WELCOME

TO THE SUMMER ISSUE OF RESIDE

These are the days we long for in the Pacifi c Northwest—that keep us going during January’s darkest days and the constant drizzle of March: summertime. We’re looking forward to welcoming the Puget Sound’s fi nest season with a glass of something bubbly at The Blend, a tasting room from Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty’s lifestyle partner Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, that will soon be opening its doors at our Kirkland offi ce.

Summer isn’t the only thing hot this year—so is our real estate market. The spring selling season started early as buyers looking to take advantage of historically low interest rates fl ooded the market, and a lack of inventory favored sellers who faced multiple-off er situations. Compared with the fi rst quarter of 2020, home prices were up across the region, with Seattle seeing an 8% increase, Bainbridge Island a 16% increase, and homes on the Eastside—more than a 30% increase in the fi rst quarter. With the guidance of a local expert, like Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty’s team of global real estate advisors, you can position your home to sell for an optimal price, as well as guide buyers to successfully submitting a winning off er on their dream home.

Maybe that dream home is found on the fresh- or salt-water banks—which is why we turn to our forthcoming Waterfront Report. For those who seek the exceptional along our region’s coveted waterways, we put together a trend analysis of sales of homes along the Sound, lakes, beaches, rivers, bays, and more. With a market that’s been bolstered by our need to form a connection with each other, whether with our loved ones or in our communities, the search for a perfect slice of shoreline is best in the hands of an experienced, trusted Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty broker. Find out more at RSIRWaterfront.com.

In this issue of RESIDE®, Terry Crews shares his favorite things, we explore Mediterranean-style homes that will make you feel like you’re always on vacation, Terry McMillan takes our beach reading to the next level, and so much more.

From our home to yours, we invite you to experience RESIDE.

DEAN JONES President & CEO Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

STACY JONES Chief People Offi cer Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty