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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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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It is that time of the year again! Nice cold weather in the Pacific Northwest. Did you know that up to 40% of a home’s heat loss is due to air leakage? Here are some more tips to save money on your heating bill this Fall/Winter season: Use a programmable thermostat Program your heater to
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If you read about Puget Sound Businesses, the vast majority are growing at rapid rates and are challenged to find enough talent to hire. The housing market shortage, increasing population, and backlogged auto traffic has led to an increasing number of employees allowed to work from home. There is no reason to assume that there
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There are two ways to think about remodeling projects that will boost your home’s value; you can get one or two major remodels done or opt for a bunch of small fixes. Depending on your budget and your timetable, one approach may be better for you than the other. For instance, if you have an
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There are many reasons why it may be time to sell your home. You may need more space to make room for a growing family or you need to downsize after your kids leave the nest. Whatever your motivations, you want to make sure that you’re timing it right. If you sell when home prices
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Most homebuyers start the process anxious, excited, nervous, and some are downright terrified. It’s natural. A home is the largest and most expensive purchase that most people will make in a lifetime. It can either turn out to be a complete financial disaster or a smart long-term investment. The person standing between it being a
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