This month, we had the pleasure to sit down with Barb Fox—Senior Account Manager at Rainier Title & Escrow. Barb has been providing exceptional service for more than 17 years in the title and escrow industry. As our go-to professional, Barb is a wealth of knowledge and it was incredibly valuable to sit down with her to get some must-know information about title insurance and escrow as part of the home buying process.
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If you have been following the local news you are probably aware that our torrid hot real estate market is shifting. What should we make of this? Is this 2008 to 2012 all over again? The good news is no.Historically, our real estate market fluctuates with 5-to-7-year up-cycles and then takes a 6-to-12-month breather where prices may drop 5-to-10-percent before heading back up for another 5-to-7-year-up-cycle. This shift can happen quickly and that is exactly what happened this time. Back in December, clients were asking me how long the crazy market would last and my response was that I saw no indication of an end, yet a few short months later, it happened. This is a macro-trend and it is important to know that each neighborhood has its own micro-trend dynamics and degree of change.
Exciting news! We are featured as new construction and resale experts in the latest edition of Seattle Magazine! In downtown Seattle, condominium market values swelled by 28 percent in the first half of 2016 compared with the same time last year. Given that there were virtually no new construction deliveries in 2015, a look at only resales from these periods offers the most accurate outlook, revealing what is still a 22 percent increase in values despite a decrease in total resale closings. The state of the in-city housing market is evidenced by the strong consumer response to new construction projects.
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Our waterfront estate on Standring Lane is featured in Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty’s Luxury Outdoor Living look book, encompassing a collection of favorite outdoor spaces.
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Earlier this month, Barry and Enrico discussed home preparation advice and floating homes 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 and Enrico have to say about preparing your home for sale from start to finish!
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We are excited to share that our Greenbank cottage is featured as “Home of the Day” on the Puget Sound Business Journal.
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Smartly designed 3-level townhome conveniently located to Downtown, Green Lake and the University of Washington. Dynamic floor plan with plenty of space and a layout that provides a roomy feeling. Spacious kitchen with granite counters and eating bar complements upgraded floors and custom built-in cabinets. Natural light pervades the entire home creating a lively energetic ambiance. The fully-fenced backyard complete with dog run is perfect for a summer barbecue. Don’t forget the full-size laundry room. Why wait?
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Breathtaking panoramic Sound and Olympic Mountain views set the stage for this comfortable, mint condition home. Set on a secluded 1.4 acre lot, this home offers easy comfortable living on a private estate-like setting. Relax and enjoy the large two level deck, perfect for entertaining on warm summer days. The guest suite above the detached garage offers sleeping accommodations, 3/4 bath and kitchenette. Huge shop for a car collection and/or projects. Endless sunsets and unmatched beauty.
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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!
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We are excited to share that Barry’s recently released broker film, produced by the extraordinary team at Evoker, is the featured film of the week on Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty! Not only is it the first film option in the gallery, but it is a featured post on the RSIR blog and has been shared on all of their social media accounts.
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