The Essentials

When residential home sales picked up speed in the wake of the initial quarantine of the pandemic, many experts weighed in on this outlying trend. A year later, as Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty examines the data from the Eastside to Bainbridge Island and markets in between, it’s easy to see that a lack of inventory and an onslaught of buyers wasn’t a one-off. The question for many following the trendlines now, is when will median sales prices start to plateau, and the number of homes available for sale starts to tick back up.

With Halloween approaching, it’s hard to ignore all the paper ghosts, jack-o-lanterns, and other spooky knickknacks that many place around their house as the time to trick-or-treat approaches. But simply thinking of October as a time to decorate for Halloween is a missed opportunity. From the pumpkins we place on our front porch the light that films are home, here are five ideas that may have you falling in love.

Everyone feels as though their home is special, and it is! It’s the place you gather and form memories. But if you want your home to look the part with a design that truly pops, it may take a more unique approach than the family pictures hung on your wall. No matter the medium, any item can become a focal point, so here are nine clever ways to incorporate unique, standout elements into your interior design for a one-of-a-kind look.

After a year without travel and more time spent at home, this summer has everyone bursting to explore once again. While you may not be ready to head out yet, or perhaps you’re not quite sure where to wander, these dream vacation homes presented by our Sotheby’s agents around the globe will undoubtedly give you something worth dreaming about.

From in-city waterfronts, island living, and vistas along Washington’s scenic port towns, there is nothing like finding a piece of shoreline to call your own.

In this issue of RESIDE, Terry Crews shares his five favorite things, we explore Mediterranean-style homes that will make you feel like you’re always on vacation, Terry McMillan takes our beach reading to the next level, and so much more.

Creating a home that feels luxurious can be curated at any price point and with a home of any size. You will notice these trends being used by interior designers, home stagers, and even your favorite lifestyle influencers. If you are prepping your home to be sold or just in need of a revamp, here are some tips to quickly make any room feel more lavish.

In this article, we study some of the leading indicators influencing the current investment cycle in the region, take new stock of Seattle’s West Coast competition from Vancouver B.C. and San Francisco, and offer some perspective on how the housing trends may unfold ahead.

Western Washington’s housing market has remained competitive over the last year and shows no signs of slowing down. To get a sense of how the market has been, and where the trends might lead us next, check out our analysis of these key market areas.

Opening day for boating is just around the corner, and if you’re looking to dive into lakeside living this season, there’s no better place to do it than on Lake Washington, especially in Seattle. The views are incredible, the homes are immaculate, and the community is active and eclectic.

In a whirlwind year full of unique challenges, people found a new relationship with their homes, which served more purposes than ever before. As folks re-evaluated their priorities, many sought a new residence that would fit their lifestyle changes and needs for both now and the future. This is where trust in a real estate partner became more important than ever before, and the power of the Sotheby’s brand, when brought to the negotiating table, overwhelmingly helped people achieve their homes in a market that began bustling.

In an unusual year, the real estate market has largely been a beacon of positivity. And while activity seemed to come to a complete halt for a brief moment in the second quarter, the buyers quickly got off the bench—to take advantage of low-interest rates, to invest in homes with bigger spaces or larger yards as working from home or home school became priorities.

Outmigration has been underway in many urban areas since the coronavirus outbreak. New York suburbs are experiencing a surge in demand from buyers leaving the city, and in July there was a 44% increase in home sales in New York’s suburban counties compared to July of the previous year

Curious how the local real estate market fared the past few months? Look no further than the Q2 Market Report. Each quarter, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty analyzes market data to examine trends and ensure our clients better understand the real estate market. While median prices and buyer demand varied, it was a seller’s market.