Spring is always a wonderful season for change. Many homeowners find this an ideal time to redecorate or renovate their home. Maybe it’s been awhile since you’ve made any updates or you feel recently inspired. Either way, I have a list you must read of 9 design trends that are taking over 2019.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to share a review of 2018 market activity in the Puget Sound presented by Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty. Our acclaimed Research Editor and Data Analyst, William Hillis, has assembled an excellent year-over-year review of eight key counties in Western Washington along with data for 31 communities.
Read MoreThe Cherry Blossoms—a staple of springtime in the Seattle region—are on track to reach peak blooming for the weekend of March 30th. "The Quad" at the University of Washington is among the most popular places for viewing the blossoms, with nearly thirty large cherry trees and thousands of pink blossoms, but it isn't the only place you can visit to get yourself into the spirit of spring.
Read MoreThe real estate market has recently experienced downward pressure globally, but this could be a good thing if you’re looking to buy your new luxury vacation home. To accommodate the slow-down, developers, policymakers, and bankers are creating an environment where buyers will be able to get incredible deals on high-end homes. All over the world, high-end home prices are being slashed like it’s Black Friday. Read on for a break down of some of the country’s major cities.
Read MoreMinimalism, modernism, a blast from the past, and a new way to think about marble. These are our favorite new products created by some of the best designers in the world.
Read MoreAs people continue to flock to all areas of Seattle, local real estate begins to cool down. Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty’s latest market report details 2018’s fourth quarter trends for two of Seattle’s fast-growing regions: Seattle and the Eastside.
Read MoreThey may say not to judge a book by its cover, but it’s hard not to make assumptions about anything—from a book to a person to a home—on first glance or appearance. If you’re considering selling your home in 2019, you’ll want to ensure your home shines from the outside, in. By stepping up your curb appeal, you can make your home stand out.
Read MoreThe November 2018 edition of American Fine Art Magazine had readers stepping through the doors of the impeccable WillowDon Estate and into the art collection amassed by Phil Feldsine.
Read MoreIn the wake of the latest S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index, which reflects sales data from September 2018, Seattle Times and other local media outlets proclaimed that residential home prices in the Seattle Metropolitan Area are rapidly declining. We elect, however, to keep an eye on the trendlines rather than the headlines, and are delving deeply into how the Index is computed and comparing its results with data obtained from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS).
Read MoreIt’s been over a year since Amazon first announced it was expanding into a second headquarters location and now the wait is finally over. The list of finalists announced in January has been narrowed down to not one, but two locations: Long Island City in New York and Crystal City in Virginia. As The Wall Street Journal reports, the e-commerce giant has indicated they’ll split operations evenly between the two locations, “with as many as 25,000 employees in each” area.
Read MoreWe are into the thick of autumn now and before we know it, we’ll be ringing in 2019. A new year always hearkens in a fresh set of design trends and Elle Décor recently composed a list of their top fifteen trends for the coming year. While 2018 “was all about bringing an edgier palette into the home,” editors at Elle Décor say 2019 will take “a more mindful, lifestyle-based approach to the development of new shades.” Below, we’ve outlined the six colors we’re most excited about from Elle Décor’s list.
Read MoreAs droves of people flock to Seattle and the Eastside, local real estate continues to sizzle while showing some hints of cooling down. Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty’s latest market report details 2018’s third quarter trends for these two fast-growing regions.
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