Almost a year ago in July of 2010, Touchstone Corporation’s founder, Douglas Howe, spoke about breaking ground in 2012, on what was originally discussed as a 15-story mixed-use office, hotel, and retail complex, to continue and develop Washington Square at NE 8th St. and 106th Ave. NE. The hotel, as originally discussed, […]
Real Estate
Metro 112 Apartment Complex Still Without Retail
It has been over a year since the residents at the apartment complex Metro 112 started to move in, and still none of the retail space is occupied. With over 20,000 square feet available, which allows for 7 – 9 tenants, the building’s retail spaces are getting quite lonely. Metro […]
Bellevue Towers Leading in Sales for the Year
The downtown condominium project, Bellevue Towers, according to it’s latest press release is not only one of the region’s largest pair of buildings, but their recent sales make it the region’s best selling condominium project. The project’s sales are more than double any comparable project in the Northwest. Since January […]
Design for New Downtown High-rise Approved
The design for Soma Towers, a new 2-building development in downtown Bellevue, was approved last week, according to an article in the Bellevue Reporter. The new high-rise is planned to offer mixed-use retail, restaurants, and 266 residential units, including 34 affordable housing units. The 21- and 18-story towers, connected by […]
One Main Street Condominiums Announces Sale of Retail Spaces
A local investment group has purchased One Main Street Condominiums’ 3 street-level retail condominium spaces in downtown Bellevue. One Main Retail Ventures, LLC has purchased the 3 retail spaces, which total about 4,427 square feet, according to a press statement. Up to 15 parking stalls will be available to retail […]
Expedia Expected to Expand Downtown Bellevue Presence
Expedia is expected to expand by occupying an additional 50,000 square feet of office space at Skyline Tower in Downtown Bellevue, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce. There are currently 349 job openings on Expedia’s website, rumored to be for positions at the new space. The Skyline Tower is […]
Bellevue Galleria Purchased for $87.5M
Reported yesterday by the Puget Sound Business Journal, the Bellevue Galleria has been purchased fromRT Realty Partners for $87.5M by Thor Equities. The 12 year-old, 204,000 square-foot shopping and office center is currently 99% leased. Joe Sitt, Thor Equities’ CEO said, ‘We look forward to making the Galleria the area’s […]
‘Tokyo Japanese Steak House’ Coming Soon to Elements Too
Tokyo Japanese Steak House is planning to go occupy space at Elements Too within the available retail space. The liquor license is up, and the large signs have been placed within the windows for everybody to see when driving by on I-405. The restaurant’s liquor license gives insight into what […]
Korean Inspired Restaurant ‘OMA BAP’ to Open in Downtown Bellevue
Oma Bap is a Korean inspired restaurant that is planning to open in late April on Bellevue Way. The restaurant will occupy the old Baja Fresh location. According to the company, the name Oma Bap was originally created and centered around the word “Bap” (pronounced “bop”), which literally translates to […]
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Coming to Bellevue Towers
Potbelly Sandwich Shop will fill the final unoccupied retail location at the base of Bellevue Towers. A sign confirming the restaurant’s occupancy was posted this week at the location. Potbelly Sandwich Shop was started in Chicago, Illinois in 1977, specializing in sandwiches and other comfort foods such as chili and […]
