7 Expert Negotiation Strategies for Real Estate Success
You’ve identified all your major needs and wants in a home, diligently searched within your budget, and found the right property for your lifestyle. However, the hurdle of negotiations still looms, so read on for our top seven strategies for how to ensure success.
Neighborhood Spotlight: Exploring Poulsbo, Washington
Sited along idyllic Liberty Bay in the Kitsap Peninsula in Kitsap County, Poulsbo offers scenic beauty, small-town charm, and plentiful waterfront recreation opportunities to both residents and visitors alike. With a small population of approximately 12,000 (as of the most recent census data), Poulsbo, or “Viking City,” was founded in the 1880s by a Norwegian immigrant who was drawn to a landscape he considered similar to his Scandinavian home. The land was once inhabited by the Suquamish People.
Bainbridge Island Waterfront Market Report
Matt Paige and Danny Varona of the Paige & Co. real estate team at Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty proudly present this in-depth exploration of the waterfront real estate market on Bainbridge Island. Read on to discover the trends that are likely to shape the waterfront market on the island in 2024.
Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty’s 2024 Forecast Report
Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to present you with our 2024 Forecast Report. In this report, you’ll find curated pieces on our local housing markets, year-over-year comparisons, retrospective reviews, and more all provided by some of the most knowledgeable thought leaders in the region. As mortgage rates decline and the desirability of the region endures, beckoning people worldwide with job opportunities and beautiful natural scenery, demand to own remains high and activity is projected to return. The experts featured in the 2024 report have provided their data-backed predictions on what we can expect in the upcoming year.
Exploring Washington State’s Stunning Mountain Ranges
For the outdoor enthusiast, there is no better place than Washington State to explore, adventure, and make memories. With mossy rainforests, crystal clear lakes, and towering pines, you could live in the state for your entire life and still be surprised by the natural beauty. As people travel from all over the country and world to catch a glimpse of the iconic landscapes, one prominent feature seems to pull the most visitors and inspire the most photographs: the mountain ranges. In this blog, we’re going to break down Washington’s two most iconic mountain ranges and the best ways to fully enjoy their majestic peaks. Who knows—it may just inspire you to pack up and move closer to one of these beautiful ranges.
Many homeowners and savvy investors are turning to rental vacation properties as a means of generating extra income. For someone that hasn’t yet broken into the rental market, the idea of investing can feel daunting: What area should I buy in? What if I don’t make the right purchase? How do I even begin? A recent Forbes article answered one of those questions, in a recent outline of the top five places to own a vacation rental property in 2019.
