We are excited to share that our Capitol Hill Contemporary won “Home of the Week” on the Puget Sound Business Journal! We would like to thank all of you who voted. Make sure to pick up a copy of this weekend’s print edition to see our winning section!
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New Listing! Remodeled Craftsman in Capitol Hill
Graciously remodeled, private 1909 classic yet modern craftsman situated on one of the Hill’s favorite streets. Spacious semi-open living room, dining, kitchen and family room with oak floors. Elegant chef’s kitchen includes Viking, Bosch, Dacor & Sub Zero appliances. Master suite with 5 piece master bath & walk in closet. Family room, media room, office, 2 laundry areas, 2 car garage, outdoor terrace and level yard.
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Market Update: October 2015
October’s numbers are in and inventory continues to wane for King County residential homes, down 15% compared to last month and 40% year over year. The median listing price was just under $530K, with an average sale price of $427K, up nearly $40K compared to the previous year. Buyers came out strong, as homes were on the market for an average of just 28 days, down 30% from last year’s numbers. In downtown Seattle, condo inventory was down 15% from the previous year but rose slightly compared to last month. The median sale price held steady from month to month but was up $35K from last year’s average.
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Seattle Ranks as the 4th Richest City in the Country
Big news for the Emerald City! According to a recent list released by Bloomberg, Seattle is the fourth-richest city in the country when ranked by gross metropolitan product, following San Jose, Bridgeport, Connecticut and San Francisco. It’s no surprise when you consider that “the Seattle-area is home to some of the largest public companies in the country, as well as a bevy of smaller, but fast-growing businesses.”
The PSBJ Asks RSIR, “How Can the Seahawks Stay on Top as a Business?”
Given the Seattle Seahawks‘ continued success, it doesn’t come as a surprise that the Puget Sound Business Journal recently featured a print article asking questions about their future. As the article describes, “the Seahawks have ascended in recent years to the upper echelon of the NFL. Such growth isn’t easy to sustain. We asked executives of some of Washington’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies to share a bit of advice regarding what it takes to stay on top.”
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The New York Times Weights in on Seattle’s Tech Boom; Asks, “Can Seattle Keep its Soul?”
The Tech Boom’s impact on the economy and housing market in the Seattle area is receiving increasing recognition, as national news outlets are now weighing in on what the Emerald City’s future may hold. Most recently, Nick Wingfield of The New York Times reported that “Seattle, in Midst of Tech Boom, Tries to Keep Its Soul,” saying that Seattle leaders are no longer looking at San Francisco as a model to live up to, but as a “cautionary tale” to avoid.
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What’s Next: Your Weekly Event Calendar
This week’s event calendar has arrived! Your comprehensive guide, take a peek at what’s going on! From this weekend’s Pumpkin Garden Walk on Bainbridge Island and the frightening Nightmare at Beaver Lake in Sammamish, to next week’s “Restaurant Week” in Seattle, here’s what’s happening around the sound.
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UW Ranks as the Third Best Public University on Global Universities List
It was recently announced that the University of Washington ranked as the third best public university on US News and World Report’s Global Universities list – not that we are surprised!
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Encore Preview Event at Fort Lawton Draws 200+ Guests on Seahawks Sunday
On Sunday September 27th, more than 200 registered guests joined members of the Fort Lawton Sales Team for a special preview of the sales center and model home in advance of the public sales debut scheduled for Saturday, October 10th. This encore was a follow up to a series of events that took place over the previous week, including an initial preview weekend and a private reception hosted by Rise Properties in recognition of their broader development team.
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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! Celebrate the first weekend of autumn with Festa Italiana in Seattle, Kirkland’s Oktoberfest or by stopping into a photography exhibit featuring Robert Alescio on Bainbridge Island. Discover what’s happening around the sound: