The results of our annual Matrix Forecast Real Estate Survey are now online at www.MatrixForecast.com. You can also directly view the summary article here, or view the related PDF PowerPoint presentation here.  All the articles from the Matrix Forecast special section, plus some extra bonus online-only articles, are also online now at www.MatrixForecast.com.

With only 12 homes left in the newest phase of Point Edwards in Edmonds, we are now nearly 70% sold. One- and two-bedroom homes are still available from $329,500. From now through the end of 2010 the developer is offering an incentive to help you with your new home purchase: a $15,000 Buyer Bonus!

We're down to the final three condos and townhomes at Riverstone in East Bellevue, and prices have just been reduced to move these homes.
1 BR/1 BA condo is now $164,990.  2 BR/1 BA condo is now $169,990. 3 BR/1.5 BA Townhome is now $249,990.  Open by appointment and on keybox for easy agent showings, visit today! www.riverstonebellevue.com

Prices have just been reduced on homes at Hjarta Ballard Condominiums. Hjarta is suburban Seattle's only LEED silver certified, concrete and steel condominium. And now Hjarta has new market-driven prices that are competitive with wood-frame developments. Open again starting this weekend, Saturday through Wednesday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1528 NW Market Street, Seattle. Visit Debbie Lee or Dori Doble this weekend. www.HjartaBallard.com

For the first time, in conjunction with the annual Real Estate Forecast, Matrix is pleased to announce the launch of www.MatrixForecast.com. Preview the results from the annual real estate survey, read articles and browse sponsor information. Watch for more articles to be added every few days leading up to the pubication of our eight-page insert in the Seattle Times next Thursday, November 11th, and in the Puget Sound Business Journal next Friday, November 12th.

First-time buyers or second/vacation home investors, take note! Featured home #503 at Marselle, one of the last remaining studio homes, is now priced at just $149,990. Imagine living blocks from the Seattle Center, South Lake Union, Downtown and Belltown - for less than $150K. Open daily, visit today and ask about our low HOA dues. www.MarselleCondos.com

Here's something you might not expect to see at One Main Street Condominiums - homes with beautiful Mt Rainier views. Like this new model home 704, a one-bedroom, one-bath plus powder with 703 sq. ft. Visit this weekend, open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 10000 Main Street in Downtown Bellevue.

By MARC STILES, Daily Journal of Commerce Real Estate Editor

Three years ago, when condo fever was raging, developers sought to entice buyers with amenities ranging from standard workout rooms to not-so-standard wine caves and infinity pools.

GTS Development took a different approach at Trace by attracting homegrown restaurants and shops to the mixed-use project on Seattle's Capitol Hill, and promoting them as an amenity.

It has turned out to be a symbiotic success. Creative entrepreneurs in street-level spaces draw condo buyers and other customers, and condo buyers and other customers, in turn, patronize the shopkeepers and restaurateurs.

Prices have just been reduced on the final two historic loft homes at Trace. Home 407 was $369,950 and is now reduced to $324,950 ($45K off).  Home 403 was $699,950 and is now $589,950 ($110K off).

Two homes at Trace have just sold: home 506 in historic Trace Lofts sold late last week, and home 520 in contemporary Trace North just signed around today. Trace is located at 12th and Madison in the Pike/Pine neighborhood of Seattle's Capitol Hill. Visit today! www.TraceLofts.com

Lower price on Home 304 too!  Now both 204 and 304 are priced at $479,500. Both are two-bedroom/two-bathroom homes with great space for living and entertaining. 7800 Plaza is located in Downtown Mercer Island, steps from shopping and dining, and with easy access to Downtown Seattle and Downtown Bellevue. Visit this weekend! www.7800Plaza.com.