1. 1521 - it’s not even close. All two bedrooms. They purchased the air rights to the view. The developer lives there. It’s the highest price but it’s still the highest quality construction. Their approach was every unit is a penthouse so the amenities are limited. 2. Escala - Elevators are set so you never share a ride with anyone. Private vestibules. The east side of the building could lose its view with a building built 22 feet away so east side units far cheaper than west side. 3. First Light - Good developer, tiny units. Need to see complete. 4. Olive 8 - Great value. Starting to look dated. Excellent location if working downtown. 5. Nexus - good building quality from Canadian developer. Many units, limited parking, NO GAS RANGES (unless you get penthouse level units). 6. Emerald - Great to rent, not to own. Good location, most units do not have parking or just one space for two bedrooms. Poor construction quality, Chinese developer, already several water leaks. Avoid ownership.
Awesome list! Love condo living, but the ultra high HOA fees really kill it... What do you think of Spire? Also unfortunate that new projects like Seattle House ended up swapping to apartments!
Spire is pretty nice, the location is a little awkward all on it’s own. The gym is really cool. The parking garage elevator system turns off some people as they worry it will break one day and be expensive to fix. High HOA’s are unfortunately just a necessity. These buildings cost so much to run and maintain. Also you can expect HOA dues to go up every year, for sure.
Great Episode! I would definitely go for a 2 bedroom at the Emerald. The location is prime and a water view is a must if you're spending over a million.
Why does almost every single shot of you in this video look like you're standing in front of a green screen 😂 Also, you forgot to mention Escala's claim to fame -- the fictional home of Christian Grey!
1. 1521 - it’s not even close. All two bedrooms. They purchased the air rights to the view. The developer lives there. It’s the highest price but it’s still the highest quality construction. Their approach was every unit is a penthouse so the amenities are limited.
2. Escala - Elevators are set so you never share a ride with anyone. Private vestibules. The east side of the building could lose its view with a building built 22 feet away so east side units far cheaper than west side.
3. First Light - Good developer, tiny units. Need to see complete.
4. Olive 8 - Great value. Starting to look dated. Excellent location if working downtown.
5. Nexus - good building quality from Canadian developer. Many units, limited parking, NO GAS RANGES (unless you get penthouse level units).
6. Emerald - Great to rent, not to own. Good location, most units do not have parking or just one space for two bedrooms. Poor construction quality, Chinese developer, already several water leaks. Avoid ownership.
Do a Bellevue one please.
Outstanding quality, Monica, really great content!
The water views are so great.
Hey thanks for The Emerald shout out! Hoping to have some exciting changes coming out from there soon so you can bring some more clients by.
It’ll be nice to also know the HOA for each :)
This is very good! Thanks. I’m not from Seattle but I’ve visited a bunch of
Great job. You're so upbeat and informative. As I always say, I wish I had the wherewithal to live there, but I don't.
Part II for downtown and definitely Bellevue.
Thank you Monica
Part 2 and do this for every city, LOL... great vid!
You've really upped your game with this video 👌
Awesome list! Love condo living, but the ultra high HOA fees really kill it... What do you think of Spire? Also unfortunate that new projects like Seattle House ended up swapping to apartments!
Spire is pretty nice, the location is a little awkward all on it’s own. The gym is really cool. The parking garage elevator system turns off some people as they worry it will break one day and be expensive to fix.
High HOA’s are unfortunately just a necessity. These buildings cost so much to run and maintain. Also you can expect HOA dues to go up every year, for sure.
Thank you Monica, I do wish you guys had kept that condo. It seemed it made both Shelby and you happy. Loved this video!!
Great Episode! I would definitely go for a 2 bedroom at the Emerald. The location is prime and a water view is a must if you're spending over a million.
Can you do one on the elektra
If you ever have places in Edmonds or in the north end in general that would be cool to see in a video.
Been thinking of renting at Nexus. Really enjoy the location
Suckers; will be purchasing these soon
Bellevue please!
I love the views but I can't afford some of them. 😂
Are there even any buyers now?
Do you need to worry about getting permits when filming outside or any locations?
Would like to see other seattle neighborhoods in a video and Bellevue
I'd love to see a part 2!
Will you start a team?
Would have liked to have seen the apartments, we saw more of your face than the apartments
Does anyone actually work downtown anymore?
I don't understand the attraction. Concrete jungles are not my thing
First
Why does almost every single shot of you in this video look like you're standing in front of a green screen 😂
Also, you forgot to mention Escala's claim to fame -- the fictional home of Christian Grey!
Are you best friends with your sister
You don't sound like yourself... 🤷♀️
pleaaase do a part 2 and for Bellevue 🤍
Fantastic Buildings 🏚🏚
Wow Seattle is changing for the better. But where did you get the sunshine from? Let's see Bellevue. I have friends living in Bellevue. 🦘🦘