People are back from vacation and activity has picked up in the real estate marketplace! Below, I give statistics for a few neighborhoods I specialize in: Madison Park, Broadmoor, Leschi, Clyde Hill, and Medina. If you have a specific neighborhood that is not included and is of interest to you, please contact me and I will provide sales information for you.
Read MoreStatistics from the second quarter of 2019 are in and Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty has analyzed the data with a look at the housing market trends for the second quarter of 2019, from the shores of Bainbridge Island’s waterfront homes and in-city living opportunities to the Eastside’s most distinguished residences.
Read MoreAnother year has passed, as have many pivotal milestones for Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty (RSIR), our brand and the local housing market that we serve. After meteoric home price growth in the region throughout 2016 and 2017, the market began to shift in 2018.
Read MoreSpring is here and with it, we have officially entered the busiest sales season of the year in Puget Sound real estate. In preparation of the spur in activity, Seattle Times asked a question on many minds: are we in for another brutal spring for buyers? The short answer, according to the Times, Maybe not.
Read MoreAfter eighteen months of research, a volunteer led commission released an advisory report on December 3rd, which indicates that changing single-family zoning in the city is integral to improving affordability. The commission is comprised of sixteen members, many of whom are professionals in land-use, from urban planners to architects and builders.
Read MoreSeattle's housing market has dominated the country for nearly two years. The latest S&P Corelogic Case-Shiller Index revealed that Seattle's run on top has come to an end. Some speculate that the market is slowing down and a crash is on the horizon, but data in the report proves Seattle's strength.
Read MoreThe local real estate market continues to receive attention for its bustling pace. New data from the S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index revealed that home price growth was once again the highest within Seattle than in any other market. A recent Seattle Times article offers a look at the region’s impressive momentum.
Read MoreThe real estate market across the nation continues to accelerate, with a continuous cycle of higher home prices and lower inventory. A recent Curbed article has taken a notice of these recent patterns and the increased pressure of purchasing a home around Puget Sound. While prospective buyers navigate rough waters, home sellers are finding that their homes are selling quick, often with multiple offers.
Read MoreSeattle real estate in 2017 has set the local market on fire. The sublime combination of an influx of buyers entering the greater Seattle area mixed with a lack of inventory within city limits has been cause of the perfect storm for Seattle based sellers. As the city continues to grow and buyers seek properties in the outer regions of the area, the growth in local real estate will prove to be interesting as we progress through 2018.
Read MoreBy now it is no secret that Amazon is dominating Seattle’s job market. With the expansive number of jobs that the company has brought into the city, there has been great influence on the local economy. One of the most noticeable changes Amazon has made is in the local housing market.
Read MoreThe real estate market hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. However, buyers are showing signs of hesitation regarding placing offers on homes.
Read MoreA hush fell as Mansion Global readers were treated to the “Secret of the San Juans.” In a celebration of the beloved archipelago, Nancy Keates highlights the San Juans most recent achievement as “the hottest luxury real-estate market in the country,” and discusses that the area’s growth “has been fueled in recent years by an influx of high-tech companies to Seattle, where soaring home prices make the San Juans look like a bargain.”
Read MoreChanges to regulations coming through China have foreign investors seeking investments outside of their market as quickly as possible. The U.S. residential property market has absorbed a substantial amount of Chinese investments in the past few years and will continue to be a favorable asset, states a recent article in Mansion Global.
Read MoreTax season is upon us again and for many this means deciding on what to do with their return. Choosing to put that new-found cash towards a vacation, paying off debt, and home renovations are repeatedly the top contenders. If you’re going the renovations and house repair route, Martha Stewart has some words of advice for you.
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