In an unusual year, the real estate market has largely been a beacon of positivity. And while activity seemed to come to a complete halt for a brief moment in the second quarter, the buyers quickly got off the bench—to take advantage of low-interest rates, to invest in homes with bigger spaces or larger yards as working from home or home school became priorities.
Read MoreCurious how the local real estate market fared the past few months? Look no further than the Q2 Market Report. Each quarter, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty analyzes market data to examine trends and ensure our clients better understand the real estate market. While median prices and buyer demand varied, it was a seller’s market.
Read MoreEvery once in a while, you’re privileged to work on a particularly special transaction. Recently, I was able to represent a family who sold their 1929 Craftsman home in beautiful Fall City, Washington.
Read MoreSummer is just around the corner and with that, comes waterfront season. RSIR has released a comprehensive analysis of 15 months of waterfront sales, from January 2018 through March 2019.
Read MoreReal estate has been — and will always be — an industry that requires a personal touch. This human interaction will persistently be a critical component in the success of a sale. But as technology advances, the best agents will capitalize on data available to them to inform their decisions and use this as a tool to leverage properties.
Read MoreSpring is always a wonderful season for change. Many homeowners find this an ideal time to redecorate or renovate their home. Maybe it’s been awhile since you’ve made any updates or you feel recently inspired. Either way, I have a list you must read of 9 design trends that are taking over 2019.
Read MoreWe are beyond elated to share that Magnolia Quiet Luxury, a retreat in Seattle representing the height of taste, style and quiet luxury, was shared by Curbed Seattle in a piece highlighting a collection of stellar mid-century modern homes for sale in Seattle.
Read MoreOn Friday, April 27th, Norris NW Homes joined a collective of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty (RSIR) brokers and members of the executive team at the Bellevue Schools Foundation’s 30th annual Spring for Schools Luncheon. Held at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue, we were thrilled to help raise $825,000 to support local students and inspired by the stories we heard from students who have been positively impacted by members of our community.
Read MoreOn Saturday, March 10th, Mary and Paige Norris were thrilled to attend the 29th Annual JDRF Dream Gala, helping raise $2.5 million in funds to support diabetes research at the Sheraton Hotel in Seattle. This year’s gala theme was “Dreams in the Casbah,” and over 900 industry leaders from across the city gathered for the black-tie event’s live and silent auctions before ending the night with dancing and entertainment.
Read MoreOn July 6th, scores of guests attended a first-of-its-kind rendezvous at the home of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Steve Miller, of the Steve Miller Band. Mary Norris, a Senior Global Real Estate Advisor with Realogics Sotheby's International Realty (RSIR) hatched the plan to showcase this unique compound on its namesake in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, which invited local and Seattle-area brokers as well as VIP guests.
Read MoreSpectacular is one of the first words that comes to mind when arriving at this waterfront estate. Three separate structures were built to take in magnificent views of Lake Washington and Mount Rainier.
Read MoreThe stars will align on Saturday, March 11 for a dance competition of epic proportions. Based off of the hit TV show “Dancing With the Stars,” the 8th annual Seattle Dances Gala matches professional dancers with local celebrities to perform live in front of an audience and panel of judges in hopes of taking home one of the coveted trophies.
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