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The Seattle condo market rebounded in October with increases in sales, number of closings and median price, likely fueled by the rush to qualify for the first time home buyers tax credit that was set to expire at the end of this month...
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In an effort to continue pushing the nation’s economy along the road to recovery, President Obama recently signed a bill that extends the first-time home buyer tax credit and expands the credit to include more buyers. ...
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Heron and Pagoda Towers The Seattle Times reports that Heron/Pagoda Towers developer Multi Capital Group has lost part of the property through foreclosure...
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The Seattle Condo Blog The Senate passes the extension and expansion of the Home Buyer's Tax Credit. Now on to the House.

Source: www.bloomberg.com
The U.S. Senate approved a $45 billion plan to expand a tax credit for first-time homebuyers, extend jobless benefits and provide tax refunds to money-losing companies.
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The Seattle Condo Blog European Tower, which features 1-home per floor, re-launched its website.

Source: www.europeantower.com
European Tower offers every resident the privilege of owning the entire floor in a modern high rise tower designed for their every living need.
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The Seattle Condo Blog Prelim figures show Seattle's October median condo prices reversed an 8-month YOY decline, up 3.5% over last Oct and 15.7% over Sept. Big neighborhood swings: West Sea -18.1%, Downtown -12.1%, but up 22% for Queen Anne and Cap Hill. Closed sales also increased.

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Queen’s Court, a 34-unit development converted in early 2007, is looking to close out the remaining 16 homes. Queen’s Court just adjusted prices again, reflecting an additional 5.4% to 13.7% discount since their last reduction in September. C...
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TeamBuilder JLS has just announced the auction of 36 Seattle area condo properties, located in North Seattle and Capitol Hill, on December 5, 2009. The auction includes studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units at Avaview Condominium, Sunrise on the Lake and The Summit...
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Thornton Place, a large residential, entertainment and retail development near Northgate Mall, is offering a limited time “spooky savings” pricing special on five homes, which runs through October 31, 2009. Thornton Place website: www.thornton-place.com  
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The Ruby Condominium, located in Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood, announced they’re now over 60% sold. They’ve also lowered prices and is FHA approved. HOME #108 was $399,990, just reduced to $309,500! 801 sf. 1 bed/1bath. Vie...
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FHA has revised its guidelines for condominium mortgages. The new guidelines will take effect with all case numbers assigned on and after November 2, 2009...
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Veer Lofts, located in Seattle’s South Lake Union district, has reduced prices and is offering a limited time $8,000 seller credit on any purchases before December 1, 2009. It is timed with the November 30th expiration of the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit. ...
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The next phase of construction at Sylvan Ridge Townhomes in West Seattle is under construction, with expected completion by mid-November. That would allow buyers to qualify for the $8,000 First-Time Buyers Tax Credit – but they have to act quickly. ...
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The Seattle Condo Blog The Seattle Condo Blog is now being syndicated as a reader blog on SeattlePI.com, which marks the second regional media website the blog is being syndicated on, the other being King5.com. http://www.seattlepi.com/realestate/

Source: blog.seattlepi.com
Characterized by its innovative environmental and sustainable features, the 2201 Westlake development in South Lake Union now represents Seattle's first mixed-use and high-rise residential project to earn ...
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Source: money.cnn.com
Lawmakers are considering whether to extend and expand the tax credit for home buyers. Supporters say doing so could stem price declines. Critics say it would just be a costly, temporary fix.