Combined with its long nights and persistently cloudy weather, Seattle rates among the gloomiest cities in the nation in the wintertime. Last month, Seattle averaged 93% cloud cover. Here’s how to beat those Seattle gray blues!
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What does this year hold for the Eastside? 425Business spoke with local experts across several sectors to find out.
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As we look back on a successful 2019, we are filled with extreme gratitude. We are so pleased to announce a 2019 sales volume of over $12.5 Million. 75 percent of our seller represented sales sold for full list price or above list price. Thank you to our wonderful clients for making such an amazing year possible. We are looking forward to a bright and prosperous 2020!
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You may have heard that Winter—in particular, during the holidays—is the worst time of year to sell your home. However, there is never a wrong time to put a house on the market. Some people need to sell over the holidays, just as some people need to buy a home during the holidays. Follow these tips to benefit from the advantages of selling during the holidays.
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This fall, travel to Walla Walla with an insider's guide to the Valley's best-kept secrets and forget spending hours researching what to do and where to stay. WWander by Walla Walla Valley Wine is now offering a collection of itineraries curated by Washington winemakers and winegrowers!
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Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty presents a look at the housing market trends for the third quarter of 2019, from the shores of Bainbridge Island’s waterfront homes and in-city living opportunities to the Eastside’s most distinguished residences.
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As metaphors, cliffs suggest portals to new beginnings. Viscerally breathtaking, precipices can make us feel more alive—it's no wonder they've captured the traveler’s imagination. For travelers seeking repose, these ten bluff-hugging retreats take the cake, from a hill-hewed homage in Zihuatanejo to a treehouse-like collection of luxury tent bungalows in Thailand.
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August in the Pacific Northwest is hard to beat, and those of us who live here do not take it for granted! Summer is when the city really shines. Sunshine and warm temperatures roll in contradicting the gray reputation, making for beautiful views and gorgeous days perfect for exploring. Here are some August events to ensure a month of summer fun!
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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.
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Kirkland inventory, pending sales, and home prices have all increased during the month of June compared to a year ago, according to the latest report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The same report, which covers 23 counties in Washington state, shows year-over-year drops area-wide in both the volume of new listings and closed sales, giving buyers some relief this summer.
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In today’s hectic world, stress is always present. Your home contributes a lot to how you feel once you walk in the door; It will either nurture you and promote positive thoughts or overwhelm you, leaving you exhausted. So, it is important to create an environment within your home that is calm and peaceful, allowing you to recharge your energy and help you lead a happy life. Here are nine tips for creating your own calm and peaceful sanctuary at home.
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Washington State legislators implemented a new graduated Real Estate Excise Tax (REET), replacing the current 1.28 percent sales tax applied to all transactions with a variable rate based on a property’s value (a structure quite similar to that being followed in California). In response, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty (RSIR) has launched WashingtonREET.com, a calculator to help home sellers navigate this new tax structure by displaying estimations of 2019 and 2020 taxes.
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One of the best things about Summer in the Pacific Northwest is being able to enjoy time outside. The beautiful weather this time of year far makes up for the dreary Seattle winters, and it means we appreciate the sunshine more than anyone else! This summer, don’t limit yourself when it comes to home decorating- and take the comfort of our indoors outside with these seven outdoor decorating ideas.
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Each new year brings a plethora of new trends to consider when updating your home. These fresh 2019 design decor ideas will help you update your home with confidence this spring.
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Sustainability has emerged as a definite trend in home design and renovation projects. Below we have outlined a collection of top-trending materials and designs for you to consider as you begin your remodel or design process to decrease your carbon footprint and breathe a “green” element into your daily lifestyle.
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In March 2019, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved a measure called Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA), which upzones 27 neighborhoods in the region. Mayor Jenny Durkan quickly signed the measure into law and it is set to go into effect on April 19th. MHA’s main objective is to add affordable housing to the city through the allowance of taller single-family and multi-family residential projects. In all, city official estimates indicate that MHA will, at a minimum, provide 6,000 new affordable homes for low-income residents.
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The results are in and according to the U.S. Census Bureau, Seattle tops the big city in the U.S. for the number of college-educated residents, coming in at a staggering 63 percent for residents age 25 and older. As Seattle Times reports, “among the 50 largest cities in the country, we’re the only one to hit that 60 percent mark — something we first achieved in 2015.”
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Now that we have turned our clocks forward, we are officially on the countdown to spring. That means we are edging ever-closer to blooming flowers, chirping birds and the spring sales season—the busiest time of year for real estate in the Seattle region. If you’re considering making your next move, spring can be a great time to sell. Below we are outlining some key tips to preparing your home for a spring sale.
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Washington state is among the strictest in the nation when it comes to new condominium development, which has largely deterred developers in recent years from building any new projects outside of apartments for rent. The reason? Developers don’t want to face costly lawsuits, which have become somewhat of a norm. As Sightline Institute reports, conventional wisdom states that “if you build condos, you’ll get sued.”
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Technology continues to evolve where and how we live, and the approaches we take to crafting the spaces we inhabit. BBC Reel recently sat down with David Martyn, chief executive officer of Ten Fold Engineering, to ask an interesting question: Will our future homes build themselves?
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