Over the past few years, most of the US has been in a strong seller’s market. Historically low-interest rates coupled with rising incomes resulted in buyers who were ready and able to buy a new home. It was a crazy time when sellers needed to do little more than put a sign in the yard to attract ... Continue Reading » about Home Sellers Market Update
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Camano Island Indoor Tennis and Pickleball Court Raises Money for Local Charities
The Season of Giving As the holidays quickly approach, it is a time of year when many people focus on giving and helping out local charities and people in need in their communities. Camano Island's tennis and pickleball players have been able to help benefit the community through their small ... Continue Reading » about Camano Island Indoor Tennis and Pickleball Court Raises Money for Local Charities
Should You Buy Down Your Mortgage Interest Rate
Rising interest rates can be a major concern if you’re shopping for a new home. A higher rate reduces your buying power and increases the home cost thousands of dollars over the course of the loan. One option to avoid this is to “buy down” your loan rate. This allows you to purchase your home at a ... Continue Reading » about Should You Buy Down Your Mortgage Interest Rate
Two Ways Homebuyers Can Win in Today’s Market
Navigating a Sellers Market This Spring It’s no secret that many prospective homebuyers are finding the current realestate market challenging. One of the more unexpected consequences of theCovid pandemic was the hyper-focus on one’s home. This has resulted in a robustmarket where sellers are ... Continue Reading » about Two Ways Homebuyers Can Win in Today’s Market
Sellers: Expect Multiple Strong Offers This Season
The winter season has traditionally been a slower time for home sales. Theguidance in the past has been to wait for the warmer months of spring beforelisting. However, the current real estate market has created a strong seller’smarket and if you’re considering a move, it may be better to sell now ... Continue Reading » about Sellers: Expect Multiple Strong Offers This Season
Do you know the benefits of the VA loan?
This week we have had the opportunity to honor our Veterans. Thank you to all of those who have served our country. And if you’re a veteran, thank you so much for your service. As a veteran or a surviving spouse of a veteran, you have access to an amazing home loan: the VA loan. The VA loan is a ... Continue Reading » about Do you know the benefits of the VA loan?
Seller Pricing For A Slower Market
An unexpected byproduct of the pandemic has been a booming housing market. As Covid-19 hit the country, the housing supply was already low, and the lockdown depressed the volume even more. As more homebuyers began looking for new homes, fueled by the ability to work-from-home and low interest rates, ... Continue Reading » about Seller Pricing For A Slower Market
Organize Your Garage
Don’t wait for spring to do some deep cleaning and home organization. Winter is coming and fall is a great time to prepare your home against the harsh winter conditions and hazards it can bring. A clean garage will not only help you store outdoor items from the cold, wet weather but can provide ... Continue Reading » about Organize Your Garage
Fall and Holiday Decor Listing Tips
If you have your home on the market, it’s natural to want to create the perfect environment for potential homebuyers. This includes not only professional staging services but also time-honored tips like freshly baked treats and seasonal décor. As we transition from summer to the holiday season, ... Continue Reading » about Fall and Holiday Decor Listing Tips
Top Trends for Your Outdoor Living Space
Summer is here and you’re spending more time outdoors. For most of us, this stillmeans primarily in our own backyards. Personal outdoor space has never beenmore popular and if yours could use a little sprucing up, here are the hottesttrends for 2021. • Outdoor Kitchens – This trend is going ... Continue Reading » about Top Trends for Your Outdoor Living Space
Buyers and Sellers – Stay Focused on Your Goal
Buying or selling a home can be stressful, even in normal times. Right now, when the housing market is moving at a frenetic pace, both buyers and sellers are making quick decisions and are feeling extreme pressure. As the tension rises, it can be easy to overlook the end goal; right-sized home, ... Continue Reading » about Buyers and Sellers – Stay Focused on Your Goal
New Luxury Camano Island Listing
MLS# 1772724 For full listing details and photos CLICK HERE Experience TRUE LUXURY in this GRAND ESTATE set atop one of Camano Island's highest points to take in breathtaking views from nearly every room! Enjoy views of Puget Sound, the Olympic and Cascade mountains, and sunrises/sunsets from ... Continue Reading » about New Luxury Camano Island Listing
2021 Great Northwest Glass Quest
The Greatest Treasure Hunt in the Pacific Northwest This weekend is the final few days to get in on the Great Northwest Glass Quest around Stanwood and Camano Island! It is known as the greatest treasure hunt in the Pacific Northwest. From Feb 12-21 this year, questers are hunting for clue ... Continue Reading » about 2021 Great Northwest Glass Quest
Real Estate During Covid-19 Pandemic
What I Can Do To Help You During This Time Overview Of Current Covid-19 Restrictions Things are constantly as we all try to navigate through a situation that is unlike anything we have ever experienced. Our government officials have been doing their best to figure out the best way to keep ... Continue Reading » about Real Estate During Covid-19 Pandemic
What Is Happening To Our Economy and Housing Market and What You Can Do Right Now
Economic Slowdown: What the Experts Are Saying More and more economists are predicting a recession is imminent as the result of the pullback in the economy caused by COVID-19. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research: “A recession is a significant decline in economic ... Continue Reading » about What Is Happening To Our Economy and Housing Market and What You Can Do Right Now
How Interest Rates Can Impact Your Monthly Housing Payments
Spring is right around the corner, so flowers are starting to bloom, and many potential homebuyers are getting ready to step into the market. If you’re thinking of buying this season, here’s how mortgage interest rates are working in your favor. Freddie Mac explains: “If you're in the ... Continue Reading » about How Interest Rates Can Impact Your Monthly Housing Payments
The Best Reason to List Your House Right Now
SUPPLY AND DEMAND The best reason to list your house right now is simple- supply and demand. Supply and demand is a basic economic concept that drives the housing market. Right now, in the early part of 2020, we are seeing historically low numbers of houses on the market. It is reported to be ... Continue Reading » about The Best Reason to List Your House Right Now
Fabulous Viewmont Estates Home- Open House
Sunday March 1 From 12-3 PM OPEN HOUSE, March 1, Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM 920 278th St NE, Arlington, WA Get Directions Click Here Description Features Photos Maps & Local Schools Virtual Tour Walk Score $ Click for current price 4 ... Continue Reading » about Fabulous Viewmont Estates Home- Open House
Winter is the New Spring for Real Estate
HOW JANUARY IS NOW THE KICK OFF TO THE SPRING REAL ESTATE SURGE Historically, everyone has viewed the month of April to be the best time to list their homes. The weather starts improving, flowers are blooming, and everyone starts to emerge from their winter hibernation. It's a beautiful ... Continue Reading » about Winter is the New Spring for Real Estate
Return on Investment Explained
Let’s talk about one of the most critical real estate terms out there: return on investment aka ROI. If you have any investments or you’re looking at real estate, you’ve probably heard ROI thrown around a bunch. But what does it actually mean and why should you pay attention? ROI is the amount of ... Continue Reading » about Return on Investment Explained