Michael R. Mastro’s reputation as a prolific money-making real estate magnate drew investors to him for 40 years. He amassed an army of investors he called Friends & Family who referred him to their friends and family members. They would visit him at his humble office on Ranier Avenue South, write big checks and Mastro would issue them promissory notes. The notes pledged that they would earn 8, 10, or even 12 percent interest and that they [...]

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There is sometimes something good that come out of being last. Just ask developer LEXAS Cos. about that in regards to the ESCALA condo tower located in downtown Seattle and they would probably give you a resounding YES!

LEXAS Cos. executed the ceremonial topping off of one of Seattle’s most extravagant condo towers to date this week and they may see good times when sales of the luxury condos start closing this October. Why you may ask?

It just might be because [...]

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I wrote a post yesterday on public transportation that was inspired by my friend Nick Bastain (@RailLife on Twitter). Well that post link was sent out via Twitter and I received a response from Ira Serkes (@serkes on Twitter) which is the inspiration for today’s post.

Ira brought a great site called www.walkscore.com to my attention and after putting my own address in and receiving a pathetic 68/100 – Somewhat Walkable score, I [...]

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