Earlier this month, I braved the headline-making frigid temperatures of New York City to attend the Inman Connect New York (ICNY) conference. The frosty weather made for quite the adventure, as I jetted off to the other side of the country to get insights from some of the top industry professionals.
Read MoreThe 2026 Luxury Outlook® delves into the pivotal, forward-looking issues shaping luxury residential property markets around the world.
Read MoreIt’s been nearly a decade of historically low borrowing costs, so it’s understandable that today’s 6–7% mortgage rates can feel jarring. Elevated rates are reshaping buying power, yet they’re not stopping well-qualified buyers from making a move, especially in the Pacific Northwest’s sought-after waterfront and luxury markets. Instead, these rates are shifting buyer strategies, seller expectations, and how agents guide clients through the process.
Read MoreOne of the greatest privileges of working within the Sotheby’s International Realty network is the way relationships travel—across cities, across coastlines, and sometimes, across entire lifestyles. Real estate isn’t just about finding a house. It’s about guiding people through who they’re becoming and where their life is headed next. And every now and then, a move tells a story so clear you can feel the through-line from the very first conversation.
Read MoreWant your home to feel warm and intentional this season—without piling on clutter? Fall 2025 is all about sustainable materials, moody jewel tones, layered textures, and timeless accents you’ll love long after the leaves drop!
Read MoreI recently listed my Browns Point home, a long-term renovation project and true labor of love. With the support of ImageArts Productions and AD Interiors, my vision came to life through thoughtful design, staging, and presentation. This collaboration highlights how strategy, expertise, and preparation can unlock a home’s full potential.
Read MoreAs we reach the halfway mark of 2025, the Pacific Northwest real estate market continues to show remarkable resilience—particularly in the luxury and lifestyle-driven segments. Our deep market intelligence, insight, and hyper-local expertise allow us to fully understand and navigate the forces shaping the region’s housing narrative. Whether you’re considering buying, selling, or simply keeping a pulse on the market, here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreThe 2025 edition of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty’s Futurecast Forum: Thrive in ’25 brought together top minds in real estate, economics, and urban planning to explore the trends shaping tomorrow’s market. Held on June 5th at the Kirkland Performance Center, the forum provided an in-depth look at everything from mortgage rate trends to Washington’s latest zoning legislation—and how these forces are collectively reshaping the real estate landscape. I had the opportunity to attend the forum and offer these takeaways.
Read MoreI’m excited to share Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty’s 2025 Market Report, a collection featuring expert analysis on housing policies, market trends, economic forces, and year-over-year analysis of the most relevant data points in the Puget Sound region’s markets. I also attended the 20th annual State of Downtown event hosted by the Downtown Seattle Association on February 25 to learn more about where the city is going and growing. The event only convinced me further of Seattle’s positive progress!
Read MoreThe transfer of an estimated $84 trillion in wealth between older and younger generations is driving change in the market for high-end homes
Read MoreWe have just returned from the Inman Connect event in New York, and I'm brimming with insights to share! The conference was a hotspot of robust discussions and innovative ideas that could redefine our real estate practices. Whether you're considering buying, selling, or simply love real estate, the knowledge shared at this event is essential for staying ahead in today's market. I'm here to break down the highlights, so feel free to reach out if you have any questions or want to dive even deeper!
Read MoreThe landscape of home financing is ever-evolving, and recent updates from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) have introduced changes that could significantly benefit homebuyers in Washington State.
Read MoreRSIR's recent Market Maker event provided a deep dive into key trends shaping the real estate market. Economist Matthew Gardner highlighted a “soft landing” for the economy, with inflation easing and mortgage rates projected to dip into the high 5% range by the end of 2025. Experts also discussed the $90 trillion “Great Wealth Transfer” and its impact on housing demand, the ongoing challenges of limited new construction, and opportunities in Seattle’s evolving downtown market. With buyers expected to step into the market early next year, now is the time to plan your next move.
Read MoreHonored to be featured in Seattle Agent Magazine’s “Who’s Who in Seattle Real Estate” this year!
Read MorePresenting the Market Trends From Around the Sound report, examining insightful data from this year’s third quarter. In exploring the year-over-year comparisons for 16 of the region’s distinct communities, we see a major boost in seller activity, with sizable increases in inventory for most of the markets. Buyers were able to make their real estate moves with more options available to choose from than we saw in Q3-2023. As for sellers, price growth in most communities meant that their decision to list their homes paid off.
Read MoreLower rates will mean more competition for buyers, with many people in similar boats waiting for the right time to make their move in the market, thus potentially leading to higher home prices. However, after a long drought of inventory, we’re seeing more sellers listing their homes, which could help to combat an issue of demand outpacing supply. In fact, according to a Mansion Global article, the country’s inventory levels are at the highest they have been in the past four years. Buyers, this means not only will you be purchasing with lower rates, but you’ll also have more listings to choose from—this is great news!
Read MoreAs we evaluate our health and strive to make better choices that encourage wellness, staying active, eating less processed foods, and getting more sleep are usually at the top of the list. However, what if there was a bigger, yet more passive, change we could make that would ensure our entire environment was encouraging a higher degree of wellness? Sometimes a major part of the solution isn’t about what we’re doing, but where we’re doing it. In this blog, we’re exploring the affects that homes can have on our health and how sustainable building practices can upgrade our wellbeing.
Read MoreCheck out insightful data from the second quarter of this year with our newly released report: Market Trends From Around the Sound. Find out how categories like average days on market, levels of supply, and the median sales price compare through a year-to-year analysis within 16 of the region’s distinct communities. If you’d like to discuss these findings and learn how we can utilize this report as we chart your own course to your real estate goals, please reach out to us today.
Read Moremagine waking up each morning to the serene beauty of Washington’s shoreline, where the gentle lapping of waves greets you and panoramic vistas of the Puget Sound or Lake Washington stretch out before you. Owning a waterfront home in Washington offers a unique lifestyle defined by natural beauty, tranquility, and endless recreational possibilities.
Read MoreAn affordable housing crisis with for-sale products in King County can be addressed by encouraging development of more condominium units within the existing urban center zoning. The Puget Sound region is witnessing home prices rise again (at an accelerating pace) due to the lack of supply and increased consumer demand exercising a “buy then refi” strategy. Seattle remains the fastest-growing large city in the US over the past decade with more than 35,000 multi-family housing units delivered but less than 5% of this new supply was built for sale (as a result, the majority of Seattle residents are now renting).
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