The proposed 15-story mixed-use project at NE 8th St. and 106th Ave. NE, which is planned to be developed by the Touchstone Corporation, has recently added a visual rending of what the building is planned to look like on their website. The development would be located on the Washington Square […]
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Plans for Washington Square Superblock Continue
The Seattle-based developer Touchstone confirmed on Thursday its plans to continue development on the Washington Square superblock, according to several local reports. At the National Association of Office and Industrial Properties, Douglas Howe (founder of Touchstone) spoke about the plans for a purposed development on the corner of NE 8th […]
Seattle Weekly Puts Bellevue ‘In Check’
Earlier this week Seattle Weekly put together a lengthy article on the Bellevue’s downtown economy titled “Lush Lie.” The article points out economic struggles for the 3 main Downtown Bellevue condominium towers (Washington Square, Bellevue Towers, and The Bravern) and how they have weathered the storm. The piece also points out in […]
Bellevue Towers Now Approved to Offer FHA Financing
Bellevue Towers, the largest condominium complex in Downtown Bellevue, has just announced their approval to offer FHA financing. The Towers, which play home to 539 condos, will now be easier for buyers to receive financing for. Customers can get financing with down payments as low as 3.5% on loans up […]
Gun Shop Opens in Downtown Bellevue
During the hustle and bustle of the holidays, a gun shop quietly slipped into Downtown Bellevue. It’s located on the north side of NE 8th St., in a strip mall with stores including Thai Grill, Bellevue Nails, What the Pho, Money Tree, and a few others. The store is on […]
Local Developer Looks to Buy Portion of Washington Square “Superblock”
In a report by the Seattle Times, Seattle developer Touchstone has taken a tentative deal to buy a portion of Washington Square’s “Superblock.” In their report they have approached the city about building a hotel and office building on the site. The application filed with the city indicates that the […]
Washington Square Reports a Pickup in Sales
In a recent statement, condominium development Washington Square announced that sales have tripled within the past 2 months. From January through August Washington Square sold 1 unit per month. From September to Nov. 1 Washington Square’s sales totaled 26. The homes that were sold ranged from $400,000 to $1 million. With the […]
Washington Square Looks to Grow the Block
Washington Square is currently home to 2 mid-rise condominium towers on a portion of the Superblock at 106th Ave. & 8th Street. The initial vision when the block was being developed was that the project would house 5 residential towers and 2 to 3 office towers. The down turn in the economy has clearly […]
Everything is ‘One Block Away’ at Washington Square
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 […]
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 […]
