.    

The Parc #328:  Just Listed!  If you are looking to get into the market, this condo is perfect for your first home.  Not to big ($), not to small, very useable square footage throughout, a HUGE deck, brand new and priced to sell.  Check it out!

New Website- 
I am in the process of launching a new website- SeattleCondoExperts.com!  The concept is to be announced on a later date as I am still working on creating the perfect resource for both agents and the public eye. 

Seattle Rental Group/ NW Property Group-
We have hired a couple new agents, so being that I am #1 in charge of training, I have been working very hard to create little “UrbanAshies” for everyone.  Everyone is falling into place- Alexandra established a website of her own and has found a focus in sales/leasing of multiplexes, whereas Lillian and Adam are just getting started but good things are surly to come!
 
Additional Education-
This Spring I will also be working towards my Associate Broker license completing a total of 120 hours of classroom time in real estate law, brokerage management and business management.  I am sure completing the coursework and continuing with my day to day operations is going to be a challenge but it is either now or never…

So, apologizes for the neglectful behavior…definitely not my typical A-type personality to leave people hanging!  

Photos- Michelle Moore Photography, Madison Tower #1503 

I saw that Redfin just featured a condo at Hotel 1000/Madison Tower as one of their daily Sweet Digs.  Coincidentally, I also happened to list another unit today in the building for lease.  #1604 is a fully furnished 1 bd + den/ 1.5 ba with nearly 900 sq. feet, spectacular city views and has never been lived in!  The asking rental price is $3,125 and includes valet parking, storage, water, sewer, garbage, gas, and telephone services. 

After renting #2104 in only 3 days, I anticipate no problems with this one- More details and photos coming soon! 

Click here for other listings for sale in the building. 

If the sudden boom of luxury hotel/condominium projects weren’t already making headlines, it looks like Donald Trump and Wood Partners LLC are in negotiations to find a site in Seattle for their very own.  It doesn’t look like too many details have been discussed publicly but for more information click here. 

Other hotel/condominium projects currently in Seattle are:
- Madison Tower & Hotel 1000: 1st and Madison, Downtown
- Live 2200 & Pan Pacific Hotel: Westlake and Denny, South Lake Union
- The Four Seasons: 1st and Union, Downtown
- Olive 8 & The Hyatt: 8th and Olive, Downtown
- One Hotel & Residences: 2nd and Pine, Downtown