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When your loved one can no longer live alone
After my mother had fallen in her home a couple of times, it was time to have the difficult conversation about how we would keep her safe, providing the best quality of life as she aged; it was obvious she could no longer live alone. Getting R...
The Epitome of Island Living in Anacortes
The Groesbeck Group just listed this stunning 20 acres +/- waterfront property in Anacortes WA. Clark Point is a gated luxury estate with approx. 810’ of sandy waterfront with easy beach access and tideland ownership. This destination e...
Updating Your Home
You updated your home but...how long ago? Do you want to update your home but don't know where to begin or how to get the best return on your investment (ROI)? Here are some ideas: Kitchen Kitchens are the gathering place where you wan...
Selling your home – cash in on your investment
If you are thinking about selling your home, this is still a great time to sell especially in Anacortes WA, and Skagit County. There is no doubt that the real estate market has changed tremendously in the past 2 years. Home prices have gone ...
Life in Anacortes WA
If you are moving to Anacortes, WA, or planning a trip to our little island, here is what you can expect. Anacortes, WA, is located on Fidalgo Island and is one of the world’s premier boating destinations. While this city of approximately ...
Estate Planning for Pets
If you are like us, pets are more than pets, they are part of the family, we sometimes even customize our Anacortes homes to make them more pet friendly! We want to enjoy them and give them the best life possible but, have you ever thought ...
Life is not forever…if not now, when?
Housing patterns are fascinating to watch as each generation tends to move based on lifestyle changes that have many similarities. Baby Boomers are facing the impact of the "life is not forever” realization, which the Pandemic magnified. That...
The Only Thing for Sure is Death, Taxes and Change
Once again, we see changes in home buying patterns as the number of vaccinated people increases. The real estate industry saw a shift in buyer patterns from cities to more rural areas in 2019 and 2020. Due to many companies switching to the ...
Pet-friendly homes
Our pets are part of the family, and in some cases, they rule the family! This is being translated into a new home design trend ... a room dedicated to a pet. A huge percentage of the population in Anacortes, WA are pet owners. A pet room mi...
Buyer Fatigue Is Real
You might have heard of buyer fatigue, and it is real. Many home buyers have submitted offer after offer on homes only to be outbid by another buyer or trumped by a cash offer. Some homebuyers feel manipulated by sellers and are opting o...
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
If you are trying to decide if you should sell your home in Anacortes or Skagit County this year or wait, here are some things you should consider. Should I Stay or Should I Go? ...
Is it time to downsize?
People nowadays crave a simpler life. As Baby Boomers enter retirement they have disposable income and time, two things they have not experienced simultaneously before. They want to travel, spend time on hobbies, visit their grandkids, and work...
2021: Buying A House Is Like Playing Musical Chairs
Due to increasing demand for homes for sale, record low inventory levels, and rapidly increasing prices, real estate has been in the headlines almost daily. We receive a lot of questions from our clients, and I thought this would be a good venu...
Real Estate Market Shift?
When Covid hit, the business buzzword was "pivot." Life as we knew it came to a sudden halt, and consumer buying behavior changed instantly. By summer 2020, consumers were buying homes with the same frenzy they purchased toilet paper 3 months b...
THE GROESBECK GROUP Takes Another Step Toward Becoming Carbon Neutral
THE GROESBECK GROUP is proud to announce that we have joined Carbonfund.org. The program's objective is to provide a way for individuals or companies to help neutralize the carbon footprint of doing business. We Are Local Most of us grew up i...
Sunshine & tranquility on this Skyline Home
Just listed in Anacortes, WA - 6153 Parkside Dr This ONE LEVEL home is perfectly located on a quiet culdesac corner. The multiple windows throughout allow natural light to illuminate this well-maintained home in the highly sought-after Sky...
A Rare Waterfront Gem
A rare gem is now available in Anacortes 14869 Gibralter Rd, Anacortes WA: One of the last remaining low-bank waterfront acreage pieces available on Fidalgo Island! Approx. 200’ of easy access waterfront with 2.3 +/acres on the uplands + s...
6 Qualities to look for in a listing agent
Gone are the times when you would depend on cycles in the real estate market to ensure that you get the most profitable returns when selling a property. With the current threat of COVID-19 becoming a major factor in overall market activity,...