I am honored to be included in The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals®, This recognition is a testament to the unwavering support I've received from my clients, colleagues, and family throughout my journey. Danny Varona, Realogics Sotheby’s Intenational Realty | Bainbridge Island

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.

“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.”

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.

"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."

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.

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.

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.

Reside Realty Ltd. has joined the network and will now be known as Jamaica Sotheby's International Realty, according to Sotheby's International Realty. The move signals the brand's continuous expansion in the Caribbean, and it comes at a time when secondary and resort markets are seeing growing interest.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The Fast-Growing Brokerage Spurs the Second Largest Listing Volume by Brand in Northwest MLS; Executives Plan for Closings and Supply to Double in Spring Sales Surge Over Next 60 Days

Sotheby's International Realty Sees 32% of Sales Growth and Achieves $150 Billion in Global Sales Volume as 2020 Changes Definition of the word "Home".

There's a lot to think about with 2020 in the rearview mirror and so much we have to look forward to, as you'll see in the RESIDE® Winter Issue. After such a challenging year, we all learned the value of where we call home is more important than anything—and together with our 375-plus brokers and staff, we have brought more families and their homes together, across all price points and property types than ever before.