Residents began moving into Washington Square Condominiums over 18 months ago, in January 2008. We recently visited the property to get an update on how the project has evolved and how the community is beginning to take shape. Washington Square was the first, out of the major condo complexes of […]
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A Walk Through Bellevue Towers
Bellevue Towers has been open for a few months now, and residents have started moving in as new floors become available to occupy. The 2 towers are a masterpiece and have given Downtown Bellevue a distinct and changed skyline forever. Few have yet to see the interiors and common areas complete, […]
Essex On The Park Out, Bellevue Park Hotel In
Essex on the Park is out, and a new boutique hotel is in. Likely due to the stiff competition in the luxury condominium space, Essex On The Park will no longer pursue the planned complex. Abu Dhabi-based Hydra Developments has decided to build a 75,000 sq.-ft. boutique hotel with
The Bravern Condos Construction Topped off
On Thursday March 19th, The Bravern Signature Residences topped off their 2nd residential tower. The final concrete pour was on the 33rd floor of the south tower. “We’re pleased to have reached this construction milestone and are on track to deliver residential occupancy early next year,” said Dan Ivanoff of Schnitzwer West, […]
New Downtown Bellevue Office Tower Approved by City
A report Friday afternoon from the Seattle Times confirms Bellevue city planners have approved a 450-foot office tower at NE 8th St and 110th Ave NE by development company Beacon Capital Partners of Boston. The proposed project is reported to be 32-stories, and capacity for 691,000 sq. ft. of office […]
Chantanee Thai Restaurant Re-Opens With Dressed Up Look
Chantanee, the favorite Thai restaurant of many Bellevue residents, took a hiatus for several months while recently moving into their new location at Key Center. The new location, that took a few more months than expected to finish, features a much more hip and modern atmosphere, while still serving the […]
If You Build It, They Will Come…And They Have
Expedia has recently completed their move into Tower 333, moving what was anticipated to be 1,700 employees into Downtown Bellevue. The move began in October and finished up in December. The move, which was very smooth, can already be felt by the Downtown community during lunch hours, when employees go […]
Washington Square Announces Lease to Own Program
In difficult financial times, builders are always looking for creative solutions for both themselves and their customers. Washington Square announced today the option of “Experience Washington Square.” This opportunity gives customers the chance to live in a Washington Square condominium, before locking in to purchasing a unit. The program lets […]
The Essex On The Park showroom now open
The Essex On The Park condominiums presentation center is now open for viewing at 15 103rd Ave NE. The presentation center, like it’s actual location, is located in with close proximity to Main Street and the Bellevue Downtown Park. Unfortunately it is not an open presentation center, you must make […]
Superblock, Washington Square for Sale
In today’s Seattle Times, a story has been reported about how the entire block, where Washington Square condominium towers currently resides, is seeking a buyer (or partial buyer) by the developer, Wasatch Development Partners. The story reported that the asking price in a letter in August sent to prospective buyers, listed […]
