South Lake Union Seattle Neighborhood Guide 2026
SLU is Seattle's built-from-scratch tech district — towers, the lake, and a condo-dominated ownership market with its own rules. A buyer's guide.
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All 28 articles tagged “Condos & townhomes.” Researched for Greater Seattle, written in plain English.
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Townhome HOAs vs. Condo HOAs in Seattle: Key Differences
Seattle townhomes often have tiny or no HOAs; condos have full associations. What that means for dues, repairs, insurance, and risk when you buy.
Condo Move-In Fees and Rules in Seattle Buildings
Move-in fees, elevator reservations, deposits, and quiet hours — the small print that surprises Seattle condo buyers on day one. What's typical and what to ask.
HOA Litigation Red Flags Every Condo Buyer Should Check
An HOA in active litigation can sink your financing and your resale. Where lawsuits hide in the disclosure package and which kinds matter most.
Condo Rental Caps in Seattle: What They Mean for Buyers
Many Seattle condo buildings limit how many units can be rented at once. Here's how rental caps work, why boards adopt them, and how to check before buying.
HO-6 Condo Insurance in Washington, Explained
Your HOA's master policy doesn't cover everything. An HO-6 policy insures your unit's interior, your stuff, and the deductible the HOA can pass to you.
How to Read HOA Finances and Reserve Studies
The HOA budget and reserve study tell you whether a building can pay its own bills. A plain-English guide to percent funded, line items, and warning signs.
HOA Special Assessments: What Condo Buyers Should Know
A special assessment is a one-time bill the HOA sends every owner when reserves can't cover a project. Here's how to spot one coming and who pays at closing.
Condo Resale Certificates in Washington: What to Actually Read
Washington condo buyers get a resale certificate during their contract period. Most skim it. Here's what to read closely — and the pages that kill deals.
University District Seattle Neighborhood Guide 2026
The U-District mixes student rentals, new towers by the light rail, and surprisingly affordable condos. Who should buy here — and who shouldn't.
Selling a Condo vs. a House: How the Process Differs
Same state, same forms, different game. Resale certificates, HOA paperwork, and building-level risks that make condo sales their own process.
What HOA Dues Actually Buy in a Seattle Building
Dues aren't a fee for living there — they're your share of running a building. A line-by-line look at where condo dues go and when high dues are a bargain.
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