Futurecast Forum Panel Discusses Seattle & Bellevue's Trajectory into 2020 and Beyond

The FutureCast panel was a fantastic and well-thought-out group of individuals that covered relevant industries that will impact the future of real estate. The market is constantly moving so it's important to step back from the day-to-day operations and analyze trends as best we can in order to predict the future.

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Grow, Discover, Collaborate: RSIR Attends Inman Connect 2017

This past month, I joined a collective of the Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty leadership team and brokers at Inman Connect 2017, an event that brings thousands of top-producing real estate agents and brokers together with industry leaders and featured speakers. Held at the Hilton San Francisco Square, three members of Team RSIR were asked to speak on varying topics at the event, and we all enjoyed a week of learning and networking, bringing home lots of cutting edge tools and approaches to implement into our businesses.

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Living Car Free: A Realistic Lifestyle Choice in Seattle?

Given the walkability of the Seattle area and ride sharing options such as Uber, Lyft, ZipCar and Car2Go (among others) living without a car has become an increasingly viable option for downtown residents. Whether it’s a short $10 ride from Capitol Hill to Pike Place or paying the average $80 daily rate for a ZipCar, people living in the city are opting for options beyond owning their own car, and are loving the results.

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Seattle Real Estate in a Nutshell: The Market is Hot. Is it Time to Make Your Move?

As we move into summer selling season, the Seattle real estate market shows no sign of slowing the rapid growth it has seen over the past few years. We are seeing an influx of new residents to the city, historically low inventory and a strong economy, which are bolstering a highly competitive housing market.

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Summer Hot Spots Around Seattle

Summer has officially arrived in Seattle, albeit a bit early. To celebrate, I would like to share some of my favorite spots around the city that you must check out this summer, from hidden hiking spots to the best happy hours around.

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The Downfalls of Hiring a Discounted Brokerage

House hunting can be an overwhelming process. Discount broker sites like Redfin or Zillow can be a helpful resource but tend to fall short in many ways. Licensed real estate agents provide personalized service and receive instant access to new listings through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), but come at a cost. So, how do you best navigate the housing market?

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NEXUS Milestone: 300 Sales & 24 Months to Occupancy!

A series of impressive milestones were reached recently at NEXUS as sales were reported on 300 of the 382 homes, while SKANSKA projects first occupancy in just 24 months. “We are making tremendous progress with both sales and construction,” said Michael Cannon, Sales Director of NEXUS. “It’s exciting to think we are less than two years away from moving into Seattle’s most iconic address.”

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Downtown Seattle Condo Prices Rise in May on Severe Supply & Demand Imbalance

Summer temperatures are heating up and so is demand for downtown Seattle condominiums. So why was there an 8.9-percent decrease in total absorption in downtown Seattle (NWMLS# 701) in May?

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Renters of New Luxury Apartments in Downtown Seattle Missed Estimated $60 Million in Income Tax Deductions

A recent report determined an aggregate $60 million in income tax deductions were missed in 2016 by 12,562 tenants that occupied newer apartment units built since 2010 in downtown Seattle alone. 

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Global Affluence: The Emerging Luxury Consumer

Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC is proud to present “Global Affluence: The Emerging Luxury Consumer,” a report examining the confidence, spending habits and purchasing interests of emerging luxury consumers from around the world, defined as those with $250,000 to $1 million USD in investable assets

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