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Making the Most of a Home Inspection

Making the Most of a Home Inspection A home inspection can be a useful tool for buyers, sellers, and anyone looking to protect their investment and get the greatest possible value from their home. Identifying Issues Early When you’re selling a house, a pre-sale inspection can be incredibly beneficial. By identifying any potential problems your […]
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Market Insights: February 2025

February 2025 Market Insights February 2025: In today’s market, pricing your home correctly from the start is more important than ever. Homes in our area are selling at 95-96% of the original list price, but they are selling at 99% of their current list price. This means that many sellers are making price adjustments before […]
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What You Need To Know About Homeowner’s Insurance

What You Need To Know About Homeowner’s Insurance Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest investment – your home. And while you never want to think about worst-case scenarios, the right coverage is basically your safety net if something goes wrong. Here’s how it helps you. Covers Repairs and Rebuilding Costs: If your home […]
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Market Insights: January 2025

January 2025 Market Insights January 2025: The traditionally slower winter months have shown promising signs of life in our local market. Active inventory in Stanwood and Camano Island has increased by nearly 29%, offering more options for buyers and sparking renewed market activity. This increase in inventory is motivating buyers, with pending sales rising from […]

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Buying Making the Most of a Home Inspection Making the Most of a Home Inspection A home inspection can be a useful tool for buyers, sellers, and anyone looking to protect their investment and get the greatest possible value from their home. Identifying Issues Early When you’re selling a house, a pre-sale inspection can be incredibly beneficial. By identifying any potential problems your […]

Buying Market Insights: February 2025 February 2025 Market Insights February 2025: In today’s market, pricing your home correctly from the start is more important than ever. Homes in our area are selling at 95-96% of the original list price, but they are selling at 99% of their current list price. This means that many sellers are making price adjustments before […]

Buying What You Need To Know About Homeowner’s Insurance What You Need To Know About Homeowner’s Insurance Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest investment – your home. And while you never want to think about worst-case scenarios, the right coverage is basically your safety net if something goes wrong. Here’s how it helps you. Covers Repairs and Rebuilding Costs: If your home […]

Buying Market Insights: January 2025 January 2025 Market Insights January 2025: The traditionally slower winter months have shown promising signs of life in our local market. Active inventory in Stanwood and Camano Island has increased by nearly 29%, offering more options for buyers and sparking renewed market activity. This increase in inventory is motivating buyers, with pending sales rising from […]

Buying Market Insights: December 2024 December 2024 Market Insights December 2024: December 2024 brought a quiet close to the year in the housing market, driven by two main factors: rising mortgage rates and typical seasonal slowdowns. Despite the Federal Reserve Bank implementing three interest rate cuts in 2024, mortgage rates rose to just above 7%, their highest level in six […]

Buying Market Insights: November 2024 November 2024 Market Insights November 2024: Election years often bring short-term uncertainty, which can temporarily slow the market. However, long-term trends remain resilient. Home prices historically continue to rise year over year, regardless of political shifts. For buyers and sellers, focusing on personal financial readiness and individual needs is far more productive than trying to […]

Homeownership Overcome Two Concerns to Sell Your Home Don’t Let These Two Concerns Hold You Back from Selling Your House If you’re debating whether or not you want to sell right now, it might be because you’ve got some unanswered questions, like if moving really makes sense in today’s market. Maybe you’re wondering if it’s even a good idea to move right now. Or you’re stressed […]

Buying Market Insights: October 2024 October 2024 Market Insights October 2024: Our local real estate market is showing signs of balance. The average home price has increased by 12% from last year. However, prices have remained relatively stable in recent months, averaging around $800,000. Homes take about 36 days to sell on average. Sales prices vary, with some listings selling […]

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Design Decorating Your Home for the Holidays Decorating Your Home for the Holidays: A Real Estate-Friendly Approach The holiday season is a time for joy, family gatherings, and festive decorations. However, if your home is on the market, you may wonder how to balance the spirit of the holidays with presenting your home in the best light to potential buyers. With a […]

Buying Is Gray Out? The Changing Trends in Real Estate Design Is Gray Out? The Changing Trends in Real Estate Design For the last decade, gray has dominated the real estate world. Gray walls, gray cabinets, gray flooring, this neutral hue was everywhere. From modern apartments to suburban homes, it was the go-to color for creating a clean, sophisticated look that appealed to home buyers. But […]

Buying Market Insights: September 2024 September 2024 Market Insights September 2024: The latest NWMLS data shows home sellers in Western Washington are adjusting expectations, with list prices down from peak levels in all but one market. As a result, sale price growth is also slowing, although prices remain up year-over-year. The Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates in September […]

Buying Market Insights: August 2024 August 2024 Market Insights August 2024: Mortgage rates have begun to moderate, dropping to 6.35% for 30-year terms at the end of August, down from this year’s high of 7.52% at the end of April. The market is shifting toward a more balanced market, with increased supply coming onto the market. The number of homes […]

Buying Are We Heading into a Balanced Market? Are We Heading into a Balanced Market? If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market over the past couple of years, you know sellers have had the upper hand. But is that going to shift now that inventory is growing? Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know. What Is a Balanced Market? A […]

Buying 2025 Housing Market Forecasts: What To Expect 2025 Housing Market Forecasts: What To Expect Looking ahead to 2025, it’s important to know what experts are projecting for the housing market. And whether you’re thinking of buying or selling a home next year, having a clear picture of what they’re calling for can help you make the best possible decision for your homeownership plans. Here’s an early […]

Buying Market Insights: July 2024 July 2024 Market Insights July 2024: The continued incremental decline in interest rates and increase in available listings for sale have continued to fuel market activity. Economists are indicating a further decline in interest rates driven by the Federal Reserve in September and into 2025, which could further stimulate the market. The market did experience […]

Homeownership What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Equity What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Equity Curious about selling your home? Understanding how much equity you have is the first step to unlocking what you can afford when you move. And since home prices rose so much over the past few years, most people have much more equity than they may realize. Here’s a deeper look at what […]

Homeownership The Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now The Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now The housing market is going through a transition. Higher mortgage rates are causing more moderate buyer activity at the same time the supply of homes for sale is growing. And if you aren’t working with an agent, you may not realize that. Here’s the downside. If you’re not informed, you can’t adjust […]

Buying Market Insights: June 2024 June 2024 Market Insights June 2024: Active listings have shown consistent month-over-month increases, with pending and sold transactions following typical seasonal trends. Over the last two months, there has been a notable influx of new listings, resulting in a significant rise in market inventory compared to previous periods. This abundance of options is especially beneficial […]