Residential
Ten Largest Rental Projects in Seattle Delivered 2500+ Apartments in 2015
By Kristin Bentley Apartment construction activity was at record levels in Seattle in 2015, and continues in 2016. With vacancy rates below four...
Net-zero Energy Homes Building Momentum
By Neil Gonzales Homes that produce as much renewable energy as they consume appear to be gaining traction in North America. That momentum...
Alliance Realty Moves Ahead with Pill Hill Apartment Proposal Despite Parking Issues
By Jonah Loeb Alliance Realty Partners of Seattle has unveiled plans to develop The Broadstone First Hill, an 8 story, mixed-use residential and...
Clise Properties’ Twin Tower Complex Approved by Seattle Design Review Board
By Kristin Bentley Members of the Downtown Design Review Board in Seattle voted unanimously on Jan. 20 to approve a modified design for...
Downtown Seattle is on Solid Footing, Yet Challenges Call for Bold Vision Forward
There was a lot of optimism in the room at last week’s 2016 State of Downtown Economic Report breakfast organized by the Downtown...
MIG Buys First Apartment Building in the Seattle Market for $46MM
By Jon Peterson Newport Beach, Calif.-based MIG Real Estate has made its $46.6 million purchase of the 274-unit Berkshire Apartments located at 1300...
Clise Properties to Deliver New $284MM Apartment Development in Seattle
By Jon Peterson Seattle-based Clise Properties is developing the 450-unit 2202 8th Avenue apartment project in the South Lake Union sub-market of Seattle....
Vulcan Plans Up to 650 Units in Yesler Terrace
By Jon Peterson Seattle-based Vulcan Real Estate is planning the first of three new apartment developments in the Yesler Terrace region of Seattle...
Florida Pension Fund Buys Two Apartment Buildings in Seattle for $154MM
By Jon Peterson Tallahassee, Fla.-based State Board of Administration of Florida has acquired two apartment complexes in Seattle for a total investment of...
West Coast Cities Among Least Affordable for Renters, Report Finds
By Adam Steinhauer Nationwide, rental housing vacancy rates are the lowest they’ve been in 30 years and a record number of renters are...
Puget Sound Condo Market Starting to Pick up Steam
By Neil Gonzales The condominium market in Puget Sound could be in full swing by the time Canadian developer Burrard Group’s proposed 41-story...
Strata Buys Five-Property Apartment Portfolio for $153.5MM
By Jon Peterson San Diego-based Strata Equity Group has acquired a five-property apartment portfolio totaling 1,041 units in Everett and Lynwood for $153.5...