Temperatures are dropping, rainy days are rolling in, and radio stations are starting to play holiday music—it’s officially that time of year! Whether you start putting up the tree and lights November 1st or you follow the rule that décor needs to wait until after Thanksgiving, before you know it, it’ll be the new year and we’ll be planning for 2025. So, let’s enjoy these last two months of 2024 to the fullest, because if this year has taught us anything, it’s that time flies by in the blink of any eye.
Read MoreWith a new season comes new inspiration to make the type of changes to your home that will impress visitors (or potential buyers if you’re listing) before they even step through your front door. If first impressions are everything, and we think of your home’s curb appeal as its way of saying “hello, nice to meet you,” then ensuring it’s looking its best is an important part of a seasonal home makeover. Our friends at Builder have inspired us with their article, and we’re sharing the top 5 ways you can level up your home’s exterior this season.
Read MoreThe change of seasons always seems to usher in some needed inspiration for a change in scenery. Cooler weather and shorter days might spark the urge to book a trip to a new locale, or perhaps you’re looking to keep your changes local. So local, in fact, that they stay within your home. Autumn is an excellent time to evaluate your current home or dream up your new one with fresh eyes. Lately, we’ve been interested in some of the oldest and most classic materials you can incorporate into your interior or exterior: brick and stone. Read on for ways to use these in your design or emulate the aesthetic without breaking the bank.
Read MoreAs a seller, there are various factors to consider when you strategize how you can most successfully list your home. From eye-catching marketing to value-increasing repairs and renovations, you want to be intentional about readying your home to hit the market.
Read MoreLuxury Home Maintenance Tips: Preserving Elegance and Value
Maintaining a home is an important responsibility no matter its value. However, when you’ve purchased a luxury home, one that has more square footage, acreage, or high-end features and finishes, the responsibility to preserve its value requires more attention and diligence. The same features that drew you to purchase the home in the first place can oftentimes be the exact same features that may mean more upkeep for you down the road. But fret not, taking care of your home shouldn’t be viewed as an impossible task, instead, it’s a privilege to be able to care for what can be seen as an extension of yourself. Read on for some helpful tips on how to best manage your luxury home.
Read MoreThe Future of Home Tech: Integrating Smart Features in New Construction
We’re living in an incredibly exciting time when it comes to innovative development, with architects and builders focused on creating not only homes for today’s owners but also homes will that carry us into a new, “smarter” future. From our phones to our cars, a life made easier and more seamless through the products we regularly utilize is a major goal of the modern consumer. So, why should our houses be any different? If anything, a home is often the largest purchase a person will make in their lifetime, the place where we live, work, and make memories. Luckily, developers have recognized the importance of integrating smart features into new construction, as well as the need for more sustainable, energy-efficient practices and features. Read on to learn more about this new era of design.
Read More5 Benefits of Hosting All-Star Week in Seattle
The MLB All-Star Game, or Midsummer Classic, is an annual baseball game played by top players from various teams. Although, if you’re a Seattle resident, you’re likely well-versed on this huge event already as we were lucky enough to host it this year in our Emerald City. Apart from all the fun energy this summer event ushered in, there were countless long-term benefits that accompanied the action-packed week. Read on to learn more about how the week benefited us as the honored host city.
Read MoreRealogics Sotheby’s International Realty proudly presents the 2023 Waterfront Report. The fifth annual report features 12 counties and 18 communities, exploring market trends over the past five years. This comprehensive report is designed to help buyers and sellers interested in waterfront properties, as well as provide waterfront homeowners with a snapshot of their niche market, whether they are preparing to list soon, or are keeping an eye on the market for years to come.
What if could create your ideal home composed of all the details and features you’ve been searching for in a property without the hassle of assembling and managing an entire team all on your own? This is the beauty of building a custom home, a process that allows you just enough control to get exactly what you want without the stress of doing it by yourself. Read on for some insight into this savvy avenue to completely personalize your future property.
Read MoreLocated in southwest Bellevue off of I-90, Enatai is a small neighborhood that offers residents a retreat from bustling city life amid mature trees and waterfront access. Close enough to downtown Bellevue to never be far from plenty of choices in restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, but tucked away into a quieter, woodsy setting, Enatai provides the best of both worlds. For those who work in downtown Seattle, expect an easy commute with convenient freeway access. Beautiful waterfront parks ensure there’s never a lack of fun outdoor activities in this charming neighborhood.
Read MoreIt’s no surprise that so many people are proud to call the Puget Sound region home, given its diverse job opportunities, stunning scenery, and vibrant culture. But when it comes to actually owning a home here, obstacles like a lack of affordability and accessibility to housing have made it increasingly difficult to make the transition from renting to owning. In Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty’s Forecast Report, a deep dive into market trends, data, expert insight, and predictions, RSIR’s President and CEO Dean Jones weighs in on the factors making it difficult for those hoping to buy to realistically afford or find property in our local market.
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