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Who Gets the Earnest Money?

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Have you ever wondered what happens to the earnest money deposit when residential transactions fail to close? The answer is found in a piece of legislation created by the State of Washington called the Interpleader. Intending to resolve uncertainties surrounding the proper disposition of earnest money deposits, this process was clarified for SeattlebyDesign, by one of our favorite Title & Escrow companies, and we felt obliged to share it with you. Note that earnest money can be held by title companies, escrow agents, and real estate licensees.

Where Next: Kauai

SeattlebyDesign Welcomes a New Team Member

We’re thrilled to announce our newest team member, Danny Varona! Formerly a Microsoft Advertising researcher, Danny uses innovative marketing techniques and new-school technologies to give his clients an edge in buying and selling real estate. An award-winning graduate with multiple degrees in Human-Computer Interaction, Economics, and Psychology from the University of Waterloo, Danny possesses a rare combination of analytical and people skills with a deep understanding of the economic factors that move real estate markets. Armed with triple citizenship, three passports filled with stamps, and bilingualism, Danny Varona is a top local real estate advisor with a global perspective. Please join us in welcoming him!

Learn More about Danny Here >>

Where Next: Insights from our Broker Network

Danzante Bay at The Islands of Loreto, Mexico! Located on the eastern side of Baja California Sur, Loreto looks out upon the Gulf of California and is quickly transforming into an upscale Cabo San Lucas. Realogics SIR is the exclusive Northwest partner for this development and invites you to experience all the area has to offer at Villa del Palmar—the premier destination resort in Loreto for luxurious spas, fine dining, sight seeing, water sports, golf, tennis, and so much more.

Where Next: Insights from our Broker Network

HAWAII! Andrea Healey is an Associate Broker at Oceanfront SIR, serving Greater Kauai. Caring, meticulous, goal-oriented, and outgoing, Andrea has made the most of island life and developed strong relationships across the community.

Q&A with Barb Fox—Senior Account Manager at Rainier Title & Escrow

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.

Read the Q&A below!

Where Next: Insights from our Broker Network

Los Angeles! Ari Wintraub is a top-tier broker and referral partner serving the highly-competitive L.A. market. Based in Brentwood, he serves many of the most prestigious communities in the area such as Beverly Hills, B.H. Post Office, Santa Monica, Venice, and more.

Insights from Our Broker Network

Lisa Vaamonde is a real estate broker with Compass Real Estate in Manhattan and has served her clients there for 17 years.

Throughout the years, we have befriended many quality real estate brokers around the country and other parts of the world. In our effort to always provide the best possible service to our clients, we have built professional relationships and friendships with the best of these brokers and touch base on a regular basis to discuss how our individual regions are changing while learning about new services and technologies they’ve implemented. This year, we will share a collection of articles co-written with some of these amazing professionals.

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.
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The Seattle Times Says, “Smart Connections Planned at Downtown Tower”

A RECENT ARTICLE PUBLISHED BY THE SEATTLE TIMES DESCRIBES THAT “REPRESENTATIVES AT NEXUS SAY THEY ARE ENGINEERING A ‘SMART CONNECTED BUILDING’ AND IN THE PROCESS ADDING A NEW DIMENSION TO URBAN LIVING.”

The commencement of construction on the NEXUS condominium tower in downtown Seattle quickly approaches, and executives of Burrard Group and Sirqul announced a new alignment that will redefine what it means to “live in the cloud.”
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Who Gets the Earnest Money?

Where Next: Kauai

SeattlebyDesign Welcomes a New Team Member

Where Next: Insights from our Broker Network

Where Next: Insights from our Broker Network

Q&A with Barb Fox—Senior Account Manager at Rainier Title & Escrow

Where Next: Insights from our Broker Network

Insights from Our Broker Network

Palace Magazine Adds Seattle to List of Top Markets Sought by Asian Homebuyers

The Seattle Times Says, “Smart Connections Planned at Downtown Tower”

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