In a recent Puget Sound Business Journal article, Emily Parkhurst declares that “This is the best time to list your house for sale in Seattle.” The dates she’s referring to? The first couple of weeks in May. As the feature describes, “houses listed between May 1 and May 15 sell 20 days faster than the yearly average.” What’s more? “They also sell for an average of $2,600 more.” These dates apply to most of the market in the United States, but are even weightier in a market as hot as Seattle’s.
Continue reading…
It’s Officially the Wettest Winter in Seattle’s History
Curbed Seattle recently reported that it is officially the wettest winter in Seattle’s recorded history! As of 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Seattle received 38.22 inches of rain since October 1, surpassing 1998-1999 totals.
Continue reading…
Kehinde Wiley Brings “A New Republic” to the Seattle Art Museum
Art means a lot to us, as our brand is rooted in a 272-year Sotheby’s Auction House heritage. Thus we were thrilled to explore the latest exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum, Kehinde Wiley’s A New Republic. As the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) website describes, Wiley reworks the tradition of the portrait. His pieces, which range in medium and include paintings, stained glass and sculpture, “are highly stylized and staged, and draw attention to the dialectic between a history of aristocratic representation and the portrait as a statement of power and the individual’s sense of empowerment.”
Continue reading…
Market Spotlight: Belltown & Downtown Seattle
Belltown is named for William Nathaniel Bell, one of the original settlers whose heavily forested land became downtown Seattle. The Belltown/Downtown area is where many Seattle landmarks like Pike Place Market and Smith Tower are found. Fortune 500 companies Nordstrom and Expeditors International are headquartered here. Among the many ongoing projects downtown, work began in June 2015 to lay the foundation for Weyerhaeuser’s new headquarters in Pioneer Square, to be opened in 2016; and the Pioneer Building on First Avenue has been purchased for redevelopment as co-working space and suites for small businesses and entrepreneurs. The pioneers’ clapboard houses are long gone and virtually all recorded sales are now of mid-rise and high-rise condominiums in this vibrant, 21st century city.
Continue reading…
Barry Bergner Talks Relocation on The Money Hour with Tina Mitchell
Earlier this month, Barry discussed real estate relocation on The Money Hour, hosted by Tina Mitchell! Each week, the hour long talk show shares expert advice and inside knowledge on how today’s events in the local economy can affect your money. Find out what Barry has to say about relocating to the Seattle metro area!
Continue reading…
Palace Magazine Adds Seattle to List of Top Markets Sought by Asian Homebuyers
As yet another acknowledgement that Seattle has joined the league of global cities attracting Asian investment, immigration and homeownership, Palace Magazine recently published a special report on American cities that included the Emerald City with significant contributions by Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty. The article also covered trends in typical markets including Boston, Las Vegas, Miami, New York and San Francisco.
Continue reading…
Seattle is Poised for Tremendous Population Growth; Could Surpass San Francisco by 2040
Can you imagine a population in Seattle greater than that in San Francisco? Well, according to an article from The Daily Journal of Commerce, that imagined scenario may become a reality as early as 2040. As Nat Levy reports, “The Puget Sound Regional Council [PSRC] predicts another 1 million people will live in the central Puget Sound region by 2040” and “at least 160,000 of those new people will live in Seattle.”
Continue reading…
What’s Next: Your Weekly Event Calendar
Your comprehensive guide, take a peek at what’s going on! From Seattle’s Renegade Craft Fair and a 12Ks of Christmas Holiday Run in Kirkland to The Nutcracker Once Upon a Time in Poulsbo, here’s what’s happening around the sound.
New Listing! 7449 S 128th Street, Seattle
Enjoy mesmerizing unobstructed views of Mt. Rainier from this beautifully remodeled home. The open floor plan is perfect for relaxed entertaining which spills out to the deck on warm summer days. Cook gourmet meals in the chef’s kitchen featuring slab granite counters, stainless appliances, cherry cabinets and a large island. Master suite with sitting room and 3/4 bath. Fully finished daylight basement complete with bar and recreation room. Newer roof and siding. Large shed/workshop for home projects.
Continue reading…
What’s Next? Your Weekly Event Calendar
Your comprehensive guide, take a peek at what’s going on! From a Winter Beer Festival in Seattle and the grand opening of the Garden d’Lights at the Bellevue Botanical Gardens, to the Winter Festival & Crafts Fair in Phinney, here’s what’s happening around the sound.
Continue reading…