In an unusual year, the real estate market has largely been a beacon of positivity. And while activity seemed to come to a complete halt for a brief moment in the second quarter, the buyers quickly got off the bench—to take advantage of low-interest rates, to invest in homes with bigger spaces or larger yards as working from home or home school became priorities.
Read MoreCurious how the local real estate market fared the past few months? Look no further than the Q2 Market Report. Each quarter, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty analyzes market data to examine trends and ensure our clients better understand the real estate market. While median prices and buyer demand varied, it was a seller’s market.
Read MoreEach quarter, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty analyzes market data to examine trends and to ensure our clients better understand the real estate market. Although preliminary to the effects of COVID-19 on real estate, we can see in these reports that it was trending positive for sellers in all four of these market areas.
Read MoreEvery once in a while, you’re privileged to work on a particularly special transaction. Recently, I was able to represent a family who sold their 1929 Craftsman home in beautiful Fall City, Washington.
Read MoreSummer is just around the corner and with that, comes waterfront season. RSIR has released a comprehensive analysis of 15 months of waterfront sales, from January 2018 through March 2019.
Read MoreReal estate has been — and will always be — an industry that requires a personal touch. This human interaction will persistently be a critical component in the success of a sale. But as technology advances, the best agents will capitalize on data available to them to inform their decisions and use this as a tool to leverage properties.
Read MoreSpring is always a wonderful season for change. Many homeowners find this an ideal time to redecorate or renovate their home. Maybe it’s been awhile since you’ve made any updates or you feel recently inspired. Either way, I have a list you must read of 9 design trends that are taking over 2019.
Read MoreKirkland, known as The Little City That Could, was recently recognized as one of the 2017 Great Places in America from the American Planning Association. Since their redesign to include updates to the “corridor’s aging sidewalks and water main,” the city aims to create a pedestrian friendly community.
Read MoreSpectacular is one of the first words that comes to mind when arriving at this waterfront estate. Three separate structures were built to take in magnificent views of Lake Washington and Mount Rainier.
Read MoreRealogics Sotheby’s International Realty has recently released their 2016 Market Report which examines the year-over-year performance of 24 markets that the brokerage serves, factors that have affected the Western Washington housing market this past year, and insight on where the market is heading in 2017.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to share that our charming Wallingford Craftsman sold over the asking price and we could not be happier for our sellers.
Having been extensively remodeled, this home merges architectural detail with modern style. It has been carefully expanded and reorganized for today’s living, adding 845 square feet to include 2 additional bedrooms. Every surface has been touched and detailed with skill. Generous and light filled living spaces include living room with Batchelder Art Tile Fireplace and built-in book cases, notable millwork and spacious dining room grounded with warm hardwood floors. New and expanded Kitchen with welcoming Dutch door opens to a private yard. All new baths with supplicated finishes. High ceiling, wide hallways, ample storage. Close to cafes, shops, theaters and city access!
Read MoreMarc Stiles reported in a recent Puget Sound Business Journal feature that “More than a fifth of renters in Seattle could afford to buy houses,” a fact that is contributing to the seemingly ever-rising cost to rent in Seattle.
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