All Entries in the "Bellevue" Category

Continental Condominiums Delivers Suburban Living to Downtown Bellevue

The idea of suburban living in a fast-paced downtown environment seems contradictory, but a new, high-quality apartment-conversion project is now giving Bellevue-area homeowners the best of both worlds. Better yet, owning a home in downtown Bellevue has never been more affordable with a special limited financing package offered by Cascade Bank.
Continental Condominiums, which will hold [...]

Bellevue Loan Officer Sentenced to 7 Years for Mortgage Fraud

Bellevue loan officer Christopher Brooks, whose own attorney said he could be a “poster child” for the nation’s mortgage mess, was sentenced Friday to seven years in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $2.5 million in restitution for running what prosecutors say was one of the largest home-mortgage-fraud cases brought so far in Western [...]

Bellevue City Council Picks Preferred Light Rail Route

After nearly two years of effort, including a unique best practices project, the City Council Monday selected a preferred light rail route through Bellevue, part of a regional transit system expected to serve Puget Sound for the next century.

Bellevue Towers – A “Shot in the Arm” for Bellevue

Last Thursday evening, Bellevue Towers hosted their Grand Opening celebration for current and future buyers – and what a celebration it was! Since the completion of many of the actual homes along with the gracious and impressive common areas, the buzz has been growing steadily louder about what an amazing project Bellevue Towers has become.
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King County Median Home Price – Now Under $400k

Housing activity for Northwest Multiple Listing Service members was disappointing last month, but not surprising, according to one industry executive. He and other representatives of the Northwest’s largest MLS believe the situation is improving.

Real Estate Auction In Bellevue/ Redmond, Washington

Homes for auction in Bellevue and Redmond, Washington?  I noticed the first signs I’d ever seen for the auction of residential real estate in the Overlake area of Redmond/Bellevue, just a hop, skip, and a jump from Microsoft.
I’d just left a meeting with a client in a nearby neighborhood and was surprised to stumble upon [...]

Bellevue, Issaquah, Snoqualmie, real estate by the numbers.

Below are three dynamic graphs (automatically updated every week) comparing Bellevue, Issaquah, and Snoqualmie real estate from a macro perspective. If you would like to see three alternative cities compared please email us at info@eastsidebubble.com

Ten20 hosting exclusive event for Real Estate Agents

Ten20 is hosting an exclusive event for our local Real Estate Agents and Brokers on November 6, 2008 from 5pm-8pm. We have a wonderful referral program that offers up to $5,000.00 per referral and are excited to share more details with you at our upcoming event.

An Oasis of Elegance: Le Chateau – Bellevue, WA

Le Chateau – just the name sounds like an elegant European destination. For those “in the know” about Bellevue condominiums, it is a well kept secret. Located between downtown Bellevue and I-90 just off of Richards Rd., Le Chateau is a unique complex that incorporates value, location and sophistication slightly off the beaten path.

Best of the Northwest Comes to the Bravern

After assembling a stellar offering of world-class fashion and lifestyle retailers at The Bravern in downtown Bellevue, developer Schnitzer West announced today that the European-inspired outdoor village will also be home to a Best of the Northwest collection that includes Sur La Table, Eye Society, Dilettante Mocha Cafe and Silberman/Brown Stationers, in addition to the previously announced Wild Ginger and John Howie Steak restaurants.

Bellevue School District Community Meetings – Superintendent Search

Next week, parents and community members will have their first opportunity to help shape the profile of characteristics desired in a new superintendent. Two public meetings with consultants form the search firm Hazard, Attea, Young and Associates are scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 30.

Seattle Commercial Real Estate Ranked #1 – “Bellevue Thrives”

Despite dipping short-term prospects attributable to the economic slowdown, premier coastal markets will continue to shoulder ever-increasing import/export activity in the burgeoning global marketplace.

98008 Bellevue Market Update

The median single family home price in BELLEVUE 98008 this week is $593,500. Inventory has been tightening and days-on-market increasing recently. The Market Action Index has been basically flat, not providing strong indication for market conditions.

Bellevue Real Estate Market Update – Week of October 20th 2008

The median single family home price in Bellevue this week is $895,000. The 769 homes have been on the market for an average of 142 days. Inventory has been tightening and days-on-market increasing recently. The Market Action Index has been basically flat, not providing strong indication for market conditions.

AegisLiving Purchases Property in Bellevue

AegisLiving, a national leader in retirement, assisted living, and memory care communities, is pleased to announce the recent purchase of a property in Bellevue. The Bellevue location is the latest addition for the company, which has implemented a growth plan to serve the increasing needs for retirement communities throughout the West Coast. Set to open in early 2010, the new location will feature assisted living and memory care apartments.

Bellevue Real Estate Market Update – Week of October 10th 2008

The median single family home price in BELLEVUE this week is $890,000. The 765 homes have been on the market for an average of 137 days.

Inventory has been tightening and days-on-market increasing recently. The Market Action Index has been basically flat, not providing strong indication for market conditions.

98004 Downtown Bellevue Statistics – SFH

98004 Statistics from June 2007 – August 2008
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Bellevue Market Update – Week of October 3rd 2008

The median single family home price in BELLEVUE this week is $895,000. The 765 homes have been on the market for an average of 134 days.

Inventory has been tightening and days-on-market increasing recently. The Market Action Index has been basically flat, not providing strong indication for market conditions.

West Bellevue Market Update – $1.5 to $2.0 Million

This market is not what you would call a seller’s market. Things should improve a bit if the house approves a rescue package for this messed up banking system, and the hope is that more buyers will actually start taking the plunge and put a dent in the swelling inventory. Not all is doom and gloom, as there are still buyers out there for well priced homes.

King County Real Estate Stats for August 2007-2008

King County Real Estate Stats for August 2007-2008