To my friends, family, and clients,

I hope you all had a wonderful summer and are embracing the fall season as we approach October. I want to extend my full gratitude to the courageous firefighters and first responders who were on the frontlines to contain these devastating wildfires along the West Coast.

In this month’s IT List, I'm pleased to share some exciting updates on some of my latest listings: pending in under a week on a fairy-tale home in Broadmoor, and a compelling new price on an eclectic Madison Park condo. I also spotlight a sought-after winery on Whidbey Island, dive in to the most recent market trends, a motivational testimonial from a previous client, and a sneak peek of the latest addition to Realogics Sotheby's.

Opening the Doors in Bellevue

It's an exciting time at Realogics Sotheby's International Realty! Brokers got a sneak peek at our newest office and B-Bar Café in Bellevue. This highly anticipated space features a luxurious showroom, fireside co-working lounge, piano, and much more!

Stay tuned for official opening dates.

Ever Dream of Owning your Own Winery?

1953 Newman Rd

Offered at $2,400,000

3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2,188 SF

Welcome to Dancing Fish Vineyards. This six plus acre, impeccably maintained property has been fully restored and awaits your vision as a primary home, event center, winery or wherever your creativity takes you. Property features included charming one-level farm house with two bedrooms and 1.5 baths, boutique winery with barrel, wine tasting room, renovated historic barn with commercial kitchen, vineyard, bocce ball court, intimate seating areas, and fire pits. Make your Whidbey Island dream a reality!

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2337 13th Avenue East

Offered at $1,495,000

3 Beds | 3 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.

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2360 43rd Avenue East #405

Offered at $749,000

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 floorplan 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!

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1105 Shenandoah Drive East

Offered at $3,595,000

4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 5,300 SF

There is a powerful presence to a Tudor home—a royal lineage, 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!

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1621 Shenandoah Drive East

Pending at $2,350,000

4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3,130 SF

Situated in the heart of Broadmoor, this Anhalt Tudor home combines classical architectural detailing with thoughtful updates for the way we live today. Known as the Millard-May house, this was Anhalt's favorite home and he punctuated it with oodles of delicious details: a timbered entry dormer, a dramatic vaulted beamed ceiling, stained glass windows, a Dutch door and brass nailhead trim. Embracing its super-power (charm and ambience) at every turn, this home has been completely updated by the team of Bosworth Hoedemaker and Garret Cord Werner.

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3356 East Shore Drive

Pending at $1,775,000

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 3,130 SF

Striking the perfect note of, (dare I say) charming and unpretentious comfort amid the cacophony of boxy, ultra-hip design that seems to be springing up everywhere. This little gem is a throwback - in a very good way! Who knew that a simple coved ceiling and the glories of a beautiful outlook could be so utterly seductive? Priced to sell on one of the most sought-after streets in Broadmoor. Remodel or update, or start over and build your dream. At this price, for this location, both are great options!

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1603 Broadmoor Drive East

Sold at $2,425,000

3 Beds | 2.25 Baths | 2,826 SF

This classic Ralph Anderson home is a solid example of his iconic Northwest Contemporary style. Big windows draw nature inside while a gated courtyard in the front adds privacy from the street. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, stone floors, and three dramatic basalt fireplaces add drama and texture to the modern aesthetic of this home. Six gentle steps up take you to the master floor with its own den/office, and down to two guest rooms and another den. Sophisticated, easy living and lock-and-leave luxury!

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Seattle Home Prices Still Second-Fastest Rising in the Nation

Seattle is going on its fifth month straight for having the second-fastest growing home prices in the nation, despite the current climate of events. Nationally, home prices rose around 5.5 percent while Seattle is showing a year-over-year increase of 6.5 percent.

Residential Inventory at 20-Year Low for Puget Sound

As buyer demand grows and inventory in our real estate market is volatile, competition among buyers increase and home prices start to trickle upwards. Mortgage rates hover around historic lows (2-3 percent on average), prompting potential buyers to act fast and take advantage of these ideal market conditions.

Amed Mokhtar & Julie Williamson

"Working with Laura Halliday was a pleasure from the beginning of our process to the end. Our first impressions of Laura were that she is honest, direct and very hardworking. We were nervous about being a buyer in the current market environment. There was little inventory and many buyers looking in the same neighborhood as us and in our price range. We put ourselves in Laura’s capable hands and began the process of finding a home. The first time Laura took us looking at homes it became apparent that she knows everyone in the neighborhood we were looking in, and everyone knows her. It was also clear to us that Laura is very well respected – we always felt a sense of confidence having her on our side. We looked at many properties and made several offers on listed properties with stiff competition. During this time, Laura always remained positive, telling us not to worry, that our home was out there. Laura called us one day with a private listing she wanted us to look at. We looked at the house, two days later and within 24 hours we had mutual acceptance. We could not believe our good fortune. Within 4 months of looking, we were the owners of what we can only describe as our PERFECT home and the credit goes to Laura. We laughed that we did not know who was happier – Laura or us! She is simply fantastic."

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