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...
What is Considered a “Good” Interest Rate?
With purchasing a new home, whether it be your first home or not, one of the main things that you may be wondering is what a good interest rate truly is. While there is no magic answer to this question, many homeowners, real estate experts, and lenders have all...
How to Keep Your Home Clean During the Winter
When it comes to routine cleaning, we all have our specific mantras and methods, however, when it comes to keeping a home clean during the Fall and Winter months in the Pacific Northwest, there a few additional cleanings that may be needed. It is no secret that the...
Top 5 Restaurants on Camano Island
As small businesses and restaurants start to open up again it is becoming more and more common for the public to enjoy a meal out. Whether you’re looking for the perfect spot for a Sunday brunch, a glass of wine or a cocktail, or a family-styled evening, there are...
Camano Island Wildlife
While Camano Island may not be lined with palm trees and sandy white beaches, the wildlife and landscape that it provides is nothing short of breathtaking. Whether you are a current resident of the island, looking to purchase a new home, or simply looking for a day of...
Is Refinancing All It’s Cracked Up to Be?
The term refinancing has been circulating through the real estate world with a heavy force over the past few months. Interest rates are at an all-time low which has sparked a sense of panic among many homeowners trying to ensure they can lock in the low rates on their...
3 Things to Never Compromise When Buying a Home
Purchasing a house is most likely one of the biggest purchases or investments that you will ever make, and thus, you should make sure that you aren’t compromising on big-ticket items. While it is nearly impossible to find a “perfect” house, it is to be expected that a...
For Sale by Owner-Is It Worth It?
Selling your home can be a stressful experience, especially when choosing to do so yourself. While choosing to list your property as “for sale by owner” may seem to save you thousands on commission fees, there are many things that can go wrong if you are not...
Do You Need to Take a Ferry to Get to Camano Island?
Generally speaking, when you hear the word “island” you don’t think that you are able to use driving as a form of transportation to access the island and all that it may have to offer. Luckily, when it comes to Camano Island, you are able to hop in the car and drive...
Buying Real Estate and How to Avoid a Bidding War
Bidding wars are often a buyer’s worst fear when it comes to purchasing real estate. Once you have found a home you love the last thing any buyer wants to hear is that have been out bid and could lose their new home to a higher or more appealing offer. Luckily there...
The Best Landscape to Look for When Buying a Home
When buying a home, the first thing you see is generally the front yard or entryway. Many sellers will use this to their advantage and try to up their curb appeal to help entice buyers and add value to their home, thus creating a more profitable sale. While it is true...