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
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
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