How to Fix Painted Shut Windows
We all know that natural light is a huge bonus within a home, however, as the weather starts to show signs of warming up, you may be left wanting to open your windows for some much-needed fresh air. Whether you’ve lived in your home for years, just purchased a new...
“As Is” Sales are More Popular than Ever
The Real Estate Market is booming, and homes are selling faster and faster. Listings are spending just days on the market before they’ve been moved to pending or under contract. “As Is” sales are just as hot as many buyers are trying to make their offers look as...
Signs You are Ready to Downsize
If you’re wondering if it’s time to downsize, then the time may be coming. Generally, if you’ve started to think about the possibility then that’s the first true sign that you may be ready. While many people believe that bigger is better, this isn’t always the case...
What is a Rentback?
If you’re trying to sell a house and buy one at the same time, you may find yourself in need of a rentback. While buying and selling at the same time is often a stressful experience, there are ways to help not only alleviate some of the stress, but to also ensure that...
The Timeline to Buying a House
When it comes to buying a home there is no real “rule book” of the exact process or the exact amount of time it takes to get the keys in your hands and walk through the front door for the first time. Each home buying experience is unique, and with the right agent your...
2 Big Mistakes When Selling Your Home
Whether you already put your house on the market, or you are contemplating selling your home, there a few mistakes that you should be sure to avoid. While each sale is unique and you can’t always predict what will happen, it is important to try to make sure you are...
Camano Island Coffee Roasters
Whether you are a Camano Island local, or looking to re-locate, you may have heard of Camano Island for its delicious coffee. While you indeed can find delicious coffee on Camano Island, that isn’t the only place you can enjoy a freshly brewed cup of joe as Camano...
What is PMI?
Among the many different real estate terms is one called PMI. While many people may know what PMI is referring to prior to purchasing a home, for others, the term brings up many unanswered questions, some as simple as, what is it? PMI is an abbreviation for Private...
Why Does My Principal Balance Take So Long to Decrease?
Understanding your principal balances and payments can often be a daunting and confusing task to try to tackle. If you don’t work with numbers often or within a finance company, you may be left wondering why your principal balance on your home loan remains so high,...
How to Boost Your Credit Score
Your Credit Score is generally one of the things that can affect you the most when it comes to large purchases, especially in regard to Real Estate. While many people believe that you need to have a near perfect score to qualify for a home loan, this isn’t always the...
Selling Your House? Here’s What to Leave Behind
If you’re selling your home you are probably trying to think of everything that needs to be packed and organized, however, there are a few things that you should always leave for the new owners of your home. While each home is unique, generally speaking these are the...
Selling Your Home, The Areas to Focus On
Selling your home can be a huge decision that oftentimes brings many stressors with it. There are many different keys that are involved in a successful, and profitable, home sale, however one that is often seen by potential buyers the most is the cleanliness and...
What are my Assets?
Knowing what your Assets are in regard to purchasing a home is often confusing and yet it is something that you will need to know in order to apply for and be approved for a mortgage through a lender. Assets can be a long list of things ranging heavily all the way...
Why Choosing a Local Real Estate Agent is the Best Agent
Choosing a Real Estate Agent may be one of the single most important decisions that you make. Purchasing Real Estate is generally one of the largest purchases you will ever make, and thus you want to make sure that the agent you choose to stand by your side is not...
Three Questions to Ask When Purchasing a Short Sale
While the Real Estate Market has remained healthy and strong even despite the COVID Pandemic, unfortunately, there are many people who have fallen behind on payments, and short sales and even foreclosures may be a large portion of the 2021 housing market. While...
What to Know About Buying a House with a Fireplace
Oftentimes when purchasing a home, a fireplace is used as a luxurious feature that attracts many different home buyers, especially for those who are looking to purchase in the winter months. For some, a fireplace is used solely as a form of heat, however, for others,...
Opening Escrow – What Does it Mean?
Whether you are buying or selling real estate, the term “escrow” is one that you will hear quite often. With the right real estate agent by your side, you will have someone to help educate and guide you through the process of escrow, however, it is important to...
Does Camano Island Have a Downtown?
Camano Commons is the closest Camano has to a downtown. With the Holiday Season upon us, many people have begun their holiday shopping. Oftentimes along with shopping, shoppers will also dine out throughout the day to ensure they have the needed energy to shop aisles...
Buying a Fixer Upper and What to Expect
For some, purchasing a fixer-upper may be a dream come true. However, for others what may seem like a simple fixer-upper may end up being a bigger project than you expected to take on. With any fixer-upper there are a few key points that you always way to keep in...
Bonus Room, Den, or Bedroom, What’s the Difference?
There is nothing more exciting than purchasing a new home. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or are experienced in the purchase and/or sale of real estate, buying a new home always seems to bring some giddiness and excitement. Most buyers will nearly always have...