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Matt Goyer

October 7, 2022

Quick update on First Light, the 48-story 459 condo unit going up at 2000 3rd Ave in Belltown (3rd and Virginia). Looks like they’ve poured about 13 of the 48 floors and glazing (windows) are starting to go in. Last I heard they’re aiming to be complete in 2023, but sure looks like 2024… Above […]

Matt Goyer

August 26, 2022

For nearly ten years we’ve been trying to get to the bottom of who designed the Talisman, a 65-unit midcentury loft condo on First Hill. Prior to 2013, many believed it was designed by Space Needle architect John Graham. Since 2013 we thought it was designed by Kieth Nissen, with more confirmation in 2016 that […]

Matt Goyer

June 21, 2022

About a year after welcoming its first homeowners, Spire, the 343-unit 41-story building that is over 50% sold, has released its penthouse collection. We recently stopped in for a look and can vouch for the views, they’re amazing! As for the homes, some of the differences from other homes in the building, other than size […]

Matt Goyer

April 21, 2022

First Light is the 459-unit condo by West Bank going up at 3rd and Virginia that should complete in early 2024. With pre-sales having started in 2018 there are sellers whose plans have changed and are looking to assign their unit to a new buyer – First Light is the only building that we’re aware […]

Matt Goyer

November 18, 2021

Here’s the story of our floating home, #11 at Mallard Cove, catching fire. We were eight months into a nine-month remodel and our place was looking good! The finish line was in sight for our studs-out remodel to add two new rooms, re-locate the front door (by losing the split-level entrance), replace the leaky roof, […]

One of five homes on Fort Lawton’s Officer’s Row, 4002 Washington Ave. W was built in 1900 and housed senior military officers until the U.S. Army post closed in 1973. The history-filled Colonial Revival home offers four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and unbeatable access to one of Seattle’s most treasured public spaces. Situated alongside the trees […]

Matt Goyer

March 8, 2021

Last week we got a hardhat tour of a couple units at Spire, the 342-unit new construction condo at 600 Wall St that should be move-in-ready this summer. While still under construction, it is looking good! Spire has also just announced that for primary and second home buyers that they’re offering two years of HOA […]

Matt Goyer

February 23, 2021

Looking for some peace and quiet in Seattle? Check out the National Transportation Noise Map from 2018 that shows the impact planes and cars have on noise levels. For peace and quiet looks like you want to head to West Seattle, or to the north-west or north-east.

Matt Goyer

November 23, 2020

We’re two and half months into remodeling our floating home for a second and final time. More on the whole remodel later, but here’s a look at likely the most interesting part of the whole project – craning a 34′ i-beam overtop of our neighbor’s homes and dropping it into the second story of our […]

Matt Goyer

July 13, 2020

Spire recently announced that they’ve topped out. Photo above is one I took this weekend from Insignia’s north tower. Last we heard Spire was 30% pending and completing in 2021.

Matt Goyer

November 27, 2019

The Emerald, a 265-unit condo building towering above Pike Place Market that started sales at the beginning of the year just released more information on their 22 penthouses: Positioned on the 34th through 38th floors, these limited edition homes offer one of the most exceptional living experiences in Seattle. The impeccable residences feature our most […]

Matt Goyer

November 9, 2019

Avenue Bellevue has finally released floor plans for “the Residences” the development’s second, more affordable west tower that has 224 units. Prices start in the $600s for a studio and two bedrooms start at $1.3m. Below are newly released photos of their sales center. Here you can see the photos they released early, as well […]