As the city continues to grow, we—as real estate brokers, your neighbors, and the citizens of Seattle continue to look for smart ways to maximize extraordinary living. At Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty I have the pleasure of working alongside a New Developments and Land Division team that creates these opportunities every day. Today I wanted to share some of my favorite new developments on the market now, and why not only living in these extraordinary homes is a fantastic opportunity but what makes their neighborhoods fantastic, too!
With restaurants reopened and employees returning to in-office work, we see the return demand of condos in Seattle
Since the announcement of the Stay-at-Home Order, the Seattle area real estate market has continued to persevere. New listings are still hitting the market every day and it isn't uncommon to see bidding wars, multiple offers, and all-cash deals. It is definitely a strange time in the real estate industry
Despite pandemic headlines, local real estate fundamentals continue to be strong.
As the fastest-growing large city in America, Seattle’s booming and diversified economy has spurred unprecedented development and population growth with a clear urbanization trend. Here’s a look at a few of the leading indicators affecting the current investment cycle in the region, as well as some perspective of how the housing trends may unfold ahead.
Spring is known to be a popular time of year to sell, with an abundance of buyers looking to move in the new year. But selling your home during the winter has its pros too, and the idea that the market is extremely tough in the winter might just be a myth. The truth is that there is never a wrong time to sell your home. Here are four reasons why you should consider selling when the temperature drops.
Statistics from the month of September 2019 are in! Take a look at North Seattle’s housing market trends. See how this particular market's current average sold price and price per square foot compare to last years.
Statistics 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.
If you’re thinking of buying a home, thinking of selling a home, or even have just the smallest shred of interest in real estate, you may have heard the terms ‘buyer’s market’ and ‘seller’s market’ used before. What do these terms mean and how do they affect buyers and sellers differently?
If you’re thinking about selling your home, you may be wondering: what time of year is the best time to do so? Although a good real estate agent can sell a house during any season, there are definitely certain months of the year that are better than others for various reasons.
The housing market in Seattle seemed to cool off in the latter half of 2018, however data from the fourth quarter of the year was recently released, and it proves the market transitioned further from the balanced market of the third quarter and back toward the seller’s market we saw in the first half of 2018.
It comes as no surprise that Seattle’s real estate market is strong, showing very few signs of cooling anytime soon. In RSIR’s latest Quarterly Market Report, the numbers show that home prices—and pretty much everything else—continue to rise. One of the only aspects of the Seattle real estate market that is starting to level off is inventory.
After 21 consecutive months, Seattle’s reign of being the nation’s hottest housing market has come to an end. The newest Case-Shiller home price index, released August 28th, revealed Las Vegas outpaced Seattle by a fraction of a percentage point in June. So, what does this mean for the Emerald City?
The housing market in Seattle continues to thrive as we move through 2018. Data from the second quarter of the year was recently released, proving the local market to be a highly desirable region. Will this quarter's increased inventory be cause of relief for increasing sales prices? Discover trends from the Q2-2018 below.
As the local economy continues to boom, the housing market continues to thrive. Seattle is now tied for having the second-longest streak as the hottest housing market in the country. With 20 consecutive months atop the nation, Seattle isn’t showing signs of slowing down as homes within the area continue to have high demand.
Seattle continues to dominate the country with the highest home prices and hottest market. Many have taken notice to our city’s reign and have decided to take a deeper look into why the local market is seemingly unstoppable.
As we continue to embark through 2018, we look back at the year in the review as a way to see trends within real estate and how we can better serve local communities. This year's market report offers insight into your local housing market.
Recent increases in property taxes have caused quite a bit of confusion (and downright shock) for homeowners. A Seattle Times article highlighted some changes that local homeowners will be subject to starting this year. The coverage includes why taxes are increasing, where the money will go, if you qualify for exemption and more.
Seattle remains to have one of the hottest real estate markets in the country. As 2017 closed, so did the highest median home prices in the city’s history. With the end of the first month of 2018, we are now able to look at what might happen through the year with median prices as we compare the first month of this year with January 2017.
Being a first-time homebuyer can cause a lot of stress – but it doesn’t have to! Seattle Times has tips to avoid any of your homebuying fears by becoming an educated buyer. If you are prepared before looking at houses and surround yourself with professionals the process can be an enjoyable experience which will blossom into a fond memory.
