Do you know the difference between a market analysis (CMA) and an appraisal? Whether you are buying or selling a property, these two terms will come up at some point during the process. Jean Groesbeck with The Groesbeck Group at Compass Real Estate explains the difference between market analysis and an appraisal.
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Planning on buying a home in Skagit County? You’ll find a host of gorgeous Anacortes homes for sale, including beautiful real estate on the waterfront. Before diving into the excitement of home shopping, however,you should first attend to one the nittier steps of buying a home – putting your finances in order. Start by taking
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Is now the right time to sell your home in Skagit County? Here are some of the signs that tell you it is: Real estate market trends are favorable to home sellers According to Zillow, the Skagit County real estate market is hot, with home values in February 2020 rising by 5.3% over the previous
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A common mistake first-time homebuyers make is to fall in love with a house at first sight. While the property may look like it ticks every box on their wish list, it still bears closer scrutiny. When searching for homes for sale, it’s crucial to learn everything you can about the properties. One of the
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Working from home has a lot of benefits, from increased productivity to a better work-life balance. However, this arrangement also comes with a downside. You can make the most out of your current work situation by setting up the perfect space for it. Check out these tips for creating the best work environment at home:
Read More"Jean stood by us and helped us through the lengthy process of selling our property. We relied on her extensive knowledge and assessment of the local market and her relationships with local builders and realtors. She was always accessible to answer our questions and make suggestions on how we might improve the chances of a
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Finally after the longest January ever...(at least that's how it felt) Welcome February! February is a great month to start Spring cleaning and maintenance of your property. Here are some maintenance tips for your home. Cold weather is still in the forecast for the Pacific Northwest including more snow so keep an eye on your
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Anacortes WA. January 17, 2020 COMPASS, a real estate company known for using technology to simplify the home buying and selling process, has opened an office in Anacortes. COMPASS has offices across the US in most major markets, but the Anacortes office is the first office in a town with a population under 50,000. The
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Happy 2020! We are starting 2020 with a bang! We are now officially COMPASS Anacortes branch and no longer a satellite office for COMPASS Seattle. This is a HUGE accomplishment for us and we would like to thank all of our clients for your support during this transition. Our new expanded office will be finished
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Just listed 4310 Sea Otter Lane in Anacortes is an Incredible Waterfront Luxury Home! Watch eagles, herons & seals fishing, otters playing, and whales passing by from stunning post & beam architectural home. Serene and quiet, shy 1 acre with 101+/- ft of waterfront, privacy, and spectacular expansive sunsets! The Bay is full of Dungeness
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