Martin Selig Real Estate

02/10/2025

Kickstart your week with the ultimate Monday pick-me-up, a hot cup of coffee! Our 4th & Blanchard building features in the lobby, making it the perfect office perk to power through the day.

02/05/2025

Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction holds true this Groundhog Day – six more weeks of winter! ❄️ The city is blanketed in a beautiful light snow, making our properties shine.

A huge shoutout to our incredible security, window and landscaping teams for ensuring the walkways are salted and safe for all our tenants.

Looking for your next office space? Explore our available properties.

08/28/2024

The Indian Consulate has arrived at the Federal Reserve Building! Earlier this month, the consulate celebrated India’s 78th Independence Day with a flag-raising ceremony, live entertainment, and a reception.

This celebration brought together not only community members but also key regional leaders, including:

WA State Attorney General, Bob Ferguson
Seattle Mayor, Bruce Harrell
King County Executive, Dow Constantine
Seattle City Council President, Sara Nelson,
Seattle Interim Chief of Police, Sue Rahr
Our very own Martin Selig, Jordan Selig, and David Selig- The lead broker on the lease.

We are honored to see this historic building being utilized by government leaders to support our growing and thriving community.

08/15/2024

The game of commercial real estate has never been more challenging. With demand shifting and legislation slow to adapt, developers and owners find themselves stuck in a "waiting game," struggling to move forward. But change is on the horizon.

In our latest article on , we explore how recent legislation—both locally and nationally—is paving the way for progress, offering new opportunities to break ground and meet community needs.

➡️ Read more here:
https://martinselig.com/the-shift-cres-waiting-game-changing-legislation-the-path-forward/

CRE’s Waiting Game: Changing Legislation & The Path Forward In today’s environment, “playing the game” has become increasingly difficult. While a typical cycle may range anywhere from 8 to 12 years, the rise and fall of demand is typically fairly gradual. But, what we experienced in 2020, an...

08/15/2024

Navigating the twists and turns of the commercial real estate market feels more like a game of chutes and ladders these days. With rising vacancies, changing regulations, and economic uncertainty, the path forward is anything but straightforward.

In our latest article on , we break down the "rules of the game" and explore how we can all move forward and start "playing the game" again.

➡️ Read more here:

https://martinselig.com/the-rules-of-the-game-legislation-policy-and-what-it-means-for-development/

“The Waiting Game” is a phrase often used to describe today’s commercial real estate market. While this game of patience is not new to owners and developers, it has extended far beyond typical tolerance levels. Real estate, by its very nature, is a cyclical industry marked by periods of triump...

08/12/2024

This Thursday, we’re excited to partner with NAIOP Washington State Chapter to host the : Energy Efficiency event at 400 Westlake!

Join us on the rooftop as industry experts discuss strategies for achieving energy efficiency goals, the impact of transitioning to all-electric systems, and the latest energy code requirements.

As Seattle’s largest and tallest and NAIOP’s 2023 Sustainable Building of the Year, we’re proud to offer a venue where sustainability continues to reach new heights.

➡️ To learn more about the event, visit the link below:

https://www.naiopwa.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=519&Itemid=196&year=2024&month=08&day=15&title=sustainable-development-event-save-the-date

07/24/2024

We are thrilled to welcome the Consulate General of India to 2 full floors of the Federal Reserve Building.

The Indian Consulate's new office in the heart of Seattle signifies a commitment to serving the growing Indian community in the Pacific Northwest. This move is expected to provide numerous benefits, including easier access to consular services, cultural exchange opportunities, and stronger economic ties between India and the region.

"We are excited to welcome the Indian Consulate to the Federal Reserve Building and look forward to our continued partnership," said Martin Selig. "This partnership not only underscores our commitment to supporting our growing city but also highlights the importance of Seattle as a hub for international relations."

We are proud to take part in creating an environment where our community can thrive, connect, and build meaningful relationships.

07/11/2024

Our Tenant Improvements team got their steps in today!

Pictured, team members Juan Gonzalez and Fernando Sosa carried a painting too large for the freight elevator up 15 flights of stairs for First Choice Health's new office.

This is just another shining example of the hard work and effort from our teams. Thank you to team member Beto Galvan for snapping this photo!

In addition to this piece, First Choice Health has selected, and is excited, to hang four Martin Selig paintings in their space!

07/08/2024

This just in: More office-to-residential conversion projects could be coming to Seattle soon...

➡️ https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/seattle-courts-conversion-minded-developers-to-make-offices-into-homes/

Seattle is eyeing ways to encourage more developers to transform empty office buildings into housing.

07/02/2024

Today, owners and operators are not only responding to remote work trends and declining occupancy but also navigating macroeconomic factors including higher interest rates and construction costs. Leaving everyone to question: "What is the future of commercial real estate?"

In our first article on , Jordan Selig dives deep into the industry, leveraging her extensive experience in sustainable development, adaptive reuse, financing, and legislation to answer pressing questions like:

- What will it take to push commercial real estate into its next era?
- How are owners and lenders responding to the current challenges?
- What will happen to vacant buildings?
- How has "the office" evolved, and what does it mean for future development?

➡️ Discover her insights and predictions here:
https://martinselig.com/the-shift-jordan-selig-on-navigating-the-commercial-real-estate-revolution/