Here’s a look at the Island County Real Estate Market for September 2018. According to statistics released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, the median sale price of single-family homes and condominiums increased when compared to this same time last year. Let’s take a closer look at the Island County market trends. A Look at … Continued
When you sell a house, you have two goals in mind. You want to sell your house fast and you want to bring in the biggest return on your investment. Understanding the home selling process can help build a successful experience. Have a Pre-Appraisal The buyer’s lender will want an appraisal done once you accept … Continued
Seattle is one of the best places to spend the Halloween, not only because the people are lively and the weather favorable around the October, but also the wide range of events and other offerings. There’s trick-or-treating for kids and fun-filled community fairs to spooky adult haunted houses and everything in between. If you happen … Continued
Here’s a look at the Island County Real Estate Market for August 2018. According to statistics released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, the median sale price of single-family homes and condominiums has increased since this time last year. Let’s take a closer look at the Island County market trends. A Look at Housing Stats … Continued
Getting your home ready to list for sale is no easy task. As a matter of fact, preparing your property to go to market is a collection of big and small tasks that can be time-consuming, energy-draining, and all-out frustrating. However, if you have an idea of what you’re working toward, and outline the steps … Continued
Choosing to list your house for sale can be difficult, but knowing what to do next can be even more challenging. Even in best-case scenarios, real estate transactions are time-consuming and complicated. However, the more you know and the better prepared you are, the smoother experience you’ll have when selling your home. Here are six … Continued
When you’re preparing to purchase your starter home, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise if you’re not familiar with closing costs. Closing costs is a term the envelops the fees of all the services provided throughout the real estate transaction. Some of these expenses might seem obvious, while you may not have thought … Continued
Finding your way in the dark is not only challenging – but also uncomfortable, if not fearful. The same applies when you’re “in the dark” about certain processes. Enthusiasm can blind first-time homebuyers. People preparing to purchase their starter home get so focused on the end goal, the final result, that they misunderstand or misgauge … Continued
There are some places – towns, cities, and communities – where it’s nearly impossible to find anything to do for fun. Oak Harbor, Washington is not one of those places! Unlike the sleepy small towns that roll up the streets at dark, Oak Harbor is known for its recreational opportunities. We’re talking about fishing, boating, … Continued
You’ve looked forward to summer for months, but now that it’s actually here, how are you going to keep cool without going broke, depleting the ozone layer and contributing to global warming? In other words, air conditioning is not the only answer to staying cool inside when it’s hot outside. There are dozens of ingenious … Continued