New luxury home on a quiet street by D Mitchell Homes. 3342 sq ft. 4 bedrooms, den, and bonus room. Stamped concrete driveway surrounded by award winning landscaping that features irrigation, and a fully fenced backyard with a 350 square foot covered patio with skylights and a gas BBQ connection.
Read MoreSigning the final paperwork and receiving the keys to your new home marks an exciting transition from the end of the transaction process into homeownership, and can often be accompanied by a sense of uncertainty at what to do next. For many, it’s difficult to know where to start and what to address first, so the Times put together 6 tips that all new homeowners should consider in order to save money and make the most of their investment.
Read MoreAs Seattle Times reports, a recent home sale in Tukwila likely marked the first purchase in the Seattle area to utilize Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency in the transaction. The Tukwila home sold for $415,000 to a young investor who “used a combination of bitcoin cash (a new type of bitcoin) and several other cryptocurrencies for the 10 percent down payment and to help secure a conventional mortgage for the remaining cost of the house.”
Read MoreWe are just weeks from the start of 2018 and as we move closer to the start of the New Year, experts are making their predictions about what to expect in the next twelve months. In anticipation of their upcoming “Seattle Forecast Event” in January, Bisnow outlined a few Seattle trends we’ll expect to see in the coming year.
Read MoreThe Eastside has made numerous headlines in recent weeks, from median home prices that continue to skyrocket, to Microsoft’s major announcement of an expansion and renovation at its Redmond campus.
Read MoreAs a recent Seattle Times article proclaims, “Seattle’s changing so fast it could make your head spin.” This comes in response to the release of the Atlantic Media/Allstate Regional Renewal poll, which surveyed 400 Seattle residents to gain their insights about what it’s like to live in the Emerald City.
Read MoreEarlier this week, Seattle Times connected with a delegation of 15 real estate agents from mainland China to discuss why so many Chinese foreign nationals are purchasing homes in the Seattle area, and whether they expect the trend to continue. As the Times reports, some of the main factors drawing Chinese buyers to the Emerald City include “good schools, clean air, proximity to China, beautiful natural resources with lakes and mountains and the growing economy.”
Read MoreAs a recent article in The Street declares, “you wouldn’t leave a $10 bill lying on the sidewalk, so why would you leave $10,000 on the table when selling your home?” And though it is common for emotions to run high when making a move, it is key to remember that “selling your home is a business transaction and should be treated as one.”
Read MoreAccording to a recent Bellevue Reporter article, the city of Bellevue was recognized by SolSmart, a national energy efficiency program that launched in 2016, with a Bronze Designation “for making it faster, easier and more affordable for homes and businesses to go solar.”
Read MoreIn late September, real estate agents from around Washington state gathered together at the 2017 Washington REALTORS® Fall Business Conference. I was joined by my fellow Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty (RSIR) brokers Bob Wold and Jason Gibbons, along with our Seattle Branch Manager and Designated Broker, Michael X. Ford.
Read MoreThe recent announcement of Amazon’s plans to build a second headquarters outside of Seattle, has multiple cities vying for the newest location. According to an article featured in Business Insider, the city chosen, ultimately stands to benefit from a “massive economic gain.” Amazon is looking to large cities and has many speculating “Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia, and Atlanta could be the strongest contenders.”
Read MoreTaken from the French word for “beautiful view”, the name Bellevue perfectly depicts the lush Pacific Northwest city located east of Lake Washington. Below is my guide to the best of what this beautiful city offers.
Read MoreNow has never been a better time for tech employees at the retail giant Amazon to purchase a home on the eastside, specifically Bellevue. With their recent team expansion announcement, Amazon continues to grow their reach in Bellevue in their newest 354,000-square foot building.
Read MoreLocated less than a mile from the heart of Seattle and south of the central business district, sits The Chinatown-International District. This historic community is rich with culture, traditional cuisine, and has a charm unique to the area.
Read MoreThis gorgeously renovated 5 bedroom split-level home is impeccably appointed and bathed in natural light! Great entertaining flow from the living room to the granite & stainless steel chef’s kitchen leading out to an over-sized deck. Two fireplaces, huge LL family room with glass sliders to the irrigated yard, laundry and generous storage! Prime location near Bellevue College, Blueberry Farm, Robinswood Park, Downtown Bellevue, I-90, Seattle, Microsoft Redmond campus, shopping malls & award-winning Bellevue schools!
Read MoreAn article published by Forbes analysis’s the best way home buyers can afford to purchase their dream home in a pricey neighborhood. With prices rising on the Eastside rapidly, I have taken a few of the major key points from the article and summarized them for the benefit of buyers on the hunt for their perfect abode.
Read MoreA recent article published on Inman outlines the top reasons why a potential seller should reconsider listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO), highlighting potential issues from hidden costs and fees to the complications of the transaction process and saving oneself the headache of investing the time it takes to properly market and sell a home.
Read MoreOn June 1st, Eddie Chang was featured in the second edition of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty’s1 all-Chinese Seattle Luxury Living2 magazine, which is catered to Chinese consumers in the Pacific Northwest as well as those seeing real estate and lifestyle opportunities throughout the Seattle metro area. Chang highlights his success as a residential real estate broker on the Eastside, and recent significant sales in Kirkland, Bellevue and Mercer Island.
Read MoreTwo new luxury condominiums will soon join downtown Bellevue’s evolving skyline. The Seattle Times reports these projects as the city’s first new condos in a decade — catering to the increasing demand and shortage of housing in the area.
Read MoreIn a recent feature article, Mansion Global shares the “Secret of the San Juans” in a celebration of the beloved archipelago that highlights its position as “the hottest luxury real-estate market in the country.” The growth, as Nancy Keates describes it, is a product of Seattle’s tech-boom and the enchantment of the island retreats found there, as Seattleites explore places to stretch out in the northern end of Puget Sound.
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