In an interview, the founder of investment firm Global Investor Solutions discussed his first real estate deal, his role in the historic Midtown Center partnership, his long-term plans and his outlook for the industry....... Read full article here
Posted on 02/21/2018 at 03:12 PM
Seattle Real Producers Magazine has featured Kenny Pleasant as the cover story for the month of February 2018. His story reveals the true dedication he has for his business and family, while inspiring others that success is in reach, regardless your circumstances. You will gain an authentic understanding of Kenny's struggles and successes he has encountered throughout his journey in the Real Estate industry and his personal life.
Posted on 02/06/2018 at 09:23 AM
East Design Review Board threw a wrench in plans to begin construction on the complex planned around Capitol Hill Station when they declined to recommend any part of the project.......read full article here
Kenny Pleasant- East Design Review Board
Posted on 11/02/2017 at 10:03 AM
Seattle has felt the effects of a crazy housing market boom for the last 11 months. In fact, no region in the country has been as hot in the last 3 years. With a historic shortage of homes for sale and an increase in workers coming in seeking housing, comes a trend of rising home price growth. So how exactly do we compare to markets in other regions?
Posted on 09/28/2017 at 09:52 AM
With housing costs on the rise, more people than ever are being forced out of the Seattle area. That includes employees at the University of Washington. The University has decided to combat the issues of longer commutes, and higher transportation costs for it's employees by giving them options in the future.
Posted on 09/06/2017 at 11:28 AM
As one of the fastest growing cities in America, Seattle is home to expensive housing that continues to rise in value. With so much competition in the housing market, those who are struggling to pay housing costs are being forced to move and build their lives elsewhere. Could help be on the way?
Posted on 08/30/2017 at 08:52 AM
In a May 23 joint news release, the $23.5-million sale to Seattle-based Lake Union Partners was announced, with Africatown again slated to purchase 20 percent of the block for development. Forterra will act as the interim purchaser for Africatown, then the two organizations will work to transfer the property into a community development partnership entity, according to the release.
Posted on 06/03/2017 at 12:29 AM
Faster, higher, stronger. All across America, developers, designers and urban planners are turning the Olympic motto into architectural reality, reshaping the face of American cities in the process.
Seattle's The Mark makes the list - with it's mixed-use building combining hotel and office space.
Posted on 03/27/2017 at 11:15 AM
The Downtown Seattle condo scene isn’t a very big one and certainly not the kind that easily keeps up with current demands. So there probably isn’t too much surprise in the fact that Luma Condominiums, which opened it’s doors in August, just announced that they have sold out of first-run units.
Posted on 03/24/2017 at 10:56 AM
Apartment landlords can expect a dramatic shift in demand once a large amount of new supply hits markets later this year. Yardi Matrix reports 320,000 new apartment units will come online in 2017, the largest wave of new supply to hit this cycle...
Forced to compete for luxury renters who have an abundance of options, landlords are lowering rents and offering concessions to appeal to renters.
Posted on 03/23/2017 at 12:37 PM