“Throughout the process, Laura was a good listener about our goals and preferences, and she offered suggestions which reflected her experience, elegance, and good taste. She maintained excellent contact every step of the way and responded immediately to questions or concerns, providing feedback with candor and grace. We highly recommend Laura if you are looking for a truly special professional who delivers.”
Market Trends: Fourth Quarter of 2020
When the clock struck midnight on December 31, few were disappointed to see 2020 end. But despite the difficulties endured over the last year, the real estate market remained resilient. It powered forward boasting median home prices that had continued to rise since the initial lockdown last March, more closed home sales than this time last year, and low inventory in nearly all the market areas Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty dives into for its quarterly reporting. Our homes are everything to us—now more than ever. Our office and school, our restaurant and gym—if you’re thinking about entering the market, take a look at our findings and reach out to one of RSIR’s real estate experts for guidance on what your next steps should look like.
IT LIST: December 2020
Welcome to December! I hope your holiday season is filled with lots of love and joy. 2020 has been a year of uncertainty, but there is plenty to be thankful for: our health, loved ones and friends, and the importance of community and togetherness. As the New Year approaches, I plan to take time to reflect on my goals and set new ones. I encourage you all to do the same!
In this month’s IT List, I'm pleased to share the latest updates around my current listings, real estate trends in Seattle, a wonderful new marketing tool, and some client love. In this month's IT Pick .... If you're ready to discuss real estate goals for 2021, my (virtual) door is always open! Let's connect.
Lexi Picard & Tim Dunley
“Trust Laura to give you the advice you need if you are considering selling your home. After almost two decades of living in Broadmoor, our family wanted to make a change. Laura helped us with great advice, and a step-by-step approach to getting our house on the market—from the painter, window cleaner, roof cleaner, handyman, stager, and even the estate sale. Laura was warm and understanding, while being professional, intelligent, and on top of the market with her many years.”
Cynthia Snellman & Jim Replogle
Haven House in Denny-Blaine
Introducing Haven House, a sublime, modern home with a big personality! Throughout you'll find extensive updates and amenities that include a pneumatic elevator, Henry-built kitchen and powder room, a secret "bar", floating stairs, two-car tandem garage with electric charger, solar panels, new weight-bearing roof, interior vacuum with hide-a-hose feature, a cleverly appointed lower-level kitchen, custom exterior railings, smart-home alarm system and more. Fantastic indoor-outdoor flow for the entertainer (heated covered patio and a killer roof-top deck) and big walls for the art collector. The intimate and private garden is the secret sauce to this home, with multiple seating areas, lovely plantings, LED lighting and a steel-framed custom water feature. Completely gated and secure, be still my heart!
Sold at $2,600,000
Contemporary Design in Madison Park
This contemporary home checks all the right boxes! An open floorplan with an incredible indoor-outdoor flow makes this home an entertainer’s dream. Living and dining rooms are open and flow into the easy living with a two-car attached garage that enters directly into the home/mudroom to store coats and shoes. Four bedrooms upstairs with an incredible master suite: two huge walk-in closets, gallery walls, and beautiful bathroom.
Pending | Offered at $3,495,000
IT LIST: November 2020
I hope November has brought you good endeavors! Each year, I look forward to spending the holidays with my close friends and loved ones and with the current state of our world, gatherings look a little different this year. I hope each and every one of you are able to spend time with your loved ones in a safe and healthy manner. As we approach the end of 2020, I plan to reflect on this year and stay optimistic for what lies ahead in 2021.
In this month’s IT List, I'm pleased to share a few listings that are currently under contract, the latest market trends in Seattle, a client testimonial from a recent sale I facilitated, and my November IT Pick: a positive and uplifting TED Talk that was shared at our most recent virtual company event, MOMENTUM. As always, if you have any questions regarding your real estate needs, I'd be more than happy to help and provide insight. Have a wonderful holiday season!