Sotheby’s International Realty® has recently released their 2016 sales report, including a substantial $95 billion in yearly global sales volume (USD). This figure represents the highest annual sales volume performance in the history of the brand. The news of this benchmark figure was reported by CNBC writer Phillip White who went on the say that “During a year when the words "slowdown" and "slump" were used to describe the luxury housing market, 2016 turned out to be a banner year for Sotheby's International Realty.”

Matterport Technology was founded in 2011 with the mission statement of establishing 3D models as a primary medium for experiencing the world around us and evolving the way we interact with physical spaces. Matterport has developed a 3d camera and process which gives users an end-to-end platform to render a physical space into a 3d model. After rendering, these 3d models can either be viewed utilizing VR technology or simply on a screen; both offer a unique prospective on a physical space.

Reports from January are in and we are seeing a dip in Seattle’s housing inventory. In January 2016, there were 1,906 active listings on the market in King County while in 2017, there were only 1,444 actives listings.

Even as home price increases have been slowing, Seattle continues to have the fastest growing housing market in the nation. Across the greater Seattle area, the average cost of a single-family home was 10.4 percent more in November than a year ago.

In a recent article, Shannon Petrie, a writer for HGTV, detailed the importance of evaluating your lifestyle in order to find the perfect waterfront property. Here are four key take-a-ways from that you should consider when searching for waterfront properties.

Recently, drones have made huge waves in the news, real estate industry, and advancements in aerial photography and cinematography.

In 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration made it much easier for businesses to operate drones. The FAA announced operational rules that permit the flight of drones as long as they meet a set of requirements including weighing less than 55 pounds, adhering to existing registration requirements, and drone pilots must pass an unmanned aircraft operator test.

With 2017 in full swing, companies such as Zillow and Forbes are releasing their predictions for this year’s hottest housing markets.