About Seattle's Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill Condos for sale now in Seattle, WA offer a wide variety of options for first time home buyers and move up buyers. For instance, the current inventory on Capitol Hill include

• Studios from the mid 130s to the high 180s
• One bedrooms from the 150s to the high 280s
• Two bedrooms from the 260s to high 900s.

One of the best parts about Capitol Hill is the energy and atmosphere of city living, where everything is within your reach. There is always something going on, with the best restaurants, shops, bars and clubs within walking distance of every condo mentioned in the price list above.

While there are single family houses and townhomes in Capitol Hill, most find that a condo will suit their needs quite nicely and that it's actually more affordable than you would think. With the first time home buyer's tax credit and FHA financing, it may now be more affordable to buy your own condo than renting in Capitol Hill.

Take a few minutes to think about it...

Would you rather be paying $900.00 a month for a one bedroom apartment in Capitol Hill where you're basically throwing money away every month?

Or

Would you rather be paying 1000.00 a month for your OWN one bedroom Condo in CAPITOL HILL? (Based on 150,000 list price, 3.5% down, and 4.875% APR, including property taxes and homeowner's dues)

I know, it may seem like I'm just trying to get a phone call with these prices, but take a look for yourself and see what condos are available on Capitol Hill by searching my Capitol Hill Condos search.

If you have any questions and would like to speak with a Realtor that not only lives in and loves Capitol Hill, but also specializing in the area and condos, then please

Call or text me anytime between 6AM and Midnight or email me at RaymondCapitolHill@Gmail.com .

Have a great one and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Raymond HILL

"Raymond with a Capitol HILL"
Director Washington Realtors
Short Sale & Capitol Hill Specialist
206 65 98101
Raymond@Windermere.com
www.homes4saleinseattle.com

Backyard cottages are a nice solution that many Seattle homeowners have been interested in for a variety of reasons. A Seattle backyard cottage, officially known as a detached ADU or accessory dwelling unit, can be a nice solution for a college aged child or aging parent among other things and a great way to financially make ends meet. Southeast Seattle has allowed them since 2006 and the Mayor introduced legislation to allow them across the city back in March of this year under a certain set of rules and regulations.

Upcoming meeting to discuss Seattle Backyard Cottages: Nov 2nd at 2 PM for council vote on Backyard cottage legislation. This is still tentatively scheduled, but you can get more info here: http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/Planning/Backyardcottages/Overview/

Seattle Backyard Cottages Guidelines:

Since introducing the idea in March, 18 homeowners have applied to add one in their back yard. Certain rules and guidelines must be followed to qualify. Here are some, but you can find more details on the city site.

1. Lot must be at least 4000 square feet in area with additional minimum width and depth requirements.

2. The house and the backyard cottage together can not exceed the current 35% limit for lot coverage.

3. Cottage square footage limit is 800 sq feet.

4. Height limit of cottage is 15-23 feet high depending on the lot width.

5. Parking is required.

6. The owner must live in either the primary residence or the backyard cottage (like a Seattle ADU).

Are you interested in finding a Seattle home where you can add an ADU such as an interior one in the basement or a backyard cottage? Seattle real estate offers many opportunities like this and knowing the rules and guidelines is key to making it work for you financially. Let me know if you have questions!

Photo taken with a Nikon D40X 18-55mm by Sonny Kwan Realtor® with John L Scott Real Estate Seattle, WA, All information is believed to be accurate, but is not warranted in any way. Visit my website www.seattleidx.com to search all homes on the internet or contact me for a referral of a great agent in your area!

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Short Sale Condos in Capitol Hill Seattle are a little more difficult to make it through than a regular short sale on a house. There are many obstacles that can come up when dealing with a short sale on a condo, mostly because there is a home owner's association and dues that may or may not be current. As a result a short sale condo can take a little longer than usual to close, but the return on the investment of time may be a really sweet deal on a great home in a great location.

There is also a smaller number of short sale condos in Capitol Hill on the market right now in comparison to some other areas of Seattle, however it doesn't mean those deals aren't there. In fact, there may be several short sale opportunities that are hiding.

One of the services I like to offer my clients in Capitol Hill is to create a search in the area for the building or amenities that they may be interested in for their new home and begin working backwards. I know that this can add to the length of time on an already lengthy short sale process, but if it makes you happy in the end, then it's worth it.

By working backwards, it means that I will work with my knowledge of buildings and sales in the area, so I can find potential listings to represent for my client after an initial search consultation. I will then work with the investment group that I partner with MKAT, to see if there are any properties in their portfolio that may meet your criteria and give you as a buyer the first opportunity to see certain properties before they are even marketed to the public. If there is any concern about my acting as a dual agent during the transaction, my partner will handle the listing side of the transaction and I would represent the buyer, you.

I currently specialize in the Capitol Hill/downtown Seattle market and short sales, I work with a condo specialist, Caroline Tamayo, so that our clients may capitalize on both of our experience and talent for finding the ideal property and getting you the best deal possible.

If you would like to schedule a showing or a short sale consultation for Capitol Hill or downtown Seattle, or any of the surrounding areas, please do not hesitate to call me at (206) 65-98101 or email me at Raymond@Windermere.com.

We also schedule walking tours for groups that are targeted towards specific buyer's needs that can help you get the most out of your time and see more properties in a less intimidating and efficient setting. If you are interested in a walking tour of short sale condos on Capitol Hill, please send an email or contact me through my website at www.homes4saleinseattle.com and be sure to ask about the next walking tour of Short Sale Condos in Capitol Hill Seattle.

Raymond HILL
"Raymond with a Capitol HILL"

Director Washington Realtors
Short Sale & Capitol Hill Specialist
206 65 98101
Raymond@Windermere.com

Volunteer Park is one of my favorite parks in Seattle - I love the wide variety of activities there and it is a great place just to take a stroll around on a nice day.

Curious what you will see if you venture to climb to the top of the water tower in Seattle's Volunteer Park? Look at this gorgeous view!

Seattle is filled with parks, but if you get a chance to visit Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill, do take advantage of it! Make sure to drive through and see the gorgeous historic homes in this area as well.

This is one of Seattle's original neighborhoods and it is worth a look!

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