IT LIST: November 2020

To my friends, family, and clients,

I hope November has brought you good endeavors! Each year, I look forward to spending the holidays with my close friends and loved ones and with the current state of our world, gatherings look a little different this year. I hope each and every one of you are able to spend time with your loved ones in a safe and healthy manner. As we approach the end of 2020, I plan to reflect on this year and stay optimistic for what lies ahead in 2021.

In this month’s IT List, I'm pleased to share a few listings that are currently under contract, the latest market trends in Seattle, a client testimonial from a recent sale I facilitated, and my November IT Pick: a positive and uplifting TED Talk that was shared at our most recent virtual company event, MOMENTUM. As always, if you have any questions regarding your real estate needs, I'd be more than happy to help and provide insight. Have a wonderful holiday season!

1620 43rd Avenue East #13B
Offered at $1,895,000
2 Beds | 1.25 Baths | 1,778 SF

The most sought-after floor plan in the Washington Park Tower! The "B" homes are coveted for their ever-changing views: stem to stern one-of-a-kind scenes of Mt. Rainier to Mt. Baker, Blue Angels, Christmas ships, twinkling Bellevue lights and blushing sunrises! This home has been freshly painted and is ready for the new buyer's personal signature. Two secure parking spots, an on-site manager, concierge, guest parking, outdoor pool and dock. There is nothing out there that competes with this Madison Park location!
Case-Shiller Reports Highest-Ever August Monthly Increase For Seattle

For the first time ever in Seattle, the August monthly home price increase was at an all time high. Typically, home prices tend to decrease upon the end of summer but this was no typical summer market for Seattle. Our region still remains second in the nation in terms of home price growth, for the seventh consecutive month.

Market Trends from Around the Sound: Q3-2020

In an unusual year, the real estate market has largely been a beacon of positivity. Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty (RSIR) takes a look at these five market areas each quarter to assess where our market has been and prepare for where it’s headed next. And while activity seemed to come to a complete halt for a brief moment in the second quarter, buyers quickly got off the bench—to take advantage of low interest rates or to invest in homes with bigger spaces or larger yards as working from home and home school became priorities.

King County Home Sales Continue to Defy the Calendar

Seattle is currently one of the best regions in the country to buy and sell right now. While autumn tends to be slower in nature, Seattle has seen no such slowdown as we usually do each year. Local experts predict a busy November in King County for real estate, and for that pattern to trickle into 2021.

3332 E Shore Drive
Offered at $2,495,000
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 3,160 SF

Sited on one of Broadmoor's most sought-after streets, Shore Avenue! This special home offers easy, one-level living, big vaulted ceilings and low-maintenance patios in the front and the back. The kitchen and dining area are open to the sunken living room, which has walls of windows that bring the outdoors inside. In addition to the master suite (with a laundry setup), there is another en suite bedroom, an office, and a powder room on the main level. Perfect for those seeking a lock-and-leave home!
2337 13th Avenue East
Offered at $1,495,000
3 Beds | 4 Baths | 3,030 SF

Perched high above the street, this lovely Georgian colonial checks all the right boxes. On the main floor, perfectly proportioned formal rooms boast arched doorways and coved ceilings, a darling kitchen with Calcutta counters and high-end stainless appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator and Wolf range. The lower level has a terrific rec room with plenty of room for a big sectional and TV, plus room for a desk, tons of built-in storage, and two Sub-Zero wine refrigerators! The backyard is totally private and west-facing with mature plantings and built-in Wolf BBQ.
2360 43rd Avenue East #405
Offered at $729,000
2 Beds | 1.75 Baths | 1,025 SF

Sought-after Madison Park living. A special top-floor unit with high vaulted ceilings, sweeping lake and mountain views, all new engineered flooring throughout, new stainless steel appliances, new window treatments, new double-paned windows, and decking. An open, easy living floor plan invites conversation, and a wood-burning fireplace adds a cozy element for cool fall evenings. Simply steps to the charming Madison Park village and its collection of eclectic watering holes, boutiques, and chic eateries. Magical!
1105 Shenandoah Drive East
Sold at $3,300,000
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 5,300 SF

There is a powerful presence to a Tudor home—a royal lineage, an inherent greatness. Sited on a sprawling sun, drenched double-lot, this special home is a tribute to good taste and classical design. Bright, welcoming rooms exude refinement at every turn and open to a level patio and expansive garden. A third floor retreat and lower level rec room extend your space. Permitted plans available for an apartment over the existing garage. A home to make memories in!
Lexi Picard & Tim Dunley

"Trust Laura to give you the advice you need if you are considering selling your home. After almost two decades of living in Broadmoor, our family wanted to make a change. Laura helped us with great advice, and a step-by-step approach to getting our house on the market—from the painter, window cleaner, roof cleaner, handyman, stager, and even the estate sale. Laura was warm and understanding, while being professional, intelligent, and on top of the market with her many years of experience. It was a joy to work with Laura. Her marketing materials were beautiful, with exquisite photography, impeccable staging, and a wonderful write-up feature. We got lots of interest right away, and closed within two months. You can trust Laura to get the job done!"
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
A TED Talk by Angela Duckworth

Angela Lee Duckworth left her ambitious consulting job to teach math to seventh graders at a New York City public school. Duckworth outlines her journey and what she learned in her experience working with students who were successful, and those who struggled. Ultimately, she quickly realized that IQ isn't the only that that matters. She explains her theory behind "grit" and what it takes to persevere.

RSIR Digital Team