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Thursday, December 17, 2009

One Main Street Website Wins Silver Award

We are very excited to announce that One Main Street is a 2010 Nationals Awards Finalist and recipient of a Silver Award for the "Best Website for a Community." The Silver Award Winners are the top vote recipients in each category and are finalists for the Gold Award, winners of which will be announced and presented at The Nationals Awards ceremony on January 19, 2010 at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Now in its 29th year, The Nationals pays tribute to superior new-home sales and marketing achievements by individual sales and marketing professionals, homebuilders and associates, and sales and marketing councils. The competition is presented by the National Sales and Marketing Council (NSMC), a council of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

We would like to thank Effective Design Studio who has provided outstanding creative for all of our marketing efforts, including our award-winning website. We look forward to the awards ceremony in January and are hoping to bring home the Gold!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Presentation Center Moves into the New Building

We're very excited to announce our new Presentation Center, coming soon to the retail space in the west corner of the new building at 10,000 Main Street. To facilitate the move, we're closing the current Presentation Center for the holidays. We'll announce the exact date of the grand opening here on our blog, so check back for updates.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

The Waterfront comes to Main Street

From the djc.com (click to view full original article):

The Daily Journal of Commerce has an article about how Bellevue is in the process of becoming one of the premier Waterfront cities in Puget Sound.  It is interesting and very exciting that One Main Street would be at the portal to this wonderful park and waterfront redevelopment.  You will be able to step outside your front door and be a short distance to all waterfront living has to offer.

From Sandy Fischer's article: Bellevue Reconnecting With Its Waterfront

"A new master plan for Meydenbauer Bay, as drafted, would create a vibrant park that strengthens connections between the historic waterfront, the marinas, Main Street in Old Bellevue, Downtown Park and the city’s urban center. Attractive streets, new uses, parks and public spaces would create a remarkable and memorable place on Meydenbauer Bay, restoring Bellevue’s prominence as a waterfront city."

"One of the most dramatic new places would be the park entry plaza located near the intersection of Main Street, Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast and 100th Avenue.* The master plan recommends creating a new urban plaza and memorable connection by removing an apartment complex on a kite-shaped parcel of city-owned land.

The plaza would be a gateway to the waterfront, showcasing art, offering dramatic views of the water and providing a gathering space on Main Street. The structure supports an elevated, stylized pier that terminates in a viewing platform. The plan recommends closing 100th Avenue Southeast to vehicular traffic and building a pedestrian staircase with viewing and seating terraces framed by attractive water and landscaped drainages features.

The historic whaling building would become a centerpiece of the marina district where a proposed reconfiguration of piers and moorage would improve views, accommodate transient moorage, provide education programs and reduce overwater coverage.

The park entry plaza near 100th Avenue and Main Street would offer views of Meydenbauer Bay. The apartment building on the corner (below) would be razed to make way for the project.
The city-owned residential properties between Meydenbauer Bay Beach Park and 99th Avenue Southeast would be converted to park land. Shoreline activities would include a larger beach, playground, and picnicking and sunbathing terraces.

The swim area is defined by a curvilinear floating pier that also provides moorage for kayaks, canoes and other people-powered vessels. An elevated overlook is planned for land adjacent to Lake Washington Boulevard. A community activity building with parking beneath it abuts the hillside, efficiently uses the land, places required parking out of sight and provides elevator access between the upper and lower park areas."

*right where your new condo is!
 
Visit http://www.djc.com/news/re/12012184.html for the full article.















Image from City of Bellevue website.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Let's go on an Urban Safari on Main Street.

Via the Seattle P.I. website:  Original post can be found here.
by: Deanna Duff
Seattle Magazine

Long a popular strolling and shopping spot featuring well-loved restaurants like Bis on Main and Mexican fave La Cocina Del Puerco, this area—between 100th Avenue NE and Bellevue Way—is now home to several new stores and eateries (along with an influx of condos).
EAT
Relax within the warm, modern confines of Monsoon East (sister to Seattle’s Monsoon) (10245 Main St.; 425.635.1112) and try the addictive drunken chicken dish or indulge in the dim sum brunch on weekend mornings. AtBelle Pastry (10246-A Main St.; 425.289.0015), treat yourself to a melt-in-your-mouth macaroon cookie, offered in a rainbow of pastel colors, or fill up on croissants, tartlets and mousses.
Chocolate addicts have more choices: Amoré Chocolates (10149½ Main St.; 425.453.4553), where customers can sample bite-sized truffles in flavors like Balsamic Cabernet and Seriously Dark; and across the street, Seattle-basedFran’s Chocolates (10036 Main St.; 425.453.1698), where you’ll discover why the artisan chocolates and caramels satisfy the sweet tooth of both locals and President Obama.
SHOP 
Glassybaby’s (10230 Main St.; 425.256.2927) new Bellevue location dazzles with a selection of more than 100 colored, hand-blown glass cups. Choose from hues such as Rubber Ducky or Seattle Sunset, or one of their Goodwill colors, from which 10 percent of the proceeds go to charity. The fashion-forward love local boutique La Ree (11 103rd Ave. NE; 425.453.7868), the area’s exclusive retailer for high-end European brands such as Hache and Réne Lezard, and one of the few carriers of Seattle-based jewelry line Jamie Joseph. Posh on Main (10245 Main St.; 425.454.2022) helps women put their best foot forward with Carrie Bradshaw–worthy shoes and accessories from the likes of Lanvin and Yves Saint Laurent. And for men, there’s grooming salon Flint (10235 Main St.; 425.453.1445), where fellas can watch the game on the lobby’s flat-screen television while waiting to get an executive haircut or straight-razor shave. Both sexes will look sharp (and see sharp) after a visit to Ottica Seattle (10204 Main St.; 425.635.2020), which has an extensive line of hard-to-find eyewear—including the rare, Japanese-based Kamuro brand—and an in-house optometrist. For the perfect gift, head to Arbour (10028 Main St.; 425.454.1510), where you’ll find everything from books to linens—and on a recent visit, an authentic (but vacant!) wasp’s nest.
Insider Tip
Prefer your breakfast with a side of live music? Stop by Gilbert’s Main Street Bagel Deli (10024 Main St.; 425.455.5650) any Saturday or Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m., with their most popular dish—a Reuben sandwich—available any time of day.


Thursday, November 5, 2009

Home Automation from Architectronics


Technology is your friend – at least at One Main Street. The Lagotek Home Intelligence Platform from Architectronics, available in every suite, gives homeowners a way to control a variety of functions within the condo. The intuitive touch-screen display gives you ultimate control over your home. The standard features allow you to see who is buzzing from the front door as well as control climate throughout the homes and lighting in select rooms.

Additional features are available which include expanded lighting control, audio distribution and speakers, control of digital media (mp3's, ipods, photos, movies) and expanded computer networking options. What does that all mean? Well, imagine controlling all of your home's electronic functions from one place. The system is infinitely customizable so if you can dream it, it can probably be automated.

But that's not even the best part. The Home Intelligence Platform allows you to monitor these systems when you're away from home via your handheld device or an any internet connection.

Home automation makes your life easier can save you time and money through energy savings. And at One Main Street, it's a standard feature.

To learn more about Architectronics and the Lagotek Home Intelligence Platform visit architechtronics.com.

Monday, October 26, 2009

Model Home Coming Soon


Soon you will be able to experience a finished suite at One Main Street! Residence 305 is a one bedroom, 1.5 bathroom condo located on the north east corner of the building. Finished in the Terre scheme, the home boasts rich walnut hardwood flooring and dark oak SieMatic cabinetry, complimented by limestone countertops and fireplace surrounds.

The floorplan is both welcoming and efficient. Floor-to-ceiling windows brighten the home, drawing you into the living space. Ample closet space keeps you organized and the generously sized kitchen provides plenty of room to prepare a feast.

This plan is located on floors 2-8 with the upper floors boasting views of Downtown Park and the Bellevue skyline.

To schedule a tour of the model home, contact one of the One Main Street Sales Agents at (425) 452-6246.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Mad about Thursdays in Bellevue in October

If you lived at One Main Street in Bellevue you would not have to wander very far from your condo to find a fun Thursday night activity. Just up the road at Julep Nail Parlor they are hosting Chick Flick Thursdays. October's Thursday nights consist of Mad Men episodes. Future months will bring Dirty Dancing & More (Patrick Swayze tribute) and The Holiday, just in time for the holidays!

If you want to find out what Don Draper would do (He could just be relaxing in a condo at One Main Street sipping a scotch...) stop by Julep and find out!

Details:
Julep Nail Parlor
Park Row Shopping Center
221 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
425.440.0861

Thursday nights, schedule a service any time after 5 pm and stay for the show.
Visit: myjulep.com for more details.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Sweet Suite


If shopping for a condo leaves you feeling as indecisive as a kid in a candy shop, don't fret. Each week we'll pick a floor plan and tell you all about the features, finishes and fabulousness. Sometimes, we'll even include photos for all you visual people.

This week's pick is the condo located at the south east corner, Suite 405. This is my favorite corner of the building and Suite 405 represents the best home in the stack. What I love about this condo is the abundance of natural light that brings the space to life. The large open dining and living area, begs you to hang out all day and watch the sunlight filter through your floor to ceiling windows. Or better yet, host a dinner for friends in your European style kitchen.

When the weather's warm, you could almost live on the deck that wraps around about half the length of the condo. At 550 square feet, the deck becomes your fair weather living room. The treetops and rolling hills of the Eastside are your view, just above the magic of Main Street.

Of course, all of the same high quality, luxury touches are present in this condo as in the rest of the building. The spa bath in the master bedroom features a huge soaking tub, and not to be outdone by the tub, a walk-in shower big enough for a party. SieMatic cabinetry, slab limestone countertops and glass tile backsplashes complement the thoughtfulness of the radiant heat floors and heated towel racks. Best of all the second bedroom is located at the opposite corner as the master, so privacy is not a problem.

The breakdown:
Suite 405 is a stunning two bedroom condo with lots of windows and a huge deck for entertaining.

Price: $748,800
Size: 980 square feet plus approximately 550 sf of deck
Floor Plan (pdf)

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Bellevue Fashion Week...

Fashion Week 2009 runs from September 29th through October 4th in Bellevue this year. There are runway shows and special events galore, including a screening of The September Issue, the Nordstrom Fall Fashion Show and a VIP shopping night just to name a few.

Please visit: http://www.bellevuesquare.com/fashionweek/event.php for complete details.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue are the beneficiaries of these events, so your shopping is for a good cause!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Pending Home Sales Up in Western Washington

via the Bellevue Reporter:

Sep 15 2009

Pending sales around Western Washington during August jumped nearly 21 percent from a year ago and inventory dropped more than 18 percent, according to new figures from Northwest Multiple Listing Service.

MLS member-brokers say those indicators, along with signs of stabilizing prices, set the stage for brisk activity in the next few months as first-time buyers try to take advantage of the Nov. 30 deadline for tax credits.

“The typical August cool down in the market did not happen this year,” observed NWMLS director Kathy Estey, managing broker at John L. Scott’s office in downtown Bellevue. She said agents are busy with both first-time and move-up buyers and they’re reporting multiple offers on homes priced up to $700,000.

read the full story here.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Prizes & Incentives & Credits, oh my!

Have you heard of the Seattle Condo Tour? It runs now through September 13th and One Main Street is part of the tour. You can swing by One Main Street and pick up an entry form with a code on it and enter to win at SeattleCondoTour.com. Prizes include: weekend getaways, $500 to PCC, $400 to Delicious Planet, a night out for 4, and more. Winning has never been so easy!

Why tour condos now?

Reason #1 - The First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit is Expiring!
The First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of $8,000 expires December 1, 2009. If you intend to take advantage of this great opportunity, you need to start shopping now.

The deadline for the tax credit is November 20, 2009 – which means your transaction must be complete by this date to qualify. Since this process takes time, it is in your best interest to start looking for your new condo today.

Here is an overview of the tax Credit:
$8,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit at a Glance: The information on this page pertains to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The tax credit is for first-time home buyers only. For the tax credit program, the IRS defines a first-time home buyer as someone who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase. The tax credit does not have to be repaid. The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home’s purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000.

The credit is available for homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000 qualify for the full tax credit.*

For complete information visit http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/2009/home.html

* Source: http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/2009/home.html

Reason #2 - Exclusive Incentives.
Each participating property in the Condo Tour is offering you something special for signing with them during the tour. Some exclusive incentives include: $5,000-$10,000 buyer bonus, $5,000 in upgrade credits, 3.99% 30 year fixed interest rate, 10%-20% price reduction and many more!


Reason #3 - The Prizes!
Don't forget you can stop by One Main Street and get your prize code now through September 13th! Don't delay.

Monday, August 31, 2009

The Best of the Best!


425 Magazine just published their Best of 425 (as in the area code) issue. Take a look and see what makes Bellevue such a wonderful place to live. Bellevue is home to the best dessert, lunch spot, place for people watching, boutique and much, much more!

425 Magazine's Best of 425.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Cavalleria Rusticana & I Pagliacci at Meydenbauer Center Theatre




Lyric Opera Northwest presents Cavalleria Rusticana & I Pagliacci at Meydenbauer Center Theatre.

Event Description:

Friday, August 28 - 7:30pm
Saturday, August 29 - 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, August 30 - 2pm

PLEASE NOTE! After the Friday evening performance, LONW will be presenting a Gala Reception featuring our esteemed guest artist, Metropolitan Opera leading tenor, Eduardo Villa. Tickets are $65 for both of the operas plus the Gala Reception. Please plan on attending an event you won't want to miss, right on the stage of the Meydenbauer Center!

Tickets are available at Brown Paper Tickets by calling 1-800-838-3006. You may also purchase tickets directly from LONW's PayPal account.

Metropolitan Opera Leading Tenor Eduardo Villa to Star!

Eduardo Villa is one of the world's most sought-after tenors, with notable appearances on leading stages throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. In January 2002 Mr. Villa made his Metropolitan Opera debut in the title role of Don Carlos, and has since returned for further acclaim in his portrayal of Radames in Aida and Calaf in Turandot. Since his successful debut Mr. Villa has been heard most recently in Philadelphia as Don Carlo, Riccardo in Un Ballo in Maschera with Michigan Opera Theater, as Calaf in Turandot with Austin Lyric Opera, Radames in Aida with Fresno Opera, Madama Butterfly, Carmen, Der Rosenkavalier and Die Fledermaus with Munich's Bayerische Staatsoper. Also, collaborating with Maestro Zubin Mehta in Die Fledermaus in Tel Aviv, and then with the Finnish National Opera singing Il Trovatore, Michigan Opera Company for Otello, Aïda at the Todi Music Festival and in New Orleans and Connecticut for Turandot.

Monday, August 17, 2009

More Penthouses? Why yes!

One Main Street has done something other condo projects in Bellevue have not done before...they've added more penthouses! The 10th floor penthouse remains unchanged, and now there are penthouses on the 9th floor as well. Where there were once 6 residences there are now 3.

Please have a look at the new 9th floor penthouse floor plans via the links below. All plans are 3 bedroom and 3 bath.

Floor Plan 901

Floor Plan 902

Floor Plan 903

The project is well underway and is set to be completed this fall!

Stop by for a hard hat tour today and visit your new home in Old Bellevue. Feel free to contact one of our Sales Agents anytime at (425) 452-6246.

Monday, August 10, 2009

One Main Street - Luxury Condos in Old Bellevue

If you are just learning about One Main Street, you might be wondering what all the fuss is about. Well, One Main Street is a new condominium building being constructed at 10,000 Main Street in Bellevue. The building has been designed to compliment the neighborhood - called Old Bellevue - which is what sets it apart from the competing projects in downtown Bellevue.

Main Street has a different vibe altogether. It's where the city began and the place where small, locally owned businesses dominate the landscape. It's a walker's haven filled with cafes, boutiques and flower shops creating a neighborly, small town feel. Downtown park is just a block north of Main Street and Meydenbauer Bay is about a block south. Bellevue Square is just beyond the park, so you still feel connected to the big time shopping that Bellevue is known for.

Topping out at 10 stories, the building is not like the high-rises found in downtown. It's much smaller with an average of only 8 homes on each floor. The intention is to keep the building personal – much like Main Street, where neighbors know each other and there's a real sense of community.

For more information on these luxury condominiums, visit our website or call one of our Sales Agents at (425) 452-6246. Or simply check back here to find out what's happening at One Main Street condominiums.

Friday, August 7, 2009

Happening in Bellevue: El Gaucho presents POUR ON THE PLAZA

This Saturday, August 8th, El Gaucho will be hosting Bellevue's newest "celebration of food & wine" at the new City Center Plaza. More than 20 local restaurants and wineries will be serving up tastings while a live band adds to the festivities. Tickets are $95 per person. Visit the El Gaucho website for more information.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Become a Fan on Facebook


Want to keep up with One Main Street on Facebook? Now you can. It's a great way to stay up-to-date on event information, special offers and to interact with other fans of these Bellevue condos.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Forbes.com: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue One of the Best Areas for Recession Recovery

Forbes.com included the Seattle area in the top 10 places they expect to increase their GDP by the end of 2010.

Read the full article on Forbes.com.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

One Main Street Condominiums - Now Blogging


Welcome to the One Main Street blog. We will be posting updates as the new condominium building is being finished. Look for model homes in the next month or two. We will be posting photos, news and updates right here, so check back soon.