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Realogics Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Included on the RealTrends America’s Best List!

Being recognized by RealTrends, an authority in the industry, reinforces our dedication to providing unparalleled service and upholding the highest standards in real estate. This achievement is a testament to the countless hours of dedication, expertise, and personalized care that we pour into every transaction. Danny Varona, Realogics Sotheby’s Intenational Realty | Bainbridge Island.

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Danny Varona Ranked #1 Broker in 2023 | Realogics Sotheby's International Realty Bainbridge Office

“Thanks to my Bainbridge Island Real Estate peers - the camaraderie, professionalism, and dedication have been the pillars of our collective success. Together, the Realogics Sotheby's International Realty community created an environment that fosters excellence, and this achievement is a reflection of our shared commitment to raising the bar in luxury real estate.”

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Danny Ranked in the Top 1.5% of WA Brokers by RealTrends’ ‘The Thousand Rankings’

Being recognized by RealTrends, an authority in the industry, reinforces our dedication to providing unparalleled service and upholding the highest standards in real estate. This achievement is a testament to the countless hours of dedication, expertise, and personalized care that we pour into every transaction. Danny Varona, top Real Estate Broker in Seattle.

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Danny Varona Ranked #2 Broker in 2022 | Sotheby's Seattle Office

"It brings me great joy to share that I have been awarded the #2 spot of Top Producing real estate broker for Realogics Sotheby's International Realty's Seattle office. I express my heartfelt appreciation to all my clients for entrusting me with their business, and I am eager to maintain my exceptional level of service in the years ahead."

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Investing in Luxury Real Estate

Buying luxury waterfront real estate is a significant investment, especially here in the Pacific Northwest While price is a crucial consideration, there are other factors that should be taken into account. Here are some essential factors to keep in mind when buying luxury real estate.

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Stability in Tax-Friendly Markets - Is Seattle One?

Favorable tax laws, a high quality of life, and diversified economies are providing a buffer against economic uncertainty in 2023. Moreover, a lack of housing inventory, persistent supply-chain disruptions, and the increasing cost of materials are helping to maintain home prices, even in markets where sales activity is returning to pre-pandemic levels. This is creating a stable environment for buyers and sellers alike, allowing them to navigate the real estate market confidently.

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Inman Recognizes Sotheby's International Realty As The Top Luxury Brokerage

Sotheby's International Realty is thrilled to announce that at the 2021 Inman Luxury Connect conference, Sotheby's International Realty was selected Top Luxury Brokerage by Inman. This distinguished honor is a monument to the brokerage and real estate professionals that have helped to make Sotheby's International Realty a force in the luxury real estate market.

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Realogics Sotheby's International Realty Leaders Gather At Ste. Michelle Wine Estates To Celebrate Partnerships And Build Relationships

This month, leaders from Realogics Sotheby's International Realty (RSIR), Sotheby's International Realty® (SIR), and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) gathered at Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville to celebrate partnerships, support, and an incredible team responsible for extending connections across the Sotheby's network and our Puget Sound community.

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New Wine Tasting Showroom Opening In Kirkland By Sotheby's International Realty & Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Realogics Sotheby's International Realty (RSIR) and famous Washington winemaker Ste. Michelle Wine Estates recently unveiled the Blend by Ste. Michelle, a new showroom and immersive wine tasting experience area. This is the second social gathering venue built by the innovative real estate brokerage on Seattle's fast-growing Eastside in the last year, following the launch of B•Bar, an all-day coffee bar, restaurant, and piano bar that fronts Realogics Sotheby's International Realty's branch office on Old Main Street in Bellevue.

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The Seattle Metro Housing Market Is Influenced By High Technology And Higher Taxes

Buyers are repopulating urban areas. After the COVID-era slowdown, there is a surge in demand for resale, new construction condominiums, and waterfront homes. Realogics Sotheby's International Realty (RSIR) executives saw a sharp increase in buyer demand as inventory fell dramatically in the first half of 2021 compared to the previous year.

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Sotheby's International Realty Expands In The Caribbean As Interest And Growth Rises

Welcome St. Kitts & Nevis Sotheby’s International Realty! With the inauguration of Sotheby's International Realty in St. Kitts and Nevis, Sotheby's International Realty is increasing its footprint in the Caribbean. The acquisition marks the brand's continuous expansion in the Caribbean, bringing the total number of offices in the region to roughly 30. The announcement comes at a time when the Caribbean market is booming, thanks to rising interest in second homes and investment properties fueled by the ability to work remotely.

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Seattle Home Prices A Scaling 20% Of Annual Growth Not Only The Weather

S&P Dow Jones issued their April 2021 CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index as Seattle sweltered under the heat dome in late June. The index revealed historic residential price increases across the board, with just Chicago falling short of a 10% year-over-year increase. Seattle and San Diego, with gains of 20.2 percent and 21.6 percent, respectively, continued to outperform their West Coast counterparts.

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Sotheby's International Realty Was Ranked No. 1 In The 2021 Real Trends “The Thousand” Rankings.

The brand continues to have more sales associates than any other real estate company in the rankings year after year, accounting for 20% of the category in 2021. The Annual Report rates the top 1 000 residential property agents and teams in the USA on the basis of their annual sales and transaction volume in 2020. In the REAL Trends individual sales volume category, Sotheby's International Realty claimed 50 of the top 250 sales associates.

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Sotheby's Wins The 25th Annual Webby Awards for Best Real Estate Website

Sotheby's International Realty announced that their website, sothebysrealty.com, was selected Best Real Estate Website in the People's Choice Category of the 25th Annual Webby Awards.The Webby Awards, presented by the Worldwide Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), are the main international awards organization honoring achievement on the Internet and have been dubbed the "Internet's highest honor" by The New York Times.

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On Tax Day 2021, Downtown Seattle Renters Will Have Lost About $10K In Deductions & Will Have Missed Out On Over $290K In Appreciation Over The Last Decade.

For Tax Day, executives from Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty (RSIR), Caliber Home Loans, and O’Connor Consulting Group released research demonstrating that new tenants who chose to live in brand-new, luxury apartments rather than purchasing a similar condominium had paid more than $50 million in unrecoverable lease payments (or $218,983 individually) over the last decade. Meanwhile, the average renter lost out on an estimated $288,934 in average capital appreciation over the same time period, as well as $9,228 in income tax deductions in 2020.

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2021 Exclusive Report

Realogics Sotheby's International Realty is releasing two reports this year to help buyers and sellers in the Puget Sound real estate market make informed decisions. To begin, the 2021 Exclusive Report examines how Seattle's burgeoning and diverse economy has fueled unprecedented development and population growth, indicating a clear urbanization trend.

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Despite Stronger Home Price Growth, Seattle Drops To Third Place Nationally.

In February 2021, after five months of close calls, San Diego's residential prices finally surpassed those of Seattle on the Case-Shiller Home Price Index. Despite this, prices in the Central Puget Sound region rose by more than 15%, and all but two cities on the index (Chicago and Las Vegas) experienced double-digit year-over-year increases

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The Condo Revival - An In-City Turning Point as Buyers Return to City Living

As home prices in the Seattle metro area continue to rise, affordability has become an increasingly elusive goal, as has timed the market for developer incentives and today's historically low, but rising, interest rates. According to The Seattle Times, condominium sales in Seattle increased 121.2 percent year over year, while median prices increased 4.5 percent compared to April 2020.

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