The Quarterdeck and a brief history of Magnolia

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With our new listing at the Quarterdeck, we wanted to share with you some historical notes about Magnolia . . . First, the big mistake. In 1855, federal surveyors making their way through Puget Sound noticed the huge trees on the yellow 300-foot cliffs and named the hillside after them, calling it, “Magnolia.” Except they…

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The Rosaia in Lake City

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Built in 1983 by noted Seattle builder Richard Rosaia, this 17-unit elevator building sits on a quiet street, just a couple of blocks from the Lake City shopping and transportation corridor. The exterior, of concrete stucco and wood, is time-tested, and the homeowner’s association established and in good financial shape. An application for FHA approval…

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A Tiny Apartment Transforms in 24 Rooms

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How awesome is this? Architect Gary Chang’s 344-sf apartment in Hong Kong can be reconfigured, on the fly, into twenty-four rooms. Watch the four minute video, read a profile in the New York Times,  or visit his website.

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Sun Jan 24th! 42nd Street Condos Extravaganza!

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We’re so proud! Our award-winning condo project from 2001, the 42nd Street Condos, will have a one-time-only dual open house to exhibit our new listing, an 857-sf 2-BR home priced at $325,000, and a colleague’s listing of the spectacular penthouse unit, which is simply a must-see and is priced at $585,000! As an added special…

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