The year started hot for the real estate market. And the second quarter of 2021 continued these trends as low inventory, rising median home sales prices, and fleeting time on market put sellers in the driver’s seat. Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty examines five key markets each quarter to find out where the market has been, and where the trends might lead us next. A lack of inventory has been apparent since the height of the pandemic, and while more sellers are entering the market, the need of buyers didn’t diminish in Q2-2021 as mortgage rates hovered near historic lows and competitive offers escalated sales prices. Whether a seller preparing to list your home and receive the best possible offer or a buyer seeking your next opportunity, with the right advisement, preparation, and marketing, which you can find with an RSIR global real estate advisor, it’s still a great time to enter the market.

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There are a lot of factors that go into deciding where to start your home search. One of these components is choosing the right school district. Whether you have a family or are considering starting one, buying a home in a neighborhood with highly rated schools can feel very high-stakes.

Our team has compiled all the necessary resources to help you navigated the Seattle school systems with ease.  Check out the links below and then reach out to the team, and we can help you find your dream home in your ideal school district.

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Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty waterfront report is compiled by over two years of waterfront transactions in many of the communities in which our brokers are hyper-local waterfront experts. From January 2019 through March of 2021, we look at the trends among waterfront sales, starting with the 12 Western Washington counties below.

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A year of strong home price growth amid a shift to remote work.

Here we take an in-depth look at how the emerging work-from-home trend may reshape our communities. The Index reported that Seattle ended the year ranked second in the nation for residential price growth for an eleventh straight month. At third place, San Diego failed to close its narrowing gap with Seattle. The mix of urban, suburban, and exurban development within the MSA means that the Case-Shiller index for Seattle does not only reflect residential price trends inside the city but also prices in suburban and exurban towns beyond the city.

Homebuying demand has not fled the Greater Puget Sound: It is simply realigning with the preferences of the millions who enjoy the quality of life this region offers.