Ballard is one of Seattle’s oldest neighborhoods, and holds a rich history. Whether you’re strolling the beach at Golden Gardens, visiting the Nordic Heritage Museum, or hitting the Ballard Farmers Market, this neighborhood has it all. Here are some highlights of the Ballard neighborhood that you definitely do not want to overlook!
Before listing your home, there are several steps you can take to ensure that it will be in tip-top shape and appeal to buyers. Updates big and small make a difference in first impressions and can increase your net profit. Here are a few guidelines that will help you prepare for a sale in the season ahead.
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.
We are moving from the autumnal season and into the chill of winter, which means now is the time to have a look at essential winter home maintenance. Whether it’s in preparation for the sale of your home or just the desire to protect your investment, the following tips and tricks will help you keep your residence in top shape through the coldest season of the year.
News of Amazon selecting a home for HQ2 has been taking news headlines across the country by storm. Last September the e-commerce giant announced they would be choosing a city in North America to build HQ2, a campus that would be equivalent to Seattle. Fast forward 14 months and they’ve finally made a decision.
I recently introduced a stellar ready-to-build view lot in Leschi to the market with approved permits and plans for a 3,000+ square foot home with a 2-car garage. Situated down a private road, this is a rare chance to build your dream home in a coveted neighborhood with sweeping views of Lake Washington and the Sound. In celebration of this unique opportunity and its proximity to the marina, market and restaurants, I decided to highlight Leschi with a local spotlight.
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.
The changing of the seasons marks the time of year for home maintenance. Whether you’re preparing to sell or just want to take care of your beloved home, this checklist will help ensure your home stays in tip top shape through the upcoming cold, rainy season.
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.
Cryptocurrency strikes again! Bitcoin has been making headlines for being the means for real estate purchases across the country. This time cryptocurrency dipped into the local housing market in the sale of a home in Tukwila.
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.
Affordable housing is defined by Seattle’s government as housing that “costs no more that 30% of a household’s income”. While the number of units available that meet this guideline shrink, local government is seeking to change zoning regulations in hopes of increasing housing opportunities that will be affordable.
Seattle is known for many things. One of which is its ability to include a vast array of people in one, unique city. A new generation of art-loving, out of the box thinkers are here and are affecting the housing market within our wonderful city. Who are they? Hipsters.
We live in a world that is dominated by technology. One of the concepts that has come to life from the tech industry is digital currency. Many have disregarded Bitcoin and fail to acknowledge it, yet it continues to find its way onto the main stage when it comes to currency.
