It looks like summer has finally graced the Pacific Northwest and we are here for it! Now is the time of year when friends, family and clients are out and about, traveling, boating, and enjoying the outdoors. This means that the real estate market slows down a bit while people enjoy the sun and summer. Just like all of you, we will be popping in and out of town over the next month but never fear, we are always available to give counsel and guide you through your home journey, no matter the time of year! If you, or someone you know, are thinking about buying or selling in the PNW during our ..read more

It’s July so summer Festival season is upon us! Here are a few you should check out. For a full list of fun festivals, click the link below Seafair 4th of July – July 4th at Gas Works Park and in Lake Union Pioneer Square Fest – July 5th and 6th in Pioneer Square Northwest Tune-Up Festival – July 11th to 14th in Bellingham Ballard SeafoodFest – July 12th to 14th in Ballard Day In Day Out – July 12th to 14th at the Seattle Center West Seattle Summer Fest – July 12th to 14th in the West Seattle Junction Capitol Hill Block Party – July 19th to 21st in Capitol Hill Bite of Seattle – July 19th to ..read more

Construction is booming in our region on many fronts. From an iconic car wash becoming a high-rise tower and an ‘80s relic transforming into stylish new townhomes, to a splashy new town center in Sammamish to two cute little blue robots improving construction safety and quality assurance, here’s a look at what’s on the rise. The Sammamish Town Center project is entering its next phase, adding additional housing and commercial retail space for a restaurant, a pub and other retailers. This phase of the planned 90-plus-acre development will include 86 townhomes (6 of which will be designated as ..read more

The numbers are in, and last month’s real estate sales data in our region told two tales. The first is of a market that has had far more demand than supply, with rising prices and quickening market times reflecting this imbalance. The second tale is of a market attracting the attention of sellers eager to list their homes while prices are at their peak, finally helping address the demand-supply imbalance and giving buyers renewed hope after a challenging spring. In May, both inventory levels and closed sales transactions increased compared to a year ago, indicating that home buyers and seller ..read more

As date night rolled around last month, I decided it would be fun to try a restaurant we had never been to and we landed at Neb. Situated in Belltown, where Serious Pie used to be located, this lovely little rustic NW Italianesque spot was fabulous. We shared several nibbles and tried a couple different negronis, the cocktail they are known for. Our service was out of this world, and we had a wonderful experience at Neb. Go check it out! Click here to check out their website The post Restaurant Hot Spot – Neb appeared first on Urban Marco ..read more

Seattle’s 50th annual Pride Month celebration kicks off on June 1st and here is a small smattering of events to check out, but there are so many more so make sure you check out the link below Seattle Pride in the Park – June 1st from 12 to 7pm at Volunteer Park Studio 54 Ball – June 8th starting at 8pm Seattle Pride at Pioneer Square Art Walk – June 6th from 5 to 10pm Seattle Pride Parade – June 30th starting at 10am Downtown Let’s celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community, honor the past and envision and push for a future of acceptance, love and equal rights Click here to see a list of Seattle Pr ..read more

We were on Whidbey Island last weekend with friends and were lucky enough to score an always coveted reservation at Orchard Kitchen. A small intimate farm to table dining experience, Orchard Kitchen is truly a treasure. A Chef’s choice meal with 8 delightful bites, all sourced locally, was special and memorable. I cannot wait to go back and be enveloped in another culinary journey at Orchard Kitchen. If you ever find yourself in Whidbey, snag yourself a reservation at Orchard’s Kitchen. Click here to visit their website The post Restaurant Hot Spot – Orchard Kitchen appeared first on Urban ..read more

Slowly but steadily, rents are rising, and they’re going up faster than last year. In Q1 2024, Seattle rents grew 2.2 percent compared to 1.3 percent during the same quarter last year, according to new data from Apartment List. This local increase in rent comes despite the U.S. rental market cooling off as a whole. Nationally, annual rent growth has remained negative since last summer. By contrast, in March 2024, Seattle’s rent prices grew 1.4 percent over the previous March. While rental rates are inching up as opposed to skyrocketing, the outlook for renters is far from rosy. In March, Se ..read more

Our local real estate market is exhibiting seasonal strength, with most areas seeing month-over-month and year-over-year sales gains. Despite continued interest rate increases, which can constrain both buyers and sellers, the number of closed transactions in King and Snohomish counties has risen for three straight months. This suggests that both sides of the table are figuring out how to adjust to the higher interest rate environment. In King County, both home and condo prices soared again last month. The median residential sold price of a single-family home was $980,000, up 12% from April 20 ..read more

Real estate isn’t just about selling houses, it’s about helping people find home, enriching lives and fostering communities. We partnered with Mary’s Place to leverage our expertise to make a tangible difference. We went beyond just furnishing the space for the family, we aimed to craft an empowering experience and equip them with resources to thrive! Through this Make-A-Home Project we’re not just selling houses; we’re building futures filled with hope and possibility. Meet Rannay, a single mother of three children, who recently moved from a shelter to a new apartment with very few belongi ..read more