Espresso Vivace announced they will be moving their flagship store to the new Brix condominium project on Broadway. Vivace will be the anchor tenant with a 2,200 sq ft store."The new flagship Espresso Vivace Roasteria at Brix, which will take the place of the Denny Way Roasteria, is expected to t
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03/30/2007
What seemed dead a few weeks ago is being given a second chance. The Senate has attached the condo conversion bill to another affordable housing measure. If passed, it will go into House-Senate reconciliation as the House’s version of the affordable housing measure does not include the conversion
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03/28/2007
The King County Sales Tax, within the Regional Transit Authority, will raise from 8.8% to 8.9% on April 1, 2007. For restaurants, bars and coffee shops, the rate will increase to 9.4%. The extra .5% is to pay off Safeco Field debt.The .1% increase is a result of the voter approved tax increase
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03/24/2007
As I was writing my newest condo review post on my condo blog, it struck me that I had more to say about the condo / hotel projects planned or under construction in Seattle. So much so, my mind started to rant and I thought it best to let it out here rather than on Seattle Condos and Lofts.In wri
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03/24/2007
It’s what you’ve been looking for…stylish, trend setting loft style condo located in the sought-after hub of lower Queen Anne. This beautifully appointed home features floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase the vibrant feel of the neighborhood. And, its urban location features many local retail s
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03/23/2007
CityView at Leschi Ridge is a new conversion project at corner of S. Jackson Street & 29th Avenue S (map). Unlike many other conversions the CityView building is fairly new having only been constructed in 2003. Even so, the developer made considerable upgrades to the 28 studio, one- and two-bedro
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03/23/2007
Vanessa Williams, Realtor Extraordinaire: From disgraced Miss America to Queen of Mean...to Realtor?By a Vanessa Williams fan and RealtorI've never been interested in Vanessa Williams until this year. As a Realtor, I have very little time for entertainment, but Vanessa Williams makes Ugly Betty.
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03/23/2007
Though the Seattle Animal Shelter is a city-run facility, the funds for necessary veterinarian care for homeless and uncared for pets brought to the shelter are provided through Help The Animal Fund. Supported by donations, Help The Animal Fund holds fundraising events throughout the year from b
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03/23/2007
Yesterday, we received fantastic news when one of AR's own, Craig Schiller, had his blog posts published on NBC websites. No doubt due to Craig's knowledge of staging and great writing style. But, how did NBC find him? Through a syndication service called BlogBurst which feeds many top-tier m
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03/20/2007
Smith Tower, Seattle. Have you heard of it? The BeginningSmith Tower is arguably is one of Seattle's most well-known and iconic landmarks, second only to the Space Needle, at least to Seattleites. When it was completed in 1914, the 522-foot office tower was the 4th tallest structure in the wo
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03/19/2007
