Every homeowner knows about the value of a home and how it affects its success on the market. If you plan to sell your home in the future, it is important to understand what a home’s value is and how to improve it to ensure you get the most out of your sale.
Owning a home provides you with the opportunity to build wealth with appreciation, however, it is important to keep in mind that the market is ever-changing. It is impossible to predict what the real estate market will look like in the future, so increasing the value of your home will help you sell, regardless of the market conditions.
Why You Should Care About Increasing Value
Most homeowners do not live in the same home for their entire lives. According to the National Association of Realtors, Americans tend to live in their homes for about 13 years before moving.
If you are a homeowner, this means that you will likely sell your home at some point in the future, and when you do, you will want to get as much money back on your investment as possible. By increasing the value of your home, you are more likely to earn a profit from the sale.
Additionally, increasing the value of your home provides protection against unfavorable market conditions and provides more stability within the success of your sale. Not only will you earn a profit from the sale, but your home is much more likely to sell and sell quickly.
How to Increase Your Home’s Value
There are several ways to increase your home’s value. Essentially, anything that improves the overall look or functionality of your home will provide more value.
Consulting with a real estate professional or a home stager can help you determine the most cost-efficient ways to increase your home’s value.
Here are five ways to increase the value of your home.
1. Home Staging
While this isn’t something you can do until your home is on the market, home staging is the number one way to showcase your home’s value. Staging highlights key features of the home with expert interior design and allows potential buyers to envision themselves living in the space. This often leads to homes selling quickly and for over the listing price.
2. Curb Appeal
First impressions are important, meaning that potential buyers need to be impressed when they first arrive at the house. Investing in the curb appeal of your home will bring them inside, wanting to see more.
Make sure the home is painted nicely and the landscaping is clean and simple. Paint the house a neutral color with trim, and plant native shrubs and flowers in the yard.
3. Remodels
Remodeling will increase your home’s value dramatically, but that doesn’t mean you need to flip the entire house to do so. Small updates like painting, new flooring, or new fixtures will improve your home without too much time or money.
When remodeling your home, it is important to make sure the style is modern and updated, while still being timeless. This ensures your home is appealing to all types of potential buyers
4. Energy Efficiency
Sustainability is more important than ever before to buyers. Energy-efficient homes are more likely to sell for a higher price and will save the buyer money in the long run.
The appearance of the home will attract interested buyers, but the functionality of the home will close the sale. Having updated systems and appliances are incredibly important to your home’s value.
Have your home inspected to see what issues are going on and how to fix them? Time is of the essence, so focus on the bigger, pressing issue first, and then move on to minor updates and repairs.
Investing time, money, and effort into your home’s value will make a massive difference when it comes time to put it on the market. You are more likely to have more potential buyers, make a quick and easy sale, and come out of it with a profit.
For help with your real estate needs, contact us today. We can assist you with developing a strategy to increase the value of your home and get the most out of your sale.
Dick’s Drive-In burger truck coming to Stanwood to raise money for YMCA
The pandemic delayed but didn’t stop youth swim lessons.
The Make a Splash program, which started in 2018 in the Stanwood-Camano area, provides free swimming lessons at the Stanwood Camano YMCA to all third-grade students in the school district.
“The plan is in the fall to start getting all the third-graders as well as the fourth-graders who missed out last year,” said Dan Powell, branch executive of the Stanwood-Camano YMCA. “It’ll be a busy year, but we think we’re up to the task.”
Typically, each class of third-graders is in the pool for 45-minute lessons. Students are divided into groups depending on skill level and coached by several aquatics instructors in the pool. The kids also practice and demonstrate safe rescue techniques with each other, and instructors quiz them throughout the week on safety.
The program is largely funded through donations by local Windermere Stanwood Camano owners and agents.
“We’re surrounded by water, and so many kids don’t have the opportunity to take swim lessons,” said Marla Heagle, a Windermere Stanwood Camano owner. “We just felt it was something kids here can benefit from.”
Once Heagle saw the kids in action during one of the first lessons in 2018, she said “I just knew this is our deal. We just can’t let it go.”
The effort is part of this year’s annual fundraising campaign at the YMCA, which is focused on helping to support youths in the community who have been affected by the pandemic.
“This year, our entire goal has been making sure families and kids have support they need,” Powell said. “As we come out of the pandemic, we want to make sure there’s stuff for youths to do and that we’re tending to their mental health.”
The fundraising campaign is nearing its $150,000 goal, which will largely be used to hire staff for youth programming, including starting a youth swim team and hiring more lifeguards. During the pandemic, the YMCA reduced its staff from 112 to 32.
To help close the fundraising gap, Windermere and popular Northwest fast-food chain Dick’s Drive-In have partnered to bring a Dick’s Burger food truck to the parking lot near the YMCA from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 13. Customers can round up the price of their orders to donate to the YMCA.
I wake up at 5:30 am and lay in bed thinking of what is pressing on me. It’s usually not the dog or the weighted blanket, but what I failed to get done the night before, and how to apologize.
Guilt gets me up at 5:45 am. I make coffee and sit with my laptop reaching out to clients that I’m thinking about. It could be buyers of homes, or land that I have listed recently, or clients that are looking for their dream property.
This is my time for chatting via email or text, strictly no calls. It’s too early for that! This is my quiet time with my wife and dog. The only sounds you hear are typing and the swoosh of sent emails. I also stay away from forms, contracts, data, escrow/title, or any other “real work”.
I have one more cup of coffee while still in my slippers. I usually read something relevant in the news or online, so I can chat with others about what’s happening in the world. Sometimes if I have time, I stick my head down the ‘rabbit holes’ that online subjects take us. Usually, that ends with me at my desk with a need for digging deeper into contracts, deadlines, forms, or research.
Then I get ready for my day. I start my official workday by 7:30 am. This is when I start on CMA’s, pictures, listing paperwork, marketing. By now, the 3rd cup of coffee is at my desk.
I grind during these hours until noon or my first meeting. I have my head buried in photo galleries, listings, answering questions, and getting feedback from other agents.
My core-mission is to sell homes, which seems pretty simple to the average person. However, it is a huge commitment and can be exhausting. There are no days off, even if I’m on vacation. This is imperative to what I do. I need to be available to the buyer, the seller, and the property.
I make a quick bowl of oatmeal and the 4th cup of coffee and say hi to my daughter and wife in the kitchen. By mid-day, I’m running out the door with a to-go 5th cup of coffee to meet with clients, hold job interviews for listings, and showing homes. Many days I’ll sit at the seller’s kitchen table, and get offered coffee. I was raised by strict parents and was taught to always accept an offer unless it was drugs, so I have my 6th cup.
Then I drive my route to show homes, fill flyers, tend house details, meet my photographer, or look at properties and projects. This goes until 5 or 6 pm with no stopping unless it’s for gas, a cup of coffee, and a bag of nacho cheese Bugles.
This is my time to get my list of things done as efficiently as possible. I look forward to this time because I get to see people and homes… and the Bugles. That’s what I signed up for. People. Not Bugles.
I head back home for a quick dinner and chat with my family, trading stories about our day. Then, back in the office with my last cup of coffee. I finish up making calls, answering texts, and replying to the numerous emails that have come in throughout the day. I go over offers and discuss terms and research properties.
I try to stop working by 10 pm, but usually, there are still outstanding questions and emails to get back to. During this late work time, I stay healthy by finally drinking a glass of water at my desk.
I usually finish my day by relaxing and watching a show until 11 or so. I go to bed, usually in a caffeine-induced haze that puts my mind at ease. As I lay my head down, I feel proud of the day I had, full of helping others and doing something I’m good at.
I’m tired, but I love what I do. It’s exciting and different every day. I feel thankful for my clients and proud of what I do. Satisfaction puts me down to sleep until I open my eyes in the morning, feeling guilty and thinking “coffee”.
JP DeBoer, Real Estate Broker
Windermere Real Estate/CIR
(360) 631-1484
JDeBoer@Windermere.com http://www.HomesByJP.com
Stanwood is home to several amazing schools, each equally committed to educating and empowering your children. With multiple schools to choose from, it’s easy to find an environment that has your child’s best interests at heart.
No matter where your child goes, you can trust that they will thrive in a small class setting with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. While every Stanwood school is invested in your children’s education and growth, each school provides a unique environment. We invite you to explore the different schools Stanwood has to offer and find the one best suited for your child.
Stanwood High School
Stanwood’s whole community is ecstatic about their new high school, which finished construction early this year. There will be plenty of space for 1,300 students and 75 teachers to learn and grow. The Stanwood Spartans are committed to cultivating character, modeling respect, teaching leadership, and connecting with the community.
As the only high school in Stanwood, SHS has plenty to offer. With AP classes, a community college program, STEM classes, academic clubs, extracurricular activities, and high-achieving sports teams, there’s something for every Stanwood student.
The Stanwood-Camano School District offers an invitational learning environment at Lincoln Hill High School. LHHS is a community of learners reflecting a broad range of academic levels, lifestyle choices, and personality types. The school’s main objective is to assist students to make the most out of their education by offering a flexible learning environment and providing students with opportunities to realize education success.LHHS helps each individual student reach their full potential intellectually, emotionally, socially, academically, and vocationally. There is a multidisciplinary approach to much of the curriculum. Continual assessment of the individual student's academic and social progress is emphasized
Stanwood Middle School focuses on preparing students for the future. They encourage independent, responsible learners in a safe, caring school community.
Located in the heart of Stanwood, SMS has 484 students and 22 teachers. Whether your child is an athlete, scientist, writer, musician, reader, or anything in between, they can find their own place at Stanwood Middle School.
Port Susan Middle School celebrates the uniqueness of its students with a safe, enriching environment. To build success for every child within its walls, PSMS provides opportunities in the arts, academics, technology, service, and athletics.
Most of Port Susan’s 488 students and 31 teachers come from southern Stanwood and northern Camano Island. No matter where the students are from, PSMS helps encourage lifelong learning through an excellent advisory program and extracurricular activities like sports, robotics, STEM, music, and art.
Stanwood Elementary School provides a positive learning environment focused on respect and development. Every one of the 419 students currently enrolled in Stanwood Elementary is empowered to reach their fullest potential by the 24 dedicated teachers.
Hosting grades K-5, this school delivers quality instruction and assessments to encourage academic and emotional growth. The staff has also been trained in Adverse Childhood Experiences, so they have the skills to work with students with a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities.
Twin City Elementary’s motto is ‘Character Strong.’ They have created an environment that promotes well-rounded learning. Students from TCE emerge with skills in math, science, and reading, as well as compassion, empathy, and kindness.
‘Character Strong’ learning helps students forge meaningful connections, build a positive community, and develop social-emotional skills. With 373 students and 24 teachers, your child will be in a supportive, well-rounded environment that equips them with the academic, emotional, and social skills they need to succeed.
Cedarhome Elementary provides its students with a safe, positive learning environment. They work with parents and community members to ensure every child has the support they need to succeed.
With 474 students and 33 teachers, every class at Cedarhome Elementary is small enough to accommodate each student’s needs. Your child will find a safe, encouraging community at Cedarhome that gives them the necessary skills to thrive.
While some Seattle families are opting to spend extended time away combining remote learning and workcations at a sunny destination, many are instead reinventing what spring break means to them by exploring closer to home and enjoying the outdoors in the Pacific Northwest.
Even when road tripping and hiking or cycling scenic trails, it’s important to pack plenty of personal safety essentials like face masks and hand sanitizer. As you book your campsite or hotel, be sure to review local guidelines for social distancing and verify current occupancy levels can accommodate your family.
When you’re ready for a family adventure, pack up the car and head out to one of these fresh-air destinations in the Pacific Northwest. Turn a local getaway into a weekend of wonder by trying something new like tree climbing or seeking out wildlife habitats. Or enjoy a staycation navigating regional scenic trails followed by lakeside glamping.
Washington’s Whidbey and Camano Islands
Seeking a relaxing island getaway? You’ll find one right here in the Pacific Northwest with a family getaway to Washington’s own Whidbey and Camano Islands. With new safety enhancements in place, travelers will find a vast assortment of activities and attractions again welcoming guests.
Those in need of an adrenaline rush will find AdventureTerra a great escape from ordinary. Rope up and ascend a Douglas Fir to get a bird’s eye view of Deception Pass Bridge and the neighboring San Juan Islands. Learn how to rock climb or improve upon your skills during an intermediate class where you’ll boost your knowledge of knots and anchors. Or take a sea kayak tour to combine local history stories with wildlife encounters.
For hands-on family fun, head to Arrowhead Ranch on Camano Island for a day of stress-relieving axe throwing. Or explore woodworking by making your very own birdhouse. Then enroll the family in a horseback riding experience at Pacific Northwest Riding Academy and explore 80 spacious acres on Wildwood Farm.
Families will also find plenty of low-key adventure on the islands with casual hikes and nature exploration. Take a scenic seaside stroll at Eby’s Landing National Historical Reserve and challenge yourself on the Bluff Trail. Or access more than 30 miles of hiking and cycling routes at the Kettles Trails.
Find spacious accommodations at Fort Casey Inn, home to ten private cottages conveniently located next to Fort Casey State Park. Or enjoy the gardens and old-world charm of Auld Holland Inn in Oak Harbor where families can choose between traditional guestrooms or private rustic cabins.
Open spaces in scenic Oregon
If the ocean is calling you, head to family-favorite Cannon Beach, located just 80 miles from Portland. Keep an eye out for elk as you hike trails at Ecola State Park or spend the afternoon flying a kite along the breezy shoreline. During low tide, wander near Haystack Rock to explore colorful tide pools and watch puffins and other sea birds at play. Then unwind during a stay at Surfsand Resort as you take in ocean views and enjoy nightly s’mores at the bonfire.
Enjoy an inland adventure exploring Willamette Valley, known for more than 500 wineries and boundless scenery. Turn wine country into a family-focused weekend by cycling the west Cascades and Coast Range. Or enjoy valley views during a road cycling adventure winding in and out of farmland. Explore six historic covered bridges while cycling a scenic byway or take the Buena Vista Ferry Loop and enjoy a pitstop at a wildlife refuge.
Spend your nights at The Vintages Trailer Resort to enjoy beautifully restored campers. Enjoy a glamping experience complete with open-air soaker tub or simply kick-back with the retro vibe and enjoy a family getaway complete with flat screen TVs, pour-over coffee and outdoor grilling. The resort provides cruiser cycles for exploring the area, lawn games for casual downtime with the kids and artisanal s’mores for campfire socials.
River and lake adventure in Renton
One needn’t go far for an adventurous spring break with the family. Thanks to Lake Washington and inland rivers, Renton offers an abundance of outdoor recreation ideal for low-key spring break activities.
Walk, run or cycle your way along the Cedar River Trail to enjoy 17 miles of wooded trails following a historic railroad route. Bring along the family pet to enjoy the off-leash dog park that also features an agility course for the teens. Or enjoy a birdwatching excursion in Black River Riparian Forest, home to more than 50 species of birds, wetlands, and abundant native plants.
Gene Coulon Memorial Park is a favorite local destination for exploring Lake Washington’s shoreline. Take in a whole new experience by following the park’s flora interpretive walk, combining a family stroll with nature education. If the sun greets your visit to the park, take up a game of tennis or enjoy the horseshoe pits for added recreational fun after exploring the shoreline walking trail.
Then turn this local getaway into a weekend staycation with a Hyatt Night In package at Hyatt Regency Lake Washington. Located right next to Gene Coulon Memorial Park and the park’s volleyball courts, guests at this Renton hotel will be in a prime spot for weekend wanderings and cycling adventures. The Hyatt Night In package transforms a seemingly ordinary getaway into in-room glamping, with an included s’mores kit and teepee, discounts at onsite eateries, and a bottle of wine for the adults.
Pacific Northwest adventures with REI
If the idea of an all-inclusive adventure getaway appeals, you’ll find a winning combination with REI Co-op Adventures. This notable outfitter takes guests beyond basic sightseeing excursions and immerses travelers in the outdoors with new and exciting challenges. Plus, with meal and accommodation plans arranged for you, all you need to do is show up with an adventurous spirit.
REI’s Washington getaways tend to start in May, so these seasonal adventures may be a great incentive for wrapping up the virtual school year. REI’s 5-day Olympic National Park hiking trip includes accommodations at Lake Crescent Lodge, park and admission fees, roundtrip transportation from Seattle, and meals throughout the journey. All the while, guests will hike through old-growth forest, explore tide pools, and ascend to take in views of Elk Mountain.
Water enthusiasts may instead prefer a San Juan Islands Family Kayak package, just three days in length and the perfect cure for weekend wanderlust. This trip includes island camping with guide-prepared meals, camp and paddling gear, and group transfers. Families will paddle the Cascadia Marine Trail, be on the lookout for marine life, and enhance chart and navigational skills.
Later in the summer, fulfil a bucket list travel wish by hiking and camping in Mount Rainier. This 4-day adventure leads guests through waterfalls and wildflower meadows within Mount Rainier National Park, with up to ten miles of hiking daily. Guests ascend to Eagle Peak, explore alpine streams and glaciers, and camp nightly in the national park. The package includes roundtrip transportation from Seattle, park fees and permits, and meals and beverages are provided throughout the journey.
FEBRUARY 2021 housing activity in the Stanwood and Camano Island market was not slowed down by the significant Valentine’s Day weekend snowfall. There were 56 homes added to our inventory in February and 57 pending sales. February wrapped up with historically low inventory, 18 active residential listings at the end of the month (9 listings on Camano Island and 9 listings in Stanwood.) This is down 83% from the 108 listings that were on the market the end of February in 2020.
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Stanwood and Camano Island continue to experience pent-up demand from buyers that want to move to our community – or currently live here and are ready to downsize or move up. As a result, prices continue to creep up, rising more than 10% from a year ago. Of the 54 residential homes sold last month, 20 sold at the listing price, and 24 sold above the listing price. 116% was the highest list to sale price ratio in February. The average was 102%.
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Our team is working hard to prepare Buyers both emotionally and financially for the realities they face competing for such a limited number of listings. With ‘Spring in the air’ and some of the restrictions being eased, we anticipate more listings to hit the market – we also see Buyer demand continuing, even with the slight increase in interest rates. The intensity that we are seeing now should come down a little as new listings are added.
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At Windermere, our attention to the local market, dedication to the community, and commitment to our trade is why we help our clients sell more real estate in Stanwood and Camano Island than any other company.
As the ubiquity of working from home continues, many homeowners are making the decision to move. Whether the motivation for relocating is to lower the cost of living, to be closer to family, or simply a fresh start, there are various factors to keep in mind when relocating for remote work.
Before You Relocate
Before you make the jump to a new life in a new place, making time for some strategic planning will help ensure your relocation goes as smoothly as possible. A logical first step is to consider the financial impact of your move. Depending on your company’s policy, there may be adjustments to your pay when you relocate. If this is the case, factor in your pay change as you form your relocation budget. Research the cost of living in your new hometown to understand how a compensation adjustment may affect your home search and your lifestyle once you move.
If you are moving out of state, relocating could affect your benefits and your taxes as well. There’s a chance that your employer’s health insurance plan does not offer coverage in the state you’re moving to. Talk to your employer to discuss your options. Before moving out-of-state, find out whether the two states have a reciprocal tax agreement, especially if you’re moving between states that have differing income tax regulations.
Your New Home for Remote Work
Working remote has given homeowners the freedom to choose their desired location, unbound by a work commute, especially if their company has indicated that there are no clear signs of returning to in-person work anytime soon. Knowing your desired work environment will help to tailor your home search. If you’re looking for peace and quiet while you work, explore listings in rural areas. If the hubbub of city life is your idea of a comforting backdrop, direct your attention to metropolitan areas.
For the remote worker, it’s more important than ever that your home accommodates your working needs. As many homeowners have experienced throughout the pandemic, you spend a great deal of time in your home office, so finding the home with the best workspace for you should be a priority. If you desire a private area where you can focus, a home with an open floor plan may not be the best choice. Instead, you may want to look for homes with a separate bonus room or extra bedroom.
Once you’ve moved into your new home, it’s time to put together your home office. Whether your previous home office was a professionally curated environment or a makeshift workspace in the corner of a room, a new home means a fresh start for your remote work. Like many homeowners, by now you’ve likely got a solid grasp on what your ideal home office looks like. Keep those elements alive when you relocate and enjoy productive workdays in your new home.
Stanwood, Washington, is an amazing city with plenty to do. Whether you’re visiting for a few days or you’ve just moved to the area, there is a long list of activities for you to enjoy.
Combining Washington’s beautiful landscape with a welcoming town, Stanwood is an excellent place to go, especially in the springtime. Here are 10 of our favorite things to do in the great city of Stanwood as the weather starts to get warmer.
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1. Head to a Park
One of Washington State’s biggest attractions is nature. With mountains, beaches, and almost everything in between, there are plenty of easily accessible places to get a taste of the West Coast’s natural beauty.
Here are three parks near Stanwood that you can take your family and pets to visit:
Kayak Point Regional Park has beach access and a playground for kids.
Heritage Park is great for more active outdoor recreation with a skate park, sports fields, and a playground.
Lake Goodwin Community Park offers lake access, along with a dock and a playground.
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2. Visit the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
One of the Pacific Northwest’s destination events is the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Every April, millions of tulips bloom in Skagit Valley. Tourists come from all over to take the driving tour and see these beautiful flowers.
Though the tulips are breathtaking, there’s a lot more to the festival. There are events and activities spread throughout Skagit Valley’s tulip tour, and the festival takes place in different locations every year.
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3. Play a Game of Disc Golf
Disc golf is a relatively simple sport that the whole family can enjoy. Luckily, there’s a disc golf resort located right in Stanwood!
The Kayak Point Disc Golf Resort covers 300 acres and boasts five courses of varying difficulty. They also have a full-service pro shop, a restaurant and bar, a tap house, event rental facilities, and more.
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4. Shop Downtown
If you like to shop, don’t forget to visit Stanwood’s downtown area. You can check out all the local shops, and any purchases you make will directly support the Stanwood community. #shopsmall
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5. Go Bowling
A classic American pastime, bowling is the perfect weekend activity for families or groups of friends. Stanwood’s prime bowling spot is Twin City Lanes and Trophy, offering both bowling and trophy engraving. Why not have an afternoon tournament and get a special trophy for the winner?
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6. Learn About Stanwood’s Past
Founded in 1866, Stanwood has a rich and varied history. The Stanwood Area Historical Society owns and operates the D. O. Pearson House, the Eldridge Museum, the Tolin House business office and the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center. Plan an escape to the museum to learn about our past.
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7. Visit the YMCA
For more standard physical recreation, visit Stanwood’s YMCA. With live classes, personal training, a pool, and a gym, you can perform almost any type of exercise there.
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8. Adopt a Furry Friend
If you’re looking for a furry friend to keep you company, head to the Northwest Organization for Animal Help, also known as the NOAH Center. They’re dedicated to stopping the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable, treatable homeless cats and dogs.
With low-cost spay and neuter programs, you can also easily get your pet fixed. Help save pets by adopting from the NOAH Center if you’re in the Stanwood area. You can find your new best friend and support a worthy cause at the same time.
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9. Visit the Secondhand Shops
For those that enjoyed shopping downtown, you’ll also probably love Stanwood’s selection of secondhand shops. There are a lot of antique and thrift stores in Stanwood, each with its own unique treasures that you won’t find anywhere else. If you want some cheap, sustainable shopping, secondhand is the way to go.
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10. Walk Leque Island Trail
Anyone that loves hiking but doesn’t have the endurance for miles of trail will appreciate the Leque Island Trail. It’s only 0.7 miles, but it offers unbeatable views of a newly restored tidal marsh.
Located between Camano Island and Stanwood, Leque Island boasts a wide variety of wildlife, from the native salmon populations to the hawks, ducks, and other birds in the area. With a view you won’t find anywhere else, you should make sure to have ‘visiting Leque Island trail’ on your to-do list if you’re in the Stanwood area.
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Final Thoughts
Stanwood, WA, is a fantastic place to live and visit. No matter what you’re interested in, there’s plenty of things to do in the area. And with plenty of outdoor options, you don’t have to wait for the pandemic to end to get out of the house safely.
Whether you’re looking for something to do alone, with friends, or with family, you’ll never be bored in Stanwood. Check out our favorite things to do if you’re in the area.
JANUARY 2021 kicked off the new year with 50% more homes sold in the Stanwood Camano Island area than January 2020. There were 38 homes sold on Camano Island and 46 sold in Stanwood last month, compared to 22 and 36 sold in January 2020.
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Stanwood and Camano Island are experiencing pent-up demand from buyers that want to move to our community – or already live here and would like to downsize or move-up. As a result, prices continue to creep up, rising more than 9% from a year ago. January’s “extraordinarily low inventory” (down 66% in our zip codes) suggests continued price growth into the spring as demand remains high and interest rates remain low. At the end of January, there were 32 residential listings in the Stanwood-Camano Island market, down from 98 last January.
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With Snohomish county moving into Phase 2, resulting in open houses resuming with up to 10 visitors socially-distanced (including the broker) and COVID-19 vaccinations underway, we’re feeling optimistic for 2021. The Super Bowl generally serves as a kickoff to the early spring housing market. We are seeing it already. We expect more listings to hit the market as the nice weather continues. We also see buyer demand continuing.
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At Windermere, our attention to the local market, dedication to the community, and commitment to our clients is why we sell more real estate in Stanwood and Camano Island than any other company.
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