It List: July 2018

Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to share a Waterfront Update released on RSIRWaterfront.com examining many different regions and popular waterfront communities in the Puget Sound and Greater Seattle regions, including information on home values, sales trends, and market activity. The report mainly concerns price trends and typical location factors affecting the value of any real estate. Read the Report >         200 W Highland Dr, Seattle   Rare opportunity to own in coveted 200 West Highland–a distinctively sophisticated west facing penthouse home overlooking Kerry Park & Sound. Precision crafted to exacting standards. Elegant living space with huge gallery-concept walls, exquisite finishes of wood, stone and glass, and a 183 SF private view terrace.  Pending at $2,495,000. Explore the Property >         This month's Pulse highlights properties with enviable guest houses, the lastest in kitchen design, and an Aston Martin that broke 300 KPH! Also included, the best places for free summer music, why the Eastside is great for STEM workers, and some of Seattle's newest locations to enjoy some ice cream! Read The Pulse >         1571 Parkside Drive E, Seattle   Available for the first time in over 35 years, this easy-living home is sited on the sunny west fairway on an expansive 23,000+ square foot lot. Sited discreetly away from the street and accessed via a circular driveway, this home offers both privacy and handsome curb appeal. Sold for $3,700,000. View Sold Properties >         This month's What's Next features a myriad of events and activities one can enjoy in the Puget Sound area. Discover everything you need to know concerning Seafair festivities, free music on Bainbridge Island, the Seattle Art Fair, and a new type of county fair in Redmond.  See What's Next >         215 W. Garfield St, Seattle   Charming "top-of-the-hill", move-in ready & surrounded by homes 2 & 3 times as expensive. This home has its original charm, soaring ceilings, quartz counters, stainless steel Wolf range & Liebherr fridge, modern light fixtures, a wrap-around deck and finished basement with large rec-room and laundry. Sold for $1,100.000. View Sold Properties >         1532 3rd Ave W, Seattle   This grand 1907 Foursquare is a true architectural gem & a diamond in the rough awaiting the new owners personal signature. Period details include exquisite tulip-patterned stained glass windows, Craftsman millwork, mahogany inlaid oak floors and bowed windows. Sold For $2,030,000. View Sold Properties >         "I sought out Laura as she had sold condos in my building. She was great to work with, understood the market well, and provided just the right amount of interaction to keep things moving along. The unit was staged beautifully and was listed with terrific photos. When an issue came up with the  title company she helped unblock things before I left town. Laura was great to work with." Read Testimonials >     Luxury is an experience, not a price point.   Visit LauraHalliday.com

It List: June 2018

The high monthly increase seen by Seattle on the S&P CoreLogic Case Shiller Home Price Index held relatively steady from March through April 2018, from 2.8% to 2.7% respectively. This was the first instance of back-to-back monthly index gains of more than 2.25% since May 2013. It was also enough to expand the year-over-year advance to 13.1%, bringing Seattle’s nationwide lead to 20 months—second-longest in the history of the index. Read More >     215 W Garfield Street, Seattle   This charming "top-of-the-hill" home has its original character, soaring ceilings, quartz counters, stainless steel Wolf range, Liebherr refrigerator, hip light fixtures, a wrap-around deck, and a finished basement with large recreation room Handsome curb appeal with a garden! Offered at $899,000. Explore the Property >     1571 Parkside Drive E, Seattle   Available for the first time in over 35 years, this easy-living home is sited on the sunny west fairway on an expansive 23,000+ square foot lot. Sited discreetly away from the street and accessed via a circular driveway, this home offers both privacy and handsome curb appeal. Offered at $3,600,000. Explore the Property >     Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC recently announced that it has entered a custom-publishing relationship with Dow Jones Media Group to present RESIDE®, a bespoke luxury lifestyle magazine. The first-of-its kind relationship gives Sotheby’s International Realty® affiliate companies around the world a turnkey solution to publish a customized, branded magazine created by the Dow Jones Media Group. Read More >     1321 Seneca Street #803, Seattle   A high-impact yet timeless interior with top-of-the-line finishes include 9-foot ceilings, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances & beautiful hardwoods all set against a canvas of sparkling city views. Offered at $795,000. Explore the Property >     "Laura Halliday is the best high-end residential real estate agent you will find in the Seattle area. She has tremendous energy, knowledge, and taste and will take care of your needs and desires if you are a buyer and your dream home exists in the NW. If you are a seller she will sell your property within a short period of time if you follow her advice. I had two expensive properties in Seattle. One was listed for four years with another highly recommended agent. Once I listed with Laura, she had it staged (expensive but worth it, it seems) and sold the aging one within a few months and the other in three. Please call me if you have any questions. Laura has my telephone and gratitude forever. Not only did she sell both properties quickly, she kindly helped with a property problem eight months after the sale." Read Testimonials >     My It Pick for the month of June is Casablanca Floral, located in Seward Park. Using only the freshest botanical ingredients, the boutique floral design studio carefully considers the recipient, occasion, and space when sourcing and creating floral arrangements. The owner of the business is Maura Whalen and she is just lovely. I recently had the privilege of discussing gardening with her over coffee at the Starbucks in Madison Park (see the photo of us above)! She traces her passion for flowers to her Italian grandmother in whose garden she used to play. If you are looking for an elegant flower arrangement for a special occasion, I highly recommend Casablanca Floral. Read More >     Luxury is an experience, not a price point.   Visit LauraHalliday.com

It List: May 2018

1321 Seneca Street #803, Seattle  A high-impact yet timeless interior with top-of-the-line finishes include 9-foot ceilings, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful hardwoods all set against a canvas of sparkling city views. One bedroom, one bathroom, and a great room with a luxe kitchen that opens to an outdoor deck. Life at LUMA comes together in a collection of incredible amenities: expansive rooftop terrace, jetted pool, fireside lounge, fitness center, and pet lounge! Walk score of 97! Offered at $795,000. EXPLORE THE PROPERTY...

The Realogics Sotheby's International Realty Park House office is hosting another Madison Park Home & Garden Tour on June 3rd from 12-4PM! This walking tour of distinct neighborhood homes and gardens highlights a broad range of innovative, classic and stylish design. All proceeds benefit McGilvra Elementary School to provide critical education support roles including music classes, art classes, reading specialists, math specialists, and more. PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS...

1571 Parkside Drive E, Seattle  Available for the first time in over 35 years, this easy-living home is sited on the sunny west fairway on an expansive 23,000+sf lot. Sited discreetly away from the street and accessed via a circular driveway, this home offers both privacy and handsome curb appeal. Grand scale entry, living room, cozy den, formal dining room & eat-in kitchen all afford a seamless space for entertaining through the integration of in-and-outdoor living opportunities. Master with private patio. Laid-Back-Luxe! Offered at $3,900,000. EXPLORE THE PROPERTY... The Realogics Sotheby's International Realty Park House team recently hosted an open house to benefit the University of Washington ASUW Shell House. We invited the capital campaign manager for the Shell House to bring down historical photos and design renderings for the renovation project. Learn more about the event below! LEARN MORE... 1646 21st Avenue E, Seattle  Step into a refined and timeless design within a stunning property on this sought-after street on North Capitol Hill. This elegant home combines the classic detailing of a period home to complement the modern updates on needs for today's lifestyle. All new updates include: kitchen remodel with Viking appliances, all new bathrooms, copper plumbing throughout, plantation shutters, custom window treatments, French doors and a fantastic lower level with main floor quality. Offered at $1,800,000. EXPLORE THE PROPERTY... 5744 Mutiny Bay Road, Freeland  I recently represented the buyers on the sale of this stunning waterfront home in Freeland. I am so excited for them to spend their first summer on the pristine sands of Mutiny Bay with friends and family. Sold for $2,500,000. EXPLORE SOLD PROPERTIES... "I strongly recommend Laura and would not hesitate to refer my friends, family, and colleagues to her. She is the best. Laura was referred to me by one of my colleagues who spoke extremely highly of her. I was interested in buying a new home and needed someone with expertise in the Madison Park area. I wanted someone with experience in the area I was looking and who routinely dealt with these types of transactions. From the very beginning I was impressed by Laura's knowledge, friendliness, and "can do" attitude. I felt like I was in great hands, which makes all the difference. When we found the home we truly loved I was a bit nervous about the cost and the overall process, but Laura was great at soothing my nerves and helping me to continue moving the process forward. Although she was busy she was always willing to speak by phone or text, and more importantly she always attended any meetings related to the purchase in person to help me. For example, she attended the home inspection with me so that she could understand any issues and advise me about them. She helped me understand the concerns raised by the inspector and then did independent research about the others, contacting local builders so that we could understand whether something was problematic or not. I was truly impressed. She then negotiated a fair resolution with the builder/seller. I felt that she was doing a great job at representing my best interests throughout. Finally, she was skilled at crafting offers and counteroffers that were reasonable, warning me if I was asking for something that was never going to fly buy encouraging me to ask for something else instead. In the end I got my house! Given how wonderful Laura was when buying my new house I absolutely wanted her help selling my prior home (a condo in downtown Seattle). Laura did an amazing job with it. She knew I wanted to sell it ASAP with minimal upgrades, but she also knew I was extremely busy at work and didn't have a lot of time to get the project underway. She went way above and beyond the call of duty by interviewing painters, finding a discount carpet shop, negotiating a deal for me with the painter and the carpet-layers, and being there to tell them what needed to be done and how she wanted it to look for maximum sale appeal. Thanks to her taking over the process and pushing it forward we were able to list the property the month after we moved out, and even better, it sold after only two days on the market with multiple offers well over list price! Other units in the same building have sat on the market for an extended period. She did a fantastic job with it. Perhaps one of the best compliments I can give Laura (and advice to anyone reading this) is that I heard from several different agents that I was represented by "the best." When touring open houses on our own we would be asked who we were working with. When I mentioned Laura's name, the agents universally respected her and praised her. When purchasing my new home the seller's agent remarked to me offhand that I was in great hands with Laura, and he was right. Other agents are often the best judge of the skills and talent of their colleagues, and Laura was clearly respected and known by all. It made me feel good to know that I was in such capable hands, and in the end she proved that to me firsthand throughout my experience working with her. In sum, I cannot recommend Laura highly enough. She is capable, smart, professional, and kind. She's willing to do whatever is necessary to get the job done and make a client happy. Don't hesitate to hire her -- she truly is the best!" READ TESTIMONIALS... My “It Pick” for this month is the Vivian Rose Weaver Defeat DIPG Foundation, based out of Washington state. Committed to finding a cure for brainstem tumors known as diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG), Katie and Simon Weaver established the foundation in honor of their 3-year-old daughter, Vivian Rose Weaver, who was diagnosed with DIPG in February 2018. They are thrilled to announce that a very generous anonymous supporter donated $1 million recently to the fund and they are hoping to raise an additional $1 million by the end of the year. By raising awareness, and increasing funding for essential research, we can make a difference and save lives. Join the fight!   LEARN MORE & DONATE...