To my friends, loved ones, and clients,

I hope you've been enjoying the sunshine we've had as of late! It's a nice change from the gloom of the past few months. And it's just about time to get gardening in full swing. Let's hope for a warm summer!

In this month’s IT List, I share updates around my latest listings on the market, (including an exceptional estate on Vashon Island) along with local market trends, community news, client feedback that makes my heart melt, and a local flower farmer that is taking things to the next level. This market has been accelerating at a pace we haven't seen before, and if you're curious on what that means for your real estate goals, I'd be happy to connect!

Cheers!

12518 Southwest 144th Street

Vashon Island, WA 98070

$2,875,000

645 Feet of Private Waterfront | 6.84 Acres

Every once in a while, a truly unique estate offering enters the market, and one simply knows that its magic will not soon be offered again. It is precisely this feel that overcomes as you arrive at Peter Point on Vashon Island. Nestled upon 645 feet of private, western-facing waterfront, this nearly seven-acre property is ready for the imagination of its next steward, whether it’s creating a life in the turnkey residence or leveraging the opportunity to build your own legacy with a brand-new main home and guest cottage. Regardless of future plans, one thing is certain: you’ll be saying “hello” to striking sunsets and absolutely breathtaking views spanning Mt. Baker and the Colvos Passage.

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Puget Sound Home Prices

Continue to Favor Sellers

The January Case-Shiller Home Price Index reported that for a consecutive year, the Seattle metro area remained second in the nation for residential price growth year-over-year. Since January 2020, residential home prices have increased by over 14 percent.

Market Trends

First Quarter - 2021

2021 kicked off with a limited number of available homes. Across these single-family home market areas, a lack of inventory has, at least in part, contributed to escalating median home sales prices, which have increased between eight and 30 percent year-over-year. Sellers take heed, it’s likely still an optimal time to list a home for sale.

RESIDE | Spring 2021

Get inspired this spring with RESIDE® as we explore the season’s latest trends in art, architecture, and design. Plan future travels to must-see destinations, explore what’s making a splash in bold monochromatic statements, learn the story behind Bugatti’s legacy, and so much more.

Sotheby's International Realty

Global Networking Event

Cultivating Clients for Life

It was an honor and a privilege to be selected as a panelist for the 2021 Sotheby's International Realty's Global Network Event. In this panel, I had the opportunity to share my insights around building personal relationships and cultivating clients for a lifetime.

Modern Fairway

5 Beds | 4.75 Baths | 5,600 Sq. Ft. | Offered at $6,400,000

This trophy property is sited on the sunny ninth fairway with a private patio at the front that is flooded with morning sunshine and multiple back patios accessed through double French doors, a covered BBQ station (for drizzle protection), room for a pool, a treehouse, and a firepit for your marshmallow roasts. So many luscious details!

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Modern Colonial

4 Beds | 3.25 Baths | 5,890 Sq. Ft. | Offered at $3,995,000

With all due respect to period homes, I myself am not fond of a pure traditional (or contemporary) aesthetic inside and out. A far more nuanced and interesting look is achieved when one combines classic bones with artful updates that can translate into a home that lives for today. Enter the Modern Colonial...

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David and Alicia Docter

"We seldom write online reviews, but we couldn’t resist writing in praise of the representation provided by Laura Halliday. Her presence also allowed her to extoll our home’s architectural and functional virtues to prospective buyers. We hit the market at the end of February 2021, and after 30 showings over the first three days, we had three solid offers. With considerable, and at the same time normal, trepidation we sat down with Laura to review the offers and hear her analysis—pros and cons. We are convinced that Laura’s instincts and knowledge, and her ongoing professional relationship with the successful buyer’s agent, came together to make this happen."

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Modern Tudor in Broadmoor

4 Beds | 4 Baths | 3,500 Sq. Ft. | Sold at $3,150,000

Behold the Modern Tudor... It's like your average, traditional home that took a junior year abroad in Paris and came home with a chic, short haircut and a certain knowing look. Sexy: yes. Attitude: definitely. The "under the hood stuff": done.

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Modern Madrona

4 Beds | 3.25 Baths | 3,574 Sq. Ft. | Sold at $2,400,000

I must confess, I have a weakness for modern homes that are smartly conceived and executed. Only five years old, this chic, statement-making example is tucked into sought-after Madrona and sits high off the street to afford total privacy and expansive westerly views. At once, practical, dramatic, and timeless (and in impeccable condition)!

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The Gathering Place

4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 4,590 Sq. Ft. | Sold at $2,280,000

When it comes to making a statement, nothing thrills me like the classic symmetry of an elegant colonial—the style that has launched 1,000 imitations! Proudly sited on the corner of Newton and Federal, The Gathering Place offers a grand scale and a notable address among its many other attributes.

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Floret Flowers

Skagit Valley, Washington

You've heard of flower farms, but Floret Flowers takes it to the next level! This family-owned farm and seed company is providing educational resources to grow the garden of your dreams. They have an array of seeds to choose from (all derived from local farmers), helpful tips, and even an international guide on florists!

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