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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 -Â 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,...
Why It Matters To Work With a Professional in Selling Your Home
Selling a home can be an overwhelming experience if done on your own. Apart from going through the entire process of home-selling and risking committing costly mistakes, there’s also the iffy circumstance of dealing with total strangers...
7 Tips to keep you warm at home this winter
When you’re living in any of the lovely towns in Skagit County, WA like La Conner and Anacortes, you have to be ready for extreme temperature drops, high winds, and more than the usual rainfall every winter season. It’s usually coldest ...
Coping With COVID-19: Techniques of Skagit County Businesses To Stay Afloat
Tourism has been a strong economic driver in Skagit County, especially since this area located between Seattle and Vancouver is known for its breathtaking tulip fields. However, the county’s local tourism industry almost came to a halt wi...
To remodel or to renovate: What to do with your house before selling
Selling your house for top dollar is possible, especially if in the duration of your ownership, you have properly maintained it and kept fixtures and amenities in optimal function. But there still are ways to boost its value even further be...
Determine the Right Selling Price for Your Home
One of the challenges to selling one’s home is figuring out how much to sell it for. You’ll naturally want to profit from your investment; at the same time, you need to know the right pricing strategies to make sure you are selling at p...
What to ask when buying your first home
Buying your first home can be a life-changing process and, perhaps, one of the most fulfilling periods of your life. However, there is much to understand and learn about this particular real estate transaction, so make sure you are prepared...
Things To Do Before Making an Offer for a House
In your search for a new place to stay, you come upon The One from among the homes for sale in Anacortes that ticks all the boxes in your list of must-have amenities and is well within your budget. Now, it’s time to craft your offer for...
Why marketing skills are important in a real estate agent
In the search for the right real estate agent, a lot of factors go into consideration. How long have they been working in the market? What kind of properties do they specialize in? Do they have special designations, awards, and recognitions...
How to protect your house from the harsh winter weather
The winter landscape sure is a sight to see in many parts of Washington State. There is something so otherworldly when this otherwise emerald region becomes still and blanketed with snow. Although the temperatures can be cold, there is plen...