While the S&P CoreLogics Case-Shiller Home Price Index showed San Francisco and San Diego starting to catch up to Seattle for single-family home prices in the months of September and October 2017, our Puget Sound region ended the 2017 calendar year at a 16th consecutive month leading the nation. "In December, Seattle led the way with a 12.7 percent year-over-year increase," states The S&P Dow Jones official report.
Read MoreThose who know Kimberleigh King (one half of the WinninghamKing team) know her love of wine and passion for wine collecting; and recently, a special feature popped up on the Sotheby's Realty blog that we just had to share. They curated a special post dedicated to six homes across the globe that boast unique, and well-stocked, wine cellars.
Read MoreWinter in real estate is notorious for lower inventory, and often lower prices, but it may just be one of the better times of year to buy. Most real estate news during the winter is akin to lowering median prices, a slow in construction, and a dip in overall housing inventory. However, even with all of these things popping up in news headlines across the nation; Seattle's housing market continues to come out on top.
Read MoreRealogics Sotheby’s International Realty presents a look at the housing market trends for the fourth quarter of 2017 throughout the Puget Sound region.
Read MoreThough many people have probably heard of Bitcoin by now, there are now several types of cryptocurrency. New types you may start hearing more about include: bitcoin cash, ZCash, Monero, Ripple, and Ethereum. They essentially all function the same way; and act as digital funds that are produced in limited quantities and without involvement of a bank or governmental regulations.
Read MoreIn December of 2017 the current administration passed a new tax bill, the biggest overhaul since 1986, and many changes were made that will have a direct impact on the housing market. Here is a brief look at what the new bill will mean for homeowners, buyers, and sellers.
Read MoreWith the new year comes new trends! The predictions for the trends of what we'll be seeing in magazines, in home-renovation stores, and all over Pinterest are already stacking up. Here are a few of our favorites.
Read MoreIn their annual report, The Urban Land Institute (ULI), predicts trends and shifts in the real estate market for the upcoming year.
Read MoreThese days it seems as though we are hearing about large companies being hacked almost every month. The companies that are supposed to be the most secure and have all the possible software and protection behind them; so, if they're getting hacked what chance to the rest of us have?
Read MoreSummertime is divine in the Pacific Northwest; and we have the events to prove it! June, July and August are some of the busiest months here in the area and we wanted to share just a few of our favorite events to help you plan your best summer ever.
Read MoreWhen mentioning “staging” to real estate clients we’re often met with reluctance or confusion. It has become somewhat of a controversial, and often not-trusted, practice by sellers. For those unaware, staging home, to us, means setting up your home to look the most appealing to the widest set of buyers. We want people who see your home to be able to picture themselves in that home!
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce the Realogics Sotheby's International Realty 2016/2017 Market Report! The full publication features editorial content and a full review on trends to watch and year-end statistics.
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