Given the incomparable opportunity of the chance to purchase one of twenty-six heirloom homes at Fort Lawton, RISE Properties and Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty produced an original motion film in partnership with Travels Through Images entitled Living Legacy, which captures the majesty of this community and the lifestyle it affords.
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RSIR Makes the Puget Sound Business Journal’s List of Fastest Growing Companies for Fourth Consecutive Year
We are excited to share that for the fourth year in a row, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty is among the Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Washington State, this according to the Puget Sound Business Journal.
RSIR CEO, Dean Jones, Attends Reception & Dinner in Honor of Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China
On September 22nd, Dean Jones, President & CEO of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty (RSIR) attended a reception and dinner in honor of his Excellency, Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, which took stage at The Westin Hotel in downtown Seattle. Jones was a guest of the Washington State China Relations Council, where he is a committee member for both inbound investments and real estate.
New Listing: 10446 20th Avenue S, Seattle
This affordable starter home is located just north of Rainier Country Club. Comfortable living with 2,060 square feet of finished space. The updated kitchen boasts granite counters, hardwood floors & stainless appliances. Enjoy Cascade views while entertaining guests on the large deck off the dining room. French doors lead to the spacious lower-level master bedroom complete with wood-burning fireplace. Fabulous full bath with tiled shower area & jetted tub. Huge walk-in closet. Easy access to 509 & I-5.
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Evergreen Dreaming: Californians Flock to Washington State
According to recent Census data, California sends more new residents to King County than any other state in the US, as noted in a recent Seattle Times article. The trend makes a lot of sense considering that the two states share a time zone, a love for the ocean and a propensity for employing high-tech workers, as recently highlighted by The Wall Street Journal and the Puget Sound Business Journal,which described that the average home costs nearly $600,000 less in Seattle compared to Silicon Valley. A delegation of RSIR brokers, including our very own Barry Bergner, recently visited the Bay Area to explore these trends firsthand.
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SeattlebyDesign Listing Floats its Way into the New York Times
On August 26th, The New York Times Real Estate Spotlight explored “What You Get for $785,000,” targeting exceptional residential real estate listings in Maine, Virginia and Seattle. The Seattle highlight? None other than our Fairytale Floating Home!
What’s Next: Your Weekly Event Calendar
SeattlebyDesign is thrilled to bring you this week’s event calendar! Your comprehensive guide, take a peek at what’s going on! From this weekend’s Bremerton Blackberry Festival and downtown Seattle’s Bumbershoot, to a Kirkland Wine Walk next week, here’s what’s happening around the sound:
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Bainbridge Island Events>> ♦ Seattle Events >> ♦ Eastside Events >>
The Chinese Markets are in Turmoil, so What Does this Really Mean for Puget Sound Real Estate?
On August 29th, King 5 News reporter Ted Land interviewed Dean Jones, President & CEO of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty, to get his views on the Chinese stock market correction and whether that signals the end of overseas investment in the Seattle/Bellevue metro area.
Seattle to San Francisco – SeattlebyDesign Attends Bay Area Regional Networking Event
On August 19th, Barry Bergner represented SeattlebyDesign at the Northern California Sotheby’s International Realty Networking Event, along with Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty Owners Dean and Stacy Jones and a collection of brokers. Representing the Pacific Northwest region, we were among an estimated 225 attendees at the all-day symposium held at the historic Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton, CA.
The events kicked off with a warm welcome from Andrew Greenwell, CEO and Principal of Venture Sotheby’s International Realty, who is also the star of BRAVO’s hit realty TV show Million Dollar Listing San Francisco. Greenwell acknowledged the many affiliates who had traveled from as far away as Seattle and Hawaii, noting the importance of referrals and feeder markets. He also introduced Fran Santangelo, VP Global Operations for Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, LLC, who flew in from New Jersey, along with Wendy Purvey, Chief Marketing Officer.
Is it Really Less Expensive to Own than Rent?
Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty and Caliber Home Loans looked at average prices of newer condominiums and compared rents for comparable apartments. They found the total cost of ownership was effectively lower when factoring income tax deductions, not to mention the opportunity for capital appreciation. The research was performed as part of a recent think tank hosted by the Puget Sound Business Journal, which was published as a section called The Manhattanization of Seattle.